The Leonard Lopate Show (Entertainment)
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- Eavesdropping has never been so glamorous! Host Leonard Lopate lets you in on the best conversations with writers, actors, ex-presidents, dancers, scientists, comedians, historians, grammarians, curators, filmmakers, and do-it-yourself experts.
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The Tyranny of Oil (The Leonard Lopate Show: Monday, 06 October 2008)
Mon, Oct 6
We look at how the oil industry got so big, and whether anything needs to be done to keep it in check. Antonia Juhasz is author of The Tyranny of Oil. Event: Antonia Juhasz will be at the NYC book launch For The Tyranny of Oil Mon. Oct. 6 from 6:30 to 8:30pm The Puffin Room 435 Broome Street in Soho
Classic Champagne (The Leonard Lopate Show: Monday, 06 October 2008)
Mon, Oct 6
In 1829, Champagne Bollinger introduced its instantly recognizable champagne. Since then, six generations of the Bollinger family have continued that tradition. Ghislain de Montgolfier, chairman of Champagne Bollinger, explains how their bubbly is made.
New Fiction from Ian Buruma (The Leonard Lopate Show: Monday, 06 October 20
Mon, Oct 6
Ian Buruma’s new novel, The China Lover, is based on the life of the Japanese actress known to American audiences as Shirley Yamaguchi. Events: Ian Buruma will be speaking and signing books Mon. Oct. 6 from 7:00-8:00 PM Barnes & Noble 97 Warren St. (at Greenwich St.) Ian Buruma will be speaking At the Japan Society Thurs. Oct. 16 at 6:30 PM 333 E. 47th St. Followed by a reception Tickets and more info here
How the Death Penalty Was Eliminated in France (The Leonard Lopate Show: Mo
Mon, Oct 6
Execution by guillotine wasn’t eliminated in France until the early 1980s. French lawyer Robert Badinter talks about his fight to end the death penalty there, and what the US can learn from the debate over the death penalty in France. His recent book is Abolition.
Please Explain: Alzheimer’s (The Leonard Lopate Show: Friday, 03 October 20
Fri, Oct 3
An estimated 27 million people worldwide are afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease. Find out what Alzheimer’s is all about, and whether there are ways to prevent it or slow its progress. Dr. Richard Mayeux is co-director of the Taub Institute of Research on Alzheimer’s Disease and the Aging Brain at Columbia University Medical Center. Dr. Samuel Gandy is a neurologist at Mount Sinai.
Bailout Bill Update (The Leonard Lopate Show: Friday, 03 October 2008)
Fri, Oct 3
The House has passed the historic $700 billion bailout. Michael Santoli, Associate Editor of Barron's magazine, joins us again for an update, and explains how the passage of the plan could affect the markets.
London to Tokyo by Train (The Leonard Lopate Show: Friday, 03 October 2008)
Fri, Oct 3
In 1975, Paul Theroux traveled by train from London to Tokyo and then back home again. Recently, he made the 28,000-mile trip again. He writes about retracing his steps in a new book, Ghost Train to the Eastern Star. Events: Paul Theroux will be signing books Sat. Oct. 4 at 3:00 PM New Yorker Festival HQ 125 W. 18th St. Paul Theroux will be signing books Sun. Oct. 5 at 1:00 PM Ailey Citigroup Theatre 405 West 55th Street
Judy Blume (The Leonard Lopate Show: Friday, 03 October 2008)
Fri, Oct 3
Classics like Deenie and Blubber helped make Judy Blume one of the most beloved authors of books for children and young adults. Her latest kids’ book is Going, Going, Gone! with the Pain and the Great One. Event: Judy Blume will be speaking Sat. Oct. 4 at 1:00 pm 92nd Street Y Lexington Ave. and 92nd St. More info is at 92y.org
Remember the Savings & Loan Crisis? (The Leonard Lopate Show: Friday, 03 Oc
Fri, Oct 3
Find out what the Savings & Loan crisis of the 1980s and 90s can teach us about our current financial problems. Investigative reporter David Cay Johnston is author of several books, including Free Lunch; Michael Santoli is Associate Editor of Barron’s magazine.
Political Implications of the Bailout Bill (The Leonard Lopate Show: Friday
Fri, Oct 3
The House votes today on the bailout bill that passed the Senate on Wednesday. Jonathan Capehart, editorial writer for the Washington Post, fills us in on the political implications of today's vote, and what's at stake for the lawmakers who have voted for or against it.
