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Clay Aiken in Afghanistan (UNICEF)In Another Light
Clay Aiken became a household name through American Idol. He’s here today to talk about becoming a UNICEF ambassador, and working to bring the everyday lives of children in Afghanistan to the spotlight. Then, a psychologist explains why reports of genocide often get little response. Later on, a discussion about how to understand and appreciate photography. And we talk about the importance of Marc Chagall's art. Plus: a historian argues that teen culture was created in the 1890s.
Underreported: Clay Aiken on Afghanistan
Clay Aiken has had plenty of media exposure. But he joins us for today’s Underreported to talk about a subject that doesn’t get a lot of press: health care and education in Afghanistan. Clay Aiken recently returned from a trip to Afghanistan as a UNICEF Ambassador, where he helped launch the "$100,000 in 10 Days" campaign to support Afghanistan's health centers and schools.
Underreported: Too Many to Care
Joseph Stalin said, "A single death is a tragedy. A million deaths is a statistic." Paul Slovic, a psychology professor at the University of Oregon who studies human judgment, decision making, and risk analysis, explores the truth behind that statement. He recently found that donations to aid a starving 7-year-old child in Africa declined sharply when her image was accompanied by a statistical summary of the millions of needy children like her in other African countries.
The Nature of Photographs
Photographer Stephen Shore explains the basics of understanding and appreciating the art of photography.
The Nature of Photographs is available for purchase at amazon.com
Stephen Shore will be speaking and signing booksThursday, April 26 at 7 pm
The Chelsea Barnes & Noble
675 Sixth Avenue, at 21st Street
A Look at Mark Chagall
Jonathan Wilson examines the importance of Marc Chagall’s art, and its place in Jewish history.
Marc Chagall is available for purchase at amazon.com
Jonathan Wilson will be part of a panel discussion:“What’s He Doing Here? Jesus in Jewish Culture”
A part of The Nextbook’s Festival of Ideas
Co-sponsored by Centro Primo Levi
Sunday, April 29 at 2 pm
The Center for Jewish History
15 West 16th Street, between 5th Avenue and Broadway
The Birth of Teen Culture
Jon Savage investigates the beginnings of teenage culture in America in the 1890s.
Teenage 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.
