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The Leonard Lopate Show

Friday, February 23, 2007
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    Aiming for Impartiality

    Three photographers working in the Middle East discuss the ethics and challenges of covering conflict there. Then, an American bread expert talks about the rise of great artisanal bread in France. Plus, roots musician David Bromberg performs live in our studios. And we summon you for this week’s Please Explain on jury duty.

The Complexities of Conflict Photography

Isa Freij, a cameraman for CBS and a documentary filmmaker, Shaul Schwartz of Getty Images, and Heidi Levine of Sipa Agency are all currently working in the Middle East. They join us for a panel discussion on the challenges of covering the conflicts there, and the ethical questions of photographing events in the region. They also talk about whether their own backgrounds and ethnicities factor into their work. Isa Freij was born and lives in Palestine. Shaul Schwartz was born in Israel and lives in US. Heidi Levine was born in Boston and has lived in Israel for 20 years.

Event: Taking Sides in Conflict Photography Today
An International Center of Photography event sponsored by Getty Images
Friday February 23 at 7 pm
The New School, Swayduck Auditorium
65 Fifth Avenue, ground floor $5.00

A Contemporary History of French Bread

Steven Laurence Kaplan tells us about his role in the revival of great artisanal bread in France.

Good Bread Is Back is available for purchase at amazon.com

Roots Musician David Bromberg

Roots musician David Bromberg performs live from his first album in 17 years.

Try Me One More Time is available for purchase at amazon.com

Events: David Bromberg will be performing
Friday, February 23 at 7:30 pm
Joe’s Pub
425 Lafayette Street
For tickets, visit the Joe’s Pub website or call 212-967-7555.

Please Explain: Jury Duty

On today's Please Explain, we examine the history of juries, and explore the ins and outs of how they work. Paula Hannaford is Agor Director of the Center for Jury Studies. Valerie Hans, a Professor at Cornell Law School, is one of the nation's leading authorities on the jury system. Call 212-433-9692 with your questions.

Gov. Sarah Palin and Alaska Politics

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August 08, 2008
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is Sen. John McCain’s VP running mate. To find out more about Gov. Palin and Alaska politics, check out our States of the Union: Alaska segment from Aug. 8, 2008.

Sen. Joe Biden on the Lopate Show

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Sen. Obama has chosen Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware to be his running mate. To find out more about his personal and political life, listen to Leonard’s Aug. 2007 interview with Sen. Biden. At the time, the Senator from Delaware was still a contender for the Democratic presidential nomination.

Barack Obama, Circa 2004

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As the Democratic Convention is underway in Denver, listen to 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.

John McCain in 2000

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Sen. John McCain spoke with Leonard in September 2000 about his memoir, Faith of My Fathers. He discussed his family's naval background, his time in POW camps, as well as his own presidential ambitions for the 2000 election.

States of the Union

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Why is New York a blue state, Wyoming a red, and Ohio a shade of purple? Looking ahead to Election Day 2008, Leonard talks to journalists, scholars, and activists from each of the 50 states to find out what motivates voters from Maine to California.

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?