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The Leonard Lopate Show

Monday, July 24, 2006
  • War photograpy from Lucian Read
    War photograpy from Lucian Read (Lucian Read)

    A Picture's Worth

    We’ll start today’s show with a panel discussion on war photography—and whether the mainstream press should publish more pictures of the soldiers killed in Iraq. Then, we’ll learn about one man’s quest to find a place untouched by tourism in Southeast Asia. And we’ll talk to the author of a novel about a Manhattan gallery owner’s search for passion. And this week’s Please Explain is all about color!

War Photography

One survey found that during a 6 month period when over 500 American and Western allies died in Iraq…almost no pictures of their bodies made it into the mainstream press. New York Times culture reporter David Carr, Reuters general news editor Paul Holmes, and photographer Lucian Read discuss why there are so few images of dead soldiers.

The Naked Tourist

Lawrence Osborne explores the far-reaching influence tourism has had on Southeast Asia in The Naked Tourist: In Search of Adventure and Beauty in the Age of the Airport Mall.

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Love Creeps

Amanda Filipacchi’s novel Love Creeps imagines a successful Manhattan gallery owner who tries to rekindle a passion for life by becoming a stalker.

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Events: Amanda Filipacchi will be reading and signing books
Monday, July 24 at 7 pm
The Half King
505 West 23rd Street

Please Explain: Color

Color scientist Roy Berns and Margaret Walch, Director of the Color Association, take your calls on this week’s Please Explain.

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 on the Lopate Show

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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, 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?