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Neil Steinberg, Founder and President of Generation Entertainment, Inc., joins the podcast to discuss the important distinction between health span and lifespan. He shares insights from his documentary on Dr. Butler, emphasizing society's collective responsibility to support healthy aging. Neil also touches on the growing shortage of healthcare resources for older adults and the urgent need to attract younger generations to the healthcare workforce.
Send us a textNeil Steinberg and Mark Jonathan Harris are both acclaimed filmmakers and through a partnership with Generation Entertainment, The John A. Hartford Foundation ( https://www.johnahartford.org/resources/view/new-pbs-documentary-film-release-and-screenings-aging-in-america---survive-or-thrive ) and PBS SoCal ( https://www.pbssocal.org/shows/aging-in-america-survive-or-thrive ), on May 1st will be debuting Aging in America: Survive or Thrive ( https://aginginamericasurviveorthrive.com/ ), a one-hour documentary that explores the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly aging population. The documentary identifies critical issues associated with our rapidly aging population, including ageism, healthcare, economic insecurity, and Alzheimer's disease, but also highlights innovative approaches to address these concerns, and featuring a range of renowned experts, personal stories, and narration from Martin Sheen, the film celebrates the promise of increased longevity while addressing crucial and unprecedented public policy challenges. Neil is President at Generation Entertainment and has worked extensively as producer/ director in nearly all forms of media ( https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0825796/bio/?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm ). His documentary work includes directing Kisses for the TNT Network and writing and producing a one-hour documentary on the life of Bishop TD Jakes for Lionsgate Television. Neil was the producer and director for the highly acclaimed PBS documentary, Boomer Century 1946-2046. Other aging related projects he has produced and directed for PBS include Life's Third Age and Sages of Aging.Mark ( https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0365057/ ) is a 3-time Academy Award-winning documentary filmmaker and Emeritus Distinguished Professor in the School of Cinematic Arts at the University of Southern California ( https://cinema.usc.edu/faculty/profile.cfm?id=6530&first=&last=harris&title=&did=50&referer=%2Ffaculty%2Ffacultydirectory.cfm&startpage=1&startrow=1 ), where he ran the documentary program for many years. In 2021, Asian Americans, a 5-part series for PBS for which he was Consulting Producer, received a Peabody Award. Among the many documentaries Mark has written, produced and/or directed are The Redwoods, which won an Oscar for Best Short Documentary (1968); The Long Way Home, Academy Award for Best Feature Documentary (1997); and Into the Arms of Strangers: Stories of the Kindertransport, which won the Academy Award for Best Feature Documentary in 2000 and was selected by the U.S. Library of Congress for permanent preservation in the National Film Registry. Foster, which he wrote and directed, aired on HBO in 2019 and was nominated for Best Documentary Screenplay by the Writers Guild of America.#NeilSteinberg #MarkJonathanHarris #GenerationEntertainment #TheJohnAHartfordFoundation #PBSSoCal #AgingInAmerica #SurviveOrThrive #Documentary #RobertButler #NationalInstituteOnAging #Ageism #EconomicInsecurity #AlzheimersDisease #MartinSheen #Geriatrics #Gerontology #Longevity #ProgressPotentialAndPossibilities #IraPastor #Podcast #Podcaster #ViralPodcast #STEM #Innovation #Technology #Science #ResearchSupport the show
In this episode of 'The Aging Well Podcast,' Dr. Jeff Armstrong is joined by Neil Steinberg, director of the PBS documentary 'Aging in America: Survive or Thrive,' which explores the challenges and opportunities of aging in the U.S. He reflects on the legacy of Dr. Robert Butler, the impact of ageism, and the urgent policy issues facing older adults. The discussion emphasizes the importance of preventative care, intergenerational connections, and the need for community-based solutions to improve the aging experience. In this conversation, Dr. Armstrong and Neil Steinberg explore the multifaceted aspects of aging, emphasizing the importance of holistic growth, community support, and societal responsibility in promoting healthy aging. They discuss the need for access to healthy living, the impact of media on perceptions of aging, and the significance of language in discussing older adults. Personal stories from the documentary highlight unexpected insights, while the conversation concludes with a focus on redefining aging as a process of wisdom rather than decline.Watch the trailer of 'Aging in America': https://www.pbs.org/show/aging-in-america-survive-or-thrive/
The great author and Sun-Times columnist Neil Steinberg joins John Williams to talk about the trouble people are having obtaining a REAL ID before the May 7th deadline.
The great author and Sun-Times columnist Neil Steinberg joins John Williams to talk about the trouble people are having obtaining a REAL ID before the May 7th deadline.
