In her book "Muppets in Moscow," Natasha Lance Rogoff pulls back the Iron Curtain on what it was like to work in Russia as a TV producer in the 1990’s. There were absolute triumphs of Big Bird diplomacy, moments when capitalism collided with the legacy of communism and a deep realization that a country undergoing radical change, can only change so much.
Today on The Culture Show, Rogoff joins host Jared Bowen to talk about "Muppets in Moscow" and her experience producing the Russian version of "Sesame Street."
Then, it's an interview with Padma Lakshmi. She’s been on a quest to learn how food is entwined with our history and culture. From inviting us into her kitchen, to entering the kitchens of others. The through-line in all she’s done in her career is making people feel known — and feel at home.
To honor this work, Boston University's School of Hospitality Administration is presenting her with its ICON award as part of its annual Hospitality Leadership Summit on April 4. She joins The Culture Show ahead of her visit to BU.
It's all on The Culture Show — listen to the full episode above!
