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Bill Richardson, Between WorldsReconsidering 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 booksWednesday, 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
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Science and Faith
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Earlier this week, Pres. Obama announced that he plans to nominate geneticist Dr. Francis Collins to lead the National Institutes of Health. You can listen to Leonard’s 2006 conversation with Dr. Collins about how he reconciles his personal faith with his professional scientific knowledge.
FDA to Regulate Tobacco?
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May 14, 2009
Congress is getting ready to a vote on whether to make tobacco subject to FDA regulation. You can listen to a segment we did in May about the bill and what it would mean for the cigarette companies.
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Video Pick: Elizabeth Edwards
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Elizabeth Edwards discusses how to best cope with lifes difficulties in her book Resilience: Reflections on the Burdens and Gifts of Facing Life's Adversities.
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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.
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Barack Obama, Circa 2004
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Listen to President-Elect 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.
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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?
