Health Is A Human Right is a weekly show that focuses on social justice issues that affect the multiple facets of health (physical, mental, spiritual). Hosted by 102.3FM WHIV-LP founder and local infectious diseases physician, Dr. MarkAlain Dery, Health Is A Human Right is committed to righting the…
On todays episode, AJay Strong explains the process of his hysterectomy and how it took 18 months for it to be done. AJay and Dr. Dery are also joined by Bobby Fieseler and long-time LGBTQ+ activist Courtney Sharp. Please tune in every Monday at 5:00PM CST or stream us live at whivfm.org
On today’s episode, Dr Dery and Dr Garnett get caught up on the current status of the coronavirus that is circulating around the globe, as well as some new HIV research.
On todays episode, AJay and MarkAlain’s guest is Precious Ephemera. Precious is a local artist, producer, and performer who is doing greatl work to bridge the gap between old and young folx in the queer community. Tune in on Mondays at 5:00PM at 102.3 FM or stream us at whivfm.org
On this weeks episode of Health is a Human Right, AJay Strong co-hosts with MarkAlain. Their guest is Nikki Mayeux whose expertise include religious deconstruction and acknowledging that religion is some peoples lives can be traumatic, especially on children. Tune in every Monday at 5:00PM or stream at whivfm.org. End All Wars!
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On todays episode of NOLA Matters, Health is a Human Right, AJay Strong and Dr Dery interview the great Vinsantos Defonte about his innovative work with the drag community in New Orleans as well as his work opening for the seminal band Bauhaus as they celebrated their 40th year anniversary. Tune in to hear some great stories by both AJay and Vinsantos.
The Untold Story of the Up Stairs Lounge Fire and the Rise of Gay Liberation. Todays conversation centered around racial differences in the Queer community at the time of the inferno at the Upstairs Lounge.
On today’s episode, Dr. Dery talks with local HIV expert Dr. Chris Garnet about the recent findings from the International AIDS Society conference that took place last week in Mexico.
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On todays episode we have Dr Shari Taylor who is coordinating clinical trials using psychedelics to treat mental health disorders. Tune into 102.3FM WHIV-LP at 5:00PM or stream us at whivfm.org
On todays show, Dr. Dery starts the show by talking with Readers Digests’ senior editor Jeremy Greenfield about the current voting for the 50 Nicest Places In America. Then Dr. Dery has the founder and proprietor of the NOLA Running of the Bulls, Mickey Hanning. This years' Running of the Bulls is discussed along with the amazing charities, including Beth's Friends Forever, that profit from the event. Tune in live at 102.3FM WHIV-LP at 5:00CST PM on Mondays or stream/podcast us anytime at whivfm.org.
On today's show, Dr. Dery talks with Dr Katie Moylan about her book The Cultural Work of Community Radio. Chapter 1 is about community radio in New Orleans including interviews from folks at WHIV, WRBH, and WWOZ. Dr. speaks eloquently on how community radio provides voices to those that are otherwise voiceless. Tune in at 5:00PM on 102.3FM WHIV-LP or stream us at whivfm.org
On today's show, Dr. Dery talks with Robert W. Fieseler, the acclaimed debut author of Tinderbox: The Untold Story of the UpStairs Lounge Fire and the Rise of Gay Liberation. Tune in at 5:00PM on 102.3FM WHIV-LP or stream us at whivfm.org
On today’s episode of NOLA Matters- Health Is A Human Right the show is co-hosted by AJay Strong and MarkAlain Dery. Their guest is Dillan King who is the proprietor of Flambeaux CrossFit. Dillan is a transgender male and both AJay and Dillan spend the hour talking about their personal experiences as transgender males. Tune in every Monday at 5:00PM to listen live, or stream us at whivfm.org
On today's episode of NOLA Matters- Health is a Human Right we speak with representatives of Camp HOPE- a camp for children living with HIV. The second half of the show is spent with Marc Porat the former CEO of General Magic- the company in the 90’s that invented the smartphone. His story about the invention of the smartphone has been chronicled in the new documentary General Magic which is playing in New Orleans this and next week. Tune in!
On this weeks episode of NOLA Matters, Health is a Human Right, we spend the hour going over Louisiana politics with Joshua Fini. Tune in live at 5:00PM every Monday or stream at whivfm.org
This episode of NOLA Matters-Health Is A Human Right starts off talking with Unleash Local (unleashlocal.org), a coalition of Louisiana working families, local elected officials and community organizations fighting for local control over worker policies. In the second half of the show, we talk to Lydia Violet (lydiafiddle.com) about how spirituality guides her inspiration for her music.
Dr. MarkAlain Dery talks with Laura Cheever, MD, associate administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration’s HIV/AIDS Bureau, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services about National Youth HIV and AIDS Awareness Day, April 10. For more information, go online to https://www.hiv.gov/events/awareness-days/youth
On this edition of Health Is A Human Right, Chris Schneider with the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America talks about the group’s “Educating America Tour“, which features care concepts, free memory screenings and much more. It’s coming to Baton Rouge on April 16 - for more information and to register, go to alzfdn.org or call 866-232-8484. Also: Jona Tobias, author and a musician specializing in the electric bass kora.
On this week's NOLA Matters, we speak with Brent Walker, whose book ’The Hidden South’ tells 100 stories of real people whom Brent meets in his travels through the South. These are real stories of real people that document real pain - his book, complete with portraits of his subject, is an unapologetic look at the cumulative effects of poverty. More information can be found at TheHiddenSouth.org.
AJay Strong guest hosts and we have Claire Privat on. Claire leads yoga training that is focused on trauma and healing. This show focuses on sex, gender, and the use of pronouns. The last part of the show is spent with progressive comedian Graham Elwood (Grahamelwood.com) talking about current events. Tune into NOLA Matters: Health Is A Human Right on 102.3FM WHIV-LP on Monday nights!
This week, Dr. Dery talks with national comedian Ron Placone, who is promoting his Progressive Comedy Tour. On the second half of the show, New Orleans' musician great Quintron comes in to talk about his “Weather Warlock” and his upcoming shows at One Eyed Jacks. Tune into NOLA Matters; Health Is A Human Right Radio Show every Monday 5:00-6:00 PM on 102.3FM WHIV-LP or stream live on whivfm.org.
On today’s show, AJay Strong is guest hosting! We have Claire Privat on for the first half of the show. Claire leads yoga training that is focused on trauma and healing. The conversation takes a turn to things that yoga instructors say that have questionable medical legitimacy. The second half of the show is spent with progressive comedian Ron Placone talking about current events. Tune into NOLA Matters: Health Is A Human Right on 102.3FM WHIV-LP on Monday nights!
It was a pleasure to have Seth Bloom on Monday’s show. Seth talked about a myriad of topics, including his time as president of the Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) and his open opposition to a recent anti-LGBT potential candidate for presidency for the OPSB. Seth talked at length about the amazing work of The Travis Hill School and the Welcoming Project, both of which he serves on the board. Tune in and leave us a review or rating!
Ajay Strong and Dr. MarkAlain Dery have the founders of the Southern Transmasculine Alliance on air to talk about how their organization was founded, and they great work that they do.
Guests: Lower Eastside Girls Club/Middle Church youth (NYC)
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