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Elizabeth Edwards, Saving GracesLife in the Spotlight
During the final days of her husband's bid for Vice President, Elizabeth Edwards was diagnosed with advanced breast cancer. She tells us about surviving personal tragedies in the public spotlight. Later on, ABC correspondent Lynn Sherr reflects on 40 years as a reporter. And astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson stops by. Plus, Ruth Reichl and John Willoughby of Gourmet describe their search for the best restaurants in America.
Elizabeth Edwards on Saving Graces
In the midst of campaigning during her husband's run for Vice President, Elizabeth Edwards was diagnosed with advanced breast cancer. In Saving Graces, she talks about finding the strength to survive personal and public loss.
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Events: Elizabeth Edwards will be speaking and signing books
Tuesday, October 3 at 7 pm
Upper West Side Barnes & Noble
Broadway, at 82nd Street
Election 2006 Talk Back: Do you think that control of Congress will change after this election? Tell us your opinion
Life In and Out of Journalism
Network news pioneer Lynn Sherr looks back on her life and career in Outside the Box.
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Events: Lynn Sherr will be speaking with Leslie Stahl
Tuesday, October 3 at 8:15 pm
The 92nd Street Y
For tickets, visit the 92nd Street Y website or call 212-415-5500.
Lynn Sherr will be speaking and signing books
Thursday, October 5 at 7 pm
Upper East Side Barnes & Noble
240 East 86th Street, at Lexington Avenue
A Star Astrophysicist
In 2000, People Magazine declared Neil deGrasse Tyson the “Sexiest Astrophysicist Alive.” He also holds the distinction of serving as the director of New York’s world-famous Hayden Planetarium. He tells us about hosting the new season of “NOVA scienceNOW” on PBS.
Gourmet Searches for America's Best Restaurant
Ruth Reichl and John Willoughby of Gourmet seek out the America’s 50 best restaurants.
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National Book Award Winners
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A number of this year’s National Book Award winners have appeared on The Leonard Lopate Show. Click here to see the list!
Tributes: Jeanne-Claude
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Jeanne-Claude created environmental works of art with her husband and fellow-conspirator/collaborator Christo. Together, they wrapped the Reichstag in Berlin, the Pont-Neuf in Paris, and created The Gates, with billowy orange drapes, in Central Park. Jeanne-Claude just died at the age of 74. You can hear Leonard Lopate’s last interview with them both, from July 19, 1999.
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Please Explain: Eco-Labels
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Your broccoli, shampoo, and air conditioner might bear labels declaring them to be organic, cruelty-free, or energy efficient, but what do those labels mean and are they true? Dr. Urvashi Rangan, Project Director for Consumer Reports' GreenerChoices.org and Consumers Union’s Senior Scientist for Policy Initiatives, and Dara O'Rourke, founder and CEO of GoodGuide.com, took a look at what eco-labels indicate, how standards are set, and what they mean for consumers and manufacturers around the world.
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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.
