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German Federal Chancellor Dr. Angela MerkelFollow the Leader
We'll look into where German Chancellor Angela Merkel might lead the European Union, now that Germany has taken on the presidency of the EU. Also: filmmaker Bahman Farmanara, who's been called "the Iranian Woody Allen." Novelist Jonathan Lethem comes out in support of plagiarism. And an economist explains how economics affect our everyday lives, from rush-hour traffic to the price of coffee.
Where Will Germany Lead the EU?
As Germany takes on the presidency of the European Union, we'll look into where German Chancellor Angela Merkel wants to lead the EU. Leonard talks to Charles Kupchan, Director of European Studies and a Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations; and Bertrand Benoit, the Berlin correspondent for the Financial Times.
The Iranian Woody Allen
The New York Times called Bahman Farmanara “the Iranian Woody Allen.” He’s the subject of a new series called Storm Warnings at the Film Society of Lincoln Center.
Jonathan Lethem Supports Plagiarism!
Maybe stealing other writers' work isn't so bad after all. Jonathan Lethem makes a case for plagiarism in the February issue of Harper’s magazine.
The Undercover Economist
Tim Harford explains how economic principles affect our everyday lives – from rush hour traffic to the price of a cup of coffee. Harford is a is a columnist for the Financial Times and Slate, and his new book is The Undercover Economist.
Events: Tim Harford will be speaking and signing books
Thursday, February 1 at 6:30 pm
Citigroup Center Barnes & Noble
160 East 54th Street, at Third Avenue
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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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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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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?
