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Carole King (The Leonard Lopate Show: Friday, 06 November 2009)

Fri, Nov 6 Listen
Legendary singer-songwriter Carole King discusses her environmental activism and her work on behalf of the Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act (NREPA). She’ll also talk about her career in music. Find out more about her projects here, and more about NREPA here.

Please Explain: Alcohol (The Leonard Lopate Show: Friday, 06 November 2009)

Fri, Nov 6 Listen
Our latest Please Explain is all about alcohol--what it is, how it works and the ways it affects our bodies. We'll be joined by Dr. Rueben Gonzales, Professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology at the University of Texas and by Dr. Henry R. Kranzler, Professor of Psychiatry and Genetics and Developmental Biology at the University of Connecticut Health Center.

Hafez Nazeri (The Leonard Lopate Show: Friday, 06 November 2009)

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Thirty-year-old Iranian musician Hafez Nazeri, called Iran's most influential young composer, talks about his career and "The Rumi Symphony Project," the first Iranian headline concert at Carnegie Hall. Hafez Nazeri is performing in "The Rumi Symphony Project," November 14, at 8:00 pm at Carnegie Hall. More information and tickets here.

The Royal Family on Broadway (The Leonard Lopate Show: Friday, 06 November

Fri, Nov 6 Listen
Jan Maxwell and Rosemary Harris discuss their roles in the Manhattan Theatre Club’s production of George S. Kaufman and Edna Ferber’s "The Royal Family." It’s playing at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, 261 West 47th Street, through November 29. More information and tickets here.

Googled (The Leonard Lopate Show: Thursday, 05 November 2009)

Thu, Nov 5 Listen
New Yorker columnist Ken Auletta tells the story of the digital media giant Google. In Googled: The End of the World as We Know It, he looks into the company’s rise, and how it is changing traditional media, from newspapers to television to advertising to telephones. Event: Ken Auletta will be in conversation with David Remnick Sunday, November 8, at 7:30 pm 92nd Street Y 1395 Lexington Avenue Call 212-415-5500 for ticket information.

The Audacity to Win (The Leonard Lopate Show: Wednesday, 04 November 2009)

Thu, Nov 5 Listen
David Plouffe, the architect of Barack Obama’s presidential campaign, discusses the campaign’s strategies and how they changed the face of politics. His book The Audacity to Win: The Inside Story and Lessons of Barack Obama’s Historic Victory tells the inside story of the campaign and reveals how digital technology and grassroots organization created a new kind of campaign.

Underreported: Foreign Countries and Lobbying (The Leonard Lopate Show: Thu

Thu, Nov 5 Listen
Countries such as Honduras and Sudan have come under fire recently for hiring PR and lobbying firms to make the case for them to American lawmakers. We’ll speak with Ken Silverstein, Washington Editor for Harper’s magazine about how foreign governments use lobbying firms in Washington D.C. to advance their agenda. You can read Ken's article "Their Men in Washington" from 2007 here.

Voting on Gay Marriage (The Leonard Lopate Show: Thursday, 05 November 2009

Thu, Nov 5 Listen
Alan Van Capelle, Executive Director of Empire State Pride Agenda, explains how Tuesday’s results from Maine and Washington State will shape the debate on gay marriage both here in New York and around the country.

Joe Papp and the Public (The Leonard Lopate Show: Thursday, 05 November 200

Thu, Nov 5 Listen
Los Angeles Times film critic Kenneth Turan tells the story of how Joe Papp made American theatrical and cultural history. Free for All: Joe Papp, the Public, and the Greatest Theater Story Ever Told is the oral history of the New York Shakespeare Festival and the Public Theater, two landmarks of American theater. Event: Bill Goldstein, of nytimes.com, will be moderating a discussion with Kenneth Turan, Gail Papp, Bernie Gersten, and Oskar Eustis, followed by a book signing Thursday,...

Ayn Rand (The Leonard Lopate Show: Thursday, 05 November 2009)

Thu, Nov 5 Listen
Anne C. Heller, discusses Ayn Rand, author of The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged, and passionate advocate of laissez-faire capitalism and individual rights. Heller’s book Ayn Rand and the World She Made is a portrait of Ayn Rand’s life, from her childhood in Russia to her years as a Hollywood screenwriter to the publication of her bestselling novels, and a look into the legacy she’s left.

