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Andy Goldsworthy, "Hanging Trees" Oxley Bank Yorkshire Sculpture ParkThe Art of Time
Neil Sedaka celebrates his 50th year in show business, with a new collection of his greatest hits. Then, celebrated artist Andy Goldsworthy talks about creating works that change physically with the passage of time. And we look at the legacy of Paul Poiret, who called himself the “King of Fashion.” Plus, Al and Larry Ubell, the Gurus of How-To, answer your home repair questions.
Neil Sedaka on 50 Years of Music
In honor of his 50th anniversary in show business, Neil Sedaka looks back on his influential career. And he tells the stories behind some of his most iconic hits, like "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl."
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Andy Goldsworthy on the Art of Change
Andy Goldsworthy creates works of art that change physically with the passage of time. He tells us about covering a wall with wet porcelain...which will dry and crack...for his new project, "White Walls" at the Galerie Lelong.

The King of Fashion
Andrew Bolton, the curator of Poiret: King of Fashion at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, examines the legacy of the renowned clothes designer Paul Poiret (1879 to 1944).
The Gurus of How-To
Alvin and Larry Ubell, the "Gurus of How-To," tackle the nuts and bolts of home repair, and take your calls on how to get your house or apartment ready for summer. Call 212-433-9692.
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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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Guest Picks
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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?