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Chris Matthews (msnbc)Playing Hardball
On today’s show, Chris Matthews discusses what people in any field can learn from politicians about achieving success. Then, a look back at 25 years of Brooklyn Academy of Music’s Next Wave festival, and which innovative artists are participating this year. Also, what's at stake in the divisive debate over abortion. Plus, the gun empire of Justin Moon, the son of Reverend Sun Myung Moon, and the likely successor to lead the Unification Church.
Chris Matthews on What We Can Learn from Politicians
Chris Matthews, host of MSNBC’s “Hardball,” explains how anyone can use the tactics of professional politicians to get ahead in their own careers in Life’s a Campaign. He writes about Bill Clinton’s laser-focused ability to listen to those he wanted to seduce, Ronald Reagan’s unyielding optimism, and Nancy Pelosi’s hardnosed loyalty. And Mr. Matthews describes how these lessons played a role in his own career.
Events: Chris Matthews will be reading and signing books
Wednesday, October 3 at 7:30pm
Barnes & Noble at Lincoln Center
1972 Broadway (at 66th Street)
Life’s a Campaign is available for purchase at amazon.com
Brooklyn Academy of Music’s Next Wave Festival
The Brooklyn Academy of Music is celebrating its 25th Next Wave Festival, a 3-month celebration of cutting-edge works in music, theater, and dance. Since its inception, the festival has provided audiences with works by Philip Glass, Laurie Anderson, Robert Wilson, and Mark Morris. Joining Leonard to speak about the history of the festival and this year’s offerings are Karen Brooks Hopkins, President of BAM, and Joseph V. Melillo, sole curator of all Next Wave programming.
To learn more about the Next Wave festival, visit here
The Abortion Debate
Ever since Roe v. Wade, the United States has been deeply divided on the issue of abortion. As the religious right has increased in size and power over the past decade, the debate has become even more divisive – and violent. Filmmaker Tony Kaye, best known for “American History X,” has made a documentary that aims to be the definitive work on the subject. 18 years in the making, “Lake of Fire” gives equal time to both sides and shows what’s exactly at stake in this debate.
”Lake of Fire” opens Wednesday, October 3 at Film Forum
209 West Houston Street
To learn more about the documentary and purchase tickets online, visit Film Forum
Kahr Arms and the Unification Church
In the October issue of Conde Nast Portfolio, Contributing editor Christopher S. Stewart goes inside the growing gun empire of Justin Moon, the C.E.O. of Kahr Arms, who’s also the son of Reverend Sun Myung Moon, the leader of the Unification Church. Kahr Arms is facing a landmark lawsuit for negligence that has other gunmakers watching the case with trepidation. Mr. Stewart will be joined by Larry Zilliox, Jr., a Virginia private investigator, who has investigated the Unification Church and Reverend Moon’s enormous commercial empire.
You can read the article, “Money, Guns, & God,” here
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Patrick Swayze
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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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According to the Centers for Disease Control, bacterial, viral, and parasitic organisms found in recreational water in the United States sicken thousands of people every year, and even result in deaths. We’ll speak with chemist and industrial hygienist Monona Rossol about the protozoa, amoebas and other things that love to go swimming with us. Monona is also founder and President of Arts, Crafts and Theater Safety.
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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.
Leonard is on Facebook
Now Leonard is on Facebook! We’re posting photos, status updates, links to notable interviews, and lots more. Check it out.
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?
