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On today's show: Actors Bill Irwin and John Goodman, join us to talk about their roles in the Broadway revival of Samuel Beckett's "Waiting for Godot." And Please Explain is about migraines.
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"Waiting for Godot"
The Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway revival of Samuel Beckett's "Waiting for Godot," stars Bill Irwin as Vladimir and John Goodman as Pozzo. "Waiting for Godot" is playing at Studio 54 (254 West 54th Street) through July 12. Ticket information here.
Please Explain: Migraine
More than 300 million people are plagued with migraines. They can be difficult to treat and understand, and they often go undiagnosed. Joining us to to explain what migraines are, what causes them, and how they can be treated are Dr. David Dodick, neurologist at the Mayo Clinic and president-elect of the American Headache Society, and Andrew Levy, author of A Brain Wider Than the Sky: A Migraine Diary.
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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.
