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The Leonard Lopate Show

Monday, November 27, 2006
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    Looking Back for Answers

    Political scientist Christian Alfonsi argues that decisions made in the first Gulf War preordained the current war in Iraq. Then, Bob Gill talks about what goes into designing a great logo. And we hear the stories of two women who survived the Holocaust--as told by their grown children. Plus, David Crosby talks looks back on his life as a rock and roll legend.

Christian Alfonsi on Why We Went Back to Iraq

Political scientist Christian Alfonsi has spent over a decade studying both Bush presidencies. In Circle in the Sand: Why We Went Back to Iraq, he argues that decisions made in the first Gulf War preordained the current war in Iraq.

Circle in the Sand is available for purchase at amazon.com

Logomania

What Makes a Good Logo?

In LogoMania, Bob Gill sheds some light on the creative process behind designing logos.

LogoMania is available for purchase at amazon.com


Events: Bob Gill will be speaking and signing books with Milton Glaser and Mirko Ilic
Monday, Novmber 27 at 7 pm
The Chelsea Barnes & Noble
Sixth Avenue, between 21st and 22nd Streets

How Two Mothers Survived the Holocaust

Ann Kirschner and Martin Lemelman share the stories of their mothers—who each survived the Holocaust. Ann Kirschner is the author of Sala's Gift. Martin Lemelman is the author of Mendel's Daughter.

Sala's Gift is available for purchase at amazon.com

Mendel's Daughter is available for purchase at amazon.com


Events: Ann Kirschner and Martin Lemelman will be in conversation
Tuesday, November 28 at 8:15 pm
The 92nd Street Y
1395 Lexington Avenue
For more information, visit the 92nd Street Y website or call 212-415-5500.

David Crosby Looks Back

In Since Then: How I Survived Everything and Lived to Tell About it, David Crosby talks about his life as a rock and roll and counterculture icon.

Since Then is available for purchase at amazon.com

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.