Celebrate the start of the Year of the Ox! We talk about the foods that are traditionally eaten at Chinese New Year. Also, a look at the new film “Waiting for Armageddon.” And Gwen Ifill talks about the future of American democracy in the age of Obama.

Join us for a Leonard Lopate Show film screening! On Tues., Feb. 3, we'll watch Frank Capra's "American Madness." Find out more and RSVP.