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April 2007
Changing Courses
Monday, April 30, 2007
Don Cheadle and human rights activist John Prendergast discuss six concrete actions you can take to help end genocide in Sudan. Then, a woman tells us how her life changed in 1965 when she became pregnant at age 16. And we look at a collection of photos that document New York’s changing streetscapes from 1906 to 1934. Plus, architecture critic Witold Rybczynski examines the role real estate has played in America’s development.
The Power of Observation
Friday, April 27, 2007
We start today’s show with two shocking documentaries about what’s happening in Iraq and Afghanistan. Later on, George Konrád talks about how surviving the Holocaust shaped his life as a writer. Plus, the award-winning Norwegian novelist Per Petterson stops by. And a die-hard baseball fan offers tips on how to watch games like an expert, on Please Explain.
In Another Light
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Clay Aiken became a household name through American Idol. He’s here today to talk about becoming a UNICEF ambassador, and working to bring the everyday lives of children in Afghanistan to the spotlight. Then, a psychologist explains why reports of genocide often get little response. Later on, a discussion about how to understand and appreciate photography. And we talk about the importance of Marc Chagall's art. Plus: a historian argues that teen culture was created in the 1890s.
Success Stories
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons talks about balancing material success with spiritual convictions. Then, Jack O’Brien talks about directing Puccini’s Il Trittico at the Metropolitan Opera. Plus, a look at some surprising and unorthodox new trends in knitting. And Jack Kemp talks about the political legacy of his mentor, the late Jeane Kirkpatrick.
Stirring Accounts
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Henri Alleg talks about being imprisoned and tortured by French paratroopers during the Battle of Algiers in 1957. Then, we hear the dramatic story of the man George Washington appointed to design the nation's capital in 1791. And we survey some of Granta's best Young American Novelists. Plus, we find out how cultural attitudes towards infidelity vary around the world.
Formative Experiences
Monday, April 23, 2007
Dr. Vittorio Gallese explains how the brain's complex mirror neurons help shape personality. Then, we check in on a slow-speed leatherback turtle race. And Julia Alvarez talks about her latest novel. Later on, bass player Christian McBride pays tribute to the late Charles Mingus. Plus, Sari Nusseibeh talks about serving as the PLO’s chief representative in Jerusalem from 2001 to 2002.
Public or Private?
Friday, April 20, 2007
We find out how communities throughout the world are fighting the privatization of their water supplies. Then, Farley Granger talks about starring in Hitchcock's "Rope" and "Strangers on A Train." And we pay tribute to Barbara Stanwyck, who's the subject of a 12-film retrospective at BAM. Plus, we explore the history and science of building skyscrapers, on Please Explain.
Minority Views
Thursday, April 19, 2007
On today’s Underreported, we talk about the Mandaeans, a Gnostic sect in Iraq that has been targeted by both Sunni and Shiite extremists. And a Harvard Business School professor argues that globalization's impact has been greatly exaggerated. Later on: one woman's experiences growing up white during Rhodesia’s civil war. Plus, Tatyana Tolstaya talks about her recent works of fiction. And we get an inside look at the powerful investment firm Lazard Freres & Co.
Reconsidering Relations
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson talks about his bid to become the first Hispanic-American president in 2008. And he tells us about his recent diplomatic mission to North Korea. Then, the true story of a South African woman who was alternately classified as white and "colored" during apartheid. Later on: new evidence shows that T-Rex is related to today’s chickens. Plus, Russian choreographer Boris Eifman stops by. And word maven Patricia T. O’Conner takes your calls.
Looking Back
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
On today's Backstory, we examine the impact third-party candidates--from Theodore Roosevelt to Ralph Nader--have had on America’s presidential elections. Later on, we talk to a man who wrestled with his family's secret legacy of alcoholism. And we travel to 19th century China with Anchee Min's new novel. Plus: Ruth Reichl and Madhur Jaffrey talk about spices.
Pivotal Times
Monday, April 16, 2007
Shaun Ellis explains how he taught himself to howl, lick, snarl…and even eat carcass meat...alongside wolves. But first, a new documentary explores Islam in Indonesia--which has more Muslims than the entire Middle East. And Pete Dexter talks about a collection of his articles from the 1970s and 80s. Then, Studio 360’s Kurt Andersen tells us about his new novel, Heyday. Plus, we find out what happens to memory and attention during middle age.
