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New York City's 106.7 Lite FM's weekly talk show with host Nina del Rio and guests, airing every Sunday, 7-7:30am EST.

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    The 50th Anniversary of the National Dance Institute, Founded by Jacques d'Amboise

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 15:46 Transcription Available


    2025 marks the 50th Anniversary of the National Dance Institute. Founded in NYC by the late, renowned dancer and teacher Jacques d'Amboise on the belief that every child should have access to learning in and through the arts, NDI impacts the lives of thousands of children in New York City and worldwide. Our guests are Executive Director Jermaine Jones and Artistic Director Kay Gayner. For more, including details on their Father's Day weekend performances open to all, visit nationaldance.org.

    The West Side Campaign Against Hunger on Increased Demand At Food Banks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 15:20 Transcription Available


    It's a staggering statistic: One in three adults and nearly half of families with children experienced food insecurity in 2023. While food pantries are one of the main resources for those in need, those food pantries are serviced by food banks. Our guest is Greg Silverman, CEO of the non-profit West Side Campaign Against Hunger, on how food banks are combining resources to respond to challenges such as increased demand and inflation.  For more, visit WSCAH.org.

    Braver Angels with Strategies to Bridge the Partisan Divide

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 17:19 Transcription Available


    Whether you believe the U.S. is on it's way to becoming great again, or things are going terribly wrong, most of us would agree, we're having trouble talking to the other side. Yet, our guest has strategies to do just that:  Gabriella Timmis is Director of Communications at Braver Angels, a non-partisan organization with a mission of bringing Americans together to bridge the partisan divide and strengthen our democratic republic. For more, visit braverangels.org.

    A Fair Shake For Youth: NYC's Longest Running School-Based Dog Therapy Program

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 16:33 Transcription Available


    A Fair Shake for Youth is the city's longest-running therapy dog program in public schools in Brooklyn, The Bronx and Manhattan.  For their 15th anniversary, founder Audrey Hendler talks about how the idea took root with a prison rehabilitation program, and how NYC dog owners can volunteer for kids alongside their own pets. For more, visit afairshakeforyouth.org.

    The New York Society for Ethical Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 15:43 Transcription Available


    If you're watching the news, you know thousands of workers in the federal government are being laid off.  But some are leaving their jobs voluntarily—stepping down from responsibilities, often in protest of specific policies and new rules. Whatever your job or role, what is the ethical red line that might cause you to leave? What is the balance between financial needs and moral considerations? Our guest Dr. Anne Klaysen is Leader Emerita at The New York Society for Ethical Culture. For more, visit ethical.nyc.

    Roads To Success on NYC After School Programs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 18:19 Transcription Available


    What do NYC's best after school programs offer and how can they help tap into a child's potential?  Our guest is Sheila Duke, Chief Executive Officer of Roads to Success, a nonprofit that empowers future leaders by helping young people discover their potential and pursue their dreams.  Founded in 2001, Roads to Success serves over 7,000 youth and young adults annually. For more, visit roadstosuccess.org.

    Samaritan Daytop Village's Young Mother's Program Serving Women in Recovery

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 16:01 Transcription Available


    Our guest is Sarah March, Program Director of Samaritan Daytop Village's Young Mother's Program, where women who are in recovery have the opportunity to keep their children with them—a program model proven to improve recovery outcomes. For over 60 years, Samaritan Daytop Village has been improving the quality of life for New Yorkers, serving over 33,000 people annually at more than 60 facilities. For more, visit samaritanvillage.org.

    Ballet Hispanico Presents CARMEN.maquia at NY City Center from May 29-June 1, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 15:06 Transcription Available


    Ballet Hispanico, the nation's largest Latine/x/Hispanic dance organization and recognized by the Ford Foundation as one of America's Cultural Treasures, presents Gustavo Ramírez Sansano's masterwork CARMEN.maquia at New York City Center from May 29-June 1, 2025. Our guest is Artistic Director and CEO Eduardo Vilaro.  For tickets and more, visit ballethispanico.org and nycitycenter.org.

    For Survive Stroke Week 2025, A Focus on Particular Risks for Hispanic Adults

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 14:49 Transcription Available


    May 4-10, 2025 is Survive Stroke Week: An annual event to educate Americans about the symptoms of stroke and the lifesaving treatment options available. Stroke is the fifth most common cause of death in America and the leading cause of adult disability. In 2025, The focus is on the Hispanic Community in the U.S., where stroke ranks as the fourth leading cause of death for Hispanic men and the third for Hispanic women. Our guest is Dr. Adrienne Moraff, a board-certified neurosurgeon in Lebanon, New Hampshire, and is Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at Dartmouth. For more, visit getaheadofstroke.org, founded the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery (SNIS). 

