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Revolutionary Thinking
Playwright Tom Stoppard talks about The Coast of Utopia, his epic trilogy about would-be revolutionaries in 19th century Russia. Then, an ex-convict speaks out about prison rape. And bestselling Canadian novelist Lisa Moore stops by. Plus, David Nasaw shares his new biography on businessman and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie.
Tom Stoppard's The Coast of Utopia
Tom Stoppard tells us about the new production of his epic The Coast of Utopia. The three plays follow a cast of would-be revolutionaries for 30 years in mid 19th century Russia.
Speaking Out Against Prison Rape
When T.J. Parsell was 17 years old, he held up a Photo Mat with a toy gun and was sent to prison. On his first night behind bars, he was drugged and raped by four inmates. In his new memoir, Fish, he speaks out about sexual abuse in prison.
Fish: A Memoir of a Boy in a Man's Prison is available for purchase at amazon.com
Events: T.J. Parsell will be speaking
Wednesday, December 13 at 7 pm
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center
208 West 13th Street, between 7th and 8th Avenues
T.J. Parsell will be speaking
Thursday, December 14 at 7 pm
The Caron Treatment Centers
244 East 58th Street, between 2nd and 3rd Avenues
Character Development
Bestselling Canadian novelist Lisa Moore makes her US debut with Alligator--the story of several characters struggling to find their way in the world.
Alligator is available for purchase at amazon.com
The Life and Times of Andrew Carnegie
Historian David Nasaw examines the complex life of Andrew Carnegie—one of the most successful businessmen and philanthropists in American history.
Andrew Carnegie is available for purchase at amazon.com
Events: David Nasaw will be reading and signing books
Tuesday, December 5 at 7 pm
The Strand Bookstore
828 Broadway, at 12th Street
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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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Let’s Go Swimming!
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Frank McCourt
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Frank McCourt has been a guest many times on this show over the years, starting in 1996 for the memoir, Angela’s Ashes, that would earn him a Pulitzer Prize. Fame came to him late in life, after he’d retired at the age of 65 from teaching English and creative writing at public schools here in New York. He was a sweet, eloquent man who spoke with grace and humility; he just died at the age of 78 after a battle with cancer. You can hear him speaking with Leonard Lopate for his Survival Kit in 2000, and in 2005, for his memoir, Teacher Man.
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Science and Faith
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Earlier this week, Pres. Obama announced that he plans to nominate geneticist Dr. Francis Collins to lead the National Institutes of Health. You can listen to Leonard’s 2006 conversation with Dr. Collins about how he reconciles his personal faith with his professional scientific knowledge.
FDA to Regulate Tobacco?
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May 14, 2009
Congress is getting ready to a vote on whether to make tobacco subject to FDA regulation. You can listen to a segment we did in May about the bill and what it would mean for the cigarette companies.
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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.
Leonard is on Facebook
Now Leonard is on Facebook! We’re posting photos, status updates, links to notable interviews, and lots more. Check it out.
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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