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A 17-foot-long dragon model at the "Mythic Creatures" exhibit (D. Finnin/AMNH)Bringing the Past to Life
Two paleontologists tell us about bringing dinosaurs to life in a new IMAX film. Then, we sample barbecue from some of the country's top pitmasters in an on-air taste test with restaurateur Danny Meyer and food writers Matt and Ted Lee. And we look at a newly restored documentary on Chet Baker. Plus, this week’s Please Explain focuses on Alzheimer’s.
Slideshow: Mythic Creatures
Dinosaurs Alive
Paleontologists Mark Norell and Michael Novacek tell us about the new IMAX film "Dinosaurs Alive!," and the exhibit "Mythic Creatures" at the American Museum of Natural History.

The Big Apple Barbecue Block Party
This weekend, some of the country’s top pitmasters—from Texas, South Carolina, Mississippi…and even Manhattan—will fire up their smokers in Madison Square Park. Restaurateur Danny Meyer and food writers Matt and Ted Lee (authors of The Lee Bros. Southern Cookbook) join us for an on-air barbecue taste test.
The Big Apple Barbecue Block Party
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Following Chet Baker
Bruce Weber talks about the restoration of his documentary about Chet Baker, "Let’s Get Lost" for Film Forum. He's joined by his director of photography, Jeff Preiss.
Events: Bruce Weber will introduce the
7 pm and 8:30 pm screenings of "Let’s Get Lost" on
Friday, June 8
The 7 pm screening will be followed by a Q & A with Bruce Weber,
Jeff Preiss, and editor Angelo Corrao.
For more tickets, visit the Film Forum website.
Please Explain: Alzheimer's
On today's Please Explain, Dr. Norman Relkin, a physician at the New York Presbyterian Hospital - Weill Cornell Medical Center, and Dr. Nikolaos Scarmeas, clinician and assistant professor of neurology at Columbia University Medical Center, answer your questions about Alzheimer's disease.
More on Dr. Norman Relkin
More on Dr. Nikolaos Scarmeas
The New York City Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association
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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.