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The morning show on Long Island’s only local NPR radio station, 88.3 WLIW-FM, hosted by award-winning multi-platform journalist, Gianna Volpe, features music from all decades & genres, as well as folks from all walks of life. The Heart airs LIVE 9am to 11

Gianna Volpe, WLIW-FM


    • Jul 30, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    July 30th, 2025 - Donna Rubin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 52:00


    Donna Rubin joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to talk about producing LTV Studios' Summer Songbook by the Sea series ahead of “Best of The Versed Strikes Back”Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

    July 30th, 2025 - Dan de Filippo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 52:00


    Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Dan de Filippo joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to talk about his brand-new book, Montauk Dayz.Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

    July 29th, 2025 - Doualy Xaykaothao with Ashley Blum and Gina Blum

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 51:57


    Hofstra University School of Journalism professor and award-winning NPR broadcaster, Doualy Xaykaothao, WRHU station manager, Ashley Blum, and Ashley's mother, Gina Blum, join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to talk about Ashley becoming an NPR Student Podcast Challenge finalist with submission “Given A Miracle,” about life, faith and losing her father to a rare cancer. Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

    July 29th, 2025 - Joy Flynn

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 52:00


    Joy Flynn joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to talk about what it means to be a leader, working with local and national gardening groups, as well as winning athletic medals with husband, Dan Flynn, to whom she has been married more than 50 years.Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

    July 28th, 2025 - Ursula XVII; Deb Wetzel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 52:00


    Ursula XVII of Disset Chocolates in Cutchogue joins The Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM breaking news about the local chocolatier's incoming ‘Snail of Approval' award from Slow Flood East End before former WCBS broadcaster and freelance reporter for The Suffolk Times Deb Wetzel tells us about her recent trip down to Antarctica, in addition to recent stories. Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

    July 28th, 2025 - Cathy Demeroto

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 52:00


    Cathy Demeroto of CAST North Fork joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of the local non-profit's 60th anniversary event Friday, August 8 from 6-9 p.m.Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

    July 25th, 2025 - Nancy Atlas and Johnny Blood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 52:00


    Nancy Atlas and Johnny Blood join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of their next performance at the Stephen Talkhouse and Wednesday shows at The Surf Lodge.Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

    July 25th, 2025 - Christina Strassfield

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 52:00


    Christina Strassfield of Southampton Arts Center joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of the July 26th opening of “Beyond The Present: Collecting For The Future.”Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

    July 24th, 2025 - Yvonne Lieblein, Linda Sweeney and Dave Basile

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 52:00


    Linda Sweeney of Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital, Yvonne Lieblein of Port of Egypt Marine and Dave Basile of the Annual Fall Fishing Showdown join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to discuss the September tournament now in its seventh year. Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

    July 24th, 2025 - Tracy Kolsin, Danielle Candela and Casey Farrell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 52:00


    Tracy Kolsin, Daniele Candela and Casey Farrell of Southampton Youth Bureau join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of SYB's First Annual Sandsational Sculpture Showdown on Monday July 28 from 1-3 p.m. at Ponquogue Beach in Hampton Bays.Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

    July 23rd, 2025 - Francine Fleischer and Michele Dragonetti

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 52:00


    Francine Fleischer and Michele Dragonetti joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to talk about their works in the East End Arts Council's Detour VI show ahead of a Women of Detour VI artist panel moderated by Volpe at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 26 at EEA.Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

    July 23rd, 2025 - Dylan Greene, Troy Grindle and Chris Mandato

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 52:00


    Dylan Greene, Troy Grindle and Chris Mandato of the Real East End Brass Band join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of REEB! performances with Rites of Spring Festival and LTV's East End Underground, among other upcoming local gigs.Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

    July 22nd, 2025 - Barbara Horowitz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 52:00


    Barbara Horowitz of North Fork Contemporary joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of NFC's 7/26 Look Into Creative Leadership at Jamesport Meeting House Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

