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Acclaimed film director Werner Herzog (Melissa Eagan)Go with the Flow
First, we look into the safety of our nation’s water supply with New York Times reporter Charles Duhigg. Then, Werner Herzog discusses his latest film “Bad Lieutenant.” Pulitzer Prize-winner Rita Dove, former U.S. Poet Laureate, talks about her new book-length poem. Plus, out latest Please Explain is all about strokes.
Toxic Waters
New York Times reporter Charles Duhigg discusses his series "Toxic Waters," about the state of drinking water in the United States, and the Environmental Protection Agency’s negligence in enforcing the Clean Water Act.
You can read the series "Toxic Waters" here.
You can find information about water pollution by state and by zip code here.
Bad Lieutenant
Director Werner Herzog latest film, "Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans," a re-imagining of Abel Ferrara’s 1992 film “Bad Lieutenant.” It stars Nicolas Cage as Terence McDonagh, a drug-addled detective investigating the murder of five African immigrants. "Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans,"opens in New York Friday, November 20, at Empire 25; Lincoln Plaza; Cinema 1, 2, 3; Chelsea 9; and Angelika Film Center.
Another film by Werner Herzog, "My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done," opens Friday, December 11 at IFC Center.
Sonata Mulattica
Rita Dove, former U.S. Poet Laureate, Pulitzer Prize-winning author, and musician, discusses Sonata Mulattica: Poems. It tells the story of the 19th-century virtuoso violinist, George Polgreen Bridgetower, who was friends with Ludwig van Beethoven until a rivalry for the same woman drove them apart.
Please Explain: Strokes
On today’s Please Explain, we take a close look at strokes—the causes, effects, and therapeutic and medical advances that help people recover. We're joined by Dr. Randolph S. Marshall, chief of the Division of Stroke, Columbia University Medical Center, and Dr. Jay P. Mohr, Daniel Sciarra Professor of Clinical Neurology, Columbia University Medical Center.
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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.
