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The Race BeatNational Struggles
We look at the role the press played in bringing the civil rights struggle to the forefront of America’s consciousness. Plus, journalist Edward Humes examines the battle that broke out when the school board of Dover, Pennsylvania added a book about intelligent design to its science curriculum.
Bringing the Civil Rights Struggle to the Front Page
Gene Roberts and Hank Klibanoff explain how dedicated journalists--first the black press, then eventually the rest of the national media--brought the civil rights struggle to the forefront of the news.
The Race Beat is available for purchase at amazon.com
Evolution and Education
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Edward Humes examines the controversy that erupted when intelligent design was added to the high school curriculum in Dover, Pennsylvania. In Monkey Girl, he looks at how the local school board’s decision turned into a federal case, and talks about the significance of the trial.
Jennifer Miller, a high school biology teacher from Dover, joined us in April 2006 to talk about her fight to keep intelligent design out of her classroom. Listen to the interview.
Monkey Girl is available for purchase at amazon.com
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Tributes: Kate McGarrigle
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Folk singer Kate McGarrigle, who gained acclaim for a series of projects with her sister Anna, died Monday, Jan. 18, from a rare form of cancer. She left behind a family of talented musicians, including her sister, son Rufus Wainwright, and daughter Martha Wainwright. McGarrigle appeared on The Leonard Lopate show with her sister in December 2005, ahead of their holiday show at Carnegie Hall.
Monona Rossol on 50 Million Chemicals
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On September 7, 2009, scientists working for the Chemical Abstract Service (which assigns identification numbers to all new chemicals) entered the 50-millionth chemical substance into their Registry. Chemist and industrial hygienist Monona Rossol, President and Founder of Arts, Crafts & Theater Safety, took a look at what all these new substances are, where they are coming from, and how they affect our health. Rossol also responded to listener comments and questions. You can read her answers here.
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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!
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.