    July 22nd, 2025 - Paula Poundstone

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 51:58


    Paula Poundstone joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of her stand-up performance at Bay Street Theater this Saturday, July 26 at 8 p.m.Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

    July 21st, 2025 - Julia Fullerton

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 52:00


    The Chakra Girl Julia Fullerton joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM on Dharma Day talking about her sustainable legging line, as well as yoga and energy healing classes she leads at Channing Fields and will lead in Southampton come August.Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

    July 21st, 2025 - Richard Kind

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 52:00


    Richard Kind joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of incoming Celebrity Autobiography performances at Guild Hall this Saturday night, July 26, at 7 and 9 p.m.Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

    July 18th, 2025 - John Holzapfel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 52:00


    Guest curator of Oysterponds Historical Society's Roy Latham exhibit, John Holzapfel, joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to discuss legendary local naturalist and transcribing Latham's journals ahead of a lecture about them at OHS 11 a.m. on July 19.Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

    July 18th, 2025 - Roz Dimon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 52:00


    Roz Dimon joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of the “Once Upon A Runway” summer show theatrical benefit for Shelter Island History Museum July 18 and 19.Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

    July 17th, 2025 - Brenda Simmons

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 52:00


    Brenda Simmons of the Southampton African American Museum joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe ahead of the non-profit's Art and Soul: Hamptons benefit weekend celebration. Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

    July 17th, 2025 - Alan Inkles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 52:00


    Stony Brook Film Festival director Alan Inkles joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM on the first day of the film festival running through July 26 celebrating 30 years.Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

    July 16th, 2025 - Rebecca Taylor and Cindy Realmuto

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 52:00


    Rebecca Taylor and Cindy Realmuto join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to talk Project MOST ahead of non-profit's Building Blocks Benefit at Moby's 4-6 p.m. on July 27 Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

    July 16th, 2025 - Vasily Kozyreff and Deborah Feingold

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 52:00


    Vasily Kozyreff and Deborah Feingold join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to talk about their “Muses and Musings” exhibit running through August at North Fork Apothecary.Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

    July 15th, 2025 - Adam Baranello; Trish Adlesic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 52:00


    Adam Baranello joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to talk about new ClubbLocal collab with Mya Davis, making films with The Watermill Center, the “Celebration of Grunge Pop” exhibit and Project A & G endowment campaign for scholarships through A & G Dance Company at Southampton Cultural Center and 20th anniversary of AJB Productions, as well as A & G.Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

    July 15th, 2025 - Darby McGlone

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 52:00


    Darby McGlone of Easy Honey joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of their performance at the Stephen Talkhouse on July 31 as part of their Surf Tour.Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

    July 11th, 2025 - Carol Brown; Eric Kohn

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 52:00


    Carol Brown joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of the free open house and plant sale for Cornell University Long Island's Horticultural Research and Extension Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 12 at 3059 Sound Avenue in Riverhead. Later in the hour, Eric Kohn from Southampton Playhouse stops into the studio to talk current programming at the theater, including this Sunday's Playhouse Jr. pairing activities by The Craft Studio with screenings of classic Looney Tunes cartoons.Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

    July 11th, 2025 - Dr. Andrew Handel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 52:00


    Dr. Andrew Handel, a pediatric infectious diseases expert at Stony Brook Children's Hospital and physician at the Stony Brook Regional Tick-Borne Disease Center, joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to talk tick prevention and research into tick-borne illnesses.Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

    July 10th, 2025 - Carol Saft

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 52:00


    Carol Saft joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of her conversation with poet Elaine Sexton at the Arts Center at Duck Creek amidst her solo show, "My Wife: Masked and Unmasked" running through July 20Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

    July 10th, 2025 - Anthony Russell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 52:00


    Anthony Russell joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of his first solo exhibition at William RiS Gallery with an opening reception on July 12 from 4-7 p.m.Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

