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The Next American Century
Two foreign policy experts on why they think the rise of other global powers -- like China and India -- is actually good for the US. Also: German poet and novelist Michael Kruger. Then, a memoir about growing up in Brooklyn in the 1980s. And an update on the legal status of detainees in Guantanamo and beyond; we haven’t heard much about those detention centers in this campaign season.
And join us for tomorrow's installment of Political Projections! On Tuesday, we'll celebrate Super Tuesday with a conversation how Hollywood has poked fun at politics over the years. You can watch some films we've selected, and join in the conversation. Find out more here.
How the U.S. Can Thrive as Other Global Powers Rise
Foreign policy experts Nina Hachigian and Mona Sutphen say that the rise of other global superpowers like China and India could actually be good for the U.S.A. Their new book is The Next American Century: How the U.S. Can Thrive as Other Powers Rise.
German Poet, Novelist, and Publisher Michael Kruger
Poet and novelist Michael Kruger is also the head of the influential German publishing house Hanser Verlag, and the literary journal Akzente. His new novel is The Executor: A Comedy of Letters.
Growing Up in 1980s Brooklyn
Felicia Sullivan’s memoir of her difficult childhood in 1980s Brooklyn is The Sky Isn't Visible from Here: Scenes from a Life.
Events: Felicia Sullivan will be speaking and signing books
Tuesday, February 5 at 7 pm
Chelsea Barnes & Noble
675 6th Avenue (at 22nd Street)
Felicia Sullivan will be speaking and signing books
Tuesday, February 19 at 7 pm
KGB Non Fiction Series
85 East 4th Street (at 2nd Avenue)
Felicia Sullivan will be speaking and signing books
Wednesday, February 20 at 7 pm
PAGE Series, National Arts Club
15 Gramercy Park South (between Park Avenue South and Irving Place)
Felicia Sullivan will be speaking and signing books
Saturday, February 23 at 3 pm
Ear Inn Reading Series
326 Spring Street (between Greenwich and Washington Streets)
Illegal Detentions at Guantanamo, Bagram, and Beyond
Since 2001, the government has detained thousands of people - at Guantánamo, Abu Ghraib, and Bagram airbase, to name a few. The legality of many of those detentions has been challenged repeatedly. We get an update on the status of illegal detentions by American forces.
Shayana Kadidal is head lawyer for the Center for Constitutional Rights’ Guantanamo Project. Filmmaker Alex Gibney’s award-winning documentary is "Taxi to the Dark Side," now playing in NYC at the Village East (181 2nd Avenue) and the Angelika (18 W. Houston @ Mercer).
“Taxi to the Dark Side” website
The Center for Constitutional Rights’ work on illegal detentions and Guantanamo
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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.”
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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.
Video Pick: The J.D. Allen Trio
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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?
