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Daniel Pearl (Daniel Pearl Foundation)Inner Lives
Two teenage correspondents talk about a journalism program that was inspired by Daniel Pearl--the Wall Street Journal reporter who was killed in Pakistan in 2002. Later on, we find out how a specific hormone causes teen mood swings. Then, Paul Auster and actress Irene Jacob talk about their new film: “The Inner Life of Martin Frost.” And a new novel explores the challenges of relocating from the country to the city. Plus, word maven Patricia T. O’Conner takes your calls.
Journalists of the Future
Teenagers Lorna Nickson-Brown and Sultan Mehmood tell us about developing their journalistic skills in a program inspired by Daniel Pearl--the Wall Street Journal reporter who was killed in Pakistan in 2002. Dr. Ronald Thorpe, Vice President and Director of Thirteen’s Education Department, joins them to talk about the mission of PEARL World Youth News.
Meet the Hormone that Causes Teen Mood Swings
Scientists say they have identified a specific hormone that causes teenage mood swings. Dr. Sheryl Smith led the study that identified the hormone THP. In adults and children, THP behaves like a tranquilizer. But in teenagers, it leads to anxiety and mood swings. Dr. Sheryl Smith is professor of physiology and pharmacology at the SUNY Downstate Medical Center.
Do you have any firsthand experience with teen mood swings? Either on the giving or the receiving end?
Paul Auster's Latest Screenplay
Paul Auster and actress Irene Jacob tell us about “The Inner Life of Martin Frost.” It was an imaginary film in Mr. Auster’s novel The Book of Illusions--now it's been made into a real movie.
Events: "The Inner Life of Martin Frost" will be showing as part of the New Directors/New Films Festival
Wednesday, March 21 at 6 pm at MoMA
Thursday, March 22 at 8:30 pm at the Walter Reed Theater
Saturday, March 25 at 1 pm at the Walter Reed Theater
For more information and tickets, visit the festival’s website.
A Far Country
Daniel Mason imagines the challenges one teenage girl faces when her life shifts from the rural to the urban, in his novel A Far Country.
A Far Country is available for purchase at amazon.com
Events: Daniel Mason will be reading and signing booksWednesday, March 21 at 7 pm
The Strand Book Store
828 Broadway, at 12th Street
Word Maven Patricia T. O'Conner
Word maven Patricia T. O’Conner takes your calls on the ins and outs of English grammar. And she answers some listener email. Call 212-433-9692.
Woe Is I 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.