    The Changing Minds Young Filmmaker Festival Hosted by Community Access on May 17, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 14:17 Transcription Available


    Now in it's 10th Year, The Changing Minds Young Filmmaker Festival hosted by the New York City mental health and advocacy non-profit Community Access, features short films that explore timely mental health themes, including anxiety, bipolar disorder and more. Our guests are Jordyn Rosenthal, the Director of Advocacy at Community Access, and Simone Thomas-Rowe, whose film “Before My Eyes” is one of ten being screened at the event on May 17 at Village East Cinema.  For more, visit mentalhealthfilmfest.nyc and communityaccess.org.

    The Out of the Darkness Overnight Walk on June 21, Benefitting The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 15:17 Transcription Available


    Every year The Out of the Darkness Overnight Walk, benefits the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, by raising awareness of suicide and depression, raising money for research and education, and providing assistance and a safe outlet for survivors of suicide. Our guest is Mike Lamma, EVP and COO of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, for details on the New York City Walk on June 21. For more, visit afsp.org.

    North Shore Animal League America's Global Pet Adoptathon, Beginning May 1.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 16:14 Transcription Available


    North Shore Animal League America, the world's largest and longest-running no-kill rescue and adoption organization, kicks off their Global Pet Adoptathon on May 1. More than 2000 shelter partners and rescue groups participate in the annual event, which helped adopt over 40,000 pets last year. Our guest is Mike Spiotta, Associate Director of Operations for NSALA. For more, including details on financial incentives for adopting in May, visit animalleague.org.

    The Workers Circle Commemorating The 60th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 15:10 Transcription Available


    Our guest is Ann Toback, CEO of the Workers Circle, a leading Jewish organizing involved in democracy protection. Ann and members of the The Workers Circle have recently returned from Selma, Alabama for the 60th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday.  We'll also talk about the organization's historic past and ongoing fight for voting rights. For more, visit circle.org.   

    Autism Awareness Month with The Phoenix Center

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 15:09 Transcription Available


    April is Autism Awareness Month. And while we rightly celebrate diversity, we often shy away from discussing the unique challenges faced by families and those raising autistic children. Our guest is Julie Mower, executive director of The Phoenix Center, an accredited, not-for-profit school serving students with autism, multiple disabilities and intellectual disabilities in Nutley, NJ. For more, visit thephoenixcenternj.org.

    A Guide to Composting Food Scraps in NYC

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 13:26 Transcription Available


    Since April 1, the New York City Department of Sanitation has begun enforcing strict rules on separating food waste and yard waste from trash—issuing fines of up to $300 to property owners who don't comply with the law. Our guest is Samantha Maldonado, a senior reporter for THE CITY, with an overview of composting guidelines for landlords and residents from her article How to Compost in NYC: A Guide. Samantha Maldonado is a senior reporter for THE CITY, where she covers climate, resiliency, housing and development at thecity.nyc.

    The Annual Earth Day Festival Returns to Union Square, Thursday, April 17th, 2025.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 14:52 Transcription Available


    We discuss congestion pricing, young activists and the impact of anti-climate mandates with John Opperman, Executive Director of Earth Day Initiative. Their Annual Earth Day Festival is a free, public event during a pivotal time for climate justice. For more about the event in Union Square on April 17, visit earthdayinitiative.org.

    The People's Theater Presents "Domino Effect" at A.R.T./NY Theaters Through April 20

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 16:15 Transcription Available


    As immigration and LGBTQ+ rights take center stage in national debates, The People's Theater, Latinx Playwrights Circle, and Boundless Theatre Company present the world premiere of "Domino Effect." Onstage at A.R.T. / New York Theaters through April 20, the play explores the triumphs, sacrifices, and resilience of immigrant and queer communities. Our guests are playwright Marco Antonio Rodriguez and cast member Shadi Ghaheri. For more about the play and tickets visit thepeoplestheater.org.

    The Annual Greenest Block in Brooklyn Competition, Hosted by The Brooklyn Botanic Garden

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 15:34 Transcription Available


    As spring arrives in NYC, the annual Greenest Block in Brooklyn Program is on! It's Brooklyn's friendliest competition, hosted by the Brooklyn Brooklyn Botanic Garden. The contest is free and open to all residential blocks, commercial blocks, and community gardens in Brooklyn. Our guest is Community Program Manger Jibreel Cooper. For more, visit bbg.org/community/greenestblock.

