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Gbenga Akinnagbe as Chris Partlow in "The Wire" (HBO)On the Wire
Arkansas is one of the nation's poorest states...and yet it’s produced some of our most successful politicians. On States of the Union, find out more about the unusual political climate in Arkansas. Also: 93-year-old showbiz legend Tony Martin. A panel discussion on how women make difficult reproductive choices. And a conversation with 3 actors from the hit HBO series "The Wire."
And join us for the next installment of Political Projections! On Tuesday, February 5th, we'll talk about how Hollywood has poked fun at politics over the years...and you can watch some films we've selected, and join in the conversation. Find out more here.
Hit TV Show “The Wire”
Leonard speaks with 3 actors from the hit HBO show "The Wire": Gbenga Akinnagbe, Jamie Hector, and Clarke Peters. Blake Leyh is the show’s music supervisor.
Event: Cast members from "The Wire" will be at a signing
Thursday, January 31 at 11:30 am
HBO Shop
42nd Street and 6th Avenue
Weigh in: Who's your favorite character on "The Wire"?
Official site for “The Wire” on HBO
Listen to Leonard's Oct. 2007 interview with "The Wire" creator David Simon
States of the Union: Arkansas
In the last 16 years, Arkansas has produced two major presidential hopefuls with two very different political views. Find out how both Bill Clinton and Mike Huckabee succeeded in the Natural State. Also: we look at which issues matter most to voters in one of the country’s poorest states as they head into their Feb. 5 primary. Janine Parry is Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Arkansas and Director of the Arkansas Poll.
John Edwards Quits the Race
Tune in for live coverage of John Edwards's announcement that he's dropping out of the race for the Democratic nomination. And WNYC hosts Leonard Lopate and Brian Lehrer talk about Edwards's speech, and what his absence could mean for voters and the remaining candidates.
Tony Martin, Showbusiness Legend
95-year-old showbiz legend Tony Martin reminisces about working with the likes of Fred Astaire, Judy Garland - and his own wife, Cyd Charisse. He’s now performing at Feinstein’s.
Event: Tony Martin will be performing
Feinstein’s at Loews Regency
540 Park Avenue (at 61st Street)
Tuesday, January 29 through Saturday, February 2 at 8:30 pm
Tickets and more info here or call 212-339-4095
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Tributes: Kate McGarrigle
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Folk singer Kate McGarrigle, who gained acclaim for a series of projects with her sister Anna, died Monday, Jan. 18, from a rare form of cancer. She left behind a family of talented musicians, including her sister, son Rufus Wainwright, and daughter Martha Wainwright. McGarrigle appeared on The Leonard Lopate show with her sister in December 2005, ahead of their holiday show at Carnegie Hall.
Monona Rossol on 50 Million Chemicals
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On September 7, 2009, scientists working for the Chemical Abstract Service (which assigns identification numbers to all new chemicals) entered the 50-millionth chemical substance into their Registry. Chemist and industrial hygienist Monona Rossol, President and Founder of Arts, Crafts & Theater Safety, took a look at what all these new substances are, where they are coming from, and how they affect our health. Rossol also responded to listener comments and questions. You can read her answers here.
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National Book Award Winners
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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!
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.
