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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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The Franken Factor
Al Franken will be declared the winner of the Minnesota Senate race recount, even though Norm Coleman is expected to challenge the results in court. Al Franken has been a guest on the Lopate Show several times, most recently in 2005. Hear him talk about his journey from performing to politics.
Caroline Kennedy on the Lopate Show
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Caroline Kennedy’s bid for Hillary Clinton’s Senate seat could make her the latest member of the Kennedy family to take on a major role in national politics. She’s been a guest on the Lopate Show twice – once to talk about Americans’ right to privacy, and more recently to discuss examples of political courage.
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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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