Hungry for More
Friday, April 13, 2007
On today’s Please Explain, a doctor and a food psychologist examine the physical and mental cues that tell us when, and how much, to eat. Then, Scottish mystery writer Ian Rankin shares his latest novel. And we look at Washington Irving’s role in making New York City a literary hub. Plus, the dramatic life of Dorothy Schiff--the liberal publisher of the New York Post from 1939 to 1976.
Delving into Details
Thursday, April 12, 2007
On today's Underreported, we look at devolution in the UK. Later on, a master violin maker from Brooklyn talks about working to build an instrument that can rival a Stradivarius. Plus, a new novel imagines what happens when a minister who's an atheist encounters the devil. And a former nuclear weapons designer talks about his plan to end mass violence.
Before and After
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Ali A. Allawi, Iraq’s former Minister of Defense, Finance, and Trade, shares his perspective on the war, and how it will affect the future of his country. Plus, we talk to former Yankees pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre. And Al and Larry Ubell, the Gurus of How-To, take your calls.
Revolutionary Practices
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Democratic campaign consultant Douglas Schoen explains how sophisticated polling and other technological advances have revolutionized American politics. Then, novelist A.M. Homes talks about meeting her birth parents at age 31. And Walter Isaacson tells us about his new biography of Albert Einstein. Plus, surgeon Atul Gawande explores how even the most mundane adjustments can drastically improve a doctor’s performance.
Fame Becomes Them
Monday, April 09, 2007
Champion figure skaters Tai Babilonia and Emily Hughes talk about athleticism and confidence. Then, we pay tribute to Judy Canova--who made her name as a singing hillbilly comedian. Plus, Mark Bittman tells us about his new PBS series on the best recipes in the world. And Martin Short joins us to celebrate the CD release of his Broadway hit Fame Becomes Me.
The Annual Good Friday Gospel Show
Friday, April 06, 2007
Leonard plays some of the greatest Easter gospel songs of all time on his annual Good Friday gospel tribute. Plus, the daughter of a Lutheran minister talks about her changing relationship with faith and religion. And we tackle your questions about milk on this week’s Please Explain.
Dreaming of Venice
Thursday, April 05, 2007
Today the Leonard Lopate Show goes to Venice! Judith Martin, aka Miss Manners, explains why why the city's mystique has been drawing tourists for centuries. Then, how Venice’s Islamic neighbors have influenced Venetian art. Also: a look back at the 1857 Siege of Delhi, which began as a resistance to British Control. And on Underreported, find out Colombia is the most dangerous country in the world for trade unionists.
Baseball Crazy
Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Baseball star Gary Sheffield's 18 years of hard work in the majors has paid off - the Detroit Tigers signed him to a three-year, $41-million contract this winter. He joins Leonard today to talk about the business of baseball. Also: why 1908 was a crazy year for baseball. Then, Grandmother Agnes Pilgrim, who's the oldest surviving female member of the Rogue River Indians. And we'll hear an update on the horrific wave of murders in Juarez, Mexico. Over 400 women and girls have been killed, and still no one knows who's responsible.
Survival of the Kurds
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Hundreds of thousands of Kurds were killed in Saddam Hussein's Iraq. A Kurdish woman from Baghdad talks about her determination to survive. Also: a new play that explores the impact of 9/11 and the war in Iraq on the lives of three individuals. Then, a novel about the discovery of a lost manuscript by Herman Melville. And we look into whether Pakistan bears much of the blame for the resurgence of the Taliban in Afghanistan.
Matzo Ball Medicine
Monday, April 02, 2007
The Great Matzo Ball debate: firm or fluffy? Just in time for Passover, Joan Nathan joins us for our matzo ball recipe swap. We'll hear your favorite matzo ball soup recipes, family stories, and matzo ball mishaps. Plus, a doctor explains why many medical breakthroughs are the result of accidents. Alfred Molina on his role in the film The Hoax. Also: Charles Rangel on his life from the streets of Harlem to the halls of Congress.
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