The great author and Sun-Times columnist Neil Steinberg joins John Williams to talk about the trouble people are having obtaining a REAL ID before the May 7th deadline.
The great author and Sun-Times columnist Neil Steinberg joins John Williams to talk about his column remembering the five year anniversary of COVID coming to Chicago. When do you recall first hearing or worrying about COVID?
The great author and Sun-Times columnist Neil Steinberg joins John Williams to talk about his column remembering the five year anniversary of COVID coming to Chicago. When do you recall first hearing or worrying about COVID?
The great author and Sun-Times columnist Neil Steinberg joins John Williams to talk about his column remembering the five year anniversary of COVID coming to Chicago. When do you recall first hearing or worrying about COVID?
0:00 - Trump Town Hall with Hannity in Harrisburg, PA: you have to vote for me even if you don't like me 13:29 - GA school shooting/guns/mental health 30:21 - Newly prescribed ADHD medications may cause psychosis 51:50 - Border/migrants 01:05:26 - Amber Duke, The Spectator's Washington editor, looks ahead to Tuesday's debate and Kamala's history of backstabbing her bosses. Amber is also author of The Snowflakes' Revolt: How Woke Millennials Hijacked American Media 01:24:22 - US Senator from WI, Ron Johnson: Democrat-Controlled States Refuse To Clean Voter Rolls And Fix Election Problems. Follow Sen Johnson on X @RonJohnsonWI 01:38:30 - Former Chicago Police Lieutenant in the 16th District, John Garrido, recommends Mayor Johnson consider giving up 100 of the 142 officers assigned to his security detail to work the CTA and improve safety. John is also President of the Garrido Stray Rescue Foundation – garridostrayrescue.org - and vice president of the Gladstone Park Neighborhood Association, who will be hosting The Throwback Music Fest this weekend. For details throwbackmusicfest.com 01:54:35 - Karol Markowicz, columnist for the New York Post, co-author of Stolen Youth: How Radicals Are Erasing Innocence and Indoctrinating a Generation, offers a diagnosis of Sun-Times columnist Neil Steinberg's emotional state and shares her hopes for a “calm” Trump next Tuesday. Karol is also host of the “Karol Markowicz Show” on iHeartRadio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The great author and Sun-Times columnist Neil Steinberg joins John Williams to talk about his older son’s recent wedding and his Three Wedding Rules. So, parents, what are your rules when preparing for a family wedding?
The great author and Sun-Times columnist Neil Steinberg joins John Williams to talk about his older son’s recent wedding and his Three Wedding Rules. So, parents, what are your rules when preparing for a family wedding?
The great author and Sun-Times columnist Neil Steinberg joins John Williams to talk about his older son’s recent wedding and his Three Wedding Rules. So, parents, what are your rules when preparing for a family wedding?
This week on Newsmakers: Neil Steinberg, chair of the new R.I. Life Science Hub, discusses a new push led by House Speaker Joe Shekarchi to expand the industry in Rhode Island; then, Chafee Center director Eva-Marie Mancuso discusses Bryant's 38th World Trade Day and the future of the state's economy.
Neil Steinberg, a columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times, joins the Steve Cochran Show to share his surprise about a new Scientology center opening in Downtown Chicago. They delve into the history of Scientology in Illinois before the construction of this Downtown center and ponder whether the center will succeed in the city or face closure in the near future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mayor Rahm decides the world needs to know what he thinks about everything. Ben riffs. Gregory Pratt talks city hall. Including, though not limited to…Mayor Johnson. Mayor Lightfoot, and Jason Lee. He also has a hot take on Neil Steinberg. And Zach LaVine and Justin Fields. Gregory is a reporter for the Chicago Tribune and the author of The City Is up for Grabs. The views he expresses are his and his alone.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Neil Steinberg of the Chicago Sun-Times, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute, and Cate Plys, former staff writer at the Chicago Reader and political op-ed columnist at the Sun-Times and Tribune. This week, the Rascals discuss the state of Illinois halting the construction of a migrant shelter in Brighton Park. How has […]
The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Neil Steinberg of the Chicago Sun-Times, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute, and Cate Plys, former staff writer at the Chicago Reader and political op-ed columnist at the Sun-Times and Tribune. This week, the Rascals discuss the state of Illinois halting the construction of a migrant shelter in Brighton Park. How has […]
The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Neil Steinberg of the Chicago Sun-Times, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute, and Cate Plys, former staff writer at the Chicago Reader and political op-ed columnist at the Sun-Times and Tribune. This week, the Rascals discuss the state of Illinois halting the construction of a migrant shelter in Brighton Park. How has […]
The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Neil Steinberg of the Chicago Sun-Times, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute, and Cate Plys, former staff writer at the Chicago Reader and political op-ed columnist at the Sun-Times and Tribune. This week, the Rascals discuss the state of Illinois halting the construction of a migrant shelter in Brighton Park. How has […]
The great Sun-Times columnist Neil Steinberg joins John Williams to talk about his recent column where he argues that we should call the temporary housing for migrants by what they really are: refugee camps. You can buy Neil’s latest book here.
