Sonstein Sessions

“The Mustang” getting rave reviews. It’s the first full-length film directed by Laure De Clermont-Tonnerre. It's centered on the real life program at a Nevada prison, which teams angry, violent inmates with wild mustangs. It’s such a beautiful film. Bruce Dern gives it some humor. Connie Britton is the prison psychiatrist and Matthias Schoenaerts (“‪Far From The Madding Crowd‬”) is amazing in the...

Laszlo Nemes directed one of my favorite movies of 2015 “Son Of Saul”, which was a game changer when it comes to movies about The Holocaust. His latest movie “Sunset,” set on the cusp of WW1, opens this weekend. Of course he was a history major in college! Hani Furstenberg talks about the very first Kabbalah horror film I ever saw, “The Golem.” Hani grew up in Queens (and lives there now) but very...

Laszlo Nemes directed one of my favorite movies of 2015 “Son Of Saul”, which was a game changer when it comes to movies about The Holocaust. His latest movie “Sunset,” set on the cusp of WW1, opens this weekend. Of course he was a history major in college! Hani Furstenberg talks about the very first Kabbalah horror film I ever saw, “The Golem.” Hani grew up in Queens (and lives there now) but very...

Dan Reed has directed documentaries about terror attacks in Paris & Mumbai but nothing has caused more controversy than his 2 part HBO doc, “Leaving Neverland.” ‪Michael Jackson‬’s estate is suing HBO for $100 million, trying to stop the ‪March 3rd‬ debut. Reed discusses his film with me, which has left audiences speechless. This was one of the most devastating docs I have ever seen. Explosive. A...

Dan Reed has directed documentaries about terror attacks in Paris & Mumbai but nothing has caused more controversy than his 2 part HBO doc, “Leaving Neverland.” ‪Michael Jackson‬’s estate is suing HBO for $100 million, trying to stop the ‪March 3rd‬ debut. Reed discusses his film with me, which has left audiences speechless. This was one of the most devastating docs I have ever seen. Explosive. A...

Before leaving to lobby Congress, ‪9/11‬ community leader John Feal & 9/11 victim attorney Michael Barasch discuss the 50 to 70% cuts in compensation for those dealing with ‪9/11‬ related health issues. They intend to get Congress to reinstate full funding AND expand the Victim Compensation Fund to insure coverage for as long as any ‪9/11 victims fall ill. There’s a way for all of you to help- tun...

Before leaving to lobby Congress, ‪9/11‬ community leader John Feal & 9/11 victim attorney Michael Barasch discuss the 50 to 70% cuts in compensation for those dealing with ‪9/11‬ related health issues. They intend to get Congress to reinstate full funding AND expand the Victim Compensation Fund to insure coverage for as long as any ‪9/11 victims fall ill. There’s a way for all of you to help- tun...

Sick of the usual Valentine’s Day rom-coms? Check out the New Zealand anti-rom-com “The Breaker Upperers" on Netflix. Madeleine Sami & Jackie Van Beek star, wrote and directed. There is such a disconnect- so many people still don’t realize their cancers or health issues are the result of exposure to the ‪9/11‬ toxins 17 plus years ago. Lori Benson works in the ‪9/11‬ health community and only rece...

Sick of the usual Valentine’s Day rom-coms? Check out the New Zealand anti-rom-com “The Breaker Upperers" on Netflix. Madeleine Sami & Jackie Van Beek star, wrote and directed. There is such a disconnect- so many people still don’t realize their cancers or health issues are the result of exposure to the ‪9/11‬ toxins 17 plus years ago. Lori Benson works in the ‪9/11‬ health community and only rece...

Rory Culkin stars in “Lords of Chaos,” based on the true & tragic story of black metal pioneers Mayhem of Norway. We also have the video of the interview available at ‪Q1043.com‬.‬ ‬ It’s hard to believe that Valentine’s Day marks exactly one year since the worst high school massacre in U.S. history: the murders of 14 students and 3 teachers at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL...

Rory Culkin stars in “Lords of Chaos,” based on the true & tragic story of black metal pioneers Mayhem of Norway. We also have the video of the interview available at ‪Q1043.com‬.‬ ‬ It’s hard to believe that Valentine’s Day marks exactly one year since the worst high school massacre in U.S. history: the murders of 14 students and 3 teachers at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL...

Jimmy Breslin & Pete Hamill were not just longtime newspaper columnists here in NYC, they were rock stars back in the day. Their stories (and contributions to history) are detailed in such an entertaining and informative way in the HBO doc “Breslin & Hamill: Deadline Artists.” 2 of its 3 directors, Jonathan Alter & John Block join me. Inspiring and more!!! Jemima Kirke is best known as "Jessa" on...

Jimmy Breslin & Pete Hamill were not just longtime newspaper columnists here in NYC, they were rock stars back in the day. Their stories (and contributions to history) are detailed in such an entertaining and informative way in the HBO doc “Breslin & Hamill: Deadline Artists.” 2 of its 3 directors, Jonathan Alter & John Block join me. Inspiring and more!!! Jemima Kirke is best known as "Jessa" on...

