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Welcome Home Jersey City is a non-profit providing educational, employment and material support for refugees and asylum-seekers in the Jersey City area. Founder Alain Mentha talks about their current focus on assisting Afghan refugees and how volunteers contribute to helping new arrivals make a successful start in the U.S. For more, including volunteer opportunities, visit welcomehomerefugees.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TRILLIONS: How a Band of Wall Street Renegades Invented the Index Fund and Changed Finance Forever, by Financial Times correspondent Robin Wigglesworth, tells the story of how a passive investment created in the 1970’s permanently reshaped modern finance—and answers whether or not actually need a financial advisor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While delivery by app can be both a convenience and a life-line, the people who make those deliveries often face huge challenges. Hildalyn Hernandez, Director of Policy & Strategic Partnerships for Los Deliveristas Unidos, a campaign fighting for app-based delivery workers, discusses why the essential workers who fed New Yorkers during the pandemic are asking for improved conditions and regulation of delivery apps—a life-line of their own. For more, visit losdeliveristasunidos.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In THE ULTIMATE STAY-AT-HOME DAD: Your Essential Manual for Being an Awesome Full-Time Father, Shannon Carpenter, a stay-at-home dad since 2008, writes about his experiences with humor and empathy, and gives practical advice for this growing group of primary caregivers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Noah Rubeinstein, Clinic Director of the YinOva Institute in the East Village, discusses the basics of acupuncture, how Chinese Medicine can compliment conventional treatments, and discussing alternative therapies with your doctor. For more, visit yinovacenter.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PEACEFUL PARENT, HAPPY SIBLINGS: How to stop the fighting and raise friends for life, by Dr. Laura Markham, is a guide to help parents to manage the challenges of siblings relationships. For more, visit ahaparenting.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As an iHeart station, 106.7 Lite-FM is proud to once again partner with The American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walks. Nitisha Moore of The American Cancer Society explains how the walks fund vital research and support programs, and the significance of Making Strides for families and survivors. For more, visit makingstrideswalk.org, or call their 24-hour helpline at 800-227-2345.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY, by attorney and New York Times and Washington Post op-ed writer Qian Julie Wang, tells her personal story of growing up in New York City as an undocumented immigrant in America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brooklyn based Epic Players is a non-profit dedicated to creating professional performing arts opportunities and supportive social communities for persons with developmental disabilities. Our guest is Epic Players Founder & Executive Artistic Director Aubrie Therrien. For more, visit epicplayersnyc.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Certified Life Coach Andrea Owen, the book MAKE SOME NOISE: Speak Your Mind and Own Your Strength, directs women how to let go of traditional beliefs that don’t work for them, and lay a stake in the ground for what they want. For more, visit AndreaOwen.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pediatric psychologist Sheila Modir and Marriage and Family Therapist Jeffrey Kashou, discuss their new book, The Proudest Color, a children’s book advocating for diversity and inclusion, and teaching resilience for kids. For additional resources, visit Theproudestcolor.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Established in 1838, The Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn is a National Historic Landmark. In addition to being recognized as one of the world’s most beautiful cemeteries, Green-Wood is also an outdoor museum, an arboretum, and a repository of history. Harry Weil, Director of Public Programs and Special Projects, previews fall events, and including the return of trolley tours. For more, visit green-wood.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For Childhood Cancer Awareness Month our guest is Dr. Elizabeth Raetz, who joined Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone in 2018 to lead its cancer care and research initiatives. Under her direction, over 2,000 children receive care and ongoing treatment each year. 106.7 is proud to join Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital’s GO GOLD campaign, supporting pediatric cancer care and research. We hope you’ll join us in this important cause, by visiting litefm.com/go gold.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As our world seems more divided and confused than ever about how to deal with racial issues, our guest is law professor and mindfulness teacher RHONDA MAGEE, with her new book THE INNER WORK OF RACIAL JUSTICE: Healing Ourselves and Transforming Our Communities Through Mindfulness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women each year in the United States, excluding skin cancer. Marion Troise and Michael Furmaniak are committee organizers for the 14th Annual 3K Walk Cancer Away Festival, in Bayonne on Sunday, September 26th, in Bayonne, NJ, raising funds for Dr. Nancy Kemeny’s Colorectal Cancer Research Fund at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. For more, visit walkcanceraway.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In their new book, WHAT DO YOU SAY? How to Talk with Kids to Build Motivation, Stress Tolerance, and a Happy Home, Dr. William Stixrud and Ned Johnson show how to engage in respectful and effective dialogue, to level up the way you communicate with your children. Guest Ned Johnson is the founder of PrepMatters and the coauthor of CONQUERING THE SAT: How Parents Can Help Teens Overcome the Pressure and Succeed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's believed that nearly three million Americans suffer from POTS, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, an often mis-diagnosed disorder of the nervous system that affects basic functions like breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure. Guest Wendy Baruchowitz describes her journey from mystery illness to diagnosis and battling back to health. For more, visit dysautonomiainternational.org and potstakeastand.