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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.

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!

Tributes: Jeanne-Claude

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Jeanne-Claude created environmental works of art with her husband and fellow-conspirator/collaborator Christo. Together, they wrapped the Reichstag in Berlin, the Pont-Neuf in Paris, and created The Gates, with billowy orange drapes, in Central Park. Jeanne-Claude just died at the age of 74. You can hear Leonard Lopate’s last interview with them both, from July 19, 1999.

Please Explain: Eco-Labels

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Your broccoli, shampoo, and air conditioner might bear labels declaring them to be organic, cruelty-free, or energy efficient, but what do those labels mean and are they true? Dr. Urvashi Rangan, Project Director for Consumer Reports' GreenerChoices.org and Consumers Union’s Senior Scientist for Policy Initiatives, and Dara O'Rourke, founder and CEO of GoodGuide.com, took a look at what eco-labels indicate, how standards are set, and what they mean for consumers and manufacturers around the world.

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.