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Size Matters
Several surveys have found that tall people earn more money. Each extra inch may be worth $1000 a year. On today's show, we'll look into how physical size relates to success and happiness. Also: neo-klezmer bluegrass music from Andy Statman. Counterculture icon David Crosby explains how he's survived an eventful and difficult life. And we'll hear the life stories of two women who survived the Holocaust.
Size Matters: How Height Affects Happiness & Success
Several surveys have found that tall people earn more money. According to some studies, each extra inch is worth $1000 a year. Science reporter Stephen S. Hall explores how physical size relates to success in Size Matters.
Size Matters is available for purchase at amazon.com
Neo-Klezmer Bluegrass
Clarinetist and mandolinist Andy Statman's two recent albums are East Flatbush Blues and Awakening From Above.
How Two Mothers Survived the Holocaust
Ann Kirschner and Martin Lemelman share the stories of their mothers, both of whom survived the Holocaust.Ann Kirschner's book about her mother is Sala's Gift; Martin Lemelman's graphic memoir is Mendel's Daughter.
Sala's Gift is available for purchase at amazon.com
Mendel's Daughter is available for purchase at amazon.com
David Crosby is a Survivor
David Crosby has survived liver failure, heart attacks, a motorcycle accident, alcoholism, drug addiction, poverty, and more. He's still alive, making music and writing about his life. His recent memoir is Since Then.
Since Then is available for purchase at amazon.com
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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.
