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Big Storm
70 years ago, a major hurricane struck the northeast U.S., killed almost 700 people, and caused the modern equivalent of nearly 5 billion dollars in damage! Find out whether the New York City metro area is prepared for another big hurricane. Also, director Chris Smith on his new film, “The Pool,” shot in Goa, India. But first: more coverage of the Republican convention, live from St. Paul! Hear what's in the Republican party's 2008 platform, and the role it will play in the leadup to Nov. 4.
Join us for another Lopate Show film screening! On Monday, Sept. 8th, we'll be showing the 1976 film "All the President's Men" at Galapagos in DUMBO. Seating is limited, so RSVP soon!
Republican Party Platform: What’s in it, and Why
Each party votes on a party platform during their convention, but we rarely hear about what’s in it or how it got there. Stephen Spruiell of the National Review what’s in the Republican party’s 2008 platform, and what role it will play in the rest of the presidential campaign.
Open Phones: Watching the Conventions
We want to know if you’ve been watching the Democratic and Republican conventions. Are you equally interested in both? Have you learned much from them, and has anything you’ve seen or heard in Denver and St. Paul changed your mind about the candidates? What have been the best and worst moments? Call us at 212-433-WNYC (212-433-9692) or leave a comment on our showpage at wnyc.org.
Social Mobility in Goa, India
American director Chris Smith’s new film, "The Pool," explores social mobility in neighborhoods of poverty and privilege of Goa, India. It’s making its U.S. premiere at the Film Forum (209 W. Houston St.), and Chris Smith will be there for Q&A sessions at the Thurs. Sept. 4 8:00 show, and at the Fri. Sept. 5 8:00 show.
Underreported: Offshore LNG Terminals in NY and NJ
Environmentalists in New Jersey and New York are fighting proposals to build offshore terminals to store liquefied natural gas (LNG). Hear why ExxonMobil and private investment firms want the terminals to be built, and why many are concerned about the terminals’ potential impact. David Byer is Water Policy Attorney for Clean Ocean Action.
Underreported: Is NYC Ready for a Major Hurricane?
70 years ago, in September 1938, a major hurricane struck the northeast and killed almost 700 people…and caused the modern equivalent of nearly 5 billion dollars in damage! Find out whether the New York City metro area is prepared for another major hurricane, and the disasters that could follow. Sarah Newkirk is Coastal Program Director of The Nature Conservancy on Long Island; Dr. Nicholas Coch is Professor in the Queens College School of Earth and Environmental Sciences.
Slideshow of images from the 1938 hurricane
More information about NYC hurricanes from the Nature Conservancy
Find out if you live in a Hurricane Evacuation Zone
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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.
