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The Leonard Lopate Show

Wednesday, August 20, 2008
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  • Owl

    The Park in the Dark

    Who, and what, is in Central Park after dark? Hear about the bats, owls, and people who come out at night in the park. Also: We look at a new film about a New Orleans couple's attempt to start a new life after Hurricane Katrina. Plus, the gurus of how-to answer your home repair questions!

Young and Arab in America

The lives of many Arab and Muslim Americans have gotten more complicated since 9/11, thanks to government surveillances, workplace discrimination, and cultural misunderstandings. Moustafa Bayoumi has written a new book, How Does it Feel to Be a Problem?, profiling 7 young Arab American living in Brooklyn – including Egyptian-American Yasmin Dwedar.

After the Flood in New Orleans

Aspiring rap artist Kimberly Roberts and her husband Scott Roberts were trapped by floodwaters in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. Now, with community support, they’re trying to start a new life in the face of government indifference. They’re the subjects of a new film, "Trouble the Water," co-directed by Tia Levin. It opens on Friday Aug. 22 at the IFC Center, and at ImageNation at the Faison Firehouse Theater (124th St. bet. St. Nicholas Avenue & Morningside).

Central Park in the Dark

New York City never sleeps, and neither does Central Park. Find out who’s in Central Park in the dark – from bats and owls, to dogwalkers, policemen, and lovers. Marie Winn's new book is Central Park in the Dark: More Mysteries of Urban Wildlife.

The Gurus of How-To

Leaky toilet? Squirrel infestation? Mold? The gurus of how-to, Al and Larry Ubell, answer your home repair questions. Call us at 212-433-WNYC (212-433-9692), or leave a comment below.

Nancy Pelosi

Nancy Pelosi’s Message to American Women

The Leonard Lopate Show

Nancy Pelosi made history when she became the first female Speaker of the House. In her new book, Know Your Power, she offers some career and life advice to her fellow American women.

States of the Union

States of the Union

The Leonard Lopate Show

Why is New York a blue state, Wyoming a red, and Ohio a shade of purple? Looking ahead to Election Day 2008, Leonard talks to journalists, scholars, and activists from each of the 50 states to find out what motivates voters from Maine to California.

waiter

Waiter Rant

The Leonard Lopate Show

According to The Waiter, 20 percent of restaurant customers are psychopaths. In his new book, Waiter Rant, the waiter-turned-blogger tells shocking and true tales of arrogance and misbehavior by diners.

Please Explain: Melanoma

The Leonard Lopate Show

One in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer during the course of a lifetime, making it the most common form of cancer in the United States. We will learn about the disease's most serious form, melanoma, with Dr. Anna Pavlick and Dr. Margaret Tucker.

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  2. The Leonard Lopate Show: JFK's Right-Hand Man (08/14/2008)
  3. The Brian Lehrer Show: Governor's Mention (08/18/2008)
  4. The Brian Lehrer Show: Unconventional (08/19/2008)
  5. The Brian Lehrer Show: Sample Mix (08/15/2008)
  6. The Leonard Lopate Show: Cut in Two (08/15/2008)
  7. The Leonard Lopate Show: Rule of Law (08/18/2008)