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Veterinarian Dr. Ann Hohenhaus of Animal Medical Center returns to answer questions on ear, nose, throat and eye issues in dogs and cats. Animal Medical Center is an internationally recognized non-profit veterinary hospital at 510 East 62nd Street. More at AMCNY.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best Buddies International is the world's largest non-profit focused on assisting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and through their Best Buddies Jobs program, helping clients find work and independence. Director of Expansion Vallye Adams talks about their new center in Bergen County, NJ. Bestbuddies.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The National Winter Activity Center in Vernon, NJ is the first and only non-profit facility in the country dedicated to improving the lives, health and fitness of youth, through winter sports. CEO & Founder Schone Malliet tells us program basics and how kids can get involved. Find out more at winter4kids.org. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Peraino, former Newsweek Bureau Chief and expert on North Korea, China and the Korean Peninsula, joins to discuss his new book A FORCE SO SWIFT: Mao, Truman, and the Birth of Modern China, 1949. We'll talk about what we learned from the Korean War, and what's the next move for the United States. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 14th Street Y's Artistic Director of Arts & Culture, Ronit Muszkatblit, has a backstage pass to The Theater's 2017-18 season. The 14th St. Y's education, recreation and arts programs serve more than 20,000 people annually and the Y has a 128-year history of serving New Yorkers downtown. More at 14streety.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Annual Jazz Loft Party: A Night for the Soul, hosted by the Jazz Foundation of America, has been called "the greatest underground music event in NYC." Director of Development Bridget Sullivan gives us a backstage preview, and details how the fundraiser on Saturday, October 14, helps thousands of musicians in-need across the country. For tickets and more, visit jazzfoundation.org See omnystudio...

The New York Latino Film Festival, the premiere Urban Latino film event in the country, showcases over 30 films from October 11-15th, spanning all genres and formats. Creator and founder Calixto Chinchilla discusses the selection process and key films in the program. For tickets and more, visit nylatinofilmfestival.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In his new book, HE’S NOT LAZY...EMPOWERING YOUR SON TO BELIEVE IN HIMSELF, by Dr. Adam Price, explains that contrary to appearances, teenage boys aren't lazy or disinterested. In fact, they want to do well but are afraid to try. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ballet Hispanico celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with free events, performances, exhibitions and dance lessons for children and adults through October 14th. CEO & Artistic Director Eduardo Vilaro returns to the show for a backstage preview. For more, visit ballethispanico.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alzheimer’s New Jersey kicks off its “Walk to Fight Alzheimer’s” events this fall in Ocean, Hudson, Mercer and Bergen Counties. President and CEO Ken Zaentz details how they help local families and Kristin Davie shares her experience as a caregiver for her mother. For more, visit alznj.org, or call the helpline at 1-888-280-6055. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Brooklyn-based Arab American Family Support Center helps settle legal immigrants in New York & New Jersey through critical services and short-term funding. AAFSC's CEO & President Rawaa Nancy Albilal explains the immigration process and Lutfi Alhasan, a recently arrived Syrian tells his story. aafscny.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOTAL FOCUS: Make Better Decisions Under Pressure, by former Navy SEAL Brandon Webb, highlights the skills he developed in Special Ops training, that helped him build a $100 million digital media and e-commerce company. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Neighbors of Park Slope is a volunteer non-profit for neighborhood residents over 50, designed to make life easier and improve the quality of life for people aging in place. President Joyce Jed and Membership Director Andi Peretz hope to guide other neighborhoods to start their own groups. goodneighborsofparkslope.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS IS WHERE YOU BELONG: Finding Home Wherever You Are by journalist Melody Warnick, suggests ways to make connections in and for your community, and create a deeper attachment to wherever you live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new Amud Aish Memorial Museum and Kleinman Holocaust Education Center in Mill Basin, Brooklyn will tell the lesser-known story of observant Jewish victims during WWII. Director of Collections Shoshana Greenwald provides a behind-the-scenes tour. Amudaish.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Susan Brill, Chief of the Adolescent Medicine Department at Saint Peter’s University Hospital, explains the symptoms, effects and consequences of some of the most common synthetic street drugs including GHB, Roofies and Ecstasy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The book SELF-REG by Dr. Stuart Shanker is a guide to help your child (and you) break free the from stress--the root of bad behavior--by giving kids more control over their environment and helping them restore their energy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The basics of acupuncture and how it can compliment conventional medicine with Noah Rubenstein, clinic director of the YinOva Institute in the East Village. More details at yinovacenter.com, and you can find his articles at the consumer medical advocacy site, medshadow.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE ONE-PAGE FINANCIAL PLAN: A Simple Way to be Smart About Your Money by financial adviser and New York Times columnist Carl Richards, offers an uncomplicated approach to deal with our spending and planning for the future. onepagefinancialplan.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First Friends advocates for the end of arbitrary, mass detention of immigrants, and provides support to those without friends or family nearby. Rosa Santana, Detainee Visitation Program Coordinator for First Friends and Helen Donaldson, a First Friends volunteer, offer details on the detention program and the experience for those held in local detention centers. firstfriendsnjny.org See omnystudio...

For THE STARS IN OUR EYES: The Famous, The Infamous, and Why We Care Way Too Much About Them, author Julie Klam looks at fame from both an insiders and outsiders perspective, and explores what it reveals about ourselves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss bone health, as journalist Meredith Vieira shares her mother's experience with osteoporosis, and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Susan Bukata explains signs and symptoms of the disease. bonenews.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Materials for the Arts redirects millions of pounds of industrial waste headed to landfills into the hands of artists and students. Executive Director Harriet Taub details NYC's pioneering program of creative reuse. Materialsforthearts.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thrive, in Mineola, is one of Long Island's first Addiction Recovery Centers. CEO Dr. Jeffrey Reynolds discusses the challenges of finding treatment and safe havens on Long Island. familyandchildrens.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel McGinn, senior editor at Harvard Business Review, is the author of PSYCHED UP: The science behind mental preparation and how it can help us succeed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.