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Krista TippettChallenging Environments
Navy doctor Richard Jadick talks to guest host Julie Burstein about the harrowing work of performing surgery on the front lines in Iraq. Later on, director Mira Nair talks about bringing Jhumpa Lahiri’s novel The Namesake to the big screen. And we hear about a new novel set north of the Artic Circle. Plus, a conversation with Krista Tippett, the host of Speaking of Faith.
Surgery on the Front Lines in Iraq
In November 2004, brigade surgeon Richard Jadick volunteered for duty in Iraq. In On Call in Hell, he recounts the huge challenges he faced while performing life-saving surgeries on the front lines of the Battle of Fallujah.
On Call in Hell is available for purchase at amazon.com
Mira Nair on The Namesake
Director Mira Nair (of “Monsoon Wedding” and “Mississippi Masala” acclaim) talks about bringing Jhumpa Lahiri’s best-selling novel The Namesake to the big screen.
Events: An exhibition of photos that inspired Mira Nair will be on display
Friday, March 9 through Saturday, April 21
Sepia International at the Alkazi Collection of Photography
148 West 24th Street, between 6th and 7th Avenues
11th Floor
Mira Nair will be speaking with novelist Jhumpa Lahiri
Monday, March 12 at 7 pm
Union Square Barnes & Noble
Let the Northern Lights Erase Your Name
Vendela Vida, co-editor of Believer magazine, shares her new novel about one woman's search for her biological father north of the Artic Circle.
Let the Northern Lights Erase Your Name is available for purchase at amazon.com
Speaking of Faith
Krista Tippett, host of Speaking of Faith, talks about her own relationship to religion and spirituality, and tells us what she's learned from her conversations with theologians, scientists, ethicists, and other thinkers.
Speaking of Faith is available for purchase at amazon.com
Events: Krista Tippett will be speaking and signing booksWednesday, March 7 at 7 pm
Upper West Side Barnes & Noble
2289 Broadway, at 82nd 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.