    The NYC Campaign Finance Board's Matching Funds Program

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 13:50 Transcription Available


    With the New York City Mayoral Primary on June 24, we're joined by Tim Hunter, representing the NYC Campaign Finance Board. New York City's landmark Campaign Finance Program provides public funds to candidates for city office via their matching funds program, empowering small donors and candidates of all backgrounds. For more, visit nyccfb.info.

    Project Renewal's Horticulture Therapy Garden in the Bronx

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 14:27 Transcription Available


    Amid the stresses of daily life and the uncertainty of the world around us, having a peaceful place to reflect and unwind can make all the difference. For participants in Project Renewal's horticultural therapy program, that sanctuary is the rooftop garden at one of the nonprofit's supportive housing sites, Bedford Green House. At heart of this healing space in the Bronx, is our guest Jonelle Green, Project Renewal's horticultural therapist. For more, visit projectrenewal.org.

    THE INVESTOR'S GOLDEN PLAYBOOK: 12 Rules for Achieving Real Wealth

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 15:01 Transcription Available


    Whether you are a novice when it comes to money or a confident investor, financial advisor Frank Buchholz offers a proven blueprint for sustainable wealth building through small, consistent actions in THE INVESTOR'S GOLDEN PLAYBOOK: 12 Rules for Achieving Real Wealth. Frank J. Buchholz is a retired senior vice president and financial advisor with over 40 years of experience. During his career at Merrill Lynch, he earned prestigious accolades like the Directors Circle and Circle of Excellence.

    MOVE | NYC | An Arts & Social Justice Organization for Dance and Beyond

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 15:25 Transcription Available


    2025 year marks the 10th anniversary of MOVE | NYC |, a leading-edge arts and social justice organization, with a mission to cultivate greater diversity and equity in the dance field and beyond.  Our guests are MOVE | NYC | Co-Founders Chanel DaSilva and Nigel Campbell. For more, including their 10th anniversary performance calendar, visit movenyc.nyc.

    COUNTING BACKWARDS: A Legal Thriller Inspired by True Stories of Medical Abuse

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 14:08 Transcription Available


    COUNTING BACKWARDS is a legal thriller by Jacqueline Friedland following the timelines of two women—one in 1927 and the other in the present day—inspired by the true stories of medical abuse, and women's struggles for their civil and reproductive rights. Jacqueline Friedland is the author of four other titles, including HE GETS THAT FROM ME and TROUBLE THE WATER. She graduated Magna cum Laude from both the University of Pennsylvania and NYU Law School before going on to briefly pursue commercial litigation.

    First Friends of New Jersey and New York on Assisting Immigrants

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 16:50 Transcription Available


    While the national conversation around immigrants and immigrant rights is center stage, First Friends of New Jersey and New York has been working locally for decades with a network of volunteers to provide dignity, support and practical assistance to immigrants impacted by the immigration enforcement system. Our guest is Katy Sastry, Executive Director of First Friends of New Jersey & New York For more, visit firstfriendsnjny.org.

    Hip Hop Dance Theater Company Boy Blue, presents "Cycles" at Lincoln Center, March 27-29, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 15:22 Transcription Available


    The UK's most celebrated Hip-Hop dance theater company, Boy Blue, presents the U.S. premiere of Cycles at Lincoln Center's Rose Theater, March 27, 28 & 29 at 7:30 pm. Now in the 24th year of their professional partnership, our guests are Co-Founders and Co-Artistic Directors of Boy Blue, Choreographer Kenrick Sandy, MBE, and Composer Michael Asante, MBE. For more, visit boyblue.co.uk and lincolncenter.org.

    Previewing the Exhibition "Maritime City" at the South Street Seaport Museum

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 15:50 Transcription Available


    Located in the heart of Manhattan's historic Seaport District, the South Street Seaport Museum preserves and interprets the history of New York as a great port city. The exhibition Maritime City, in the Museum's newly restored and renovated historic 1868 A.A. Thomson & Co. building at 213 Water Street, highlights how New York City, as we know it today, arose from the sea. Our guest is Museum President and CEO, Captain Jonathan Boulware.  For more, visit southstreetseaportmuseum.org.

