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Robert Shrum, Democratic political consultantThe Stories Behind the Stories
Veteran Democratic consultant Robert Shrum takes us behind the scenes of three decades of politics. Then, John Carter Cash pays tribute to his famous mother, June Carter Cash. And Sherman Alexie tells us about his new novel. Plus, Dorothy Hamilton, Jacques Pepin, and Dan Barber talk about how they became culinary superstars.
Robert Shrum on the Political and the Personal
In No Excuses, veteran Democratic consultant Robert Shrum reveals some of the personalities behind the politics. He tells stories from his days campaigning for Ted Kennedy, Al Gore, and John Kerry, and offers his advice to the 2008 Democratic candidates.
No Excuses is available for purchase at amazon.com
John Carter Cash Celebrates June
John Carter Cash pays tribute to his mother, June Carter Cash, with a new book and album that trace her career from the mountains of Virginia to her 40-year marriage to Johnny Cash.
Anchored in Love (the book) is available for purchase at amazon.com
Anchored in Love (the album) is available for purchase at amazon.com
Sherman Alexie's First Novel in 10 Years
Sherman Alexie brings to life an orphaned half-Indian, half-Irish teenager named Zits in his first new novel in ten years: Flight.
Flight is available for purchase at amazon.com
Events: Sherman Alexie will be speaking and signing booksMonday, June 4 at 7 pm
Union Square Barnes & Noble
Chef's Story
Dorothy Hamilton, the founder of The French Culinary Institute, Jacques Pepin, and Dan Barber talk about what inspired them to devote their lives to cooking.
Chef's Story is available for purchase at amazon.com
The French Culinary InsituteMore on Jacques Pepin
More on Dan Barber and Blue Hill
Events: Guest chefs Gabriel Kreuther (The Modern) and Cyril Renaud (Fleur de Sel)
Will join Chef Barber in the kitchen at Blue Hill
Located at 75 Washington Place
Monday, June 4th at 6:30 pm
There will be a cocktail reception
Dinner will feature a special menu
Tickets are $150 per person (plus tax and gratuity)
Dan Barber will be part of a panel discussion
Thursday, June 7th
Following a screening of "The Real Dirt on Farmer John" at 6 pm
NYU Cantor film Center
36 E. 8th Street (east of University Place)
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Patrick Swayze
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Patrick Swayze mixed grace with athleticism in his movies – and rose to stardom with roles in “Dirty Dancing” and “Ghost.” He died just recently after a battle with pancreatic cancer. And you can hear his interview with Leonard Lopate from July 16, 2002, when he came by to discuss appearing in the film, “Green Dragon.”
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The Silver Anniversary of the Silver Palate
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Sheila Lukins was one half of a partnership that helped popularize gourmet cooking throughout America – first, through their gourmet food shop in New York City and then with the cookbook, The Silver Palate, which remains one of the top-selling cookbooks of all time. She collaborated on 2 other cookbooks that simplified gourmet cooking for the home cook. She died recently from brain cancer at the age of 66, and you can listen to her 2007 conversation with Leonard Lopate and her business partner Julee Rosso about the 25th Anniversary of the publication of The Silver Palate.
Dominick Dunne
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Dominick Dunne was a famous novelist and Hollywood producer. But he may be best remembered for covering trials of the rich and famous – from Claus von Bulow to O. J. Simpson. He died just recently at the age of 83. But you can still hear his interview with Leonard from November 23, 2001, when he was discussing crimes, trials, and punishments.
Video Pick: The J.D. Allen Trio
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Let’s Go Swimming!
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According to the Centers for Disease Control, bacterial, viral, and parasitic organisms found in recreational water in the United States sicken thousands of people every year, and even result in deaths. We’ll speak with chemist and industrial hygienist Monona Rossol about the protozoa, amoebas and other things that love to go swimming with us. Monona is also founder and President of Arts, Crafts and Theater Safety.
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Frank McCourt
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Frank McCourt has been a guest many times on this show over the years, starting in 1996 for the memoir, Angela’s Ashes, that would earn him a Pulitzer Prize. Fame came to him late in life, after he’d retired at the age of 65 from teaching English and creative writing at public schools here in New York. He was a sweet, eloquent man who spoke with grace and humility; he just died at the age of 78 after a battle with cancer. You can hear him speaking with Leonard Lopate for his Survival Kit in 2000, and in 2005, for his memoir, Teacher Man.
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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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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.
Leonard is on Facebook
Now Leonard is on Facebook! We’re posting photos, status updates, links to notable interviews, and lots more. Check it out.
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?
