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Producer/Director/Actor Andy Garcia lines up a shot in a tobacco field for his film "The Lost City." (Fernando Calzada)Projects of a Lifetime
On today’s show, a look at how statistical thinking is changing baseball. Plus, Jane and Michael Stern’s 30-year quest to find the best road food in America. Then, Andy Garcia on directing and starring in a new film set in 1950s Havana. And critic John Simon reflects on thirty years of theater reviews!
Baseball Between the Numbers
Jonah Keri, the editor of Baseball Between the Numbers, and Steve Goldman, the editor of Mind Game: How the Boston Red Sox Got Smart, Won a World Series, and Created a New Blueprint for Winning explain how a new regard for statistical thinking is playing out on the baseball field.
Road Food in America
Jane and Michael Stern share their adventures tracking down the best road food in America. In Two for the Road, they tell us how they learned to steer clear of fast food chains and find great eats—from barbecue to homemade pie.
Andy Garcia's Lost City
Andy Garcia left his native Cuba when he was just five years old. On today’s show, he describes finally being able to recreate 1950s Havana...as the co-writer, director, and star of “The Lost City”—a film that’s been 16 years in the making.
Events: Andy Garcia will be performing
Tuesday, April 25th at 8pm
B.B. King Blues Club & Grill
237 West 42nd St
For more information: call (212) 997-4144
John Simon: On Theatre
New York cultural critic John Simon reflects on the Broadway and Off Broadway productions he loved and hated in the last 30 years. His writings have been put together in a new collection, John Simon on Theatre: Criticism 1974-2003.
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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.
