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The Leonard Lopate Show

Tuesday, November 27, 2007
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    Nation of Islam

    Since Louis Farrakhan became ill and stepped out of public view, the Nation of Islam has had to regroup. We find out what's happening within the Nation of Islam, and how it's changed post-9/11. Also: Craig Unger on why he holds President personally responsible for the war in Iraq. We'll talk Texas politics on States of the Union. Plus, the new film Badland.

    We want your favorite holiday cookie recipe! On Dec. 11, we're hosting a Christmas cookie recipe swap. Dig up your favorite recipe and submit here.

The Fall of the House of Bush

Craig Unger says that Iraq is a bloody, unwinnable mess, and he holds President George W. Bush personally responsible for creating the mess. Unger’s new book is The Fall of the House of Bush.

The Fall of the House of Bush is available for purchase at amazon.com

States of the Union: Texas

For our latest in our States of the Union election series, we talk politics in the Lone Star State. We find out about the latest debate over how to patrol the border, Congressman Ron Paul’s presidential run, and what else is going on in the state that has the second-largest economy in the country. Ross Ramsey is the editor of Texas Weekly.

Texas Weekly

Badland: A Film About the Aftermath of War

The new film "Badland" looks at the aftermath of war for a returning Iraq war veteran and his family. Leonard talks to actors Jamie Draven and Joe Morton, and director Francesco Lucente.

"Badland" opens on Fri., Nov. 30 at the AMC 25 on 42nd Street.

Official "Badland" website

Update: Louis Farrakhan and the Nation of Islam

After Louis Farrakhan became ill and gave up much of the day-to-day control, the Nation of Islam has regrouped. Dr. Aminah McCloud of DePaul University tells us what’s happening within the NOI, and how it's changed in the post-9/11 world.

Weigh in: Tell us your questions about the Nation of Islam.

The Nation of Islam’s website

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.