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Dan Rather Reports (HDNet)Charting a Course
Dan Rather tells us about his new investigative news program on HDNet, “Dan Rather Reports.” Then, we talk to Jeff Lipsky and stars Justin Kirk and Julianne Nicholson about their new film, "Flannel Pajamas." Plus, the director of the new documentary “Iraq in Fragments.” And Kiki Smith tells us about her current exhibit at the Whitney.
Dan Rather Reports
Two years ago, Dan Rather announced he was stepping down as CBS news anchor after 24 years. He’s here today to talk about life after CBS, including his new investigative news program "Dan Rather Reports" on HDNet.
The Course of a Relationship
Director Jeff Lipsky and stars Justin Kirk and Julianne Nicholson tell us about “Flannel Pajamas”—their new film about the course one couple’s relationship takes.
Iraq in Fragments
Director James Longley tells us about the two years he spent filming in Iraq for his acclaimed new documentary “Iraq in Fragments.”

Kiki Smith at the Whitney
Renowned visual artist Kiki Smith tells us about her upcoming exhibit at the Whitney.
Slideshow of Kiki Smith's Works
Guest Picks: See what books and music move Kiki Smith
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Bill Richardson on Diplomacy
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New Mexico governor Bill Richardson will be joining Obama’s cabinet as Commerce Secretary. You can hear him talk about his experience in foreign policy and diplomacy on the Lopate Show in April 2007.
Plaxico Burress on the Lopate Show
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NY Giants star Plaxico Burress is in the headlines this week for his self-inflicted gunshot wound. You can hear him on the Leonard Lopate Show in July 2008 talk about his life on and off the football field, and what it was like to win the 2007 Super Bowl.
Tom Daschle on Fixing America’s Health Care System
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Former U.S. Sen. Tom Daschle has accepted President-Elect Barack Obama’s offer to be Secretary of Health and Human Services. You can hear Tom Daschle talk about his prescriptions for fixing American’s health care crisis on the Leonard Lopate Show in March 2008.
Barack Obama, Circa 2004
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Listen to President-Elect Barack Obama on the Leonard Lopate Show in November 2004. He had recently won a seat in the U.S. Senate, and only a few months before, his rousing speech during the 2004 Democratic National Convention catapulted him into the national spotlight.
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Find out surprising facts about some recent guests on the Leonard Lopate Show. Check out our Guest Picks section! Did you know that football star Herschel Walker loves Judge Judy, Laurie Anderson is a big fan of agility training for dogs, and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi likes Johnny Depp?
