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Changing the Climate
On today’s show: The second part of our series Legislative Leftovers looks at the proposed cap and trade bill with the New Yorker’s Elizabeth Kolbert and the Washington Post’s Juliet Eilperin. Then, Robert Stone discusses his new film "Earth Days" about the birth of the environmental movement. Plus, we'll talk to Pulitzer-Prize winner Richard Russo about his latest novel "That Old Cape Magic." Plus, Stefan Aust gives us a comprehensive history of the German terrorists -- the Baader-Meinhof Group.
Legislative Leftovers: Cap and Trade
Our two-part series, Legislative Leftovers continues today with a look at what remains to be done on the cap and trade climate change bill now that Congress in recess for the rest of August. We'll be joined by New Yorker writer Elizabeth Kolbert and the Washington Post's environmental reporter Juliet Eilperin. They’ll explain how cap and trade works, whether it would help to reduce carbon emissions contributing to climate change, and the status of the current bill.
"Earth Days"
In his new film "Earth Days," director Robert Stone examines the early days of the environmental movement--from rustlings in the 1950's to the first Earth Day in 1970 through the intense activism that followed.
"Earth Days" opens August 14th at The Quad Cinema.
Climate Change and Evolution
Increasing temperatures on the planet might mean catastrophe for some species -- including humans -- but it might present new opportunities for others. Science writer Carl Zimmer explains why researchers believe that some species are already adapting to a warmer world. You can read his article here.
The Old Cape Magic
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Richard Russo joins us to talk about his latest novel That Old Cape Magic.
Event:
Richard Russo and Pat Conroy will be in conversation with Bill Goldstein of the New York Times
Tuesday, August 11 at 7 pm
The Union Square Barnes and Noble
33 East 17th Street
The Baader-Meinhof Group
The Baader-Meinhof-Group were a violent urban guerilla organization which terrorized Germany in the 1970’s and 80’s. Stefan Aust gives a comprehensive history of the German terror group in his book Baader-Meinhof, the Inside Story of the RAF , which is the basis for the new film, "The Baader Meinhof Complex," which opens on August 21 at the Angelika and City Cinemas 1, 2, 3.
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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.
