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The Leonard Lopate Show

Wednesday, November 01, 2006
  • Walt Disney by Neal Gabler

    Shrouded in Myth

    Walt Disney is one of America’s most familiar figures. But biographer Neil Gabler says the man who created Mickey Mouse is shrouded in myth. He tells us what he uncovered during seven years of research. Then, Philippa Gregory imagines the tumultuous life of Katherine of Aragon in her new novel. And a new documentary explores what makes people jump from the Golden Gate Bridge. Plus, a talk with one of the great masters of the short story, Mavis Gallant.

Understanding Walt Disney

Neal Gabler is the first writer to be given complete access to the Disney archives. In Walt Disney, he reveals what he uncovered during his seven years researching the man who created Mickey Mouse.

Walt Disney: The Triumph of the American Imagination is available for purchase at amazon.com


Events: Neal Gabler will be speaking
Monday, November 6 at 12 pm
The Makor-Steinhardt Center of the 92nd Street Y
35 West 67th Street
For tickets, visit the 92nd Street Y website or call 212-415-5500.

The Tumultuous Life of Katherine of Aragon

Historical novelist Philippa Gregory takes readers into the heart and mind of Katherine of Aragon with The Constant Princess.

The Constant Princess is available for purchase at amazon.com

Golden gate bridge

Suicide and the Golden Gate Bridge

Eric Steel’s new documentary explores the dark side of an American icon. "The Bridge" asks why people jump off the Golden Gate Bridge, and what effect their suicides have on those who are left behind.

Paris Stories

Short story master Mavis Gallant reflects on 50 years of writing fiction.

Paris Stories is available for purchase at amazon.com

Varieties of Exile is available for purchase at amazon.com


Events: Mavis Gallant and her work will be celebrated by authors Jhumpa Lahiri, Russell Banks, Michael Ondaatje, and Edward Hirsch.
Wednesday, November 1 at 6:30 pm
Symphony Space
2537 Broadway, at 95th Street
For tickets, call 212-864-5400 or visit the Symphony Space website.

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.