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Find out how consumers and manufacturers have shaped the history of the car in America. Also: the upcoming Brooklyn Maqam Arab music festival, featuring local musicians playing in the traditions of countries like Egypt, Yemen and Tunisia. Then, a new documentary about the trial of the leaders of the 1968 protests during the Democratic convention in Chicago. And Please Explain is all about carbon footprints!
Check out the latest in our Political Projections film series! On Tuesday, March 4, we'll talk about how Hollywood has showcased American cynicism about politics. You can watch the films we've chosen and weigh in on the conversation.
The History of Cars in America
Find out how consumers and manufacturers have shaped the history of the car in the U.S. - from Henry Ford’s fascination with waste reduction, to the SUV craze of the 1990s. Tom McCarthy’s new book is Auto Mania: Cars, Consumers, and the Environment.
Weigh in: As a consumer, how would you like to see cars re-designed?
Brooklyn Maqam Arab Music Festival
Many Americans aren’t familiar with the rich tradition of Arab music. The upcoming Brooklyn Maqam Arab music festival is trying to change that, with a lineup of local musicians playing in the traditions of countries like Egypt, Yemen and Tunisia. It runs March 2-30, at locations around the city. Dr. Kay Turner is from the Brooklyn Arts Council, which is sponsoring the festival; Ray Rashid and Samuel R. Thomas are two participating musicians.
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See the full schedule of events
Chicago 10
Director Brett Morgen mixes animation, archival footage, and current music in his new documentary, "Chicago 10," which focuses on the trial of the leaders of the 1968 protests during the Democratic convention in Chicago.
Please Explain: Carbon Footprints
"Carbon footprint" has become a catchphrase in the last year or two. We find out just what a carbon footprint is, how it’s calculated, and how much it matters. Mark Z. Jacobson is Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Stanford University and Catherine S. Norman is Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography and Environmental Engineering at Johns Hopkins University.
Weigh in: Do you have any idea what your carbon footprint is? Would knowing your carbon footprint make you change your daily habits?
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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.
Video Pick: David Chang on Momofuku
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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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