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Long Legacies
We talk to a scientist whose research shows that pigeons have surprisingly good memories. Then, on Underreported, we get updates on two topics we haven't been hearing much about in Argentina. Later on, we travel back to 19th century London, during one of the city’s worst cholera outbreaks. And Alice McDermott tells us about her latest novel. Plus, Gunther Schuller talks about his remarkable six-decade-long musical career.
Pigeon-Brained
Dr. Robert Cook studies pigeons at Tufts University. According to his research, pigeons have remarkably good memories--he found that the birds can memorize between 800 and 1,200 images.
Underreported: An Update from Argentina
On today's Underreported, Mike Reid, Latin America editor for the Economist, checks in with an update on Argentina. We find out how the economy is faring today, after the crisis it experienced between 1999 and 2002. And we look at the cultural legacy of the Falklands War, which occurred nearly 25 years ago.
A Devastating Cholera Outbreak
In The Ghost Map, Steven Johnson investigates the impact of an outbreak of cholera in 19th century London.
The Ghost Map is available for purchase at amazon.com
Alice McDermott After This
Novelist Alice McDermott shares her latest book, After This.
After This is available for purchase at amazon.com
Events: Alice McDermott will be reading and signing books
Thursday, November 30 at 7 pm
The Ireland House at NYU
1 Washington Mews, between 5th Avenue and University Place
$10 for public; free for NYU students with ID
Gunther Schuller's Many Musical Hats
Pulitzer Prize-winning composer, author, and scholar Gunther Schuller talks about his remarkable six-decade-long career in music--including his new arrangement of a work by Charles Mingus.
Events: Gunther Schuller will be conducting the Mingus Orchestra
Thursday, November 30 at 8 pm
Merkin Concert Hall at Kaufman Center
For tickets, visit the Kaufman Center website or call 212-501-3330.
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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.
