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On today's show: We’ll talk about intelligence and how to get it. Plus, T.C. Boyle on his novel concerning Frank Lloyd Wright’s complicated love life. Also, Alexandra Pelosi on her film about Americans who don't like Barack Obama. And a Brigadier General on why he and other military leaders support Pres. Obama’s executive orders guaranteeing humane treatment of terror suspects.
Getting Intelligence
When people think about what causes intelligence they often point to genetics. Not so, says social-psychologist Richard Nisbett. In his book, Intelligence and How to Get It, he argues that culture plays a huge role in the development of intellect.
The Women
In his latest novel The Women, T.C. Boyle tells Frank Lloyd Wright's life story through the experiences of four women who loved him.
Events:
T.C. Boyle will be appearing with Jayne Anne Phillips
Mon, Feb 9, 8:00pm
92nd Street Y
Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street
More info here.
Right America
In her new documentary “Right America: Feeling Wronged,” journalist and filmmaker Alexandra Pelosi speaks with some of the 58 million Americans who didn’t celebrate the election of Barack Obama and are terrified of the new direction the country is taking. “Right America: Feeling Wronged” airs on HBO on Monday, February 16 at 8 PM.
Generals Against Torture
On January 22nd President Obama signed three executive orders guaranteeing humane and lawful treatment of terror suspects held by the U.S. government. Brigadier General James P. Cullen and 40 other high ranking officers in the U.S. military joined forces with Human Rights First to push for the reforms to the detainee system that President Obama implemented.
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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!
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.
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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.
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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.
