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Find out whether Iran is already well on its way to becoming a superpower. Also: States of the Union is all about New Jersey. We get a debriefing on yesterday's economic freefall, and where we go from here. Roy Orbison’s widow talks about how her late husband coped with many personal tragedies in the midst of his successes. And Jonathan Demme on his new film, “Rachel Getting Married.”
Iran: Superpower?
What to do about Iran has been a hot topic in American foreign policy debate for a long time. Former CIA operative Robert Baer says that Iran is already well on its way to becoming a superpower. His new book is The Devil We Know.
States of the Union: New Jersey
On this week’s States of the Union, we look at New Jersey. We look at Senator Frank Lautenberg’s re-election campaign as well as the races for two open House seats. Joining us to discuss what matters to voters in the Garden State is WNYC’s senior reporter Bob Hennelly.
States of the Union fact of the week: FM radio was invented in New Jersey.
Financial Crisis: What Happens Next?
We get a debriefing on yesterday's economic freefall, why the bailout failed to pass the House, and where we go from here. Greg Ip is U.S. Economics Editor for the Economist magazine.
Roy Orbison: The Soul of Rock & Roll
Roy Orbison’s widow, Barbara Orbison, talks about her late husband’s many hit records over his 4-decade career...and how he overcame many personal tragedies while he was enjoying professional success. She’s the executive producer of a new box set of Orbison’s music, “The Soul of Rock & Roll.”
Jonathan Demme’s New Film, “Rachel Getting Married”
Director Jonathan Demme talks about his latest film, "Rachel Getting Married." It stars Anne Hathaway, and it opens in New York on Fri. Oct. 3 at Lincoln Plaza, Union Square, and Cinemas 1, 2, 3.
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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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Video Pick: Elizabeth Edwards
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Elizabeth Edwards discusses how to best cope with lifes difficulties in her book Resilience: Reflections on the Burdens and Gifts of Facing Life's Adversities.
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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.
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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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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?
