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It Takes Two to Tango
On today’s show: Pulitzer Prize-winner Leslie H. Gelb on how common sense can rescue US foreign policy. Then, Andre Codrescu on the ways Dadaism can help us survive in the modern world. And, Kathy Boudin's son on coming-of-age in a radical family against a backdrop of Latin American political melodrama. Plus, Marie Osmond.
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.
The screening is FREE but please RSVP at projections@wnyc.org soon- seating is limited!
Power Rules
Pulitzer Prize-winner and former New York Times columnist Leslie Gelb looks at the way power actually works in American in his book Power Rules.
Dadaism
NPR commentator Andrei Codrescu’s new book The Posthuman Dada Guide is an impractical handbook for practical living in the modern world though the tenets of Dadaism.
Event: Andrei Codrescu, Henry Alford, and Mark Train Interview Each Other! How to Live Dada
Monday, April 13, at 7:00 pm
Celeste Bartos Forum
Humanities and Social Sciences Library
Fifth Avenue, at 42nd Street
$25 general admission and $15 library donors, seniors and students with valid identification
More information and tickets here.
It Takes One
When the show Donnie and Marie finished its run in 1979, Marie Osmond was ready to start a new life as a secretary. She explains why she decided to stay in show business in her memoir Might As Well Laugh About It Now.
Event: Marie Osmond will be reading and signing books
Monday, April 13, at 7:30 pm
Barnes & Noble, Smith Haven Mall
Lake Grove, NY
For more information, call 631-724-0341.
Coming of Age in Latin America
Chesa Boudin charts the sweeping transformation of Latin American politics in the late 1990's with his own journey at 18 leaving his middle-class Chicago life for Guatemala. His book is Gringo.
Events:
Chesa Boudin will be speaking and signing books
Wednesday, April 15, at 6:00 pm
Yale Bookstore
77 Broadway
New Haven, Connecticut
Chesa Boudin will be speaking and signing books
Thursday, April 16, at 7:30 pm
Brecht Forum
451 West Street
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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.
