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Three Mile IslandEnergetic Conversations
On today’s show, Texas politician Ben Barnes explains how his state, once solidly Democratic, became a stronghold for Republicans. But first: an Underreported look at whether nuclear energy makes economic sense in the US. Later on, filmmaker Richard Linklater tells us about his latest project: “A Scanner Darkly.” And David Wilmot and Domnhall Gleeson describe their roles in the Broadway black comedy The Lieutenant of Inishmore.
Underreported: The Economics of Nuclear Energy
No nuclear power plants have been built in the US since the Three Mile Island accident in 1979. But interest in nuclear energy has been growing in the past year, as the country looks for alternatives to coal and natural gas. In this week's Underreported, Adam Aston of Business Week and Scott Cullen, the Nuclear Security Project Director for the GRACE Policy Institute, discuss the pros and cons of investing in new nuclear power plants.
A Scanner Darkly
Richard Linklater describes bringing Philip K. Dick's dystopian novel, A Scanner Darkly, to the big screen.
Events: Richard Linklater will be speaking with critic David Sterritt
Thursday, July 6 after the 7:30 screening of "A Scanner Darkly"
The Makor Center
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For tickets, call 212-413-8806 or visit makor.org
The Lieutenant of Inishmore
David Wilmot and Domhnall Gleeson describe their roles in The Lieutenant of Inishmore--Martin McDonagh's black comedy about political terrorism in rural Ireland.
How Texas Turned Republican
Texas was once a solidly Democratic state. In Barn Burning, Barn Building, Texas politician Ben Barnes explains how the state that produced LBJ became a stronghold for Republicans and George W. Bush.
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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.
