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Inside and Out
A sociology professor criticizes the increasing consolidation of the media. Then, a new biography explores the life of the woman who opened one of the first art galleries in Greenwich Village in 1926. And we find out how one man convinces strangers to reveal their most intimate secrets on postcards. Plus, Al and Larry Ubell answer your home repair questions.
Fighting for Air
Three years ago, a train derailment released a poisonous gas over Minot, North Dakota. But when police tried to alert citizens through the local commercial radio stations—all 6 of which were owned by Clear Channel--no one answered. One person died, and thousands of injuries were reported. In Fighting for Air, Eric Klinenberg argues that what happened in Minot points to the dangers of a growing trend toward empty television news stations, preprogrammed radio shows, and copycat newspapers. He joins us live in the studio.
Fighting for Air is available for purchase at amazon.com
Events: Eric Klinenberg will be part of a panel discussion, along with Jay Rosen and Robert Shrum
Tuesday, January 23 at 6:30 pm
NYU Wagner
The Puck Building, 2nd Floor Conference Room
295 Lafayette Street, at Houston Street
RSVP is required.
For more information, visit the NYU Wagner website.
The Girl with the Gallery
In 1926, Edith Gregor Halpert opened one of the first art galleries in Greenwich Village. Lindsay Pollock explores Edith Gregor Halpert’s influential life in The Girl with the Gallery.
The Girl with the Gallery is available for purchase at amazon.com
Events: Lindsay Pollock will be reading
Wednesday, January 30 at 7 pm
KGB Bar
85 East 4th Street, between 2nd and 3rd Avenues
Secrets on Postcards
Frank Warren explains how he convinces men and women to reveal their most intimate secrets to him in anonymous postcards.
The Secret Lives of Men and Women is available for purchase at amazon.com
Events: Frank Warren will be speaking and signing books
Wednesday, January 10 at 7 pm
Chelsea Barnes and Noble
675 Sixth Avenue at 22nd Street
The Gurus of How-To
Al and Larry Ubell, the Gurus of How-To, answer your home repair questions. Call 212-433-9692.
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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.
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Let’s Go Swimming!
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Frank McCourt
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Frank McCourt has been a guest many times on this show over the years, starting in 1996 for the memoir, Angela’s Ashes, that would earn him a Pulitzer Prize. Fame came to him late in life, after he’d retired at the age of 65 from teaching English and creative writing at public schools here in New York. He was a sweet, eloquent man who spoke with grace and humility; he just died at the age of 78 after a battle with cancer. You can hear him speaking with Leonard Lopate for his Survival Kit in 2000, and in 2005, for his memoir, Teacher Man.
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Science and Faith
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Earlier this week, Pres. Obama announced that he plans to nominate geneticist Dr. Francis Collins to lead the National Institutes of Health. You can listen to Leonard’s 2006 conversation with Dr. Collins about how he reconciles his personal faith with his professional scientific knowledge.
FDA to Regulate Tobacco?
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May 14, 2009
Congress is getting ready to a vote on whether to make tobacco subject to FDA regulation. You can listen to a segment we did in May about the bill and what it would mean for the cigarette companies.
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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.
Leonard is on Facebook
Now Leonard is on Facebook! We’re posting photos, status updates, links to notable interviews, and lots more. Check it out.
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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