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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.orgSee 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.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.comSee 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.orgSee 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.orgSee 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.orgSee 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.orgSee 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.orgSee 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.comSee 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.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.comSee 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.orgSee 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.orgSee 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.

We discuss the evolution of The Alliance for Positive Change, helping New Yorkers with HIV and other chronic health conditions get medical care for nearly 30 years. alliance.nyc.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE DIABETES RESET by Dr. George King has practical strategies to improve your health, based on research conducted by Joslin Diabetes Center. joslin.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Washington Post reporter Souad Mekhennet, author of the book I WAS TOLD TO COME ALONE: My JOURNEY BEHIND THE LINES OF JIHAD, offers a unique perspective on radicalism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Workmens Circle serves up the Taste of Jewish Culture Street Festival on June 18, with the team from Emma's Torch, which helps settle new arrivals to the U.S. circle.org, and emmastorch.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Footsteps Executive Director Lani Santo explains how this non-profit helps Jewish men and women as they attempt to transition out of the Ultra-Orthodox community. Footstepsorg.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE GOOD SLEEPER: THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO SLEEP FOR YOUR BABY (& YOU) with Dr. Janet Kennedy, the founder of NYC Sleep Doctor. nycsleepdoctor.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A backstage pass to Queens Theater and a preview of "The Miracle Worker", onstage May 12-21, with Executive Director Taryn Sacramone. QueensTheater.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE NEW ALLERGY SOLUTION: Supercharge Resistance, Slash Medication, Stop Suffering by Dr. Clifford Basset of Allergy and Asthma Care of New York. allergyreliefnyc.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

100 PLANTS TO FEED THE BEES by The Xerces Society has planting tips and facts on why we should protect and pay attention to butterflies, bees, moths and hummingbirds in our own environment. xerces.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tips and advice for coping with political stress from NYC clincial psychologist Dr. Jephtha Tausig-Edwards. Drjeph.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Soucy, Exec. Dir. of The Raptor Trust in NJ talks about caring for birds in our area, and sharing the world with raptors. Theraptortrust.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EVERY BODY YOGA: LET GO OF THE FEAR, GET ON THE MAT, LOVE YOUR BODY by Jessamyn Stanley is a memoir, Q&A and yoga manual for everyone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Answers to legal questions from lawyer Lisa Green, author of ON YOUR CASE: A Comprehensive, Compassionate (and Only Slightly Bossy) Legal Guide for Every Stage of a Womans LifeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interschool Orchestras Executive Director Karen Geer details their unique program and previews their upcoming Carnegie Hall Concert on May 11th. isorch.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ORGANIZE YOUR WAY by professional organizers Katie and Kelly McMenamin, has personality-based solutions for your entire home to help you get and stay organized. Pixiesdidit.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author Gene Stone outlines major social and political issues at stake for Americans, and gives tips to get politically active. His most recent book is THE TRUMP SURVIVAL GUIDE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actress Finola Hughes from General Hospital and Dr. Ellen K. Richie from Cornell University discuss living with a group of rare blood cancers, called MPN's. voicesofmpn.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

STRETCH: UNLOCK THE POWER OF LESS, AND ACHIEVE MORE THAN YOU EVER IMAGINED by professor and management expert Scott Sonenshein explains how to get more out of what we already have.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Riverkeeper's President Paul Gallay on the impact of the closure Indian Point Nuclear Plant and where the EPA is headed under the new administration. Riverkeeper.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EXTREME MEASURES: FINDING A BETTER PATH TO THE END OF LIFE, is the new book by Dr. Jessica Zitter, an expert on the medical experience of death an dying.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carlos Lauria, Program Director at the Committee To Protect Journalists, talks about the current political climate and the consequences of diminished press freedom. CPJ.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Economist & New School professor Teresa Ghilarducci gives us a financial wake up call in HOW TO RETIRE WITH ENOUGH MONEY, AND HOW TO KNOW WHAT ENOUGH IS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Pepper Schwartz, Professor of Sociology at the University of Washington, discusses the range of female sexual dysfunction and taking action to improve your sex life. Findmyspark.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gallop NYC offers therapeutic horsemanship programs to veterans and people with special needs. Beth McReynolds tells us about their Forest Hills stables grand opening event Feb 13. GallopNYC.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cardiologist Dr. Jacqeuline Eubany discusses concerns specific to women from her new book WOMEN AND HEART DISEASE: THE REAL STORY.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Directors of the New York City Urban Debate League visit to talk about their students and the skills they're building, their program wish list, and of course, the 2016 presidential debates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Audubon New York's Executive Director Erin Crotty talks about the role of birds in our ecosystem and the group's work in conserving and restoring natural ecosystems. ny.audubon.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OVERCOMING DISTRACTIONS: THRIVING WITH ADULT ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER, by ADD sufferer and PR consultant David Greenwood is a guide to tailoring your career to help you achieve professional success.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.