    Girls Scouts of Greater New York with Brooklyn's Top Cookie Seller of 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 13:50 Transcription Available


    Girl Scout Cookie season has arrived!  This beloved annual event is serious business for thousands of young women as they hone real world entrepreneurial skills. Our guests are Karen Lundgard, Interim CEO of Girl Scouts of Greater New York, and 12-year old Girl Scout Ashleigh F., the top cookie seller in Brooklyn for the 2024 season. For more, visit girlscoutsnyc.org.

    NYC's Non-Profit Bloomingdale School of Music Celebrates 60 Years

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 15:12 Transcription Available


    The Bloomingdale School of Music, a non-profit music education institution on the Upper West Side, celebrates it's 60th Anniversary!  Executive Director Erika Atkins leads this very special community of 800 musicians of all ages from their historical brownstone on West 108th street.  For more, visit bsmny.org.

    WHAT DO I DO WITH MY BABY ALL DAY?!: Simple Ways to Have the Best First Year Together

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 15:04 Transcription Available


    Parenting in the first year can be a mix of joy, exhaustion, and confusion—but it doesn't have to feel overwhelming! Vered Benhorin is a licensed creative arts therapist, music therapist, psychotherapist, and mom of three. Her book is WHAT DO I DO WITH MY BABY ALL DAY?!:  Simple Ways to Have the Best First Year Together.

    New Jersey Prevention Network on Training Peer Recovery Specialists

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 16:48 Transcription Available


    Few things are harder than recovery from substance use disorder.  It can be a challenging, lonely and confusing time. Fortunately, a growing workforce of Peer Recovery Specialists—people drawing on their own lived experiences— provide crucial, non-clinical support to help others navigate their recovery journeys.  Our guest is Breyonna Kelton, Peer Recovery Program Director with New Jersey Prevention Network, providing training courses to meet certification requirements, and support peer professionals.  For more, visit NJPN.org.

    THE HALF-KNOWN LIFE: A Traveler and Philosopher's Exploration to Find "Paradise"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 14:42 Transcription Available


    Each of us has a different idea of paradise—Is it on earth? Where does the concept come from?  And how do we find peace in our own chaotic world?  Renowned writer and thinker Pico Iyer brings together a lifetime of exploration for THE HALF KNOWN LIFE: IN SEARCH OF PARADISE. Pico Iyer is the acclaimed and bestselling author of more than a dozen books, which have been translated into twenty-three languages. His essays appear regularly in Time, The New York Times, The New York Review of Books, The Financial Times, and more than 250 other periodicals worldwide.

    The Jazz Foundation of America Presents "A Wonderful World Exhibition: Jazz and Blues Musician Portraits" by Richard Corman

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 16:05 Transcription Available


    Over the past 36 years, The Jazz Foundation of America has grown from a local New York City effort to serve a few dozen musicians, to a national non-profit, assisting nearly 7,000 musicians nationwide.  Our guests are Joe Petrucelli, Executive Director of The Jazz Foundation of America, and reknowned photographer Richard Corman. JFA is proud to present A Wonderful World Exhibition: Jazz and Blues Musician Portraits by Richard Corman, an extraordinary photographic exhibition that celebrates iconic figures of jazz and blues. Proceeds from sales of photos from this exclusive showcase, on display at the Wild Geese Gallery on the Upper West Side through February 2025, will directly benefit JFA's Musicians Emergency Fund, providing critical assistance to artists in need. For more, visit jazzfoundation.org.

    BREAK UP ON PURPOSE: A Catalyst for Growth

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 14:18 Transcription Available


    Breakups are difficult in so many ways, but also an opportunity to reset and bounce back better! Our guest is John Kim, also known as “The Angry Therapist” and a bestselling author who's latest book is BREAK UP ON PURPOSE: A Catalyst for Growth…where he identifies 8 distinct types of breakups with tailored approaches to healing for each unique situation. John Kim is a licensed marriage and family therapist based in Los Angeles and the author of books including “It's Not Me, It's You” and “Single On Purpose.”

    The 29th Annual EVENING OF FINE FOOD on February 25, 2025, hosted by Queens Centers for Progress

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 15:25 Transcription Available


    Queens Centers for Progress hosts the 29th annual EVENING OF FINE FOOD on February 25, 2025, in support of adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our guest is Terri Ross, Executive Director of Queens Centers for Progress, an organization committed to providing person-centered services and supports to children and adults who have developmental disabilities.  For more, including tickets, visit queenscp.org.

