Podcasts about whpc

Bill Horan and Riya Pantel discuss food insecurity - which many don't even realize is a problem on Long Island.  They speak with Robert LaBarbara, the VP for Procurement & Supply Chain Oversight, at Long Island Cares, the Harry Chapin Regional Food Bank, a non-profit that benefits people dealing with food insecurity.

Ken Landau talks with Dr. Ronald Duskin, author of "Manage Your Stress, Manage Your Life", who offers tips to lawyers, their clients, students and others, on how to achieve greater success in legal matters with less stress.

":From the Pressbox" airs every Monday 9am - 10am on 90.3FM WHPC Garden City, New York. Syraming at www.nccradio.org. The show is hosted by Rob Leonard and Tim Leonard. This week Rob and Tim talk about the Knicks getting closer to winning the NBA championship.  The Yankees,while tied for first place,  have some problems.  The World Cup is coming very soon.

Bill Horan talks with Joe Alagna, author of HOW TO GET YOUR OWN TOP LEVEL DOMAIN. Joe will discuss what is a top level domain, why would someone want a top level domain, who are these top level domain names for and how top level domain names are valued.

Rabbi Perl explores the benefits of patience.

Bill Horan and Riya Pantel talk with Angelik Bell, a registered nurse and case manager at Long Island Jewish Valley Stream Hospital, part of Northwell Health. Besides being a terrific nurse, she has spent the weekend before Thanksgiving making sure families in her community have what they need for the holiday - and she's been doing it for the past 18 years through her non-profit, Harvest For The World.

Ken Landau talks with Amy Lehman Esq, the Director of Legal Services for "Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts", who describes the work of her organization, and the free legal services available to all types of artists, and the resources available on their website.

Rabbi Perl explores anxiety and gratitude within Judaism.

Bill Horan talks with Turgan Zulfikar, author of E-Commerce A to Z in 5 Units. Turgan will discuss why there is a growing trend in solopreneurship, who makes the best solopreneur, how do you decide what products to sell and why you don't need a warehouse or inventory.

Hosted by Rob Leonard and Tim Leonard "From the Pressbox" airs every Monday 9am - 10am on 90.3FM WHPC Garden City, New York and streams at www.nccradio.org.  This week Rob and Tim talk about Knicks returning to the NBA Finals, The Mets are not in last place anymore, Yankees score 13 runs in one inning

For many Long Islanders, the strain these days isn't coming from one major expense, but from everything at once —property taxes, electricity, transportation and gas, childcare - all of that running higher here than in much of the rest of the country. And we didn't even mention housing, which is the main focus between a conversation between host Bill McIntyre and Jonathan LaMantia and Brianne Ledda, who are both Business reporters at Newsday and Newsday.com.

Bill Horan meets 17-year-old Kendall Aufenanger, a junior at Great Neck North High School, who has been named a youth ambassador for the National Baseball Poetry Festival and was also recognized as a 2025 youth contest winner - an honor that reflects both her writing talent and her growing role in helping promote creative writing among young people.  Founded in 2022, the National Baseball Poetry Festival takes place at Polar Park in Massachusetts with programs on readings, workshops, panels, performances, a ballpark tour, two ballgames, fireworks, and conversations that bring together poets, educators, baseball fans, and community members.

Ken Landau talks with Professor Sophia Murashkovsky, a writing specialist at the Touro University Law Center,  who discusses the United Nations and the law. She is co-chair of the United Nations Committee at the New York City Bar Association. She also explains their role as peacekeepers and dispute resolution between nations, and provides information on jobs and careers, including special post-graduate careers for young adults at the UN. This program also explains how anyone can visit their headquarters in New York City for a tour or for lunch.

Ellen Kamhi, The Natural Nurse, talks with Todd Elliot, a farmer and researcher who brings hands-on experience and historical insight to demonstrate how forgotten traditions behind successful farming can still be used today. In The Cunning Farmer: Agrarian Magical Practices, Mythology and Folklore, he reveals how renewing our relationship with the land through forgotten traditions that draw on ancient folklore, such as land-spirit work to protect crops, heal herds, plant magic and prayer, can rebuild the sacred partnership with the living landscape and increase fertility. toddfarming@gmail.com

Rabbi Perl discusses Memorial Day from a Jewish perspective.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about Colorectal Cancer, because a new study by the American Cancer Society shows that -- while overall cancer deaths in people younger than 50 in the United States has decreased since their last study -- only colorectal cancer mortality has increased, advancing it from the fifth most common cause of cancer death in the early 1990s to the first in 2023, seven years earlier than predicted. She speaks with Dr. Pascale M. White, a Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology, and Associate Professor of Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

"From the Pressbox" airs every Monday 9a -10am o 90.3FM WHPC and streams at www.nccradio.org.  The show is hosted by Rob Leonard and Tim Leonard.  This week Rob and Tim talk about the possible sweep of the Cavs by the Knicks, the return of the Mets to being bad,  Gerrit Cole pitches again, and Tottenham wasn't relegated.

