The Leonard Lopate Show
Inspiring Subjects
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
32 nations qualified for the 2006 World Cup. Three writers--who are also soccer fanatics--join us to explain why they find the game so inspiring. Then, celebrated painter Alex Katz talks about his work from a breakthrough period in the 1960s. And actor, musician, and artist John Lurie will be here. Plus, Al and Larry Ubell, the “Gurus of How-To” answer your home repair questions.
Writers on the World Cup
32 nations qualified for the 2006 World Cup. The Thinking Fan's Guide to the World Cup therefore enlisted 32 writers to bring each team to life. Caryl Phillips, Sean Wilsey, and Jorge Castaneda tell us about the guide, and explain why soccer is so special to them.
Alex Katz: The Sixties
The celebrated painter Alex Katz looks back at his paintings from the 1960s—the subject of an exhibition at PaceWildenstein.
John Lurie's Works on Paper
Actor, musician, and visual artist John Lurie discusses an exhibit devoted to his works on paper at PS1.
The Gurus of How-To
Al and Larry Ubell, the "Gurus of How-To," tackle the nuts and bolts of home repair.
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