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Photo by Library of CongressThe Year Ahead
We look back at the triumphs and failures of the Great Depression-era WPA - and what we can learn from it now, during these current economic hard times. Plus: find out how numbers and statistics can be very misleading. Daphne Beal on her novel about modernization in Nepal. And, get some predictions for the world in 2009!
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Predictions for 2009
Daniel Franklin, editor of The Economist magazine, makes predictions for the world in 2009 – and explains why the magazine’s predictions for 2008 turned out to be spectacularly wrong! The World in 2009 is The Economist's annual collection of predictions for the year ahead.
Weigh in: What are your predictions for 2009?
How to Spot Dubious Data
Thanks to the internet and a 24-hour news cycle, we’re constantly being bombarded with facts. Find out why some of those numbers and statistics can be very misleading, and learn how to identify dubious data. Joel Best is author of Stat-Spotting.
Modern Nepal
Daphne Beal’s new novel, In the Land of No Right Angles, looks into Nepal’s expat community, and the changing face of modern life there.
Legacy of the New Deal’s WPA
The Great Depression-era Works and Progress administration led to some great triumphs and great failures. Find out what the WPA accomplished, and what we can learn from it now, during the current economic hard times. Nick Taylor’s new book is American-Made.
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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.
