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In a world that seems to go to crisis to crisis--whether political, or racial or environmental--everyone has a role to play. But when you feel compelled to stand up for what you care about, how do you do it? How do you focus? And how do you sustain yourself and keep going? Our guest is Omkari Williams, a political consultant and life coach for 30 years, with an emphasis on supporting activists who...

The Hackensack River—one of the great waterways in America, straddling New York and New Jersey—is also one of the most challenged waterways in the country. Since 1997, Hackensack Riverkeeper, Led by Captain Bill Sheehan, has defended the river’s resources through awareness, education and advocacy. Our guests are Executive Director Captain Bill Sheehan and Outreach Coordinator Tyler Tierney. For mo...

These days, very few people graduate college without the help of parents. And very few of us get our first apartment without the help of parents or other family. Why would we expect newly independent, former foster children to be able to do the same, with less? Our guest is Alan Yu, the Executive Director of New Yorkers For Children, for a conversation on financial assistance and guidance for youn...

In a city known as a haven for art and artists, The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music stands out as an institution offering hands-on musical experiences in neighborhoods traditionally under-served by New York City Cultural Institutions. Our guest is Chad Cooper, Executive Director of the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music. At the helm of their hundreds of events every year, the Conservatory’s legendary H...

Amid all of the recent strikes, protests, and the ongoing fight for dignity inside and outside of the workplace, our guest is Harvard sociologist and dignity expert Michèle Lamont , author of SEEING OTHERS: How Recognition Works and How It Can Heal a Divided World. Michèle Lamont is a Professor of Sociology and of African and African American Studies at Harvard University, where she is also the Ro...

We're happy to welcome back Doug Wirth, President and CEO of Amida Care, which celebrates it’s 20th year as New York’s largest Medicaid Special Needs Health Plan, providing comprehensive care to New Yorkers affected by HIV. As New York’s larges Medicaid Special Needs Health Plan, Amida Care serves over 9,000 New Yorkers affected by HIV. For more, visit amidacareny.org. See omnystudio.com/listener...

THE KNOWLEDGE GAP: The Hidden Cause of America's Broken Education System and How to Fix It, by Natalie Wexler, is a deep dive into the root cause of America’s education crisis. Natalie Wexler’s articles and essays on education and other topics have appeared in The New York Times , The Washington Post , The Atlantic , The Wall Street Journal , Forbes , and elsewhere. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Visions and Pathways, a nonprofit based in Bridgewater, NJ, has provided housing, education, and counseling for many of NJ’s homeless kids and kids aging out of foster care for over 50 years. Our guest is CEO David Walker, as they raise funds for their new residential center, Bridge House II. For more, visit visionsandpathways.org and streetsmartoutreachorg. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Entrepreneur, researcher, and advocate Maxine Bédat's new book is UNRAVELED: The Life and Death of a Garment. Her research is a groundbreaking chronicle of the birth--and death--of a pair of jeans, that exposes the fractures in our global supply chains, and our relationships to each other, ourselves, and the planet. Maxine Bédat is the founder and director of New Standard Institute, a think-and-do...

Board certified health and Nutrition Coach Daryn Mayer decodes the NYC Public School menus to find the healthiest choices and best kid-friendly snacks. Daryn Mayer is a Board Certified Health and Nutrition Coach, and owner of New York based Daryn Mayer Wellness. DarynMayerWellness.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s no question today’s students face unprecedented pressure to succeed. But how do we teach our kids to strive towards excellence without crushing them? Our guest is award-winning reporter Jennifer Breheny Wallace, for her new book NEVER ENOUGH: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic—And What We Can Do About It. Jennifer Breheny Wallace is an award-winning journalist and social commentator co...

