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The Leonard Lopate Show / July 31, 2006

The Leonard Lopate Show

Monday, July 31, 2006
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    Time and Travel

    On today’s show, a Professor of Leisure Studies—who's devoted much of his life to studying vacations—argues that there’s such a thing as relaxing too much during your time off. Then, we’ll ask how tour groups and student organizations determine when it’s too dangerous to visit Israel. And we’ll hear about a new documentary with a fresh perspective on the conflict along the US-Mexico border. Plus: this week’s Please Explain is all about diabetes.

What Makes a Good Vacation?

Some people lounge on the beach on their vacations, others run from museum to museum. Geoff Godbey, a Professor of Leisure Studies, offers his expert advice on the best ways to spend your time off.

Student Trips to Israel

Wayne Firestone, President-Elect of Hillel, The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life, joins us for a discussion of student trips to Israel, and how to determine when it's too dangerous to visit.

Hillel official info on "Birthright," the cornerstone of Jewish student trips to Israel.

Border Conflict and Culture

Filmmaker Natalia Almada describes her feature length documentary “Al Otro Lado” (“To the Other Side”). The film explores immigration and drug trafficking along the US-Mexico border through the sounds of Mexico's 200-year-old tradition of corrido music.

Please Explain: Diabetes

Dr. Robin Goland, an Endocrinologist at Columbia University, and Dr. Rudy Leibel, M.D., Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine and Head of the Division of Molecular Genetics at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, answer your questions about diabetes on this week's Please Explain. Call 212-433-9692.

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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

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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

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

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?