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On today’s show: Robyn O’Brien looks at why the levels of toxins in our food supply have increased so much in recent years and its serious implications for our health. Then, we’ll celebrate the 50th anniversary of the French New Wave in cinema. And, Jim Lynch on his new novel Border Songs, about the life of a border patrol agent. Plus, the gurus of how-to Al and Larry Ubell answer your home repair questions.
The Unhealthy Truth
In her book The Unhealthy Truth, Robyn O'Brien argues that deregulation of the American food industry has allowed major corporations to put inexpensive- but harmful- chemicals and additives into our food which adversely affect our health.
French New Wave Cinema at 50
The Museum of Arts and Design and Museum of the Moving Image are collaborating on a new film series celebrating the 50th anniversary of the French New Wave. The series, entitled French New Wave Essentials, will present the best and most influential films of this period. David Schwartz is the chief curator of the Museum of the Moving Image and Brian MacFarland is Associate Vice President of the Museum of Arts & Design.
More information on screenings here.
Border Songs
Jim Lynch's new novel Border Songs examines the strange culture of a US-Canada border town through the character Brandon Vanderkool, a dyslexic six-foot-eight border agent who is unusually adept at spotting drug smugglers and illegal immigrants.
Event: Jim Lynch will be reading and signing books
Wednesday, July 8, at 7:00 pm
McNally Jackson Books
52 Prince Street
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.