The Entrepreneur Space is a food & business incubator in Long Island City that has been helping people build and develop their new businesses for over 20 years. Managing Consultant of Entrepreneur Space, Katherine Gregory, talks about trends in today's emerging small businesses. For more, visit entrepreneurspace.org. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EXTRA LIFE: A Short History of Living Longer by Steven Johnson is a fascinating look at the milestones of human progress and a deep dive into how human life expectancy has been doubled in just one hundred years. Steven Johnson is the bestselling author of thirteen books, including Where Good Ideas Come From , Farsighted , and The Ghost Map . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This year’s New York City budget was marked by a lack of funding and cuts across the board. At the same time, New York State is losing out on an estimated $4.4 billion in economic stimulus because residents aren’t enrolled in benefits they qualify for. Our guest is Beth Finkel, State Director of AARP New York, with a plan to make it easier to search for those over 50 to find and apply for public b...

Current events find us talking more and more about the experiences of women and young girls, but what about the experiences of our sons and young men? How can we ensure that our sons are well-prepared and well-launched to manhood? How to Raise a Boy: The Power of Connection to Raise Good Men, by Dr. Michael Reichert, focuses on this question as a foundation to what we are missing when it comes to...

Every year, The US Open is an epic sports event in sports, tennis and Queens. Kicking off the tournament, this Tuesday, August 22 to Sunday, August 27 is US Open Fan Week! The USTA’s Nicole Kankam, Managing Director, Pro Tennis Marketing and Entertainment, has details on the free events for all The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. For more, visit USopen.org. See omnystudio.com/listene...

Our guest is Madeleine Kleven of FOOD ANIMAL CONCERNS TRUST (FACT), for a conversation about the use and consequences of antibiotics in the food we eat, protecting ourselves, and supporting humane farming. Before joining FACT, Madeleine worked in a laboratory setting, researching infectious organisms and their impacts on public health. She completed her graduate degree in public health at UC Berke...

Merle Saferstein has worked closely with hundreds of Holocaust survivors, helping them to write and pass along their personal thoughts and histories. Now she’s helping others share their lifetime stories with legacy journaling, through her book LIVING AND LEAVING MY LEGACY, VOL II. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As one of America’s leading cultural ambassadors, NYC based Battery Dance connects the world through dance by building bridges through international cultural exchange programs--to date, in over 70 countries. In summer, Battery Dance plays host to dancers and companies throughout the world, via the Battery Dance Festival. Our guest is founder and Artistic Director of Battery Dance, Jonathan Holland...

Given the number of boarded up retail spaces across New York City, it may not be a surprise that retail jobs are down—there are fewer of most the accessible jobs. What does that mean for the City? Are those jobs coming back, and what needs to happen to insure that New Yorkers are prepared for the jobs the economy is creating? Our guest is Jonathan Bowles is the Executive Director of The Center for...

In THE CONFIDENCE MAP: Charting a Path from Chaos to Clarity , behavioral economics pioneer Peter Atwater explores the hidden role of confidence in the choices we make and why events described as being unprecedented are often entirely predictable if we know what to look for. Peter Atwater is an Adjunct Professor of Economics at William and Mary, and President of Financial Insyghts, a consulting fi...

The FLAG Award For Teaching Excellence , founded by Glenn and Amanda Fuhrman, recognizes and celebrates extraordinary public school teachers who inspire learning through creativity, passion, and commitment. 2023 Grand Prize Winners Zachary Rosch from Tottenville High School in Staten Island, and Sarah Slack from I.S. 223 in Brooklyn, talk about their unique STEM programs and bringing real world ex...

Christian Madsbjerg new book is LOOK: How to Pay Attention in a Distracted World, an exploration of how we pay attention, why it matters, and how we get it back. Christian Madsbjerg is cofounder of the consulting firm ReD Associates. He writes, speaks, and teaches widely on the practical application of the human sciences. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the great NYC fundraisers returns on September 10th: Wine on Wheels at City Winery. It’s an event founded by NYC based restauranteur and sommelier Yannick Benjamin, bringing together people to drink wine, socialize and raise funds to empower people with disabilities. For tickets and more, visit wineonwheels.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Ackerman’s new book is WHAT AN OWL KNOWS: The New Science of the World's Most Enigmatic Birds , a scientific investigation into owls and why they exert such a hold on human imagination. Jennifer Ackerman has been writing about science and nature for more than three decades. Her previous books include, T he Bird Way: A New Look at How Birds Talk, Work, Pla...