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Something in the Water?
On today’s Underreported, guest host Alice Rhee asks how everyday substances--like cinnamon and hand soap--get into our water supplies, and how they may affect our health. Then we talk to two women who proudly identify as geeks. Plus, we look at Pentecostalism's growing popularity among Hispanics in Harlem. And we explore the complexities of sisterhood.
Underreported: Cinnamon and Spice...and Puget Sound?
The Christmas and New Year's holidays are over, but some of the remnants might still be in our water supply. During the holidays, researchers at the University of Washington found spikes in the levels of cinnamon and vanilla in Puget Sound--Dr. Rick Keil suspects it was due to an uptick in holiday baking.
Underreported: Hand Soap in Lakes and Streams
As American consumers have embraced antibacterial hand soap, compounds in the soap have been building up in lakes and streams around the US. Dr. Rolf Halden of Johns Hopkins studies the distribution of antibacterial soap products in natural waters, and talks about how the buildup might affect the health of humans, animals, and the environment.
Underreported: How Clean is New York City's Drinking Water?
After hearing about the everyday substances that collect in our water supplies, you may be wondering whether it is safe to drink New York City tap water. We ask Eric Goldstein of the Natural Resources Defense Council how clean our drinking water is.
To get the latest information on your state's water quality, visit the EPA's website here.
She's Such a Geek
Annalee Newitz and Charlie Anders, the editors of the new collection of essays She’s Such a Geek!, celebrate women who are passionate about science, technology, video games, and other subjects that are often dismissed as nerdy and male-dominated.
She’s Such a Geek! is available for purchase at amazon.com
The Rise of Pentecostalism
New Pentecostal churches are cropping up all over the globe--including New York City. New York Times Metro reporter David Gonzalez spent a year covering one Hispanic congregation in West Harlem. He tells us what he learned about the little-understood faith, which is the fasting growing branch of Christianity in the world.
“House Afire" a three-part series by David Gonzalez
The Sister Knot
Real-life sisters Terri Apter and Marion Quinn explore the complex feelings—from jealousy to unshakeable love—that make sisterhood so unique.
The Sister Knot is available for purchase at amazon.com
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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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Video Pick: Elizabeth Edwards
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Elizabeth Edwards discusses how to best cope with lifes difficulties in her book Resilience: Reflections on the Burdens and Gifts of Facing Life's Adversities.
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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.
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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?
