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Spy Tales
Leonard talks to former Russian spy Sergei Tretyakov, who ran Russia's post-Cold War espionage program in America -- before he defected to the US. Also, the musical duo "They Might Be Giants." We hear about the rich tradition of bachata music from the Dominican Republic. And on Underreported: the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Check out the latest in our Political Projections election film series! On Feb. 5th, we'll talk about how Hollywood has poked fun at politics over the years. And find out more about our Feb. 4th special screening of the Marx Brothers' "Duck Soup" here.
Former Russian Spy Tells All
Former spy Sergei Tretyakov ran Russia’s post-Cold War espionage program in America – before he defected to the US! Pete Earley tells his story in Comrade J.
They Might Be Giants
They Might Be Giants duo John Flansburgh and John Linnell talk about using music to teach kids math on their album "Here Come the 123s." They also have a brand-new album out – it’s called "The Else."
The Roots of Dominican Bachata Music
Bachata music from the Dominican Republic is extremely popular today, both in the DR and here in NYC. But former Dominican dictator Rafael Trujillo hated bachata music, which was associated with the lower-class, rural communities Trujillo hated. Producer Benjamin de Menil has put together a new album called "Bachata Roja: Acoustic Bachata from the Cabaret Era," now out on Iaso Records.
Stem Cells and Muscular Dystrophy
Recent research on embryonic stem cells in mice may eventually lead to treatment for muscular dystrophy. Dr. Rita Pelingeiro of the Department of Developmental Biology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center explains more.
Underreported: Congo’s Ongoing Crisis
War in the Democratic Republic of Congo officially ended five years ago, but an estimated 45,000 people still die there every month. Dr. Richard J. Brennan is Health Director of the International Rescue Committee; Alyoscia D’Onofrio, regional director of the DRC for the IRC, joins us from Bukavu in eastern Congo, close to the border with Rwanda, Burundi, and Uganda.
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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.