    ENDS OF THE EARTH: A Cinematic Adventure to The North and South Poles

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 15:31 Transcription Available


    Suddenly it seems the coldest places on earth—places where the fewest people live and that most of us will never see--are the center of international tensions over natural resources, trading routes and sovereignty. Our guest is Neil Shubin, renowned scientist and explorer, with his new book ENDS OF THE EARTH, a cinematic adventure to The North and South Poles to uncover the secrets locked in the ice, and to expand what we know about the planet and our future on it.

    Facts on Avian Influenza and Keeping Pets and Pet Owners Safe

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 14:46 Transcription Available


    As avian influenza (bird flu) continues to spread among bird populations, it's become apparent that cats are highly susceptible to the virus, and that their human families can be at risk, too. Our guest is Dr. Andrea Y. Tu, a general practice veterinarian and Chief of Veterinary Behavior Medicine at Heart of Chelsea Veterinary Group, for facts about the virus and best practices to keep your pets and family safe. For more, visit heartofchelsea.com.

    THE MANY MOTHERS OF IVY PUDDINGSTONE: The Fraught Bond Between Mothers & Daughters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 15:17 Transcription Available


    Our guest is Randy Susan Meyers, author of The Many Mothers of Ivy Puddingstone, literary fiction with a timeline that follows the Freedom Summer in 1964 to the early days of the Pandemic in 2020. Her book explores the fraught bond between mothers and daughters, and the sacrifices we make for our own agendas. Randy Susan Meyers is the internationally bestselling author of five novels; for more visit randysusanmeyers.com.

    The Making Gay History Podcast Explores LGBTQ+ Life Under The Nazi Regime

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 15:14 Transcription Available


    Making Gay History (MGH) is a nonprofit addressing the absence of substantive, in-depth LGBTQ+-inclusive American history from the public discourse and the classroom. For it's 14th season, the acclaimed MGH podcast debuts a 12-episode series delving into the often-overlooked experiences of LGBTQ+ people during the rise of the Nazi regime, World War II, and the Holocaust, shining a spotlight on a vital but under-discussed chapter of history. Our guest is Eric Marcus, author, founder and host of Making Gay History. For more, visit MakingGayHistory.org

    ABUNDANT EVER AFTER: Tools for Creating a Life of Prosperity and Ease

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 17:42 Transcription Available


    Quote: “We are so married, so committed to the illusion that the way life works is for it all to be hard. In truth, it is meant to flow and feel like ease. It is meant to come to you as synchronicity. It is meant to show up as a blessing. Everything you desire is already here, hidden in plain sight. It is already done.”  Cathy Heller's book is ABUNDANT EVER AFTER: Tools for Creating a Life of Prosperity and Ease  Cathy Heller is a transformational coach, spiritual guide, meditation teacher, and inspirational speaker dedicated to helping individuals find ease, joy, and fulfillment in their lives.

    The NEW Pride Agenda on Advocacy for LGBTQIA+ New Yorkers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 16:24 Transcription Available


    The NEW Pride Agenda recently celebrated five years of advocacy and impact for LGBTQIA+ New Yorkers. In five years, NPA has made significant strides in advancing economic, health, and social justice for marginalized LGBTQIA+ communities. Following the 2024 election and looking forward to a new presidential administration, we speak with Interim Director Kei Williams about NPA's strategy to advance meaningful change. For more, visit newprideagenda.org.

    Diagnosis and Treatment Options for Endometrial Cancer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 14:00 Transcription Available


    About 61,000 cases of endometrial cancer are expected to be diagnosed in the U.S. this year. Our guest is Dr. Sharyn Lewin, Director of Gynecologic Oncology at the Holy Name Medical Regional Cancer Center in Teaneck, NJ to talk about diagnosis and treatment options, and the organization she founded to fight women's cancers, the Lewin Fund. For more, visit thelewinfund.org.

    Sommelier and Disability Activist Yannick Benjamin on an Inclusive Hospitality Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 15:06 Transcription Available


    Yannick Benjamin is an award winning sommelier and the founder of Wine on Wheels, an annual grand wine tasting in New York to support people with disabilities. You may have also read Yannick's recent guest essay in the NY Times, regarding financial struggles for restaurant workers across New York City and the country, published December 28:  “My Restaurant Was Named One of New York City's Best. Here's Why It Closed.”  For more on WineOnWheels, visit wineonwheels.org.

    MOTHER / FOUNDER: 68 Women on Starting a Business and Raising a Family

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 14:52 Transcription Available


    As more women reevaluate their career choices, the logical answer for some has been to start their own businesses. But where to begin?  Our guest is Amanda Jane Jones, co-author with Jennifer Fernandez, of MOTHER / FOUNDER: 68 Women on the Trials and Triumphs of Starting a Business and Raising a Family.  Amanda Jane Jones was the co-creator and founding designer of Kinfolk magazine, and is now a freelance graphic designer, illustrator, and children's book author. Find her at amandajanejones.com.

