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Celebrate with Tony Bennett
Tony Bennett left his heart in San Francisco, but he brings his charm and enthusiasm to The Leonard Lopate Show for a conversation about his life as a singer and painter. Then, we continue our election coverage on Underreported, with a look at alternative voting technologies in developing democracies. Plus, we get an update on the trial of six foreign health professionals in Libya--who may face the death penalty.
Tony Bennett on Life, Love, and Rock and Roll
Tony Bennett celebrates his 80th year with a new album of duets—featuring Stevie Wonder, Paul McCartney, Barbra Streisand and many others. And he tells us about his life as a singer and painter.
View Tony Bennett's sketch of Leonard Lopate
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Underreported: Alternative Voting Technologies
On the first half of today's Underreported, we explore some of the alternative voting technologies (like marbles) used throughout the world. Andrew Reynolds, an Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of North Carolina, discusses the importance of accessible, accurate voting systems to developing democracies.
Underreported: The Tripoli Six
On the second half of today's Underreported, we get an update on the "Tripoli Six"--six foreign health professionals accused of deliberately infecting over 400 children with HIV in Libya. The five Bulgarian nurses and one Palestinian doctor have been imprisoned since 1999, and could face the death penalty if convicted. Declan Butler, a senior reporter at Nature, tells us about the mounting protests against the trial from scientists and human rights organizations. David Stamps, from Amnesty International, joins him.
Updates on the "Tripoli Six" on Declan Butler's personal blog
Mickey Grant's documentary "Injection" on Google Video
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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.