Addison is dog sitting again but this time was it better than any other time. Between Reba The Pitbull, Grandma from Howard Beach, Home cooked meals, and stories of old New York, it felt more like a vacation. The kind where you leave fuller than when you arrived.Friday Morning Madhouse - May 22, 2026

Chris might be the biggest Transformers fan to ever roam WHPC. He attended CradleCon at the Cradle Of Aviation Museum and ended up meeting Bob Budiansky who is the creator of Transformers. However, when looking up who created Transformers you don't receive one result. The Madhouse breaks that down with the Transformers enthusiast himself.Friday Morning Madhouse - May 22, 2026

Ray Schwetz and Donyshia Boston-Hill get business empowerment from a dedicated advocate for all abilities, Kristine Fitzpatrick, Founder and CEO of LEAGUE OF YES.  It's a baseball program for people of all abilities with the focus on eliminating all obstacles.

Bill Horan meets the creators of FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS - a weekly event that takes place in the spring, summe and fall in Levittown, NY - so bring some money and an empty stomach, because this community event is sure to fill up your heart - and your stomach!  He talks with Wendy Lantigua, the CEO and Creator of Food Truck Fridays, along with Joe Fradella, the owner of The Lemon Life, a fresh lemonade vendor who can be found at the event.

Ken Landau talks with David Hampson of Schrager Hampson Aviation Insurance Agency LLC, who explains how insurance makes the world go round, and involves every aspect of our lives, every place we go, and every activity we engage in. He also discusses the history and evolution of insurance. 

Ellen Kamhi, The Natural Nurse, talks with Dr. Robert Weisz, the developer of Mindfulness-Based Somatic Emotional Processing. He is a retired psychologist with over 50 years of experience and is also the author (with Deuter) of Hypnotic Healing Journeys 1998-2001.  Daniel Blackwood is the founder and director of the Evolution Group, Inc., a behavioral health organization since 1998. A practitioner of MBSEP for over 10 years, he is the author of Integrity Recovery and lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  Their book, Mindfulness-Based Somatic Emotional Processing (MBSEP) is a guide for working with emotions and unprocessed traumas. www.mbsep.com

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard talks with Julie Stevens, who at 43 years old, was given a stage 4 colon cancer diagnosis—and only a 14% chance of survival.  She hosts the podcast MOJO Rising... How to Make Cancer Suck Less - and is the author of MOJO Healing... How to Build a Holistic Healing Strategy and Maximize Joy. Julie is also the founder of Vedalife, a health tech startup developing "Ginger," an AI-powered nutrition platform designed to help people optimize their health through comprehensive bio marker tracking and personalized insights.

Bill Horan talks with Eli Potter, author of ROLE MODELSHIP.  Eli will discuss why we should ask ourselves, 'What am I role modeling today?', how one moment in time can define you, why being promoted is not about you but the value you add, and what a Humanity Day is all about.

Rabbi Perl talks about the Jewish holiday of Shavuot.

"From the Pressbox" airs every Monday 9am - 10am on 90.3FM WHPC Gadren City, New York.  Streaming at www.nccradio.org.  Hosted by Rob Leonard and Tim Leonard, this week Rob and Tim talk about the Subway Series, the Knicks playing the Cavs, and the NFL releases the 2026 shcedules.

May 17 - Abundant Life: At Play | Stephen Finkel by WHPC

Rabbi Perl discusses Mother's Day from a Jewish perspective.

Bill McIntyre talks to Cynthia Nuñez, an independent who ran on the Democratic Party line, who is the Nassau County Legislator in District 14, which covers areas including Valley Stream and Lynbrook.  They speak about a possible "gas tax holiday" in the county, unused opioid settlement funds, a rally for childcare, and more.

Ray Schwetz and Donyshia Boston-Hill get business empowerment from Sasha Graham, a world-renowned tarot expert, bestselling author, award winning tarot deck creator, actor, and educator who teaches and lectures around the globe. She is the author of 12 books including Tarot Diva, 365 Tarot Spreads, 365 Tarot Spells, Llewellyn's Complete Book of the Rider Waite Smith Tarot, The Magic of Tarot and Artist's Guide to Tarot. 

Bill Horan and Riya Pantel learn about PRONTO of Long Island: People Helping People, with a mission to feed the hungry, clothe the needy, welcome the strangers & provide healing and hope to everyone who walks through their doors.  They speak with Merlisa Fairley, Chief Operations Officer, and Keith Scott, the President & CEO.

Ken Landau talks with Lisa Paglia, the author of “Not All Who Wander Need Be Lost: Stories of Hope for Families Facing Alzheimer's and Dementia.” She had eight loved ones with dementia. She runs a support group at an assisted living facility for family members of people who live in memory care units, and a placement service that helps people find appropriate facilities for their loved ones. She explores how to recognize dementia in others. She also discusses the vital documents to have in place and best practices if someone is exhibiting the early signs of Alzheimer's or dementia.

