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Sigmund Freud: Inventor of the Modern MindHead to Head
Timothy Naftali brings to life the head-to-head confrontations of the Cold War, with a new look at Khrushchev’s motivations. Then, psychiatrist Peter Kramer examines Freud’s legacy. Plus, trivia buff Ken Jennings talks about life after Jeopardy!. And to start it all off, we talk to a young British diplomat who traveled to Iraq in 2003, and was named the deputy governor of two provinces there.
The Prince of the Marshes
30-year-old Rory Stewart was appointed deputy governor of two Iraqi provinces in 2003—even though he hardly spoke Arabic and had little experience with Iraqi politics. In The Prince of the Marshes, he explains how he got the job, and what he accomplished.
The Prince of the Marshes is available for purchase at amazon.com
Freud’s Legacy
Psychiatrist Peter Kramer explores Freud’s continued influence on psychoanalysis and our culture at large.
Freud: Inventor of the Modern Mind is available for purchase at amazon.com
Trivia Buff Ken Jennings
Ken Jennings looks back on his 75-game winning streak on Jeopardy!, and sheds some light on his adventures as a trivia buff, in Brainiac.
Brainiac is available for purchase at amazon.com
Khrushchev's Cold War
Timothy Naftali’s access to once-secret Soviet documents has given him new insight into the crisis years of the Cold War. In Khrushchev's Cold War, he tells us what he learned about Khrushchev’s strategies during head-to-head confrontations.
Khrushchev's Cold War is available for purchase at amazon.com
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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.
