How Chefs Are Fighting Food Waste, What It's Like To Be A White House Speechwriter, Why Arts Education Matters, How Addiction Works

The Leonard Lopate Show | Oct 12, 2017

Anna Chai and Nari Kye, and chef Dan Barber discuss food waste. David Litt recalls his time as a speechwriter for President Obama. Jacques d’Amboise and Charlotte d’Amboise explain the importance of arts education. Fran Smith and Dr. Rita Goldstein explore the science of addiction.

Note: Ilya Marritz guest-hosted this episode of "The Leonard Lopate Show."

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