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The Leonard Lopate Show

Wednesday, May 23, 2007
  • Frank Stella, Chinese Pavillion, 2007 (The Metropolitan Museum of Art/Anna Marie Kellen)
    Frank Stella, Chinese Pavillion, 2007 (The Metropolitan Museum of Art/Anna Marie Kellen)

    Inspiration Every Day

    Andy Borowitz of The Borowitz Report puts a humorous spin on some of the latest headlines. Then, Frank Stella tells us about the new exhibit of his work at the Metropolitan Museum of Art: “Painting into Architecture.” Plus, novelist Arthur Phillips talks about his new Victorian ghost story. And word maven Patricia T. O’Conner takes your calls on the use and misuse of the English language.

The Borowitz Report

Humorist Andy Borowitz, of The Borowitz Report, talks about finding comic inspiration in the latest headlines. And he previews his upcoming show at Caroline’s: "Next Week’s News."

Events: Andy Borowitz will be delivering "Next Week’s News"
with special guests, including Amy Sedaris and Mike Barbiglia
Thursday, May 24 at 8 pm
Caroline’s on Broadway
1626 Broadway, between 49th and 50th Streets
For tickets, visit the Caroline’s website.

Painting into Architecture

Frank Stella talks about how his work evolved from painting to sculpture to architecture.

Slideshow of Frank Stella’s Work

A Victorian Ghost Story

Arthur Phillips tells us about his new novel, the Victorian ghost story Angelica.

Angelica is available for purchase at amazon.com

Events: Arthur Philips will be speaking and signing books
Wednesday, May 23 at 7 pm
Bookcourt
163 Court Street, at Amity Street
Brooklyn

Woe Is I, Jr.

Word maven Patricia T. O’Conner tells us about her new book for kids: Woe Is I, Jr. And in honor of the upcoming Tony Awards, she explores the derivation of the word “Broadway.” Plus, she takes your calls at 212-433-9692.

Woe Is I, Jr. is available for purchase at amazon.com

Bill Richardson on Diplomacy

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New Mexico governor Bill Richardson will be joining Obama’s cabinet as Commerce Secretary. You can hear him talk about his experience in foreign policy and diplomacy on the Lopate Show in April 2007.

Plaxico Burress on the Lopate Show

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NY Giants star Plaxico Burress is in the headlines this week for his self-inflicted gunshot wound. You can hear him on the Leonard Lopate Show in July 2008 talk about his life on and off the football field, and what it was like to win the 2007 Super Bowl.

Tom Daschle on Fixing America’s Health Care System

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Former U.S. Sen. Tom Daschle has accepted President-Elect Barack Obama’s offer to be Secretary of Health and Human Services. You can hear Tom Daschle talk about his prescriptions for fixing American’s health care crisis on the Leonard Lopate Show in March 2008.

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.

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?