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The Leonard Lopate Show

Tuesday, December 26, 2006
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    Life in the Spotlight

    During the final days of her husband's bid for Vice President, Elizabeth Edwards was diagnosed with advanced breast cancer. She tells us about surviving personal tragedies in the public spotlight. Later on, ABC correspondent Lynn Sherr reflects on 40 years as a reporter. And critic Robert Hughes examines his own life in a new memoir. Plus, legendary record producer Phil Ramone stops by.

Elizabeth Edwards on Saving Graces

In the midst of campaigning during her husband's run for Vice President, Elizabeth Edwards was diagnosed with advanced breast cancer. In Saving Graces, she talks about finding the strength to survive personal and public loss.

Saving Graces is available for purchase at amazon.com

Life In and Out of Journalism

Network news pioneer Lynn Sherr looks back on her life and career in Outside the Box.

Outside the Box is available for purchase at amazon.com

Robert Hughes on an Eventful Life

Cultural critic Robert Hughes reflects on how his car accident, and other life-changing events, have shaped him over the years. His new memoir is Things I Didn't Know.

Things I Didn't Know is available for purchase at amazon.com

Hit Record Producer Phil Ramone

Hit record producer Phil Ramone has worked with Bob Dylan, Ray Charles, Madonna...and even Pavarotti. He talks about his far-ranging influence and interests.

Sarah Palin

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.

Joe Biden

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

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

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

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?

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