    July 9th, 2025 - Emily Weitz and Bosco Michne

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 52:00


    Emily Weitz and Bosco Michne of M Takes the Mic join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM and play “Your Deep Heart” ahead of their 7/18 gig at Sag Harbor's Masonic Lodge.Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

    July 9th, 2025 - Stephen Gould and Timothy Van Wickler

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 52:00


    Stephen Gould and Timothy Van Wickler of Southampton History Museum join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to discuss the Homefront to Battlefront: Southampton during WWII exhibit on display Saturdays at Veteran's Memorial Hall through the end of November before it moves next door to Southampton Cultural Center for the rest of the year.Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

    July 8th, 2025 - Dennis Schrader

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 52:00


    Dennis Schrader of Landcraft Garden Foundation joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to talk about how biodiversity is a boon to a gardener in regard to pest management, building a subterranean ruin using architectural and other debris, a current capital campaign for establishing an on-site plant conservancy, as well as this weekend's summer benefit for LGF. Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

    July 8th, 2025 - Chris Paparo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 52:00


    Marine biologist Chris Paparo joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to talk about positive ecological news in our local area, as well as the 10th anniversary of now-titled Geek Talk series continuing at übergeek Brewing Company.Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

    July 7th, 2025 - Chris and Nicole Patti

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 52:00


    Chris and Nicole Patti of The Dexus Project join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of Friday's fundraising event for Wesley Dean Ackley Skate Park and in support of Long Island's only local NPR station when donations made to WLIWFM.org or by phone at 800-262-0717 are matched up to $10,000Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

    July 7th, 2025 - Rick Friedman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 52:00


    Rick Friedman joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of the Hamptons Fine Art Fair and in support of Long Island's only local NPR station when donations made to WLIWFM.org or by phone at 800-262-0717 are matched up to $10,000Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

    July 3rd, 2025 - Rue Matthiessen; Evan Ducz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 52:00


    Pushcart Prize-nominated author, Rue Matthiessen, joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to discuss first novel, Woman With Eyes Closed, ahead of her appearance at the East Hampton Library's Author's Night Benefit, and in support of Long Island's only local NPR station when donations made to WLIWFM.org or by phone at 800-262-0717 are matched up to $10,000. Later in the hour, Evan Ducz of Sparkling Pointe Vineyards and Winery discusses the Fizz and Fry series collaboration with Braun Seafood & Kitchen pairing fried chicken, fish and other foods with sparkling wines 4:30 to 7 p.m. every Monday Night through Labor Day. Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

    July 3rd, 2025 - Dan DeFilippo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 52:00


    Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and author, Dan DeFilippo, joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of Sag Harbor Cinema meet-and-greet event for new book, Montauk Dayz, and in support of Long Island's only local NPR station when donations made to WLIWFM.org or by phone at 800-262-0717 are matched up to $10,000Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

    July 2nd, 2025 - Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 52:00


    Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of the third annual benefit to honor the Global Black Women's Chamber in Commerce at LTV Studios and in support of Long Island's only local NPR station when donations made to WLIWFM.org or by phone at 800-262-0717 are matched up to $10,000Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

    July 2nd, 2025 - Edie Collins with Liz S., Michelle R.and Allie B.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 52:00


    Hampton Coffee Company's Edie Collins joins local high school art competition winners Liz S., Michelle R.and Allie B. on WLIW-FM's Heart of The East End with Gianna Volpe in support of Long Island's only local NPR station when donations made to WLIWFM.org or by phone at 800-262-0717 are matched up to $10,000Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

    July 1st, 2025 - Cindy Pease Roe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 52:00


    Cindy Pease Roe of Upsculpt joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM in support of Long Island's only local NPR station when donations made to WLIWFM.org or by phone at 800-262-0717 are matched up to $10,000Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

    July 1st, 2025 - Abby Russell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 52:00


    Abby Russell of Sticks and Stones Comedy Club joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM in support of Long Island's only local NPR station when donations made to WLIWFM.org or by phone at 800-262-0717 are matched up to $10,000Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