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Financial Expert Jennifer Barrett is author of the new book, THINK LIKE A BREADWINNER, A Wealth-Building Manifesto for Women Who Want to Earn More (and Worry Less). Jennifer Barrett is the Chief Education Officer at Acorns, a financial wellness app with more than 8.5 million users, and the founding editor of its popular money site, Grow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The FLAG Award for Teaching Excellence recognizes and celebrates extraordinary New York City public school teachers who inspire learning through creativity, passion, and commitment. Our guests are Grand Prize Winners Cheryl Rizzo, of P.S. 232 The Lindenwood School in Queens, and Penelope Smetters-Jacono, of Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music. The nomination process for the 2022 FLAG Award will launch on September 27. Students, parents, principals, fellow teachers, and other colleagues can nominate teachers. The nomination form will be available at flagaward.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Chris Winter’s new book is THE RESTED CHILD: Why Your Tired, Wired, or Irritable Child May Have a Sleep Disorder and How To Help. Dr. Chris Winter is a board-certified and internationally recognized sleep medicine specialist, as well as a board-certified neurologist. His first book The Sleep Solution: Why Your Sleep is Broken and How to Fix It was praised by New York magazine as one of the seven best books on sleep ever written and “The Best Book for Insomnia.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Worker’s Circle is a social justice organization that powers progressive Jewish identity through Jewish cultural engagement—including Yiddish language learning. Our guest is Kolya Borodulin, master teacher and Director of Yiddish programming at the Worker's Circle in New York, the largest non-academic program in the United States. For more, visit circle.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Americans consistently say the cost of health care their number one financial concern....and for good reason: The average premium for a family’s health insurance is greater than a typical family’s house payment. In NEVER PAY THE FIRST BILL: And Other Ways to Fight the Health Care System and Win, award-winning reporter Marshall Allen provides a step-by-step guide for consumers and employers to battle the system.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Battery Dance Festival is New York City's longest-running public free dance festival and it’s most wide-ranging. Founder and artistic director Jonathan Hollander previews the Festival’s 40th Anniversary, and discusses how emerging companies are reaching new audiences via dance on film. The Battery Dance Festival is virtual August 12-14, and live and live streamed from Robert F. Wagner Park in Battery City August 15-20. For more, visit batterydance.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOW TO LOVE ANIMALS: In a Human-Shaped World, by Financial Times Chief Features Writer Henry Mance, studies animals in factory farms, under climate change and deforestation. If we took an animal's experiences seriously, how might we eat, think and live differently?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Institute for Community Living provides services to New Yorkers diagnosed with serious mental illness, substance abuse, or developmental disabilities helping them move towards independence. President & CEO David Woodlock discusses why a whole health care approach is crucial to the city’s recovery. For more, visit ICLinc.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cecilia Gentili, founder of Transgender Equity Consulting, an organization developing LGBTQ affirming services and equity in the work place, discusses the importance of community and equitable healthcare or people of Trans Experience. For more, visit transequityconsulting.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Animation Project is a non-profit therapeutic workforce development program unlocking professional and creative doors for talented young New Yorkers. Nala Turner, a Lead Creative Arts Therapist and Clinical Program Associate, discusses how clients use animation as a medium to both express themselves and gain valuable technical skills. For more, visit theanimationproject.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UNWELL WOMEN: Misdiagnosis and Myth in a Man-Made World by Elinor Cleghorn is an exploration of the relationship between women, illness and medicine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fresh Air Fund is ready with exciting new programs for New York City children to enjoy the magic of summer. Executive Director Fatima Shama discusses how programs have been re-designed in the wake of the Pandemic, and how families and children are connecting now. For more, visit freshair.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In A WORLD WITHOUT EMAIL: Reimagining Work in a World of Communication Overload, Computer Scientist & Author Cal Newport makes the case that our inbox-driven approach to work is broken, and offers a bold vision for liberating workers from the tyranny of constant communication.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NYCH2O offers tours, teaching and volunteer opportunities to learn about, enjoy and help protect New York City’s local water ecology. Assistant Director David Chuchuca talks about a new nature trail and bat walk open to the public at the historic Ridegwood Reservoir in Brooklyn. For more, visit NYCH2O.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WHEN THE STARS BEGIN TO FALL: Overcoming Racism and Renewing the Promise of America by Theodore R. Johnson, a Senior Fellow at the Brennan Center for Justice at the NYU School of Law and a former Commander in the United States Navy, explores identity, race and “superlative citizenship” in America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For over 20 years, the Women’s Venture Fund has provided advisory services for women growing their business in the New York City Area, through one-on-one support from established female entrepreneurs. Founder & President Mario Otero talks about how they’ve helped clients negotiate the pandemic and a New York State grant program to aid in recovery. For more, visit womensventurefund.