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Rupert Murdoch is on the verge of acquiring the Wall Street Journal. On today’s show: how the WSJ might change if Murdoch owns it. Also, some New York theater. First, a 1905 comedy that’s just had its New York premiere. Then, Romeo and Juliet, now being staged in Central Park. Plus: we'll find out what U.S. lobbyists are willing to offer the leaders of oppressive regimes.
Rupert Murdoch and the Wall Street Journal
Rupert Murdoch has pledged not to interfere in the Wall Street Journal if he acquires it, but not everyone believes him. Ken Auletta’s new article about Murdoch and the WSJ is "Promises, Promises" in the New Yorker.
The New York Premiere of a 1905 Comedy
St. John Hankin has been called "one of the great might-have-beens of the British theatre." He wrote five full-length plays between 1903 and his death by suicide at the age of 40 in 1909. Now his 1905 comedy The Return of the Prodigal is a hit at the Mint Theatre Company. Leonard talks to actor Roderick Hill and the Mint Theatre’s artistic director Jonathan Bank.
Romeo and Juliet in the Park
Romeo and Juliet is now being staged in Central Park as part of the Public Theatre’s Shakespeare in the Park series. Oscar Isaac plays Romeo, and Christopher Welch plays Mercutio.
Lobbyists for Hire
Ken Silverstein of Harper's Magazine found out firsthand what U.S. lobbyists are willing to offer the leaders of oppressive regimes. His article in the July issue is "Their Men in Washington: Undercover with D.C.'s Lobbyists for Hire."
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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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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.
