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On today’s show: The real story behind Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin's deal for a $40 Billion pipeline to nowhere. Then,a 3-decade crusade by two men to protect children from lead poisoning. Also, just in time for Passover, we’ll talk with one of America's oldest matzoh makers. Plus, the gurus of how-to Al and Larry Ubell.
Join us for a Leonard Lopate Show film screening on April 14th of "Gold Diggers of 1933" at the Galapagos Art Space. More information here, RSVP soon- seating is limited!
Pipe Dreams
During the 2008 Presidential campaign Governor Sarah Palin often touted a $40 Billion dollar deal she helped strike for a new natural-gas pipeline in Alaska. But, Joe McGinniss reports that the pipeline has little chance of ever being built and Governor Palin has virtually ignored the issue, despite pressure from the Obama Administration to get the project underway. McGinniss’s article "Pipe Dreams" appears in the April issue of Condé Nast Portfolio.
Matzo Party
Just in time for Passover, Aaron Gross, great-great-grandson of the founder of Streit's Matzo will join us to discuss how matzo is made and the history of the family's matzo business on the Lower East Side. They’ve been baking there since 1925 and are still family-owned in their fifth generation. It's America's last family-owned matzo factory.
Toxic Lead
In the 1970’s lead was everywhere, from gasoline and paint to toothpaste tubes and toys. In her book Toxic TruthLydia Denworth tells the story of two men- Clair Patterson and Herbert Neddleman- who fought a bitter, three decade long struggle to protect children from lead exposure.
The Gurus of How-To
Al & Larry Ubell answer your questions on home repair. Call 212-433-9692 with your questions, or leave a comment below. The Ubells' Accurate Building Inspectors website
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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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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.