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THAT SUITS YOU partners with NYC schools, colleges, job training centers and homeless shelters to provide career training and professional attire to prepare men for their next level. Co-Founder PK Kersey has also launched a series of books, written by black men, to inspire the next generation. For books and donation information, visit thatsuitsyou.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As New York City Elections approach on June 22nd, unbiased, concise information about the candidates and the new City voting process can be found at electnyc.org and aarp.org/votenyc. For more details on the science of ranked choice voting, our guests are Rachel Bloom, Director of Public Policy of Citizens Union, and Beth Finkel, AARP NY State Director.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DIRECTIONS: Really Good Advice for Getting From Here to There by artist & illust-writer Hallie Bateman is fun, easy to digest guidance for our noisy, frenetic, ever-challenging lives. Hallie Bateman is the author of Brave New Work and her work has been featured in the New Yorker, The New York Times Magazine, Buzzfeed, and many others.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our guest is Dianna Berrent, founder of Survivor Corps, the largest grassroots movement in America dedicated to actively ending the Covid-19 pandemic. The Long Island based organization provides free webinars, home care-tool kits and opportunities for survivors to volunteer for research studies. For more, visit survivorcorps.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jocelyn Zuckerman is author of PLANET PALM: How Palm Oil Ended Up in Everything & Endangered the World, a book exploring the saturation of palm oil into nearly every facet of our lives and what it means for the planet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Weeksville, the historic site and cultural center n Central Brooklyn, first established by free African-Americans before the Civil War, has a new status as a member of the City’s Cultural Institutions Group. New CEO Dr. Raymond Codrington talks about how the center blends history with the contemporary, and the significance of joining CIG. For more, visit weeksvillesociety.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whether through distance, or spending far more time together than ever, every relationship in our lives has experienced a shift with the impact of COVID-19. Professional coaches Marc and Angel Chernoff offer advice for everyone in their new book 1000+ LITTLE HABITS OF HAPPY, SUCCESSFUL RELATIONSHIPS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Invisible Hands is a non-profit created just over a year ago, delivering food and other essential items to people especially vulnerable to Covid-19. Co-Founder Liam Elkind talks about young volunteers and building a non-profit from the ground up. For more, visit invisiblehandsdeliver.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DREAM FIRST, DETAILS LATER: How to Quit Overthinking and Make It Happen, by Ellen Bennett, is a playbook to bring your boldest and best ideas to life. Ellen Bennett is the founder and CEO of Hedley & Bennett, a highly successful apparel company specializing in premium chef aprons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ali Forney Center is the largest service provider dedicated to LGBTQ homeless youth in the nation. President and Executive Director Alex Roque discusses how the pandemic has further exposed the personal and professional barriers for the clients they serve. For more, including ways to help their mission, visit aliforneycenter.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CAN I RECYCLE THIS?: A Guide to Better Recycling and How to Reduce Single-Use Plastics, is an eye opening, easy-to-read guide on how recycling actually works and what actually can be repurposed. Author Jennie Romer is a lawyer and environmental activist who helped author the plastic bag bans in New York and California.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MOMMAS House is a home for young mothers aged 18 to 24 years and their babies. Pat Shea talks about why she founded the only mother-child transition housing program on Long Island serving young women, and their guidance to help young mothers support themselves and their children independently. For more, visit mommashouse.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IT NEVER ENDS: MOTHERING MIDDLE AGE DAUGHTERS by Sandra Butler and Dr. Nan Fink Gefen, explores dozens of family relationships for a unique look at women's lives. For more, visit motheringdaughters.netSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the wake of the 2020 pandemic, the premiere performing arts venue in Queens, Queens Theatre, moved its programs online, and most recently, produced its first feature length film. Director of Community Engagement at Queens Theatre, Dominic D’Andrea, and Writer and Director Harris Doran, discuss "I See You and You See Me", a project they call "a love letter to Queens." See the film at queenstheatre.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jane’s Walk is an annual series of free, neighborhood walking tours celebrating urban life, in memory of activist Jane Jacobs. The annual NYC event, hosted by the Municipal Art Society of New York, is the largest Jane’s Walk Festival in the world. Ianna Angelo, Sr. Manager of Programs and Events, previews this year’s virtual tours, scheduled from Monday, May 3-Sunday, May 9. For more, visit MAS.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Project Renewal provides supportive services to nearly 15,000 New Yorkers each year, in part, through their workforce programs. Barbara Hughes and Allison Messina discuss Project Renewal’s social purpose catering company City Beet Kitchens, and the Next Step internship program, providing training for careers in homeless services. For more, visit projectrenewal.org and citybeetkitchens.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE CLIMATE DIET: 50 Simple Ways to Trim Your Carbon Footprint, by Paul Greenberg, offers straightforward guidance to start making positive change for the good of our planet. A book borne from Paul’s article “A New Year’s Climate Diet”; one of the most e-mailed New York Times Op-Eds of 2020.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.