Without the survival of two Jews during the Holocaust, we wouldn’t have had one of the most popular and influential rock bands of all time, Rush. Geddy Lee’s parents are both survivors and he tells their incredible story on International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2019. Maisie Williams (“Game Of Thrones”) and Asa Butterfield (Netflix’s “Sex Education” with Gillian Anderson) star in “Then Came You”....

Without the survival of two Jews during the Holocaust, we wouldn’t have had one of the most popular and influential rock bands of all time, Rush. Geddy Lee’s parents are both survivors and he tells their incredible story on International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2019. Maisie Williams (“Game Of Thrones”) and Asa Butterfield (Netflix’s “Sex Education” with Gillian Anderson) star in “Then Came You”....

This Wednesday is the 14th anniversary of the FDNY’s Black Sunday when we lost 3 FDNY’ers in one day in 2 fires. Ex-FDNY’er Gene Stolowski tells his miraculous story of surviving his dive from the 4th floor of a burning Bronx tenement. Tom Everett Scott starred in “That Thing You Do” 23 years ago. It was the 1st movie ever directed by Tom Hanks. Tom Everett Scott’s latest comedy, “I Hate Kids” is...

This Wednesday is the 14th anniversary of the FDNY’s Black Sunday when we lost 3 FDNY’ers in one day in 2 fires. Ex-FDNY’er Gene Stolowski tells his miraculous story of surviving his dive from the 4th floor of a burning Bronx tenement. Tom Everett Scott starred in “That Thing You Do” 23 years ago. It was the 1st movie ever directed by Tom Hanks. Tom Everett Scott’s latest comedy, “I Hate Kids” is...

Government aid for those ailing from 9/11 illnesses is in jeopardy. Leading 9/11 community activist John Feal and attorney Michael Barasch join Q104.3’s “Sonstein Sunday” to discuss. Also- how the partial government shutdown impacts those ailing from 9/11 toxins. Sixtus Atabong was just a young man when his dad sent him alone to the U.S. to make a better life for himself. He knew no one. He was co...

Government aid for those ailing from 9/11 illnesses is in jeopardy. Leading 9/11 community activist John Feal and attorney Michael Barasch join Q104.3’s “Sonstein Sunday” to discuss. Also- how the partial government shutdown impacts those ailing from 9/11 toxins. Sixtus Atabong was just a young man when his dad sent him alone to the U.S. to make a better life for himself. He knew no one. He was co...

Sandra Bullock’s “Birdbox” is an epic hit for Netflix. Director Susanne Bier joins me for a wide ranging conversation touching on fears, parenting and #metoo. Then: imagine surviving abuse, cancer and a stroke...all when you’re just in your 30s! Mary Reid-Hill is a true survivor. She tells all in her book “In Spite Of…How I Survived Abuse, Cancer and a Giant F@#%ing Stroke.” Mary joins me for a on...

Sandra Bullock’s “Birdbox” is an epic hit for Netflix. Director Susanne Bier joins me for a wide ranging conversation touching on fears, parenting and #metoo. Then: imagine surviving abuse, cancer and a stroke...all when you’re just in your 30s! Mary Reid-Hill is a true survivor. She tells all in her book “In Spite Of…How I Survived Abuse, Cancer and a Giant F@#%ing Stroke.” Mary joins me for a on...

2 years ago, Vanesa Rooney lost her 38 year FDNY husband, Kevin, to 9/11 cancer just 8 months after he was diagnosed. Please listen in and hear their story. “Stan & Ollie” is truly one of the best movies of the year. John C. Reilly & Steve Coogan BECOME Laurel & Hardy in this late-in-their-lives story. Director Jon S. Baird joins me. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 years ago, Vanesa Rooney lost her 38 year FDNY husband, Kevin, to 9/11 cancer just 8 months after he was diagnosed. Please listen in and hear their story. “Stan & Ollie” is truly one of the best movies of the year. John C. Reilly & Steve Coogan BECOME Laurel & Hardy in this late-in-their-lives story. Director Jon S. Baird joins me. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I can’t think of a better guest heading into Christmas! FDNY Chaplain Father Chris Keenan replaced Father Judge (Father Judge was listed as the first official 9/11 death at the WTC 17 years ago). Father Chris tells me he saw both heaven and hell there that day and in the months following. Were there Flying Saucers at Area 51? Bob Lazar says he worked on them! He went public with his story 20 years...

I can’t think of a better guest heading into Christmas! FDNY Chaplain Father Chris Keenan replaced Father Judge (Father Judge was listed as the first official 9/11 death at the WTC 17 years ago). Father Chris tells me he saw both heaven and hell there that day and in the months following. Were there Flying Saucers at Area 51? Bob Lazar says he worked on them! He went public with his story 20 years...