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A young rebel soldier in the Democratic Republic of Congo (Abdelhak Senna/AFP/Getty Images)Conflict and Conscription
The Deputy Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court tells us about her work to stop the conscription of child soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Then, two writers discuss the role women played in the Harlem Renaissance. And this week’s Backstory focuses on Ban Ki-Moon, the new Secretary General-elect of the United Nations. Plus, Dave Eggers and Valentino Achak Deng share their book about the conflict in Sudan.
Open Phones: Electronic Voting
As part of our 2006 campaign coverage, we’ve been asking listeners to give us their opinions on different topics related to the election. This week, we ask how confident are you that your vote will be counted on November 7th? Do you think electronic voting machines are more accurate than other methods? Tell us your opinion.
Fighting Child Soldier Recruitment in Court
Thousands of child soldiers have been conscripted in The Democratic Republic of Congo. Fatou Bensouda, the Deputy Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, talks about the first-ever trials of those accused of recruiting child soldiers.
Women of the Harlem Renaissance
Farah Jasmine Griffin and Carla Kaplan, both Fellows at the New York Public Library’s Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers, discuss the role women—both black and white—played in the Harlem Renaissance. Farah Jasmine Griffin is a Professor of English and Comparative Literature and African American Studies at Columbia University. Carla Kaplan is a Professor of English and Gender Studies at the University of Southern California.
Backstory: Ban Ki-Moon
Ban Ki-Moon is the new Secretary General-elect of the United Nations. On today’s Backstory, Diana Geddes, the Legal Affairs Editor for The Economist, examines his long career in South Korean international relations, and talks about what his selection means for ongoing reform initiatives at the UN.
How a Refugee Sees Sudan
Dave Eggers and Valentino Achak Deng (one of Sudan's Lost Boys) tell us about collaborating on the autobiographical novel What is the What.
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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.
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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.
