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David S. Addington, Chief of Staff to Vice President Dick Cheney. (David Bohrer/The White House)Background Stories
On today’s show: the New Yorker’s Jane Mayer examines the man many believe is behind the constitutional interpretations that have shaped the Bush administration’s legal strategy since 9/11. Then, a biologist explains why he’s concerned about the high levels of mercury in New York State’s wild songbirds. Plus, a new novel looks at one man’s attempt to make peace with his estranged family. And NPR’s Juan Williams discusses the biggest challenges facing Black America today.
The Bush Administration's Legal Strategy
In “The Hidden Power; The Legal Mind Behind the White House's War on Terror,” New Yorker staff writer Jane Mayer examines David S. Addington--the man many believe is behind the Bush Administration’s post-9/11 legal strategy.
Mercury in Songbirds
Biologist David Evers, executive director of the Biodiversity Research Institute, explains the implications of the high levels of mercury in New York State’s wild songbirds.
Making Peace With the Past
Adam Davies tells us about his new novel, Goodbye Lemon, about one man’s attempt to make peace with his estranged family.
Available for purchase at amazon.com
Events: Adam Davies will be speaking and signing books
Wednesday, August 2 at 7 pm
The Astor Place Barnes & Noble
Juan Williams on the State of Black America
NPR’s Juan Williams assesses the biggest challenges facing Black America today, and describes the factors he believes are undermining the accomplishments of the Civil Rights Movement, in Enough.
Available for purchase at amazon.com
Events: Juan Williams will be speaking and signing books
Wednesday, August 2 at 7 pm
Barnes & Noble on Broadway, at 82nd Street
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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 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.
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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.
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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?