Ellen Kamhi, The Natural Nurse, talks with David Dalton, a pioneer in the flower essence field. He has worked as a flower essence practitioner, producer, researcher, and teacher since the 1980s. He is the founder and principal of Delta Gardens, a center for flower essence study and research, and the originator of Partnership Energy Transmission, a process for the relief of trauma, anxiety, and physical symptoms.  His new book, ADVANCED FLOWER ESSENCE HEALING, explores New Frontiers in the Field of Bach Flower Remedies. deltagardens.com

One overlooked element of long-term success is proactive health planning, including fertility. Many people set goals for career, finances, and fitness, but rarely set goals for reproductive health until it becomes urgent. So why is fertility planning a success strategy, and what steps can you take RIGHT NOW to protect your fertility?  Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard and Pandora Groth talk with Dr. Oluyemisi Famuyiwa, a National Institutes of Health–trained reproductive endocrinologist, and the author of The Quest for Fertility. She is also an Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at George Washington University, and host of the Fertile Talks podcast.

"From the Pressbox" airs every Monday 9am- 10am on 90.3FM WHPC Garden City, New York and streaming at www.nccradio.org.  Hosted by Rob Leonard and Tim Leonard, this week Rob and Tim talk about the Knicks sweepinng the 76ers, The Yankees in second place, the Mets win 2, and the NBA and NHL draft lotteries.

Bill Horan talks with Deborah Mallow, author of 6 STEPS TO FEWER DAYS THAT SUCK.  Deborah will discuss why we should have a daily decision journal, why she says our enemy is self-made constraints, how we can tailor our inner dialogue for success and why the brain likes patterns.

May 10 - Abundant Life: At Home | Emily Wright by WHPC

Today, we're talking Long Island music royalty… without needing backstage passes! Bill Horan and Riya Pantel talk with Norm Prusslin, the Co-Founder, and First Vice Chair on their Board of Directors, and a 2026 inductee to the Hall of Fame, at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame in Stony Brook. Norm is also a professor at Stony Brook University and a past General Manager of their college radio station, WUSB.

Ken Landau talks with Lindsay Barnett explains when workers are required to have a break for lunch in this program about "Lunch and the Law".  She also offers creative options for employees to make the most of this time, for well-being and more . She is also the author of "Working Hell to Working Well." 

Ellen Kamhi, The Natural Nurse, talks wtih Casey Hibbard, the founder of the digital magazine Rebuilding My Health, and author of Overcoming Autoimmunity: Real Recoveries and What You Can Learn from Them. Casey has interviewed hundreds of people who have healed from chronic illness using root-cause approaches and shares the top steps that helped others rebuild their health.  www.rebuildingmyhealth.com

Rabbi Perl discusses worry and ways to maintain a calm brain.  He also discusses the Lag BaOmer holiday.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard and Pandora Groth learn about bigorexia, also known as muscle dysmorphia. While many people think of eating disorders as wanting to be smaller, this condition flips that idea, with individuals believing they're never muscular enough, no matter how strong they become. So how do you recognize it — and when does healthy fitness cross the line?  They speak once again with Kara Becker, a certified eating disorder therapist and the National Director of Eating Disorder Programs at Newport Healthcare, which provides nationwide treatment for teens, young adults, and families struggling with primary mental health issues, eating disorders, and substance abuse.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with members of the Rebel Robotics team from Great Neck South High School and their coach as they prepare for the world championships of the FIRST Robotics Competition. The team shows how collaboration is the key to their success and how they have developed skills beyond S.T.E.M.

"From the Pressbox" airs every Monday 9am - 10am on 90.3FM WHPC Garden City, New York.  Streaming at www.nccradio.org.  Hosted by Rob Leonard and Tim Leonard, this week they talk about the Knicks moving to the 2nd round, The Yankees being the best team in th American League, The Mets having the worst record in baseball, and remembering sports annonucer John Sterling.

Bill Horan talks with Justin Hai, author of STRESS NATION. Justin will discuss what is stress, how does stress manifest itself, what is the difference between stress and anxiety and how we can reduce the stress in our lives.

Rabbi Perl packs the parachute for others and raises money for WHPC.

Ray Schwetz and Donyshia Boston-Hill get business empowerment from Gabby Toro-Rosa (aka GTR), a bilingual PR and Communications Leader, who helps students, young professionals & Latinas thrive in Corporate America by sharing the playbook she built over the last decade - from resume and interview tips to reading a room, decoding non verbal cues, navigating corporate etiquette, and understanding power dynamics.

Ellen Kamhi, The Natural Nurse, talks with Christina Eury, who has a background in Cultural Anthropology and was a La Leche League Leader. She offers CEU courses in Himalayan Salt Stone Massage therapy. As an acupressure therapist, Christina supports methods that help to heal the body spiritually, mentally, and physically, along with the therapeutic use of Himalayan Salt Stones. Christina has been studying herbs for decades and presented at the Florida Herbal Conference.  www.ancientflow.com

Ellen Kamhi, The Natural Nurse, talks with Dr. Holly Lucille, a nationally recognized, licensed naturopathic doctor, educator, author, and media host with more than two decades of experience in integrative medicine. Her work focuses on helping people understand how internal systems influence energy, resilience, and overall wellness. She has appeared on ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, Dr. Oz, The Doctors, Lifetime, and Discovery Health, and hosts the Mindful Medicine podcast.  https://www.drhollylucille.com/