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The Leonard Lopate Show

Wednesday, July 12, 2006
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    Distinguished Profiles

    Robert Scheer revealed a whole new side to Jimmy Carter when he interviewed him for Playboy. On today’s show, he recalls what else he learned from his famous presidential profiles. Later on, we’ll explore what makes nature shows so fascinating. And pianist Jeffrey Siegel reflects on the works of great composers. Plus, Al and Larry Ubell, the “Gurus of How-To,” will be here.

The Presidential Mind

Jimmy Carter admitted to having lust in his heart during his famous Playboy interview in 1976. In Playing President, Robert Scheer—who wrote the article—reveals what other presidents divulged to him.

Available for purchase at amazon.com


Events: Robert Scheer will be reading and signing books
Wednesday, July 12 at 7 pm
The Astor Place Barnes & Noble

Watching Wildlife

Cynthia Chris joins us for a study of animal attraction—her book Watching Wildlife explores why nature shows have so much appeal.

Available for purchase at amazon.com

Keyboard Conversations

Pianist Jeffrey Siegel reflects on playing the work of great composers like Mozart and Chopin in Keyboard Conversations.

Events: Jeffrey Siegel will perform a mini-Keyboard Conversation presentation followed by a signing
Wednesday, July 12 at 7 pm
The Lincoln Center Barnes & Noble
1972 Broadway, at 66th Street

The Gurus of How-To

Al and Larry Ubell, the “Gurus of How-To,” answer your home repair questions. Call 212-433-9692.

FDA to Regulate Tobacco?

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Video Pick: Elizabeth Edwards

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Elizabeth Edwards discusses how to best cope with lifes difficulties in her book Resilience: Reflections on the Burdens and Gifts of Facing Life's Adversities.

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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.

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Barack Obama, Circa 2004

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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

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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?