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Shelter From the Storm
On today’s show, the manager of the real-life "Hotel Rwanda" describes his battle to save lives in the midst of genocide. Then, a look at the two-decade reign of the great female pharaoh Hatshepsut. Plus, we’ll talk to the director and star of the autobiographical new film “I Am a Sex Addict.” And we’ll find out how terrorists are using the Internet to carry out their missions.
The Real-Life Hotel Rwanda
While most of the world ignored the genocide in Rwanda, there were individuals who chose to fight it. Paul Rusesabagina, the manager of the real-life “Hotel Rwanda,” explains how he saved hundreds of lives in the midst of a conflict that claimed the lives of nearly one million people. His new memoir is An Ordinary Man.
Events: Paul Rusesabagina will be speaking and signing books
Thursday, April 13 at 7 pm
The Union Square Barnes and Noble
The Queen Who Became A King
Catherine Roehrig examines the two-decade reign of the pharaoh Hatshepsut—the queen who became a king. Catherine Roehrig is the curator of the current Hatshepsut exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
I Am a Sex Addict
Caveh Zahedi, the director and star of the unconventional, autobiographical new film “I Am a Sex Addict,” describes his 10-year battle to control his sex addiction.
How Terrorists Use the Internet
Gabriel Weimann examines the ways in which terrorists are using the Internet to organize and carry out attacks. His new book is Terror on the Internet.
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Tributes: Kate McGarrigle
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Folk singer Kate McGarrigle, who gained acclaim for a series of projects with her sister Anna, died Monday, Jan. 18, from a rare form of cancer. She left behind a family of talented musicians, including her sister, son Rufus Wainwright, and daughter Martha Wainwright. McGarrigle appeared on The Leonard Lopate show with her sister in December 2005, ahead of their holiday show at Carnegie Hall.
Monona Rossol on 50 Million Chemicals
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On September 7, 2009, scientists working for the Chemical Abstract Service (which assigns identification numbers to all new chemicals) entered the 50-millionth chemical substance into their Registry. Chemist and industrial hygienist Monona Rossol, President and Founder of Arts, Crafts & Theater Safety, took a look at what all these new substances are, where they are coming from, and how they affect our health. Rossol also responded to listener comments and questions. You can read her answers here.
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National Book Award Winners
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A number of this year’s National Book Award winners have appeared on The Leonard Lopate Show. Click here to see the list!
Our 3-ingredient Challenge wins a James Beard Award
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On May 3, the Lopate Show won its third James Beard Award for our 3-ingredient challenge. In August, we asked our listeners to call in and name 3 ingredients and then challenged New York chef and 3-ingredient expert Rozanne Gold to whip up a recipe! You can listen to the 3-ingredient challenge and get some inspiration for simple, delicious, and unexpected dishes.
