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Mind the Gap
Boys are more likely than girls to be held back in school, and more likley to be diagnosed with attention deficit or learning disorders. They're also less likely to go to college. On today’s show, we’ll ask what’s causing this achievement gap. Then, we’ll look at how popular culture reflects race relations in the US. And we’ll hear about a new novel from a New York Times correspondent. Plus, this week’s Please Explain is all about tattoos.
The Problem with Boys
American boys are more likely to drop out of school than girls. They’re also more likely to abuse alcohol and go to prison. In the July 2006 issue of Esquire, Tom Chiarella investigates "The Problem with Boys." Dr. Leonard Sax, the author of Why Gender Matters, joins us as well.
Black Like You
John Strausbaugh examines the history of race relations in American popular culture, from vaudeville to hip-hop, in Black Like You.
Events: John Strausbaugh will be speaking and signing books
Friday, June 16 at 7 pm
Astor Place Barnes & Noble
The Sand Café
New York Times correspondent Neil MacFarquhar describes his new novel, The Sand Café--based on his Gulf War experiences.
Please Explain: Tattoos
On this week’s Please Explain, tattoo historian Steve Gilbert (the author of The Tattoo History Source Book) and tattoo artist Scott Campbell (the owner of Saved Tattoo in Williamsburg) answer your "needling" questions.
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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.
