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Architectural rendering of the memorial design Reflecting Absence at the WTC site (LMDC)Six Years Later
On the sixth anniversary of the attacks of September 11th, we’ll look at where redevelopment stands at Ground Zero. When will we see a completed Freedom Tower, memorial, transportation hub, and other elements of the rebuilding process? Then, a New York City female cabbie recounts her two years behind the wheel. Also, Amy Bloom on her fifth novel. Plus, an economist and journalist explains why wealthier countries should embrace immigrants.
Redevelopment Six Years After 9/11
On the 6th anniversary of the attacks of September 11, we'll look at where redevelopment stands at Ground Zero. Why has the construction of the Freedom Tower been delayed? When will Larry Silverstein’s 3 towers be completed? How does Governor Eliot Spitzer compare to Governor Pataki on the redevelopment issue? What will the September 11 memorial look like? What do ballooning costs mean for the Santiago Calatrava-designed World Trade Center Transportation Hub? Joining Leonard to assess the status of redevelopment are Dr. Eugenie L. Birch, Professor of Urban Research and Education and the Chair of the Department of City and Regional Planning at the University of Pennsylvania, Rick Bell, Executive Director of the New York Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, and Ethel Sheffer, President of the New York Metro Chapter of the American Planning Association.
Event:
The Center for Architecture/New York New Visions has planned a panel discussion called "The World Trade Center Site: Designing the Public Realm"
with audience Q&A
Tues., September 18th
8:30 am to 12:00 pm
RSVP required.
More information at aiany.org
Weigh in: How do you feel about the rebuilding process at Ground Zero?
How I Stopped Worrying and Started Driving a Yellow Cab
Melissa Plaut decided to become a New York City cabbie at the age of 29 after getting laid off from her job as an advertising copywriter. Hack recounts her two years behind the wheel and the many interesting people she met along the way.
Hack is available for purchase at amazon.com
Visit Melissa Plaut’s blog
Events: Melissa Plaut will be speaking and signing books
Tuesday, September 11 at 7:30pm
Barnes & Noble
396 Avenue of the Americas (at 8th Street)
Weigh in: Have you ever been in a cab with a female driver?
Away
National Book Award finalist and practicing psychotherapist Amy Bloom's fifth novel, Away, follows the fortunes of a young Jewish woman who arrives in New York City in 1924 after fleeing the Russian pogroms that killed her entire family. The protagonist embarks on an epic journey back to Siberia to find her daughter, who, she discovers, may still be alive.
Away is available for purchase at amazon.com
Events: Amy Bloom will be speaking and signing books
Tuesday, October 30 at 7pm
Chelsea Barnes & Noble
675 6th Avenue (at 22nd Street)
Welcome Immigrants
More and more people from poor countries are arriving in Europe, North America, and Australia. Should these countries try to keep these immigrants out? No, says British economist and journalist Phillipe Legrain. In Immigrants, he argues that wealthier countries should generally welcome newcomers from poorer countries.
Immigrants is available for purchase at amazon.com
Weigh in: What should be America’s immigration policy and how should we handle the border between the US and Mexico?
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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.
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Let’s Go Swimming!
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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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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.
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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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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?
