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Still from the film "Heading South"Value Judgments
On today’s show, George Lakoff argues that the idea of freedom has been politicized, and redefined, since September 11th. Later on, Karen Allen describes playing Marion in “Raiders of the Lost Ark.” And Charlotte Rampling tells us about her role in the new film “Heading South.” Plus: a new book examines the impact Silvio Berlusconi has had on Italy.
Whose Freedom?
Both conservatives and liberals say they're for freedom. But they don't always agree on what the word means. In Whose Freedom?, George Lakoff argues that freedom has been politicized, and redefined, since September 11th.
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Karen Allen on Life After Raiders
Karen Allen describes how starring in “Raiders of the Lost Ark” changed her life.
Heading South
Charlotte Rampling tells us about her role in “Heading South,” a new film about sexual tourism in Haiti in the 1970s.
A View of Italy
In The Sack of Rome, Alexander Stille offers his critical perspective on Silvio Berlusconi’s impact on Italy. And he’ll tell us about the new film version of his book Excellent Cadavers--a look at two high-profile Mafia assassinations in Italy in 1992.
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Excellent Cadavers is available for purchase at amazon.com
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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.
