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The Leonard Lopate Show

Wednesday, April 18, 2007
  • Bill Richardson
    Bill Richardson, Between Worlds

    Reconsidering Relations

    New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson talks about his bid to become the first Hispanic-American president in 2008. And he tells us about his recent diplomatic mission to North Korea. Then, the true story of a South African woman who was alternately classified as white and "colored" during apartheid. Later on: new evidence shows that T-Rex is related to today’s chickens. Plus, Russian choreographer Boris Eifman stops by. And word maven Patricia T. O’Conner takes your calls.

Bill Richardson on Diplomacy and 2008

Last week, New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson returned from a 4-day trip to North Korea. He tells us what happened during those negotiations. And he talks about his bid to become the first Hispanic-American president in 2008.

Between Worlds is available for purchase at amazon.com

When She Was White

In When She Was White, Judith Stone explains how one girl's life changed as she was reclassified from white to "colored" four times during apartheid in South Africa.

When She Was White is available for purchase at amazon.com

Events: Judith Stone will be speaking and signing books
Wednesday, April 18 at 6 pm
The Hue-Man Bookstore
2319 Frederick Douglass Boulevard, between 124th and 125th Streets

T. Rex Related to Chickens

Scientists have found evidence that Tyrannosaurus rex is a distant cousin of the modern chicken. Dr. John Asara, a geneticist and Harvard Medical School researcher, explains how he made the family connection using tiny bits of protein from a 68-million-year-old bone.

Controversy and Choreography

The controversial Russian choreographer Boris Eifman talks about bringing his unusual, 30-year-old ballet company to the City Center.

Word Maven Patricia T. O’Conner

Word maven Patricia T. O’Conner surveys euphemisms in the news, and takes your calls on the use and misuse of the English language. Call 212-433-9692.

Woe is I is available for purchase at amazon.com

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!

Tributes: Jeanne-Claude

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Jeanne-Claude created environmental works of art with her husband and fellow-conspirator/collaborator Christo. Together, they wrapped the Reichstag in Berlin, the Pont-Neuf in Paris, and created The Gates, with billowy orange drapes, in Central Park. Jeanne-Claude just died at the age of 74. You can hear Leonard Lopate’s last interview with them both, from July 19, 1999.

Please Explain: Eco-Labels

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Your broccoli, shampoo, and air conditioner might bear labels declaring them to be organic, cruelty-free, or energy efficient, but what do those labels mean and are they true? Dr. Urvashi Rangan, Project Director for Consumer Reports' GreenerChoices.org and Consumers Union’s Senior Scientist for Policy Initiatives, and Dara O'Rourke, founder and CEO of GoodGuide.com, took a look at what eco-labels indicate, how standards are set, and what they mean for consumers and manufacturers around the world.

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.