Long Island In Conversation

"My fingers had centuries of music in them," says Marc Shaiman, a composer and lyricist with a prolific and impactful career both on Broadway and in Hollywood. He's known for his work in iconic films Hairspray, When Harry Met Sally, and Sleepless in Seattle. He's also won a number of awards including two Emmy's, two Grammy's, a Tony, and more. His new memoir "Never Mind The Happy" is out now. He j...

The Montaukett have been denied state recognition as a formal nation 7 times. In her recent veto memo, Gov. Hochul cites a case from 1910 in which the Montaukett were denied recognition as a formal nation. What is the reasoning behind her decision? Plus, what will the local impact be following the murder of Renee Nicole Good? The panel discusses these pressing issues plus horseshoe crab protection...

In this conversation, Howard Marks, co-chairman of Oaktree Capital Management, discusses the current state of the U.S. economy and the implications for Long Island businesses. He shares insights on distressed debt, market bubbles, and the importance of philanthropy in the East End community. He also explains the difference between the current state of cautious optimism versus the big bubbles seen...

Democratic Congresswoman Laura Gillen joined Diane Masciale to talk about serving her first term in Congress and representing Long Island's 4th Congressional District. Prior to her role in Congress, Gillen worked as a lawyer and in Nassau County politics. WLIW-FM has also invited the other congressional leaders of Nassau and Suffolk County to join us for conversations and we hope to bring these to...

Join us for a conversation about Gillen's new position representing Long Island's 4th Congressional District and her focus on Long Island. The episode comes out Thursday, February 13th at 7pm . Tune in and listen live or listen on your schedule by following WLIW-FM on your favorite podcast platform.         How to listen: The WLIW-FM app ( download for iOS |...

Documentary Filmmaker Catherine Gund and Executive Producer and Artist Mary Enoch Elizabeth Baxter recently joined WLIW-FM General Manager Diane Masciale to talk about their new film, "Paint Me A Road Out of Here." The film features artists Faith Ringgold and Mary Enoch Elizabeth Baxter to uncover the whitewashed history of Ringgold's master, "For the Women's House," following its 50-year journey...

Sasha Rudes and Justin Feinberg both grew up close to ocean beaches, with yearly family trips to Fire Island and Cape Cod giving them a deep-seated affinity for coastal living. It’s no surprise that they immediately felt at home the first time they came to Montauk. Now they officially call “The End” home, and their boutique and clothing brand Road To Nowhere is a dynamic testament to their love of...

As part of Public Radio Music Day, Alison Fensterstock and Ann Powers speak with Gianna Volpe about their new book "How Women Made Music: A Revolutionary History from NPR Music". Drawn from NPR Music’s acclaimed, groundbreaking series Turning the Tables, the definitive book on the vital role of Women in Music—from Beyoncé to Odetta, Taylor Swift to Joan Baez, Joan Jett to Dolly Parton—featuring ar...

There are a number of organizations working together to address the problem of hunger and food insecurity on Long Island. First, hear from Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital’s Linda Sweeney and Rob Galinski join Stephanie McEvily of Food Rescue US – North Fork. They discuss a collaboration between the hospital and food rescue organization to reduce food waste with local volunteers directing...

Phil Andrews is President of the Long Island African-American Chamber of Commerce and two-term past President of the 100 Black Men of Eastern New York . He is also a board member of the Long Island Association , the Interfaith Nutrition Network , and The WNET Group’s Community Advisory Board, and sits on the President’s Council of Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Long Island . He recently sat down...

As part of International Women’s Day, OLA of Eastern Long Island and WLIW-FM present a two-part series of In Conversation. OLA Exeuctive Director Minerva Perez spoke with three remarkable young women to explore what personal power means to them. Camila, a ten-year-old, Alison, who is 14, and Bella, 16, shared their perspectives and experiences with power before participating in OLA’s Find Your Pow...

As part of International Women’s Day, OLA of Eastern Long Island and WLIW-FM present a two-part series of In Conversation. OLA Exeuctive Director Minerva Perez spoke with three remarkable young women to explore what personal power means to them. Camila, a ten-year-old, Alison, who is 14, and Bella, 16, shared their perspectives and experiences with power before participating in OLA’s Find Your Pow...

