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Drinking Women
More women are drinking alcohol in greater quantities. Is gender equality in drinking something to strive for? Also: Campbell Scott on his role in the play "The Atheist." We look at the life of swashbuckling star Douglas Fairbanks. Plus, word maven Patricia T. O’Conner takes your calls!
Women Who Drink
More and more women are regularly drinking alchohol...and in greater quantities! We look into whether gender equality in drinking is something to strive for, and what the health implications could be. Alex Morris wrote the article "Women Who Drink" in the Dec. 8 issue of New York magazine; Dr. Rick Grucza is professor of psychology at the Washington University School of Medicine.
The Atheist
In the one-man show “The Atheist,” Campbell Scott plays a crooked reporter who will do anything to get his next front-page story. It’s at the Culture Project (Barrow Street Theatre, 27 Barrow Street at 7th Avenue) through Jan. 4.
Laugh and Live: The Films of Douglas Fairbanks
Hear about the life of movie pioneer producer, writer, and swashbuckling star Douglas Fairbanks. He’s the subject of a new film retrospective at MoMA, "Laugh and Live: The Films of Douglas Fairbanks," Dec. 17 through Jan. 12; there’s also a new DVD set of his films just out from Flicker Alley. Jeffrey Vance and Tony Maietta are co-authors of the biography Douglas Fairbanks.
Event:
Jeffrey Vance is introducing a screening
of the newly restored 1928 Fairbanks film, "The Gaucho"
Wed. Dec. 17 at 6:00 PM at MoMA
As part of "Laugh and Live: The Films of Douglas Fairbanks"
Details from MoMA here
Word Maven Patricia T. O’Conner
Word maven Patricia T. O’Conner answers your questions about the English language! Call us at 212-433-WNYC (212-433-9692) 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.
