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(kevin813/flickr)Solutions for a Small Planet
Economist Jeffrey Sachs says that crises facing humanity - like poverty and disease - are daunting, but they can be solved! Also: find out how to build homes out of garbage like old tires and beer cans. A Chicago teacher on helping his students solve some of the big problems in their community. Plus, a new documentary about the last 5 years of war in Iraq.
Tune in for our latest Political Projections on Tuesday, April 1st! We'll talk about political idealism in Hollywood. We're also hosting a special film screening on March 31st. Seating is limited to the first 100 people who RSVP, so don't wait!
Economics for a Crowded Planet
Crises facing humanity – like poverty and disease – are daunting, but economist Jeffrey D. Sachs says they can be solved. He shares his solutions in his new book, Common Wealth: Economics for a Crowded Planet.
Event: Jeffrey Sachs will be in conversation with Charlie Rose
Tuesday, March 25 at 8 pm
92nd Street Y, Kaufmann Concert Hall
Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street
To learn more and purchase tickets, go here.
Weigh in: Do you ever feel helpless when it comes to solving major problems facing humanity? Do you agree with Dr. Sachs that those problems all have solutions?
Architect and Garbage Warrior
Architect Michael Reynolds builds eco-friendly housing using beer cans, car tires, and water bottles. He calls his art "Earthship Biotecture." Filmmaker Oliver Hodge documents Reynolds’s career in a new film, "Garbage Warrior."
Event: "Garbage Warrior" will be screened at the Walter Reade Theater as part of the Film Society of Lincoln Center’s ongoing series "Green Screens"
Tuesday, March 25 at 6:30 pm
70 Lincoln Center Plaza
Oliver Hodge and Michael Reynolds will be in attendance
For tickets and more info, go to filmlinc.com
”Garbage Warrior” will also air on the Sundance Channel
Tuesday, April 1 at 9:30 pm
More info at sundancechannel.com
“Garbage Warrior” website
See photos of Michael Reynolds’s work
Mike Reynolds's Earthship Biotecture website
Lessons from an Urban Classroom
When Brian Schultz was teaching in the Chicago public school system, he challenged his students from a housing project to solve a major problem in their community. The results were amazing. Schultz’s new book is Spectacular Things Happen Along the Way: Lessons from an Urban Classroom.
Bush’s War: The Past 5 Years
On the 5th anniversary of the Iraq invasion, FRONTLINE has put together a new 2-part documentary special, "Bush’s War," chronicling the trials of the last few years …from the horrors of 9/11 to the recent troop surge. Michael Kirk is a veteran producer with FRONTLINE.
Event: ”Bush’s War” will air on PBS
Monday, March 24 from 9:00 pm to 11:30 p.m. and Tuesday, March 25 from 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm
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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.
