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Superpower
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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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.
