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Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) (Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)Minorities and Majorities
Senator Chuck Schumer talks about how Democrats can win the middle class majority. Then, Rory Kennedy shares her new documentary about what happened at Abu Ghraib. Plus, we get an update on France's presidential race on Backstory. And F. Murray Abraham, James Shapiro, and Jeffrey Horowitz discuss anti-Semitism, Marlowe, and Shakespeare.
Chuck Schumer on Winning the Middle Class Majority
Senator Chuck Schumer explains why he believes Democrats have lost the support of the middle class--and what they can do to win it back.
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Events: Senator Chuck Schumer will be speakingwith a guest appearance by Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton
Sunday, February 25 at 5 pm
The 92nd Street Y
1395 Lexington Avenue, at 92nd Street
For tickets and more information, visit the 92nd Street Y website or call 212-415-5500.
Ghosts of Abu Ghraib
Rory Kennedy takes an in-depth look at the abuse that took place at Abu Ghraib in her new documentary “Ghosts of Abu Ghraib.”
“Ghosts of Abu Ghraib” debuts on HBO February 22 at 9:30 pm
Backstory: France’s First Female Presidential Candidate
On today's Backstory, Matthew Kaminski, the editor of The Wall Street Journal Europe’s op-ed page, joins us by phone from Paris to discuss the major issues in France's presidential race. Ségolène Royal--France’s first female presidential candidate--is the Socialist candidate, and Nicolas Sarkozy is the Conservative candidate.
Shakespeare and the Jews
James Shapiro, F. Murray Abraham, and Jeffrey Horowitz join us for a panel discussion on anti-Semitism, Marlowe, and Shakespeare. F. Murray Abraham is starring in The Merchant of Venice and The Jew of Malta at Theater for a New Audience (TFANA). Jeffrey Horowitz is Founder and Artistic Director of TFANA. James Shapiro is a Professor of English at Columbia University, and the author of several books on Shakespeare, including Shakespeare and the Jews and A Year in the Life of William Shakespeare: 1599.
Shakespeare and the Jews is available for purchase at amazon.com
A Year in the Life of William Shakespeare: 1599 is available for purchase at amazon.com
Events: F. Murray Abraham and James Shapiro will be in conversationMonday, February 26 at 7 pm
The New York Public Library
Fifth Avenue, at 42nd Street
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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.
