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The Leonard Lopate Show

Friday, December 01, 2006
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    Morgan Freeman

    The Mind's Eye

    On today’s Please Explain, we’ll tackle an all-American topic: NFL quarterbacks. Also, a new biography explores the life of the influential psychologist and philosopher William James. Plus, Magnum photographer Elliott Erwitt talks about his acclaimed career. And to start it all off, Morgan Freeman!

Million Dollar Morgan Freeman

Oscar-winner Morgan Freeman talks about his latest comedy, “10 Items or Less.”

William James and American Psychology

Biographer Robert Richardson examines the personal life of psychologist and philosopher William James, and reveals how it influenced his professional life.

William James is available for purchase at amazon.com

(c) 2006 Personal Best by Elliott Erwitt, teNeues Publishing Company

A Lifetime of Photographs

Elliott Erwitt, a photographer for Magnum since 1953, shares some of the best images of his career.

Personal Best is available for purchase at amazon.com


Events: Elliott Erwitt will be signing books
Friday, December 1 at 6 pm
The International Center of Photography
1133 Sixth Avenue, at 43rd Street

Slideshow of Elliott Erwitt's Photographs

Please Explain: NFL Quarterbacks

Last month, New York Times reporter Harry Hurt III decided to try his hand at being an NFL quarterback for a day. On today’s Please Explain, he reveals what he learned during his mock practice session with the Jets, and answers your questions about just what goes into being a pro quarterback.

Gov. Sarah Palin and Alaska Politics

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August 08, 2008
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is Sen. John McCain’s VP running mate. To find out more about Gov. Palin and Alaska politics, check out our States of the Union: Alaska segment from Aug. 8, 2008.

Sen. Joe Biden on the Lopate Show

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Sen. Obama has chosen Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware to be his running mate. To find out more about his personal and political life, listen to Leonard’s Aug. 2007 interview with Sen. Biden. At the time, the Senator from Delaware was still a contender for the Democratic presidential nomination.

Barack Obama, Circa 2004

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As the Democratic Convention is underway in Denver, listen to 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.

John McCain in 2000

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Sen. John McCain spoke with Leonard in September 2000 about his memoir, Faith of My Fathers. He discussed his family's naval background, his time in POW camps, as well as his own presidential ambitions for the 2000 election.

States of the Union

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Why is New York a blue state, Wyoming a red, and Ohio a shade of purple? Looking ahead to Election Day 2008, Leonard talks to journalists, scholars, and activists from each of the 50 states to find out what motivates voters from Maine to California.

Guest Picks

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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?