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Of all the area organizations that work with kids, perhaps the Police Athletic League is most tied to the fabric of New York City. The non-profit has served kids for over 100 years as a recreational, cultural, educational and social outlet—connecting kids and cops on a one-on-one basis, building bonds and mutual respect. Our guest is Carlos Velazquez, PAL Executive Director. For more, visit palnyc...

Nearly half of American adults have a family member or close friend who is or has been addicted to drugs. Despite how widespread it is, addiction is one of the most misunderstood medical conditions of our lifetime. In her new book: UN-ADDICTION: Six Mind-Changing Covnersations That Could Save A Life, Dr. Nzinga Harrison challenges the myth that addiction is a simple choice. Dr. Nzinga Harrison is...

Beginning with the 2023-24 school year, New York City Public Schools launched NYC Reads, an initiative to help all students become strong readers. Our guest is Lynette Gustaferro, CEO of Teaching Matters, a partner organization helping the NYC Department of Education reach it’s goals. She explains how NYC Reads returns to an prior model of reading instruction that many of us grew up with. For more...

As much as you might think it’s just a craving – Sugar is an addiction! The new book SUGARLESS, by Dr. Nicole Avena, includes a 7-step plan to uncover hidden sugars, curb your cravings and conquer your addiction. Dr. Nicole Avena is a pioneering research neuroscientist and expert in the fields of nutrition, diet and addiction. She’s the author of several books on nutrition and early development, i...

Works & Process at the Guggenheim presents the Underground Uptown Dance Festival, a festival of commissioned street and social dances taking place in the subterranean Frank Lloyd Wright-designed theater at the Guggenheim from January 10-16, 2024 and at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall on January 12. Our guest is Duke Dang, Works & Process Executive Director. For tickets and more, visit ww...

Our guest is trauma psychologist Dr. Mariel Buqué, with her new book, BREAK THE CYCLE: A Guide to Healing Intergenerational Trauma. Dr. Buqué is a Columbia University trained psychologist and practitioner of holistic healing, whose approach is rooted in scientific research and holistic practices. She also draws on her own experiences with intergenerational trauma and explores her own healing. See...

The Alley Pond Environmental Center is on the shore of Little Neck Bay in Queens. 635 acres of forests, meadows, ponds, and fresh and saltwater marshes are home to more than 300 species of birds and other wildlife. And now with a new state-of-the-art facility recently opened to the public, Executive Director Irene Scheid unveils all that’s new at Alley Pond Park. For more, visit AlleyPond.org. See...

For THE YEAR OF THE PUPPY: How Dogs Become Themselves, Alexandra Horowitz, Head of the Dog Cognition Lab at Barnard College, follows a puppy from birth through her first year of life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

60 years after the passage of the federal equal pay act, how big is the wage gap between men and women in New York City? Our guest is Sharon Sewell-Fairman, President & CEO of Women Creating Change. WCC, with the Center for New York City Affairs at the New School, have released the sobering report "Closing the Gender Pay Gap: Why Pay Equity Has Stalled in New York City and the Urgent Need for...

Our guest is Tenaya Darlington, a Philadelphia-based cheese expert, journalist, and educator who has been blogging about cheese for a decade under the name Madame Fromage, celebrates all things curd in Madame Fromage's Adventures in Cheese: How to Explore It, Pair It, and Love It, from the Creamiest Bries to the Funkiest Blues, a charming, witty, and very readable illustrated primer. See omnystudi...

The recently announced budget cuts to New York City services announced by Mayor Eric Adams are impacting all city agencies—from police to libraries to schools. Our guest is Quamid Francis, Executive Director of City Year New York, to talk about how the budget cuts put Community Schools in jeopardy. City Year New York is a trailblazing, youth-powered organization with a dual mission: expanding educ...

If you’re having a little trouble imagining the future world our kids will be living in…you’re not alone. In the a time with perhaps the most rapid changes in all of human history, how do we equip our kids to be ready to roll? Our guest is Mental Health Expert Dr. Heather Tedesco, co-author of RAISING A KID WHO CAN: Simple Strategies to Build a Lifetime of Adaptability and Emotional Strength. With...

City Parks Foundation (CPF) is the only independent, nonprofit organization offering park programs in the 5 boroughs of New York City—including Summer Stage, free public arts, sports in the parks, and hands on educational programs for kids. We’re joined by Luis Gonzalez, Associate Director of Environmental Education for “Seeds to Trees” & “Coastal Classroom” at City Parks Foundation. For more,...

