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Bill and Hillary ClintonThe Clinton Marriage: For Love of Politics
During Bill Clinton’s eight years in the White House, Hillary Clinton may have been much more involved in decision-making than the public ever knew. Biographer Sally Bedell Smith suggests that if Hillary were elected, we’d actually have two presidents in office. Plus, on Underreported, find out why Alabama’s Democratic Governor was convicted of corruption while Republicans involved in similar scandals were not. We hear about an exhibition of over 200 Dutch masterpieces at the Met. Also, one man’s transformation from unhappy teenager to legendary pool hustler. Plus: celebrating Mexico's Day of the Dead here in New York City.
The Leonard Lopate Show is hosting a new Thanksgiving cartoon contest, Cartoon Cornucopia! Check it out and be sure to submit your original cartoon by Wednesday, November 14 at noon.
Bill and Hillary: For Love or For Politics
Bill and Hillary Clinton worked together more closely during their eight years in the White House than the public ever knew, according to biographer Sally Bedell Smith. In her new book For Love of Politics, she explores the intricacies of the Clinton marriage, and draws on previously unavailable papers and testimonies from scores of insiders and officials.
For Love of Politics is available for purchase at amazon.com
The Age of Rembrandt at the Met
The Metropolitan Museum has the finest collection of Dutch art outside of Europe, including 20 works by Rembrandt himself. Curator Walter Liedtke has put all 228 of these Dutch masterpieces together for the first time in the new exhibition, “The Age of Rembrandt: Dutch Paintings in The Metropolitan Museum of Art.”
The exhibition is on display until January 6, 2008. To learn more, visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art website.
Shooting Pool with the Last Great American Hustler
Legendary pool hustler Kid Delicious started out as an overweight and unhappy teenager from New Jersey. Sports Illustrated writer L. Jon Wertheim explores how that teenager became Kid Delicious as he traveled through America’s billiard halls beating up the competition. Wertheim’s new book is Running the Table.
Events: L. Jon Wertheim and Kid Delicious will be speaking and signing books
Thursday, November 1 at 7pm
Barnes & Noble
396 Avenue of the Americas (at 8th Street)
Running the Table is available for purchase at amazon.com
Underreported: Selective Justice in Alabama
In 2006, Alabama’s Democratic Governor Don Siegelman was convicted of corruption charges, and he was sentenced to 7 years in prison. But top Alabama Republicans involved in the same scandal were not investigated or prosecuted. On Underreported, Adam Zagorin, a journalist for Time magazine, talks about what happened, and whether Karl Rove may have been involved.
You can read a recent article about Siegelman's conviction by Adam Zagorin here.
Mexico's Day of the Dead, New York-Style
Nov. 1 and 2 mark the Mexican Day of the Dead celebration. Renowned Mexican chef Zarela Martinez explains the origins and meaning of the Day of the Dead, and shares some traditional holiday food like sugar skulls and pan de muerto.
Learn more about Zarela
Read about El Museo del Barrio’s citywide Dia de los Muertos celebration
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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.
Video Pick: The J.D. Allen Trio
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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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May 14, 2009
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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Guest Picks
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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?
