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Voluntary school integration is at the heart of two cases currently being heard by the Supreme Court. Newsweek contributing editor and columnist Ellis Cose joins us for a talk about the importance of these cases, and the role of affirmative action today. Later on, Frank Capra, Jr. tells us about a new collection of his father’s masterpieces. And acclaimed novelist Paula Fox talks about her new memoir about her life in post-War Europe. Plus, the true story of two NYPD detectives who were found guilty of working for the mafia.
The Future of Affirmative Action?
Newsweek contributing editor and columnist Ellis Cose discusses the current state of affirmative action, and the consequences of ending it. His new report is "Killing Affirmative Action."
Frank Capra's American Dream
Frank Capra, Jr. shares a new collection of his father’s movies, and talks about their impact on the film industry.
The Premiere Frank Capra Collection is available for purchase at amazon.com
A Stringer in Post-War Europe
Acclaimed novelist Paula Fox tells us about her new memoir, The Coldest Winter, about her experiences as a stringer in post-War Europe.
The Coldest Winter is available for purchase at amazon.com
Events: Paula Fox will be speaking with Sigrid Nunez
Wednesday, December 6 at 7:30 pm
The Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theatre at Symphony Space
For tickets, visit the Symphony Space website or call 212-864-5400.
Two Cops Who Worked for the Mafia
In April, two NYPD detectives were found guilty of working for the mafia. In The Brotherhoods, reporter Guy Lawson and William Oldham--one of the detectives who helped catch the rogue cops--tell the true story of police corruption, kidnapping, and murder.
The Brotherhoods is available for purchase at amazon.com
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Bill Richardson on Diplomacy
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New Mexico governor Bill Richardson will be joining Obama’s cabinet as Commerce Secretary. You can hear him talk about his experience in foreign policy and diplomacy on the Lopate Show in April 2007.
Plaxico Burress on the Lopate Show
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NY Giants star Plaxico Burress is in the headlines this week for his self-inflicted gunshot wound. You can hear him on the Leonard Lopate Show in July 2008 talk about his life on and off the football field, and what it was like to win the 2007 Super Bowl.
Tom Daschle on Fixing America’s Health Care System
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Former U.S. Sen. Tom Daschle has accepted President-Elect Barack Obama’s offer to be Secretary of Health and Human Services. You can hear Tom Daschle talk about his prescriptions for fixing American’s health care crisis on the Leonard Lopate Show in March 2008.
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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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?
