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Toxic Shower Curtains?
Chemicals in hand lotion, shower curtains, and cleaning supplies could be harming your health. So why is the US so far behind Europe in regulating these dangerous chemicals? Find out how the US government could improve regulation. Also: the Berlin Philharmonic, now stopping by New York. We hear some murder ballads and disaster songs from the early 20th century. And then...share your home repair disasters with the gurus of how-to, Al and Larry Ubell.
This Friday, Nov. 16, Please Explain is all about laughter. To help us prepare, we're asking you to tell us about a joke, a person, or a situation that makes you laugh without fail.
Everyday Toxic Substances….In Your Body
Thanks to everyday products like cosmetics and cleaning supplies, Americans of all ages have many toxic substances in their bodies…that’s according to tests done in 2005 by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. Mark Schapiro tells us what the US government needs to do to better regulate these substances. His new book is Exposed.
Weigh in: Are you concerned about toxic chemicals in the everyday products you use? And if you found out that one of your favorite products was a potential health risk…would you stop using it?
Exposed is available for purchase at amazon.com
Berlin Philharmonic in Lights
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Murder Ballads and Disaster Songs from the Early 1900s
Early 20th century disasters like the Titanic and the Great Depression inspired homegrown music. Henry Sapoznik has put together a new CD box set called People Take Warning! Murder Ballads & Disaster Songs 1913-1938, with an introduction by Tom Waits.
People Take Warning! is available for purchase at amazon.com
Al and Larry Ubell, Gurus of How-To
Al and Larry Ubell, the gurus of how-to, take your calls on home repair. Today we especially want to hear about your home repair disasters: tell us about your infestations, collapses on major holidays, burst pipes, etc. Give us a call at 212-433-9692 (that’s 212-433-WNYC) or leave a comment below.
Weigh in: What’s the worst home repair problem you’ve ever experienced? And how was it resolved?
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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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Video Pick: Elizabeth Edwards
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Elizabeth Edwards discusses how to best cope with lifes difficulties in her book Resilience: Reflections on the Burdens and Gifts of Facing Life's Adversities.
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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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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?
