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The Leonard Lopate Show

Monday, December 29, 2008
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    Punches and Nogs

    A tasty punch or a rich eggnog can be the life of a party. A mixologist and cocktail historian gives tips on how to make the most delicious and festive holiday drinks, just in time for New Years! Plus: comedian Lizz Winstead makes light of the high and low moments of 2008.

Tina Fey as Gov. Sarah Palin on "SNL"

2008 Bloopers

With the presidential elections, the economic meltdown, and much more - 2008 has been quite a year! Comedian Lizz Winstead, co-founder of the “Daily Show” and producer and star of "Wake Up World," takes on the highs and lows of the past year.

What do you think were the funniest moments of 2008?

Event:
Lizz is producing and starring in special inauguration themed shows of "Wake Up World"
in Washington DC
at the Arlington Cinema n' Drafthouse
January 16 & 17

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Holiday Punch Bowl

A tasty punch or a rich egg nog is the life of many a holiday party! Get tips on how to make the most delicious holiday drinks. Writer, mixologist, and cocktail historian David Wondrich is author of the book Imbibe! He's also written an article on punch for the Dec. issue of Saveur magazine called "With Glasses Raised."

What's your favorite holiday drink, alcoholic or non-alcoholic? Share the recipe if you have it.

Punch recipes from Saveur magazine

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!

Tributes: Jeanne-Claude

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Jeanne-Claude created environmental works of art with her husband and fellow-conspirator/collaborator Christo. Together, they wrapped the Reichstag in Berlin, the Pont-Neuf in Paris, and created The Gates, with billowy orange drapes, in Central Park. Jeanne-Claude just died at the age of 74. You can hear Leonard Lopate’s last interview with them both, from July 19, 1999.

Please Explain: Eco-Labels

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Your broccoli, shampoo, and air conditioner might bear labels declaring them to be organic, cruelty-free, or energy efficient, but what do those labels mean and are they true? Dr. Urvashi Rangan, Project Director for Consumer Reports' GreenerChoices.org and Consumers Union’s Senior Scientist for Policy Initiatives, and Dara O'Rourke, founder and CEO of GoodGuide.com, took a look at what eco-labels indicate, how standards are set, and what they mean for consumers and manufacturers around the world.

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.