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Captain Chesley Sullenberger in the WNYC studios.Soft Landings
On today’s show, Captain Chesley Sullenberger fills us in on the details of how he – and his crew – landed US Airways Flight 1549 safely in the middle of the Hudson River in January. And, our latest Underreported segment looks at the 25 most important stories from the past year…that you haven’t heard about.
The deadline to submit an essay for our transit stories contest has passed! Thank you to everyone who sent in commuting stories!
Highest Duty
Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, the pilot who landed a failing US Airways jet on the Hudson River, saving the lives of all of the passengers and crew aboard, discusses that remarkable emergency landing and what made it possible. In Highest Duty: My Search for What Really Matters, he describes the life experiences that have helped make him who he is today.
Underreported: Censored 2010
On this week’s Underreported, we look at 25 important stories you’ve never heard of – including articles about nuclear waste pools in North Carolina and Ecuador becoming the first country to grant human rights to nature. Mickey Huff, the co-editor of Censored 2010, tells us about this year’s best underreported stories. Find out more about Project Censored here.
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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.