OLA of Eastern Long Island and WLIW-FM present a special three-part series of In Conversation to raise awareness about addiction and mental health in teens and young adults. OLA Executive Director Minerva Perez spoke with East End teens, parents, and a local mental health care provider to explore the topic from a range of perspectives and help families find prevention and treatment resources right...

OLA of Eastern Long Island and WLIW-FM present a special three-part series of In Conversation to raise awareness about addiction and mental health in teens and young adults. OLA Executive Director Minerva Perez spoke with East End teens, parents, and a local mental health care provider to explore the topic from a range of perspectives and help families find prevention and treatment resources right...

OLA of Eastern Long Island and WLIW-FM present a special three-part series of In Conversation to raise awareness about addiction and mental health in teens and young adults. OLA Executive Director Minerva Perez spoke with East End teens, parents, and a local mental health care provider to explore the topic from a range of perspectives and help families find prevention and treatment resources right...

The American Buffalo , a new two-part four-hour series by Ken Burns, takes viewers on a journey through more than 10,000 years of North American history and across some of the continent’s most iconic landscapes, tracing the animal’s evolution, significance to the great plains, near demise, and relationship to the Indigenous people of North America. The American Buffalo premieres on WLIW21 on Octob...

Katherine Wallach has been designing jewelry since she was a little girl living in New York City. She recently caught up with General Manager Diane Masciale to talk about her creative process, what inspires her to create new pieces, landing in Amagansett, and more. Find out more about her store Shoplift .

Food insecurity is a major issue across Long Island, including here on the East End. In recognition of Hunger Action Day , we present a special edition of WLIW-FM’s In Conversation. Gianna Volpe, host of Heart of the East End , speaks with Paule Pachter of Long Island Cares and Holly Reichert-Wheaton of Springs Food Pantry in two back-to-back interviews about this important topic. They each share...

WLIW-FM is proud to partner with The WNET Group’s ALL ARTS for this special edition of WLIW-FM In Conversation. “ Primary Trust ” is a simple story from the mind of playwright Eboni Booth: 38-year-old Kenneth ( William Jackson Harper ) loses his long-time job at a bookstore, forcing him into a terrifying-but-electrifying cycle of change. Presented by Roundabout Theatre Company and running through...

LongHouse Reserve is a 16-acre nature reserve, sculpture garden, and historic home in East Hampton. Founded by the late textile designer Jack Lenor Laresen, LongHouse was built to explore ways of living with art in all forms. Carrie Barratt joined LongHouse as Director in October 2021, and joins WLIW-FM General Manager Diane Masciale to dive into the history of LongHouse, the concept of “founder’s...

Jeremy Dennis is an Indigenous artist and founder of Ma’s House , an art studio for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) artists on Shinnecock land. Hunter Begun is Director of Production at Ma’s House, as well as an Indigenous artist and host of the Ma’s House podcast . They joined General Manager Diane Masciale at the WLIW-FM studio for a conversation about how Ma’s House came to be, w...

In this episode, actors Hugh Jackman and Laura Dern talk about their work in Florian Zeller’s latest film The Son. They dive into the impact that reading the play had on them before starting work on the movie, and how the experience of acting in The Son profoundly changed how they interact with everyone from strangers on the street to their own children. The Son played recently at the Hamptons Int...

Neal Shapiro is not only president and CEO of The WNET Group , but he has been a lifelong Yankees fan since his childhood in Albany. In this special interview, he dives deep into his love of baseball with Long Island Morning Edition Host Michael Mackey . The two public media veterans talk about everything from how the game has changed since they were young to the significance of the New York Yanke...

Holly Peterson is a producer, journalist, novelist, and East End resident. Among her many published works are two satirical novels set in The Hamptons. She shares special insight into what inspired her to write about the lifestyles of the very wealthy, the class dynamics of surfing and the definition of "summer", balancing motherhood with her career, and much more in this extended interview with G...

Fitzhugh Karol is a sculptor born in New Hampshire and currently splitting time between Brooklyn and his home in Springs, where he and his wife Lyndsay Caleo Karol strive to create a balanced triangle with their home, studio, and garden. In this edition of WLIW-FM In Conversation, Fitzhugh explains this ideal life dynamic, forming the Brooklyn Home Company with Lyndsay and her brother, how his chi...