Underreported: Renditions in the Horn of Africa (The Leonard Lopate Show: T
Thu, Oct 2
A 2007 rendition program in the Horn of Africa led to nearly 100 men, women, and children being rounded up in Kenya and eventually rendered to Ethiopia. At least 10 victims of this program still languish in Ethiopian prisons, with little recourse; still others are missing. We find out why these people are being held and what should happen next. Jennifer Daskal is Senior Counterterrorism Counsel at Human Rights Watch.
The Bailout Bill and Small Businesses (The Leonard Lopate Show: Thursday, 0
Thu, Oct 2
The newsmakers in the current financial crisis are usually big names like Lehman Brothers, AIG, and Bear Stearns - but what about America’s small businesses? We look into how the bailout bill could affect small business owners in the U.S. if it passes. Lloyd Chapman is president of the American Small Business League.
Diahann Carroll: The Legs are the Last to Go (The Leonard Lopate Show: Thur
Thu, Oct 2
Actress/singer Diahann Carroll has broken both racial and age barriers throughout her long career. She talks about playing Norma Desmond in “Sunset Boulevard,” her marriage to Vic Damone, and lots more in her new memoir The Legs are the Last to Go. Event: Diahann Carroll will be speaking and signing books Thurs. Oct. 2 at 7:00 PM Bookends 232 E. Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood, NJ
Marcella Hazan, Godmother of Italian Cooking (The Leonard Lopate Show: Thur
Thu, Oct 2
When Italian cookbook star Marcella Hazan first moved to the U.S. as a young wife, she didn’t know any recipes, and couldn’t speak a word of English. Find out how she went on to become the godmother of Italian cooking in America. Her new memoir is Amarcord. Events: Marcella Hazan will be hosting a lunch Thurs. Oct. 9 at the Garden Education Center 130 Bible Street Cos Cob, CT To RSVP and for more info, go here or call (203) 869-9242 ext. 6 Marcella Hazan will be hosting a Q&A Fri. Oct. 10. at...
Philip Roth’s Latest Novel (The Leonard Lopate Show: Thursday, 02 October 2
Thu, Oct 2
Philip Roth is one of the most celebrated living American writers. His new novel, Indignation, is set in the early years of the Cold War and follows a young boy from New Jersey as he goes through college in the midwest.
America in the Age of Jackson (The Leonard Lopate Show: Wednesday, 01 Octob
Wed, Oct 1
We look into why the years between 1815 and 1848 were such a tumultuous time in American history – and how the country dealt with controversies over slavery, capitalism, and urbanization. Historian and literary critic David S. Reynolds is the author of Waking Giant. Event: David Reynolds will be reading and signing books Thurs. Oct. 2 at 7 pm Upper West Side Barnes & Noble 2289 Broadway
The Best American Short Stories of 2008 (The Leonard Lopate Show: Wednesday
Wed, Oct 1
Salman Rushdie talks about the best short stories of the past year. He’s edited The Best American Short Stories 2008, which features works by A.M. Homes, Jonathan Lethem, Alice Munro, Tobias Wolff, and lots more. Weigh in: What was your favorite short story published in the past year? Event: Salman Rushdie will be reading and signing books Wednesday, Oct 1, 2008 Doors open at 7 pm Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway at 95th Street
Phillip Lopate’s New Novellas (The Leonard Lopate Show: Wednesday, 01 Octob
Wed, Oct 1
Phillip Lopate is best known for his essays, but his acclaimed new book, Two Marriages, is a collection of two novellas. Each novella is a portrait of a complex marriage set in Brooklyn.
Understanding the Humanitarian Intervention in Somalia (The Leonard Lopate
Wed, Oct 1
Find out why understanding the humanitarian intervention in Somalia in the early 1990s may help us understand what’s happening in Iraq, right now. Political scientist Kenneth Rutherford, who lost both his legs to a landmine in Somalia in 1993 when he was working for an NGO, is the author of Humanitarianism Under Fire.
Jonathan Demme’s New Film, “Rachel Getting Married” (The Leonard Lopate Sho
Tue, Sep 30
Director Jonathan Demme talks about his latest film, "Rachel Getting Married." It stars Anne Hathaway, and it opens in New York on Fri. Oct. 3 at Lincoln Plaza, Union Square, and Cinemas 1, 2, 3.
