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Secrets of Success
Why do some people succeed, while others never seem to reach their full potential? Malcolm Gladwell talks about how luck, skill, and hard work affect your chances at success. Also: we look into the ongoing debate over who owns the past. Hear about a new theater piece that deals with the Department of Homeland Security. And Patricia T. O’Conner answers your questions about the English language!
Thanksgiving is coming right up - if you want some suggestions on what to serve with the turkey, check out our Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipe Swap from last week!
Malcolm Gladwell on the Secret of Success
Why do some people succeed, while others never reach their full potential? Malcolm Gladwell talks about how luck, skill, and hard work affect your chances at success. His new book is Outliers.
Owning the Past
Hear the latest in the ongoing debate over who owns the past, and what should happen to stolen antiquities - from the Elgin Marbles in London, to Egyptian mummies. Former New York Times culture correspondent Sharon Waxman is author of Loot.
Event:
Sharon Waxman will be part of a panel discussion
"Antiquities Wars: A Conversation About Loot and Legitimacy”
With James Cuno, K. Anthony Appiah, and Daniel Shapiro
Wed. Nov. 19 at 7:00 PM
NYU's Hemmerdinger Hall, 100 Washington Square East
The event is free and open to the public
If You See Something Say Something
Mike Daisey ‘s one-man show at the Public Theatre, “If You See Something Say Something,” investigates the secret history of the Department of Homeland Security. It runs through Nov. 30; for info and tickets call (212) 967-7555 or visit publictheater.org.
Word Maven Patricia T. O’Conner
Patricia T. O’Conner takes your calls on the English language. Today she focuses on the oddities of pairs – why we call it a “pair of eyeglasses” but not a “pair of brassieres.” Call us at 212-433-WNYC or leave a comment below.
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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.