Wilderness in New York City (The Leonard Lopate Show: Wednesday, 04 Novembe

Wed, Nov 4 Listen
Photographer Joel Meyerowitz tells us where hidden pockets of wilderness exist within New York City. Legacy: The Preservation of Wilderness in New York City’s Parks, written by Phillip Lopate, shows a collection of Meyerowitz'a photographs of the city’s parks, shorelines, and forests. The book accompanies the exhibition Legacy: The Preservation of Wilderness in New York City’s Parks at the Museum of the City of New York, on view through March 21, 2010. Event: Joel Meyerowitz will be in...

La Danse (The Leonard Lopate Show: Wednesday, 04 November 2009)

Wed, Nov 4 Listen
Documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman talks about, "La Danse: the Paris Opera Ballet," a portrait of the legendary dance troupe. The film is playing at Film Forum November 4-17.

The Ascent of Money (The Leonard Lopate Show: Wednesday, 04 November 2009)

Wed, Nov 4 Listen
Renowned historian Niall Ferguson looks into the history of money and how it makes the world turn. In The Ascent of Money: A Financial History of the World, he tells the human story behind the evolution of the world’s financial system, from its origins in Mesopotamia to the latest economic upheavals.

Willem Dafoe (The Leonard Lopate Show: Tuesday, 03 November 2009)

Tue, Nov 3 Listen
Actor Willem Dafoe discusses starring with Charlotte Gainsbourg in Lars von Trier’s film "Antichrist," and about his role in Richard Foreman’s surrealist play "Idiot Savant," now playing at the Public Theater. More information and tickets here. "Antichrist" is playing at IFC Center and BAM Rose Cinemas.

Lit (The Leonard Lopate Show: Tuesday, 03 November 2009)

Tue, Nov 3 Listen
Mary Karr, author of The Liars' Club, about her hardscrabble Texas childhood, and Cherry, her account of her adolescence new memoir, discusses her new memoir, Lit, a frank account of her descent into addiction and her struggles to overcome alcoholism and depression. Event: Mary Karr will be reading, speaking, and signing books Tuesday, November 3, at 7:30 pm Barnes & Noble Lincoln Triangle 1972 Broadway at 66th Street Mary Karr will be also be reading and signing books Wednesday, December 2,...

Wishful Drinking (The Leonard Lopate Show: Tuesday, 03 November 2009)

Tue, Nov 3 Listen
Carrie Fisher tells us about adapting her book "Wishful Drinking" for the stage. Her one-woman show "Wishful Drinking" is playing at the Roundabout theater’s Studio 54 through January 3, 2010. More information and tickets here.

Sarah from Alaska (The Leonard Lopate Show: Tuesday, 03 November 2009)

Tue, Nov 3 Listen
Scott Conroy and Shushannah Walshe, reporters covering Sarah Palin’s vice presidential campaign, give us an account of the popular Alaska governor’s meteoric rise when she was named John McCain’s running mate and the complicated aftermath of that campaign. Sarah from Alaska: The Sudden Rise and Brutal Education of a New Conservative Superstar is a portrait of Sarah Palin and of the American political process.

Momofuku (The Leonard Lopate Show: Monday, 02 November 2009)

Mon, Nov 2 Listen
Chef David Chang, owner of award-winning New York restaurants Momofuku Noodle Bar, Ssm Bar, Ko, and Milk Bar, discusses his new cookbook. Momofuku tells the story behind the cuisine that has altered New York’s culinary landscape and shares recipes (including his famous pork buns). Events: David Chang will be in conversation with co-author Peter Meehan and Anthony Bourdain Monday, November 23, at 7:00 pm Barnes & Noble, Union Square 33 East 17th Street David Chang will be in conversation with...

A Genius of Unspeakable Evil (The Leonard Lopate Show: Friday, 30 October 2

Mon, Nov 2 Listen
Emmy-winning co-executive producer of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Josh Lieb, talks about his new young-adult novel. I am a Genius of Unspeakable Evil is about a twelve-year-old Omaha middle schooler who plots to win the school election to impress his dad. Visit Josh Lieb’s Web site: www.sheldrakeindustries.com.

