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Untapped: The Scramble for Africa's OilGolden Times
John Ghazvinian examines how the growth of Africa’s oil industry is affecting world politics. Later on, the granddaughter of Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson takes us back to England in the summer of 1911, on the eve of WWI. And Antonio Madruga, a 12-year-old piano jazz prodigy will be here. Plus, Al and Larry Ubell answer your home repair questions.
Africa's Growing Oil Industry
The United States now imports more oil from Africa than from Saudi Arabia. In Untapped, John Ghazvinian examines the growth of Africa’s oil industry and its effect on world politics.
Untapped is available for purchase at amazon.com
England on the Eve of WWI
Juliet Nicolson, the granddaughter of Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson, looks back at England during the summer of 1911, on the eve of World War I.
The Perfect Summer is available for purchase at amazon.com
Event: Juliet Nicolson will be speaking and signing booksWednesday, June 13 at 7 pm
192 Books
192 Tenth Avenue, at 21st Street
A Piano Jazz Prodigy
Twelve-year-old international piano jazz prodigy Antonio Madruga tells us about making his New York club debut tonight at Sweet Rhythm.
Event: Antonio Madruga will be playing a special encore performance
Saturday, June 16th at 9 and 11pm
Sweet Rhythm
88 Seventh Avenue South
Information & Reservations: 212-255-3626 and www.sweetrhythmny.com
The Gurus of How-To
Alvin and Larry Ubell, the "Gurus of How-To" answer your questions about home repair. Call 212-433-9692.
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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!
Tributes: Jeanne-Claude
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Jeanne-Claude created environmental works of art with her husband and fellow-conspirator/collaborator Christo. Together, they wrapped the Reichstag in Berlin, the Pont-Neuf in Paris, and created The Gates, with billowy orange drapes, in Central Park. Jeanne-Claude just died at the age of 74. You can hear Leonard Lopate’s last interview with them both, from July 19, 1999.
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Please Explain: Eco-Labels
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Your broccoli, shampoo, and air conditioner might bear labels declaring them to be organic, cruelty-free, or energy efficient, but what do those labels mean and are they true? Dr. Urvashi Rangan, Project Director for Consumer Reports' GreenerChoices.org and Consumers Union’s Senior Scientist for Policy Initiatives, and Dara O'Rourke, founder and CEO of GoodGuide.com, took a look at what eco-labels indicate, how standards are set, and what they mean for consumers and manufacturers around the world.
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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.