    June 30th, 2025 - Mario Chioldi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 52:00


    Mario Chioldi joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM in support of WNET Group's Summer 2025 Matching Gift Challenge where all donations made to WLIWFM.org or by phone at 800-262-0717 are matched up to $50,000Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

    June 30th, 2025 - Michael Schiano

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 52:00


    Michael Schiano joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of the MoonDogs' Magical Mystery Tour performance at the Stephen Talkhouse in support of WNET Group's Summer 2025 Matching Gift Challenge where all donations made to WLIWFM.org or by phone at 800-262-0717 are matched up to $50,000Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

    June 26th, 205 - Jameson McWilliams Haight

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 52:00


    Jameson McWilliams Haight of the Adam Miller Group joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM in support of WNET Group's Summer 2025 Matching Gift Challenge where all donations made to WLIWFM.org or by phone at 800-262-0717 are matched up to $50,000. Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

    June 26th, 2025 - Carrie Rebora Barratt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 51:58


    Carrie Rebora Barratt of Longhouse Reserve joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of this Sunday's author signing and artist lecture/workshop, as well as in support of WNET Group's Summer 2025 Matching Gift Challenge where all donations made to WLIWFM.org or by phone at 800-262-0717 are matched up to $50,000. Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

    June 25th, 2025 - Amanda Giuliano and Kathy Cilio

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 52:00


    Amanda Giuliano and Kathy Cilio of Nicolette's for the Home and Party Animal North Fork join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM in support of the WNET Group's Summer 2025 Matching Gift Challenge where all donations made to WLIWFM.org or by phone at 800-262-0717 are matched up to $50,000. Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

    June 25th, 2025 - Holly Reichart-Wheaton and Lynn Blumenfeld;

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 51:57


    Holly Reichart-Wheaton of Springs Food Pantry and Lynn Blumenfeld of Lynn Blue Band join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of this Saturday's Springs Food Pantry Garden Party and in support of the WNET Group's Summer 2025 Matching Gift Challenge where all donations made to WLIWFM.org or by phone at 800-262-0717 are matched up to $50,000. Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

    June 24th, 2025 - Liz Joyce

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 51:59


    Liz Joyce of Goats on A Boat Puppet Theatre joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of June's final free puppet show in Sag Harbor and amidst the WNET Group's Summer 2025 Matching Gift Challenge where all donations made to WLIWFM.org or by phone at 800-262-0717 are matched up to $50,000. Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

    June 24th, 2025 - Dr. Jacqueline Bober

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 52:00


    Dr. Jacqueline Bober of Stony Brook Children's Hospital joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to talk summer water safety amidst the WNET Group's Summer 2025 Matching Gift Challenge where all donations made to WLIWFM.org or by phone at 800-262-0717 are matched up to $50,000. Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

    June 23rd, 2025 - Russell Frederick and Anderson Zaca

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 52:00


    Russell Frederick and Anderson Zaca of The Dark Room Master Creators five-part ALL ARTS documentary series debuting every Wednesday June 18 to July 16 on the ALL ARTS website, YouTube channel and free streaming app illuminating the creative process and enduring influence of celebrated, but often underrepresented Black photographic artists join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM in support of the WNET Group's Summer 2025 Matching Gift Challenge where all donations made to WLIWFM.org or by phone at 800-262-0717 are matched up to $50,000. Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

    June 23rd, 2025 - Michelle Martin-Simmons

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 52:00


    Michelle Martin-Simmons of Finklepott's Fairy Hair (Call/text Michelle at 631-404 8838) joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM in support of the WNET Group's Summer 2025 Matching Gift Challenge where all donations made to WLIWFM.org or by phone at 800-262-0717 are matched up to $50,000. Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

    June 20th, 2025 - Claes Brondal and Joel Chriss

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 52:00


    Claes Brondal and Joel Chriss of Hamptons Jazz Fest joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of Sunday's HJF kick-off concert/party at Southampton Arts Center. Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

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