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President George W. Bush's former speechwriter, Michael Gerson, says the Republic party needs to change in order to succeed. He shares his vision for his party's future. Also: a look into how today's political debates could shape the future of science in America. A look at how Blackwater treats its employees. Find out how we can become better stewards of our global water supply. Plus, playwright Eduardo Machado remembers the foods of his Cuban childhood.
The Future of the Republican Party
President George W. Bush’s former speechwriter, Michael J. Gerson, shares his vision for the Republic party. He says the party must adopt what he calls "heroic conservatism" with more focus on promoting human rights and ending poverty. Gerson’s new book is Heroic Conservatism: Why Republicans Need to Embrace America's Ideals (And Why They Deserve to Fail If They Don't).
Heroic Conservatism is available for purchase at amazon.com
Weigh in: Are you a registered Republican? What direction would you like to see the party take?
Water=Life
Fresh water makes up only three percent of the water on Earth's surface…and much of that fresh water is locked in ice or underground. The American Museum of Natural History’s new exhibit, Water, aims to help visitors become better stewards of our global water supply. Eleanor Sterling is curator.
Weigh in: What are your water-saving tips?
Remembering the Tastes of Cuba
Playwright and professor Eduardo Machado and his family escaped from Cuba when he was a child, but the tastes and memories of his home stayed with him. His new memoir is Tastes Like Cuba: An Exile's Hunger for Home.
Science and the Next American President
Whoever wins the presidency in the 2008 election will shape energy policy, bioethics debates, and space exploration. We look into how today’s political debates will affect America’s scientific future. Chris Mooney is Washington correspondent for Seed magazine and a senior correspondent for the American Prospect.
Read Chris Mooney’s article, “Dr. President,” in Seed magazine
How Blackwater Treats its Employees
Attorney Daphne Eviatar explains the legal rights of the Blackwater guards employed in Iraq, and explains why the families of deceased guards are currently suing Blackwater. Her article in the October issue of Harper’s is "Contract with America: Hard Terms for the Soldier of Fortune."
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Tributes: Jeanne-Claude
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Jeanne-Claude created environmental works of art with her husband and fellow-conspirator/collaborator Christo. Together, they wrapped the Reichstag in Berlin, the Pont-Neuf in Paris, and created The Gates, with billowy orange drapes, in Central Park. Jeanne-Claude just died at the age of 74. You can hear Leonard Lopate’s last interview with them both, from July 19, 1999.
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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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