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The Leonard Lopate Show

Tuesday, October 10, 2006
  • Otto Undercover comics  by Rhea Perlman
    Otto Undercover comics by Rhea Perlman

    Unexpected Paths

    James Baker, who served as Chief of Staff to both Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush, shares some behind the scenes stories from his life in Washington with guest host Jonathan Capehart. Later on, Rhea Perlman talks about life after “Cheers,” including her new series of children’s books. And award-winning short story writer Ben Fountain stops by. Plus: Ranya Idliby, Suzanne Oliver, and Priscilla Warner talk about faith after 9/11.

Stories from a Two-Time Chief of Staff

James Baker’s grandfather warned him to “keep out of politics.” Instead, he became a leading Republican and served as Chief of Staff to both Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush. In Work Hard, Study... and Keep Out of Politics!, he explains what came of not following his grandfather’s advice.

Work Hard, Study...and Keep Out of Politics! is available for purchase at amazon.com

Do you think image is as important to winning an election as the issues? Tell us your opinion

Events: James Baker will be speaking and signing books
Wednesday, October 11 at 1 pm
Borders Books and Music
100 Broadway, between Pine and Wall Streets

James Baker will be speaking and signing books
Wednesday, October 11 at 7 pm
Just Books
101 West Putnam Avenue
Greenwich, Connecticut

From Cheers to Children's Books

Emmy Award-winning actress Rhea Perlman is best known for playing a loud-mouthed waitress on "Cheers." Now, she’s channeling her sense of humor for a series of children’s books called Otto Undercover.

Otto Undercover is available for purchase at amazon.com

Brief Encounters with Che Guevara

Ben Fountain has won an O. Henry Prize and a Pushcart Prize. He tells us about his collection Brief Encounters with Che Guevara, a series of short stories about well-meaning Americans in foreign locales, as they struggle with political and social complexities they don't fully understand.

Brief Encounters with Che Guevara is available for purchase at amazon.com


Events: Ben Fountain will be reading and signing books
Tuesday, October 10 at 7 pm
McNally Robinson Bookstore
52 Prince Street, between Lafayette and Mulberry Streets

The Faith Club

Ranya Idliby, Suzanne Oliver, and Priscilla Warner (who are, respectively, Muslim, Christian, and Jewish) explore the connections between their religions, and talk about the differences that initially led to misunderstandings and tension when they first formed a faith club after 9/11.

Faith Club is available for purchase at amazon.com

Tributes: Kate McGarrigle

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Folk singer Kate McGarrigle, who gained acclaim for a series of projects with her sister Anna, died Monday, Jan. 18, from a rare form of cancer. She left behind a family of talented musicians, including her sister, son Rufus Wainwright, and daughter Martha Wainwright. McGarrigle appeared on The Leonard Lopate show with her sister in December 2005, ahead of their holiday show at Carnegie Hall.

Monona Rossol on 50 Million Chemicals

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On September 7, 2009, scientists working for the Chemical Abstract Service (which assigns identification numbers to all new chemicals) entered the 50-millionth chemical substance into their Registry. Chemist and industrial hygienist Monona Rossol, President and Founder of Arts, Crafts & Theater Safety, took a look at what all these new substances are, where they are coming from, and how they affect our health. Rossol also responded to listener comments and questions. You can read her answers here.

Alan Alda on What Makes Us Human

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Barbara Demick on Ordinary Lives in North Korea

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Lucien Castaing-Taylor on "Sweetgrass"

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Michael Pollan on Food in 2010

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Atul Gawande on The Checklist Manifesto

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Christopher Kimball on Surviving Holiday Cooking Disasters

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Lidia Bastianich on Cooks from the Heart of Italy

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Neil deGrasse Tyson on Pluto

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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!

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.