    The Underground Uptown Dance Festival at the Guggenheim, January 9-13, 2025.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 17:01 Transcription Available


    The 40th season of Works & Process at the Guggenheim opens with the Underground Uptown Dance Festival, a festival of commissioned dances taking place from January 9-13, 2025. Gather round the Guggenheim in a series of one-night-only events spanning both the Frank Lloyd Wright–designed theater and rotunda. Works & Process Executive Director Duke Dang previews the event which combines New York City's extraordinary club, street, and social dance traditions with concert dance. For more, visit worksandprocess.org.

    THE ELEMENTS OF MARIE CURIE: How The Glow Of Radium Lit A Path For Women in Science

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 15:41 Transcription Available


    90 years ago, the world lost the most famous woman in the history of science: Marie Curie. Shining the spotlight on this remarkable woman is Pulitzer Prize finalist and bestselling author Dava Sobel in her new book, THE ELEMENTS OF MARIE CURIE: How the glow of radium lit a path for women in science. Dava Sobel is the author of the international bestseller Longitude, the bestselling Pulitzer Prize finalist Galileo's Daughter, The Planets, A More Perfect Heaven, and other books.

    Anne Frank: The Exhibition, Opening In January At The Center For Jewish History

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 15:20 Transcription Available


    The Anne Frank House, one of the most visited historical sites in Europe, is for the first time, presenting a pioneering experience in New York City: Anne Frank The Exhibition will immerse visitors in a full-scale recreation of the rooms where Anne Frank, her parents and sister, and four other Jews spent two years hiding to evade Nazi capture. Presented in New York City in partnership with the Center for Jewish History in Manhattan, Anne Frank The Exhibition opens on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, January 27, 2025. Our guest is Ronald Leopold, Executive Director of the Anne Frank House, connecting with us from Amsterdam. For more, visit annefrankexhibit.org.

    WAKE UP WOMAN: Ten Steps to Become a Transformational Leader

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 13:47 Transcription Available


    As workplace structures change and AI advances, author and social scientist Dr. Jacqueline Kucera believes now is the time for female leadership. Her book is Wake Up Woman, It's Your Time to Lead: Ten steps to become a transformational leader and achieve personal and professional growth. Based in Switzerland, Dr. Kucera's work focuses on gender inequalities in education, income, politics, and leadership.

    New York Climate Exchange On Leading The Response To Climate Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 15:56 Transcription Available


    As the impact of climate change becomes more apparent, a first-of-it's-kind organization focused on climate solutions is taking shape on Governor's Island. Stephen Hammer is CEO of the The New York Climate Exchange, a part think-tank, part do-tank, working with a network of partner organizations including universities, businesses and community groups to lead the response to climate change in NYC and beyond. For more, visit nyclimateexchange.org.

    GENERATION M: Living Well in Perimenopause and Menopause

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 15:31 Transcription Available


    Menopause, a topic we'd once avoid—at best—is now is a central part of conversations, thanks to a few outspoken public figures, and increasing recognition and interest in women's health. Our guest is Dr. Jessica Shepherd – menopause expert and board-certified OB/GYN – who you may have already seen on The Today Show, CNN, and elsewhere, with her new book GENERATION M: Living Well in Perimenopause and Menopause. Dr. Shepherd offers a guide to change the conversation around menopause, and tailored to provide modern women with the tools they need to thrive. For more, visit jessicashepherdmd.com.

    Harkness Dance Center's 90th Anniversary Mainstage Performance Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 15:34 Transcription Available


    Harkness Dance Center, created at the birth of modern dance, is celebrating 90 years as a global community exploring fundamental questions of identity, society and humanity through dance. Alison Manning, Co-Executive Director of Harkness Dance Center, previews Mainstage performances, from now through spring 2025. For tickets and details, visit 92ny.org/dance.

    Epic Players Theater presents "A Christmas Carol", Dec. 10-15 at Theater Row in Manhattan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 13:41 Transcription Available


    Epic Players Theatre presents “A Christmas Carol”, December 10-15 at Theatre Row, Theatre 5, 410 W. 42nd Street in Midtown. Travis Burbee is the Associate Artistic Director of EPIC Players, a theater company created to highlight neurodivergent and autistic artists. For more, visit epicplayersnyc.org.

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