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Find out why studying the international humanitarian intervention in Somalia in the early 1990s may help us understand what’s happening in Iraq right now. And then we go literary! Phillip Lopate talks about his new book of 2 novellas; then Salman Rushdie on what he thinks the best short stories of 2008 are. Plus: a look at why the years between 1815 and 1848 were such a tumultuous time in American history.
Understanding the Humanitarian Intervention in Somalia
Find out why understanding the humanitarian intervention in Somalia in the early 1990s may help us understand what’s happening in Iraq, right now. Political scientist Kenneth Rutherford, who lost both his legs to a landmine in Somalia in 1993 when he was working for an NGO, is the author of Humanitarianism Under Fire.
Phillip Lopate’s New Novellas
Phillip Lopate is best known for his essays, but his acclaimed new book, Two Marriages, is a collection of two novellas. Each novella is a portrait of a complex marriage set in Brooklyn.
The Best American Short Stories of 2008
Salman Rushdie talks about the best short stories of the past year. He’s edited The Best American Short Stories 2008, which features works by A.M. Homes, Jonathan Lethem, Alice Munro, Tobias Wolff, and lots more.
Weigh in: What was your favorite short story published in the past year?
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Salman Rushdie will be reading and signing books
Wednesday, Oct 1, 2008
Doors open at 7 pm
Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway at 95th Street
America in the Age of Jackson
We look into why the years between 1815 and 1848 were such a tumultuous time in American history – and how the country dealt with controversies over slavery, capitalism, and urbanization. Historian and literary critic David S. Reynolds is the author of Waking Giant.
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David Reynolds will be reading and signing books
Thurs. Oct. 2 at 7 pm
Upper West Side Barnes & Noble
2289 Broadway
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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.
