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On today’s show: We examine the history of political corruption in New Jersey over the past three decades. Then, the J.D. Allen Trio performs live in our studio. Also, director of a new documentary about the motivational organization Up With People. Plus, the gurus of how-to, Al and Larry Ubell answer your home repair questions.
RSVP to the Lopate Show’s Projections screening of "Ace in the Hole" on August 18th in WNYC’s Green Space here: projections@wnyc.org
New Jersey and Political Corruption
The Garden State has a long history of political corruption— we’ll try to cover the last three decades of it in forty minutes with journalists Bob Ingle. His book The Soprano State covers the scandals that have made New Jersey famous; from Jimmy Hoffa to the recent headline grabbing stories involving money-laundering rabbis, bribed mayors and black-market organ selling.
The J.D. Allen Trio
Tenor saxophonist J.D. Allen, bassist Gregg August and drummer Rudy Royston of the The J. D. Allen Trio discuss their new album "Shine!" and perform live in our studio.
The J.D. Allen Trio is also performing August 11th-16th at The Village Vanguard. More info here.
Up With People
In her new documentary "Smile 'Til It Hurts" filmmaker Lee Storey looks at the secret history of the motivational group Up With People from its genesis as a religious cult onward.
"Smile 'Til It Hurts" is playing through August 13th at the IFC Center. Screening and ticket info here.
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.
