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The Leonard Lopate Show

Tuesday, December 04, 2007
  • Youth Without Youth
    "Youth Without Youth"

    Fugitive Denim

    We follow the life history of a pair of blue jeans, from the cotton fields to the retail store. Plus, a star-studded lineup: Francis Ford Coppola talks about his new film, Youth Without Youth. Then, John Cusack. And Bill Pullman and Dallas Roberts, now appearing in Edward Albee's Peter and Jerry.

    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. There are only a few days left to submit, so hurry!

Francis Ford Coppola: "Youth Without Youth"

Francis Ford Coppola’s new film is "Youth Without Youth." It’s based on a Romanian novella, and it tells the story of a professor in the years after WWII who’s forced to go on the run through Switzerland, India, and Malta.

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Youth Without Youth’s website

John Cusack in "Grace is Gone"

In "Grace is Gone," John Cusack plays a man who must raise his two daughters alone after his wife is killed in Iraq.

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Grace is Gone’s website

Peter and Jerry: Bill Pullman and Dallas Roberts

Bill Pullman and Dallas Roberts star in Edward Albee’s Peter and Jerry, a special pairing of two of Albee’s one-act plays. One of them, Zoo Story, was written in 1958; the other, Home Life, is new. Edward Albee’s Peter and Jerry is now extended through Dec. 30 at the Second Stage Theatre at 307 W. 43rd St.

Weigh in: What’s your favorite Edward Albee play?

More information and tickets for Peter and Jerry at the Second Stage Theatre

The Complicated History of a Pair of Blue Jeans

Do you know where your blue jeans have been? We follow the path of a pair of jeans, from the cotton fields to the seamstresses to the retail store. Rachel Louise Snyder’s new book is Fugitive Denim: A Moving Story of People and Pants in the Borderless World of Global Trade.

Fugitive Denim is available for purchase at amazon.com

Weigh in: How much are you willing to pay for a pair of jeans? Does it matter to you where your jeans came from?

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.”

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.

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.

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?