Roy Orbison: The Soul of Rock & Roll (The Leonard Lopate Show: Tuesday, 30
Tue, Sep 30
Roy Orbison’s widow, Barbara Orbison, talks about her late husband’s many hit records over his 4-decade career...and how he overcame many personal tragedies while he was enjoying professional success. She’s the executive producer of a new box set of Orbison’s music, “The Soul of Rock & Roll.”
Financial Crisis: What Happens Next? (The Leonard Lopate Show: Tuesday, 30
Tue, Sep 30
We get a debriefing on yesterday's economic freefall, why the bailout failed to pass the House, and where we go from here. Greg Ip is U.S. Economics Editor for the Economist magazine.
States of the Union: New Jersey (The Leonard Lopate Show: Tuesday, 30 Septe
Tue, Sep 30
On this week’s States of the Union, we look at New Jersey. We look at Senator Frank Lautenberg’s re-election campaign as well as the races for two open House seats. Joining us to discuss what matters to voters in the Garden State is WNYC’s senior reporter Bob Hennelly. States of the Union fact of the week: FM radio was invented in New Jersey.
Iran: Superpower? (The Leonard Lopate Show: Tuesday, 30 September 2008)
Tue, Sep 30
What to do about Iran has been a hot topic in American foreign policy debate for a long time. Former CIA operative Robert Baer says that Iran is already well on its way to becoming a superpower. His new book is The Devil We Know.
Iran from the Inside (The Leonard Lopate Show: Monday, 29 September 2008)
Mon, Sep 29
Get an insider’s perspective on Iran’s politics and culture – from Farsi poetry, to what Iranians really think of President Ahmadinejad. Hooman Majd is the Western-educated grandson of an ayatollah, and he’s the author of The Ayatollah Begs to Differ.
A New Translation of “Medea” (The Leonard Lopate Show: Monday, 29 September
Mon, Sep 29
Euripides’ classic play, "Medea," is based on the myth of Jason and Medea and was first produced in 431 BC. It’s one of the best-known plays from ancient Greece, and now Robin Robertson has written an acclaimed new translation of "Medea." Event: Robin Robertson will be giving a talk about his new translation of "Medea" and his own poetry And will read from both Mon. Sept. 29 at 6:30 PM Dodge Hall, Room 501 Columbia University School of the Arts (entrance off of 116th Street)
Boys in Trouble at School (The Leonard Lopate Show: Monday, 29 September 20
Mon, Sep 29
Boys get expelled from preschool nearly five times more often than girls. Find out why boys tend to underperform in our educational system, and what can be done to close the learning gap between boys and girls. Peg Tyre is author of The Trouble with Boys. Weigh in: We’d like to hear from parents who have both sons and daughters. Have you noticed big differences in your children’s educational experiences, and how much of those differences are due to gender?
Please Explain: Mushrooms (The Leonard Lopate Show: Friday, 26 September 20
Fri, Sep 26
Find out why mushrooms can be both delicious and dangerous. Gary Lincoff is author of several books including The Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. He’s also taught botany and mushroom courses at The New York Botanical Garden since the 1970s. Chef Jawn Chasteen of The Sea Grill is participating in the Mushroom Festival by Patina Restaurant Group. Weigh in: Have you ever been mushroom hunting in the New York area?
Lee Atwater: The Boogie Man (The Leonard Lopate Show: Friday, 26 September
Fri, Sep 26
A new documentary, "Boogie Man," tells the story of the late Lee Atwater, the former Chairman of the GOP who became a political rock star and a hero to many Republicans, and pioneered a new style of negative campaigning that he came to regret on his deathbed. Stefan Forbes is director, and the film opens on Fri. Sept. 26 at Cinema Village (22 E. 12th St.).
A TV Judge on the Supreme Court (The Leonard Lopate Show: Friday, 26 Septem
Fri, Sep 26
In Christopher Buckley’s new novel, Supreme Courtship, the President of the United States nominates America’s most popular TV judge to the Supreme Court. Events: Christopher Buckley will be giving a Friends Lecture Luncheon For NYPL supporters Thurs. Oct. 2 at 1:00 PM New York Public Library, 5th Ave. at 42nd St. For more info call 917-ASK-NYPL (917-275-6975) Christopher Buckley will be discussing his novel Thurs. Oct. 2 at 6:30 PM Fordham Law School, Law & Culture Society McNally...
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