wnyc.org / 93.9fm / am 820

On Demand

Program Schedule

Topics

The Leonard Lopate Show / July 11, 2006

The Leonard Lopate Show

Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Previous Episode | Next Episode
  • bat bombers
    (Air Force Magazine)

    Notes from the Underworld

    On today’s show, veteran defense reporter Sharon Weinberger investigates the fringe science behind some of the Pentagon’s most expensive weapons programs. Then, violinist Jennifer Koh performs live in our studio. And Daljit Dahliwal and Ricardo Pollack describe life on the streets in one of El Salvador’s most dangerous gangs. Plus, Ruth Reichl, Jane Smiley, and David Rakoff will be here for a conversation about how food relates to culture, identity, and politics.

A Journey through the Pentagon's Scientific Underworld

In Imaginary Weapons, veteran defense reporter Sharon Weinberger argues that the Pentagon’s interest in fringe science is causing it to waste billions on weapons that are doomed to fail.

Available for purchase at amazon.com

Jennifer Koh's Portraits

Violinist Jennifer Koh performs a track from her new album, Portraits, live in our studio.

Available for purchase at amazon.com


Events: Jennifer Koh will perform
With The New York Philharmonic in the Parks
Tuesday, July 11 through Monday, July 17
All concerts are at 8 pm

18 with a Bullet

El Salvador is the smallest and most densely-populated country in Central America. It's also one of the most violent. A new documentary, "18 With A Bullet," explores the notorious 18th Street Gang in the capital city of San Salvador. Wide Angle anchor Daljit Dhaliwal and director Ricardo Pollack join us with a look at life on the streets in one of the world's most dangerous cities.

Food for Thought

Ruth Reichl, the editor-on-chief of Gourmet magazine, believes food is way of "making sense of the world." And this conviction has led to the release of a special literary supplement from Gourmet about food's relationship to identity, culture, politics, and love. Jane Smiley, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel A Thousand Acres, and David Rakoff, author of Don't Get Too Comfortable: The Indignities of Coach Class, join Ruth for a celebration of food and creativity.

Event: Leonard will moderate "A Celebration of Life's Simple Pleasures"
Featuring Ruth Reichl With Ann Patchett, Jane and Michael Stern, and David Rakoff
Thursday, July 13th at 8 pm
92nd Street Y
Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street
Tickets and more information at: www.92Y.org, or 212-415-5500

al franken

The Franken Factor

Al Franken will be declared the winner of the Minnesota Senate race recount, even though Norm Coleman is expected to challenge the results in court. Al Franken has been a guest on the Lopate Show several times, most recently in 2005. Hear him talk about his journey from performing to politics.

Caroline Kennedy

Caroline Kennedy on the Lopate Show

The Leonard Lopate Show

Caroline Kennedy’s bid for Hillary Clinton’s Senate seat could make her the latest member of the Kennedy family to take on a major role in national politics. She’s been a guest on the Lopate Show twice – once to talk about Americans’ right to privacy, and more recently to discuss examples of political courage.

Leonard is on Facebook

Now Leonard is on Facebook! We’re posting photos, status updates, links to notable interviews, and lots more. Check it out.

Barack Obama

Barack Obama, Circa 2004

The Leonard Lopate Show

Listen to President-Elect Barack Obama on the Leonard Lopate Show in November 2004. He had recently won a seat in the U.S. Senate, and only a few months before, his rousing speech during the 2004 Democratic National Convention catapulted him into the national spotlight.

Guest Picks

The Leonard Lopate Show

Find out surprising facts about some recent guests on the Leonard Lopate Show. Check out our Guest Picks section! Did you know that football star Herschel Walker loves Judge Judy, Laurie Anderson is a big fan of agility training for dogs, and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi likes Johnny Depp?