The great Sun-Times columnist Neil Steinberg joins John Williams to talk about his recent column where he argues that we should call the temporary housing for migrants by what they really are: refugee camps. You can buy Neil’s latest book here.
The great Sun-Times columnist Neil Steinberg joins John Williams to talk about his recent column where he argues that we should call the temporary housing for migrants by what they really are: refugee camps. You can buy Neil’s latest book here.
The great Sun-Times columnist Neil Steinberg joins John Williams to talk about why Chicago must must do better in taking care of migrants who are coming to the city.
The great Sun-Times columnist Neil Steinberg joins John Williams to talk about why Chicago must must do better in taking care of migrants who are coming to the city.
The great Sun-Times columnist Neil Steinberg joins John Williams to talk about why Chicago must must do better in taking care of migrants who are coming to the city.
The long-anticipated street race is finally happening this weekend and everyone has an opinion. Reset chats with Neil Steinberg, columnist for Chicago Sun-Times and two locals who are looking forward to NASCAR.
The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, and Neil Steinberg of the Chicago Sun-Times. The small, but mighty Rascals talk about the upcoming NASCAR race that is taking over downtown in a couple of weeks. Neil wrote a hilarious column earlier this week and was shocked at the admission price. The […]
The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, and Neil Steinberg of the Chicago Sun-Times. The small, but mighty Rascals talk about the upcoming NASCAR race that is taking over downtown in a couple of weeks. Neil wrote a hilarious column earlier this week and was shocked at the admission price. The […]
The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, and Neil Steinberg of the Chicago Sun-Times. The small, but mighty Rascals talk about the upcoming NASCAR race that is taking over downtown in a couple of weeks. Neil wrote a hilarious column earlier this week and was shocked at the admission price. The […]
The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, and Neil Steinberg of the Chicago Sun-Times. The small, but mighty Rascals talk about the upcoming NASCAR race that is taking over downtown in a couple of weeks. Neil wrote a hilarious column earlier this week and was shocked at the admission price. The […]
The great Sun-Times columnist Neil Steinberg joins John Williams to talk about John Deere's high tech smart factories and their production of Smart Tractors that can detect the difference between crops and weeds. Check out Neil’s latest book, too!
The great Sun-Times columnist Neil Steinberg joins John Williams to talk about John Deere's high tech smart factories and their production of Smart Tractors that can detect the difference between crops and weeds. Check out Neil’s latest book, too!
The great Sun-Times columnist Neil Steinberg joins John Williams to talk about John Deere's high tech smart factories and their production of Smart Tractors that can detect the difference between crops and weeds. Check out Neil’s latest book, too!
US Representative David Cicilline has spent nearly half of his life in politics — first as a state representative, then the mayor of Providence, and finally in Congress. He's leaving all of that behind this week to run the state's largest philanthropic organization, the Rhode Island Foundation. We chat about his last day in office, the debt-ceiling debate, and where he envisions taking the foundation in the years ahead. Tips and ideas? Email us at rinews@globe.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Bill Bartholomew sits down with outgoing Rhode Island Foundation Executive Director Neil Steinberg for an exit interview in the final days of his tenure overseeing the state's leading philanthropic organization. Support the show
Rhode Island Foundation CEO Neil Steinberg reflects on his 15 years at the helm of the state's largest funder of nonprofits as he prepares to retire next month. On the second half, Justin Silverman, Executive Director of the New England First Amendment Coalition, joins us to discuss your right to know and why access to government is facing road blocks.
