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Brothers, The Hidden Mystery of the Kennedy Years by David TalbotEpic Stories
Two Washington Post reporters examine the complex personality and politics of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Then, we hear the true story of a terrible farm accident, and the revolutionary medical care it inspired. Later on, Lebanese author Elias Khoury tells us about his epic novel about Palestinian life. And David Talbot delves into Bobby Kennedy’s quest to find out who killed his brother.
The Complex Life of Clarence Thomas
Washington Post reporters Kevin Merida and Michael A. Fletcher examine the life of Justice Clarence Thomas. Based on interviews with Thomas’s family and colleagues, their book Supreme Discomfort explores the complex personality and controversial image of the country’s second African-American Supreme Court Justice.
Supreme Discomfort is available for purchase at amazon.com
Events: Kevin Merida and Michael A. Fletcher will be speaking and signing booksMonday, May 7 at 7 pm
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A Farm Accident, and a Medical Miracle
Michael McCarthy reports on the incredible real-life story of an Illinois corn farmer who was so badly burned that only his feet--protected by new steel-toe boots--escaped injury. And he explains the extraordinary medical care the accident inspired, in The Sun Farmer.
The Sun Farmer is available for purchase at amazon.com
An Epic Palestinian Story
Lebanese author Elias Khoury talks about his epic novel about Palestinian life: Gate of the Sun.
Gate of the Sun is available for purchase at amazon.com
Brothers: The Hidden History of the Kennedy Years
David Talbot re-examines JFK’s assassination, and Bobby Kennedy’s secret quest to solve his brother’s murder.
Brothers: The Hidden History of the Kennedy Years 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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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?
