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From the book Going Grey by Anne KreamerAging Gracefully
To dye - or not to dye? That's the question facing many women as their hair goes gray. We look into the cultural implications of gray hair, and what it means to age gracefully. Also, a scientist who says that we may soon be able to slow - or even reverse - the aging process. Find out how near-poor Americans are doing in today's economy. Plus: Rachael Ray!
If you're wondering what to eat on New Year's, check out our recent New Year's food show.
And find out how you can participate in our new film series, Political Projections. We're asking you to watch a few movies about campaigns, and then tune in on Jan. 8 for a discussion.
America’s Missing Class
57 million people in the United States live just above the poverty line. Sociologist Katherine Newman talks about the near-poor Americans’ struggle to get by. She’s author of a book called The Missing Class.
Can Science Stop the Aging Process?
Controversial scientist Dr. Aubrey de Grey says that people alive today could live for one thousand years! Dr. de Grey explains how he thinks the aging process can be slowed - and even reversed - in his recent book Ending Aging.
Weigh in: If science allowed it, would you want to live well beyond a normal life span?
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Rachael Ray is the force behind a daytime talk show, four Food Network programs, twelve cookbooks, a magazine, a line of kitchen products, and a charity organization.
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Did you know that Rachael Ray cannot make coffee? Find out more on our Guest Picks page
Going Gray Gracefully
At 49, Anne Kreamer was hit with the realization that she had to let go of her youth - and her dye job - to embrace aging gracefully. She tells the story of her transformation in her book Going Gray.
Weigh in: Do you dye your hair? Why or why not?
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A number of this year’s National Book Award winners have appeared on The Leonard Lopate Show. Click here to see the list!
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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Please Explain: Eco-Labels
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Your broccoli, shampoo, and air conditioner might bear labels declaring them to be organic, cruelty-free, or energy efficient, but what do those labels mean and are they true? Dr. Urvashi Rangan, Project Director for Consumer Reports' GreenerChoices.org and Consumers Union’s Senior Scientist for Policy Initiatives, and Dara O'Rourke, founder and CEO of GoodGuide.com, took a look at what eco-labels indicate, how standards are set, and what they mean for consumers and manufacturers around the world.
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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.