Superfusion (The Leonard Lopate Show: Monday, 02 November 2009)

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Zachary Karabell explains how the Chinese and U.S. economies have become intertwined. Superfusion: How China and America Became One Economy and Why the World's Prosperity Depends on It, looks at how China has taken advantage of the support of American companies, how the United States has benefited from China’s growth, and how and it has become deeply in debt to China over the last two decades. Event: Zachary Karabell will be speaking and signing books, as part of the National Committee on...

Upstarts (The Leonard Lopate Show: Monday, 02 November 2009)

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Inc. magazine writer Donna Fenn interviewed more than 150 young CEOs to learn what makes them tick and what the keys are to their success. She’s joined by Darren Paul and Shazi Vizram, two CEOs profiled in her book Upstarts! How Gen Y Entrepreneurs are Rocking the World of Business and 8 Ways You Can Profit from Their Success.

You Cannot Start Without Me (The Leonard Lopate Show: Monday, 02 November 2

Mon, Nov 2 Listen
Academy Award-winning director Allan Miller’s new documentary, "You Cannot Start Without Me, Valery Gergiev Maestro," shows a year in the life of the acclaimed conductor Valery Gergiev. The film is playing at Symphony Space November 2–22.

George Steel (The Leonard Lopate Show: Thursday, 29 October 2009)

Fri, Oct 30 Listen
George Steel, general manager and artistic director of the New York City Opera, talks about the company and what's in store for the 2009-2010 season.

Please Explain: Electricity (The Leonard Lopate Show: Friday, 30 October 20

Fri, Oct 30 Listen
How does electricity get from its source into your home and to your cell phone charger, television, or microwave? We’ll find out on today’s Please Explain. Michael Caramanis, Boston University Professor of Mechanical and Systems Engineering, joins us, along with Dr. Robert Thomas, professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Cornell University.

The Deadly Dinner Party (The Leonard Lopate Show: Friday, 30 October 2009)

Fri, Oct 30 Listen
Jonathan Edlow, M.D. presents fifteen real-life medical detective stories. His book The Deadly Dinner Party and Other Medical Mysteries tells show how doctors decipher the clues and puzzling symptoms to diagnose mysterious illnesses.

Are You Running? (The Leonard Lopate Show: Friday, 30 October 2009)

Fri, Oct 30 Listen
We’re taking calls and comments from listeners who are running the marathon on November 1st about your motivations for running. Leave a comment below to tell us why you’re running this year. Call us at at 212-433-9692 to tell us why you are running, how you've prepared, and what the marathon experience is like.

Underreported: Algae as a Weapon of Mass Extinction (The Leonard Lopate Sho

Thu, Oct 29 Listen
Over the past decade many species of algae have expanded their range toward the poles and into areas where they previously have not been found and many speculate that global warming is to blame. New research into the fossil record is linking the toxins produced by algal blooms to numerous mass extinctions in our planet’s history. On today’s first Underreported we’ll speak to Professor Jim Castle and Professor John Rodgers, both of Clemson University, authors of a paper on mass extinctions...

Underreported: Algae's Biofuel Potential (The Leonard Lopate Show: Thursday

Thu, Oct 29 Listen
Many scientists are hoping that algae could provide the basis of a biofuel. On today’s second Underreported, Dr. Anastasios Melis, Professor of Biology at University of California, Berkeley, explains why algae have so much potential for becoming a source of biofuel and the hurdles that remain for making it a viable alternative.

Last Night in Twisted River (The Leonard Lopate Show: Thursday, 29 October

Thu, Oct 29 Listen
John Irving discusses his twelfth novel, Last Night in Twisted River. It tells the story of an anxious twelve-year-old boy on the run with his father. Event: John Irving will be reading and answering questions Thursday, October 29, at 7:00 pm Barnes & Noble Union Square 33 East 17th Street

Till Fellner (The Leonard Lopate Show: Thursday, 29 October 2009)

Thu, Oct 29 Listen
Acclaimed pianist Till Fellner continues his three-season traversal of the complete piano sonatas of Beethoven at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. In 2009-2010, the second year of the cycle, he performs three programs featuring the "Pastorale," "Moonlight," "Pathtique," and "Les Adieux" sonatas. Event: Till Fellner will be performing Beethoven Piano Sonatas Friday, October 30, at 7:00 pm The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium 1000 Fifth Avenue Tickets: $45; more...

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