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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.

The new book THE WASTE FREE WORLD makes a persuasive, forward-looking case for a circular economic model - meaning, a system that wastes no natural resources. Author and Sustainability Expert Ron Gonen served as the Deputy Commissioner for Sanitation, Recycling and Sustainability in New York City during the Bloomberg Administration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom Grech, President and CEO of the Queens Chamber of Commerce talks about economic recovery in Queens and the launch of the Queens Tech Council. The Queens Chamber of Commerce is the oldest and largest business association in Queens, representing more than 1,300 businesses and more than 125,000 Queens-based employees. For more, visit Queenschamber.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UNWINDING ANXIETY: New Science Shows How To Break The Cycles of Worry & Fear to Heal Your Mind, by neuroscientist Dr. Judson Brewer, suggests new ways to to cope with stress and find our focus. For more, visit drjud.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As families look ahead, choosing schools for the fall, there may be more questions worth asking for parents of special needs children. Julie Mower of the Phoenix Center in Nutley, NJ, explores considerations for parents when choosing the best school for their special needs child. For more, visit ThePhoenixCenterNJ.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CPA Ed Slott’s new book is THE NEW RETIREMENT SAVINGS TIME BOMB: How to Take Financial Control, Avoid Unnecessary Taxes and Combat the Latest Threats to Your Retirement Savings. A book showing readers in all stages of retirement planning how to keep more of their money for themselves. For more, visit irahelp.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March is National Social Work Month. Kate Mohan, Hospice Social Worker at Calvary Hospital, talks about her role helping people through end of life care, and about the experience of hospice care during COVID-19. For more, visit the National Association of Social Workers at socialworkers.org and to learn more about Calvary Care, visit calvaryhospital.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New York Blood Center has issued an emergency call for donors, as the region’s blood supply is dangerously low. Type O and type B blood are especially needed. Senior Executive Director of Donor Recruitment Andrea Cefarelli explains the donation process and COVID-19 safety measures. The New York Blood Center has 19 donor centers across New York and New Jersey that operate up to 7 days a week, with morning and evening hours. Schedule an appointment at NYBC.org or call 800-933-2566.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Korean American Story is a NY based group, supporting and promoting storytelling in all forms to build pride and cultural awareness among the community. Board Member and Emmy-winning news anchor and reporter, Vivian Lee, talks about the new feature film produced by Korean American Story, “Happy Cleaners”, and recent anti-Asian bias. For more, visit KoreanAmericanStory.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Easterseals, New Jersey’s Largest Disability Services Non-Profit, has launched a statewide campaign to help knock down the physical and systemic barriers that keep people with disabilities from reaching their goals. Dr. Amanda Stylianou, VP of Mental Health Services for Easterseals New Jersey has details. For more, visit eastersealsnj.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the pandemic, the nonprofit Josephine Herrick Project provided free photography classes to longtime women residents of Queensbridge Houses, in Long Island City. The project and its impact is illustrated in the film, "The Way I See Now," presented by online by Queens Theatre. JHP Executive Director Miriam Leuchter talks about the film’s photographers, expansion of the project, and what makes a good photo. For more, visit jhproject.org and to see the film, visit queentheater.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Noel Pointer Foundation, a non-profit, string music education program has been teaching young musicians across New York City for over 25 years. CEO Chinita Pointer talks about the challenges of remote teaching and getting kids into classical music. NPF is currently enrolling both in-person and virtual summer music programs. For more, visit noelpointer.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THINK AGAIN: The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know, by organizational psychologist and bestselling author Adam Grant, examines the critical art of rethinking: learning to question your opinions and open other people’s minds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queens Public Library is one of the nation's largest public library systems with 66 locations in the most diverse urban area in the world. President and CEO Dennis Walcott discusses QPL’s most in-demand services and during the pandemic, initiatives for Black History month and the Library’s 125th anniversary in 2021. For more, visit QueensLibrary.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE DATA DETECTIVE: Ten Easy Rules to Make Sense of Statistics, by economist, broadcaster and award-winning columnist Tim Harford, is a guide to help us clarify the political, economic and advertising data we see every day from an objective point of view.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lemon Tree Food Helpline helps New Yorkers find food pantries, soup kitchens and apply for Snap Benefits seven days a week. Community Manager Kasumi Quinlan talks about how the non-profit completely changed its mission in 2020 to become a resource for struggling New Yorkers. For more, visit foodhelpline.org, or you can text FOOD to 90847 to talk to a real person.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bestselling author and life coach, John Kim, discusses his new book, SINGLE. ON PURPOSE., guiding readers from being alone and lonely, to alone and fulfilled. John Kim created the Catalyst Life Coaching Course, and blogs at theangrytherapist.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TADA! Youth Theater is a unique NYC non-profit organization, producing award-winning original musicals by and for young kids and teens. Executive and Producing Artistic Director and Founder, Nina Trevens, talks about working with their family of students remotely and new initiatives for BIPOC students. For more, visit tadatheater.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To begin Black History Month, we speak with poet Rio Cortez, author of THE ABCs of BLACK HISTORY, a book that uses the alphabet a frame to introduce American Black History. Rio Cortez is a writer and Pushcart Prize-nominated poet who has received fellowships from Poet’s House and other foundations. Her work has appeared in the The New Yorker, the Los Angeles Review of Books, Mother and elsewhere.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ellen Baer, President of the Hudson Square BID, talks about the massive challenges of the pandemic and how they’ve pivoted in an effort to create new opportunities for small businesses and customers in their particular Manhattan neighborhood. For more, visit hudsonsquarebid.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Personal Finance Expert Erin Lowry returns with her new book, BROKE MILLENNIAL TALKS MONEY: Scripts, Stories, and Advice to Navigate Awkward Financial Conversations. Her first book BROKE MILLENNIAL TAKES ON INVESTING: A Beginner's Guide to Leveling Up Your Money, was named by MarketWatch as one of the best money books of 2017.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This past summer and fall amidst widespread cancellations, Works & Process, the performing arts series at the Guggenheim, itself facing a shuttered theater, formed bubble residencies for performing artists in the Hudson Valley. General Manager Duke Dang talks about the experiment, captured as a 4-part docuseries, Isolation to Creation, premiering this Wednesday, January 27th at 8pm on WNET’s All Arts TV channel, and for free on the ALL ARTS app, allarts.org. For more, visit worksandprocess.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In TROUBLED: The Failed Promise of America’s Behavioral Treatment Programs, Journalist Kenneth Rosen follows four graduates on their journeys through “tough love” programs, and exposes the facts about this unchecked industry. For more, visit kennethrrosen.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.