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A new bike sharing system has been a hit in Paris. Would a bike share work here in New York too? Then, an Orthodox Jewish writer discusses his crisis of faith when deciding whether to circumcise his newborn son. Also, the Gurus of How-To, Al and Larry Ubell take listeners’ calls on home repair. But first, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Charlie Savage on how the Bush administration has shifted power to the executive branch and secured this shift for generations to come.
The Subversion of American Democracy
Boston Globe reporter and Pulitzer Prize-winner, Charlie Savage describes the power struggle between the Bush administration and the legislative branches of government in Takeover. Mr. Savage argues that since President Bush assumed the Presidency in 2001, he, along with Vice President Cheney and White House attorneys, have enlarged the role of the executive branch and secured a shift of power to this branch for generations to come. Authorizing the use of force in Iraq and secret wiretaps are just two examples of this shift.
Events: Charlie Savage will be giving a lecture on behalf of the American Constitution Society at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
Thursday, October 11 at 7pm
55 5th Avenue, at 12th Street
To learn more about the event and to RSVP, click here
Takeover is available for purchase at amazon.com
NYC Bike Sharing
Less than one percent of New Yorkers commute by bike. Leonard talks to David Haskell, executive director of The Forum for Urban Design, about the results of a recent bike-sharing experiment in NYC, in which anyone could borrow a bike for 30 minutes and return at destinations in Washington Square or Tompkin's Square Parks.
Thanks to listener Ken Coughlin for sending us photos of Paris's bike share system
Weigh in: Do you bike to work here in New York and the metropolitan area? If so, where are the most dangerous places or intersections for bicyclists?
Shalom Auslander on His Relationship to God
Shalom Auslander describes his Orthodox Jewish upbringing as theological abuse in his memoir, Foreskin’s Lament. He was forced to grapple with his relationship to God and Judaism when deciding whether to circumcise his newborn son.
Foreskin’s Lament is available for purchase at amazon.com
The Gurus of How-To
The Gurus of How-To, Al and Larry Ubell tackle the nuts and bolts of home repair, and take listeners’ calls on everything from leaky faucets to noisy air conditioners. Call us at 212-433-WNYC (212-433-9692) or submit a comment.
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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.
