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The Leonard Lopate Show

Friday, August 22, 2008
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    Pilgrim's Progress

    What can progressive politics do to help the U.S. save the economy and the environment? Former White House Chief of Staff John Podesta defines progressivism and puts it in historical context. Also: a new film about the fear of growing up. We explore the zeitgeist of black America. And Please Explain is all about jellyfish!

    Check out the Lopate Show's 3-Ingredient Challenge next Tuesday, Aug. 26!

The Power of Progress

Former White House Chief of Staff John Podesta talks about the historical context of progressivism in America, and explains why he thinks progressive politics can help the U.S. save our economy and our climate. His new book is The Power of Progress.

Weigh in: What's your definition of progressive politics?

I Don’t Want To Grow Up

Azazel Jacobs’s new film about the fear of growing up is "Momma’s Man." It’s about a grown man who moves back into his childhood bedroom, and his parents are played by Jacobs’s real-life parents, filmmaker Ken Jacobs and Flo Jacobs. The film opens Aug. 22 at the Angelika Film Center (18 W. Houston St.).

Modern Blacklist

In his new film, “The Blacklist: Volume One,” director Timothy Greenfield-Sanders explores the zeitgeist of black America, and redefines traditional notions of a "blacklist." Former Planned Parenthood president Faye Wattleton is one of the prominent black Americans featured in the film. It begins airing on HBO on Aug. 25 at 9 pm; go here for the full schedule.

Jellyfish

Please Explain: Jellyfish

From Spain to New York, jellyfish are becoming more numerous, and they’re showing up in places where they have rarely been seen before. Scientists say this explosion can be attributed to a combination of overfishing, rising sea temperatures, and pollution. Find out all about jellyfish, why they’re thriving, and whether their rise is signaling the ocean’s decline. Dr. Jennifer E. Purcell is a Marine Scientist at Shannon Point Marine Center and Adjunct Professor at Western Washington University; Dr. Monty Graham is Assistant Professor in the Department of Marine Sciences at University of South Alabama and Senior Marine Scientist at Dauphin Island Sea Lab.

Weigh in: Have you noticed more jellyfish than usual at NYC-area and NJ beaches? Has it affected your swimming habits?

al franken

The Franken Factor

Al Franken will be declared the winner of the Minnesota Senate race recount, even though Norm Coleman is expected to challenge the results in court. Al Franken has been a guest on the Lopate Show several times, most recently in 2005. Hear him talk about his journey from performing to politics.

Caroline Kennedy

Caroline Kennedy on the Lopate Show

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Caroline Kennedy’s bid for Hillary Clinton’s Senate seat could make her the latest member of the Kennedy family to take on a major role in national politics. She’s been a guest on the Lopate Show twice – once to talk about Americans’ right to privacy, and more recently to discuss examples of political courage.

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

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.

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?