Couples

The Leonard Lopate Show | Feb 11, 2011

For Valentine’s Day, we’ll try to demystify relationships and learn how to improve them using classic economic principles. And we’ll look at how couples manage their finances. Then, tales of nine ordinary couples who met in one of New York City’s iconic public spaces and ended up getting married. And speaking of iconic couples—James Maddalena and Janis Kelly talk about playing Richard and Pat Nixon in the Metropolitan Opera revival of “Nixon in China.” Plus, Harlem Globetrotters legend Curly Neal and current player Buckets Blakes talk about the team’s 85th season on tour.

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