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Baruch SpinozaSpeaking Out
On today’s show, Iraq War veteran Paul Rieckhoff describes the frustration that led him to speak out against the war, and explains why he doesn’t trust the Republicans or the Democrats to fix things. Then, a look at the outspoken 17th-century philosopher Baruch Spinoza. And a scholar explains why she thinks Shakespeare may have been a woman. Plus, we’ll hear part of a documentary about Greenwich Village in the early 1960s on Past Present.
Paul Rieckhoff: The Voice of a Veteran
Two years ago, Paul Rieckhoff became one of the first Iraq War veterans to publicly criticize the war. In Chasing Ghosts: A Soldier’s Fight for America from Baghdad to Washington, he describes the frustration that led him to speak out, and explains why he sees it as his mission to voice the concerns of the veterans and soldiers of Iraq and Afghanistan.
Betraying Spinoza
Rebecca Goldstein reconsiders the life of Baruch Spinoza--the 17th century philosopher who was excommunicated by Amsterdam's Jewish community, and whose work is now seen as a forebear of modern scientific theories...from physics to neurology. Ms. Goldstein's new biography is Betraying Spinoza.
Events: Rebecca Goldstein will be speaking with Jonathan Rosen
Wednesday, May 24 at 7 pm
Center for Jewish History
15 West 16th Street
For tickets, call 917-606-8200 or visit ticketweb.com
Was Shakespeare a Woman?
In Sweet Swan of Avon Robin Williams presents her case for why Mary Sidney Herbert, the Countess of Pembroke, may have written the works attributed to Shakespeare.
Events: Robin P. Williams will be reading and signing books
Wednesday, May 24 at 7 pm
Barnes & Noble on Broadway at 82nd Street
Past Present: Footloose in Greenwich Village - A Counter Culture Conversation
On today's Past Present, we'll hear excerpts from a 1960 radio documentary called "Footloose in Greenwich Village." It originally aired on WNYC. Also, Theodore Roszak comments on the counterculture that emerged in the Village and throughout the U.S. in the 1960s. Roszak is a professor emeritus at California State University East Bay, and the author of many books, including The Making of a Counter Culture.
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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.