The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute, and Neil Steinberg of the Chicago Sun-Times. This week the Rascals mince about a jury finding former President Donald Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation in E. Jean Carroll case. Will this change the mind of […]
The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute, and Neil Steinberg of the Chicago Sun-Times. This week the Rascals mince about a jury finding former President Donald Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation in E. Jean Carroll case. Will this change the mind of […]
The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute, and Neil Steinberg of the Chicago Sun-Times. This week the Rascals mince about a jury finding former President Donald Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation in E. Jean Carroll case. Will this change the mind of […]
The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute, and Neil Steinberg of the Chicago Sun-Times. This week the Rascals mince about a jury finding former President Donald Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation in E. Jean Carroll case. Will this change the mind of […]
As a former member of the “write drunk, edit sober” club, I thought it might be interesting to look at the research on alcohol, weed, stimulants and their effect on creativity so we can figure out what's working for us, what's not, and weigh the pros and cons of intoxication for inspiration.I cite a few studies in this episode and, for the #AmReading segment, share a few of my favorite books on the topic of writing and intoxication. A fun article about the Delphic Oracle in the New York TimesResearch Cited: “Alcohol Benefits the Creative Process: being moderately intoxicated gets people to think ‘outside the box.'”“Cannabis Use Does Not Increase Actual Creativity but Biases Evaluations of Creativity” Heng, Y. T., Barnes, C. M., & Yam, K. C. (2023). Journal of Applied Psychology, 108(4), 635–646. "Neurocognitive, Autonomic, and Mood Effects of Adderall: A Pilot Study of Healthy College Students" Weyandt, Lisa L., Tara L. White, Bergljot Gyda Gudmundsdottir, Adam Z. Nitenson, Emma S. Rathkey, Kelvin A. De Leon, and Stephanie A. Bjorn. 2018. Pharmacy 6, no. 3: 58. https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmacy6030058#AmReading: Books on intoxication, writing, and recovery mentioned in the episodeThe Trip to Echo Spring: On Writers and Drinking by Olivia LaingHome Before Dark: A Biographical Memoir of John Cheever. by His Daughter by Susan CheeverNote Found in a Bottle: My Life As a Drinker by Susan CheeverDrinking in America: Our Secret History by Susan CheeverThe Recovering: Intoxication and Its Aftermath by Leslie JamisonOn Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen KingOut of the Wreck I Rise: A Literary Companion to Recovery by Neil Steinberg and Sara BaderIf you love a good writing retreat—especially one that comes with good solid coaching and the chance to meet others who are working on similar projects—here's one to check out. This fall, three Author Accelerator certified book coaches are offering Mainely Memoir, a retreat for women writers in historic Biddeford, Maine, held over three days in the gorgeous Maine woods in September, with one-on-one coaching both before and after the retreat. It's the perfect opportunity to give yourself the gift of time and focus so that you can make real progress on your memoir this year. Find out more at www.mainelymemoir.comAre you looking for some fun reads to pass the time between episodes? Then you should check out KJ's Bookstagram! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe
The Sun-Times is celebrating its 75 years of informing Chicago-area readers this week. Since January 2022, it has been part of Chicago Public Media alongside WBEZ and Vocalo. Reset talks with Sun-Times staffers Neil Steinberg and Stefano Esposito about the paper's past, present and future.
The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, and Neil Steinberg of the Chicago Sun-Times. The intimate gathering of the Rascals discuss Mayor Lightfoot’s campaign getting into a bit of trouble last week for trying to get CPS teachers to encourage students to volunteer for her reelection bid. Will voters hold this […]
The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, and Neil Steinberg of the Chicago Sun-Times. The intimate gathering of the Rascals discuss Mayor Lightfoot’s campaign getting into a bit of trouble last week for trying to get CPS teachers to encourage students to volunteer for her reelection bid. Will voters hold this […]
The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, and Neil Steinberg of the Chicago Sun-Times. The intimate gathering of the Rascals discuss Mayor Lightfoot’s campaign getting into a bit of trouble last week for trying to get CPS teachers to encourage students to volunteer for her reelection bid. Will voters hold this […]
Chicago Sun-Times columnist Neil Steinberg joined The 21st to discuss some memorable moments of the windy city's history, his writing process, and more.
The great Sun-Times columnist Neil Steinberg joins John Williams to tell us about two fascinating days in Chicago history from his latest book, “Every G–d— Day: A Highly Selective, Definitely Opinionated, and Alternatingly Humorous and Heartbreaking Historical Tour of Chicago.” A book signing event with Neil Steinberg will be held at Atlas Stationers December 7th (12:00pm – 2:00pm).
Neil Steinberg joins The Richard Roeper Show today, to talk about his new book, "Every Goddamn Day: A Highly Selective, Definitely Opinionated, and Alternatingly Humorous and Heartbreaking Historical Tour of Chicago." In segment two of the podcast, Roeper gives his reviews on these latest releases: The Crown - Season 5 Weird: The Al Yankovic Story On The Line Blockbuster Causeway The White Lotus - Season 2 Follow The Richard Roeper Show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook to stay up to date.
The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn of The Picayune Sentinel and The Daily Herald, and Neil Steinberg of the Chicago Sun-Times. The small, but mighty Rascals talk about former President Trump’s endorsement of QAnon. COPA released video of Chicago police shooting an unarmed man in Pilsen. Why did the police lie when the […]