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How to Live Green and Save Money
Find out how you can reduce your impact on the planet...and save money at the same time! Ed Begley Jr. shares his tips for living a more affordable and eco-friendly lifestyle. Also: a family history of gambling addiction. On States of the Union, the issues that matter to Vermont voters. And Al and Larry Ubell answer your home repair questions.
Live Green and Save Money
Find out how you can reduce your impact on the planet…and save money at the same time! Actor and environmentalist Ed Begley Jr. shares his tips for living a more affordable and eco-friendly lifestyle. His new book is Event: Ed Begley will be speaking and signing books Weigh in: What aspect of your daily life do you want to change in order to live a more eco-friendly life?
Wednesday, February 20 at 7 pm
Strand Bookstore
828 Broadway (at 12th Street)
Family of Gamblers
Martha Frankel grew up among gamblers, and then as an adult became a gambling addict herself after she discovered online poker. Her new memoir is Hats & Eyeglasses: A Family Love Affair with Gambling.
Event: Martha Frankel will be speaking and signing books
Wednesday, February 20 at 7 pm
Chelsea Barnes & Noble
675 6th Avenue (at 22nd Street)
States of the Union: Vermont
Vermont has the highest number of troop deaths in Iraq per capita. It also one of the lowest approval ratings of President Bush. We find out what other issues matter most to voters in the Green Mountain State, and also look ahead to the state’s March 4 primary. Sam Hemingway is a reporter at the Burlington Free Press.
Al and Larry Ubell, Gurus of How-To
Accurate Building Inspectors Al and Larry Ubell answer your questions on home repair. Call us at 212-433-9692 or leave a comment below.
Website for Al and Larry Ubell, Accurate Building Inspectors
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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!
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.