From December 7-9, Limón Dance Company will present Women's Stories at New York Live Arts, dedicated to former Limón dancer, the late Jennifer Muller. A program that centers the female perspective, Women's Stories highlights the women who shaped the company's canon. Our guests are Israeli artist Hilla Ben Ari, and Limon Dance Company’s Artistic Director Dante Puleio. For more, visit Limon.nyc. See...

iHeart Media and 106.7 Lite-FM are proud to once again join Hungerthon! A radio tradition since 1975 organized by Why Hunger, Hungerthon educates listeners about hunger, and raises critical funds to feed our neighbors. Our guest is Jenique Jones, Executive Director of Why Hunger, to talk about the amazing items up for sale and auction—live at hungerthon.org/iheart-- and the ongoing work for food j...

Rooted in Washington Heights and Inwood, People's Theatre Project (PTP) makes theatre with and for immigrant communities to build a more just and equitable world. Now in its 15th anniversary season, PTP is Manhattan’s largest performing arts organization north of Harlem—and also just celebrated a ceremonial groundbreaking for its first and future home, The People’s Theatre: Centro Cultural Inmigra...

In the gap between arriving in New York and finding a permanent living situation and gainful employment, migrant families are dealing with huge stressors—including the possibility of separation from their children. Dr. Jeremy Kohoman is President and CEO of the Children’s Village, working to support families through this difficult transitory phase. Founded in 1851, The Children’s Village works wit...

Unfortunately, an estimated six million children in the United States will experience the death of a parent or sibling by age 18 - that’s about one in 12 children. THE GRIEF ROCK, a new children’s book by therapist Natasha Daniels, takes an honest look at the experience of grief to help open the conversation on difficult feelings and support children as they grieve. Child Therapist Natasha Daniels...

As the the mental health crisis continues, City nonprofit ICL is launching the STEPS program to fill out their continuum of care and support people on their road to recovery. Our guest is Dr. Troy Boyle, LCSW, and Senior Vice President of Care Management for ICL. ICL helps New Yorkers with behavioral health challenges live healthy and fulfilling lives by providing comprehensive housing, health car...

Who among us hasn’t taken a diversity and/or discrimination course at work? The diversity, equity and inclusion industry—the DEI Industry—has been steadily growing over the last decade...and yet, who’s seen these courses make a lasting difference? Adia Harvey Wingfield's new book is GRAY AREAS : How the Way We Work Perpetuates Racism and What We Can Do to Fix It. Adia Harvey Wingfield is a leading...

When we think of contributing to a cause we care about…often, that means writing a check. The generosity of donors keeps non-profits alive. But behind the scenes, what’s the best use of those resources? Our guest is Sam Marks, CEO of FJC, a foundation offering donor advised funds to amplify the work and passion of donors and non-profifts. For more, visit FJC.org. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

With ADHD and other diagnoses are on the rise, it’s more important than ever to make sure neurodivergent children feel supported and understood. Our guest is DR. SHARON SALINE, author of WHAT YOUR ADHD CHILD WISHES YOU KNEW: Working Together to Empower Kids for Success in School and Life. Dr. Sharon Saline is an award-winning author and licensed clinical psychologist with more than 30 years’ exper...

Coping after Suicide. It’s a serious, heavy topic. If you’re someone that’s dealing with this in your life—whatever your age, whenever it happened—you also know it’s kind of always with you. Our guest is Joanne Harpel, a suicide and bereavement specialist who’s been there, and created the organization RETHINK THE CONVERSATION, and her practice Coping After Suicide, to turn her loss into action. Wi...

Cats might have a bad rap for being aloof, cool, and uncommunicative—but maybe that’s because we haven’t been paying close enough attention to see what they’re trying to say. Our guest is cat behavior scientist Dr. Sarah Brown, with her new book THE HIDDEN LANGUAGE OF CATS: How They Have Us At Meow. Sarah Brown gained her PhD on the social behavior of neutered domestic cats while working at the An...

Today, as fewer people are going to college, programs are being cut and private colleges are closing. Meanwhile, The Supreme Court banned race-based affirmative action in the admissions process. What does all this mean for the landscape of higher education? Our guest is Dr. Susan Burns, President of the College of Mount St. Vincent, the private, Catholic College based in the Bronx, and recognized...