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After more than 12 years of providing programs to children throughout the Bronx as a museum “without walls”, Bronx Children’s Museum has just opened it’s doors to the first-ever children’s museum facility in the borough! Our guest is Carla Precht, Founding Executive Director, Bronx Children’s Museum. For more, visit BronxChildrensMuseum.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For this year’s winter weather, NOAA predicts drier-than-average conditions across the South with wetter-than-average conditions for areas of the Ohio Valley, Great Lakes, Northern Rockies and Pacific Northwest. A big reason – the meltdown of glaciers worldwide! Our guest is Anita Sanchez, award winning author on environmental science and nature for children and adults, with her new book, MELTDOWN: Discover Earth’s Irreplaceable Glaciers & Learn What You Can Do to Save Them, a book for ages 8 and up. For more, visit anitasanchez.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The American Modern Opera Company (AMOC) with The Cathedral of St. John the Divine presents John Adams’ El Niño: Nativity Reconsidered, concept by Julia Bullock, for a one night only engagement on December 21, 2022. Our guest is renowned countertenor and 2022 GRAMMY winner Anthony Roth Costanzo, for the backstory on this operatic reimagining of the Nativity story. For more, visit runningamoc.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Numerous medical studies prove that the health of the bacteria that live in our gut, our Microbiome--is connected to our likelihood of getting devastating viral illnesses--such as Covid. In The Anti-Viral Gut: Tackling Pathogens From the Inside Out, Dr. Robynne Chutkan, explains how a healthy microbiome can keep us better protected against viral infections. Dr. Robynne Chutkan is founder of the Digestive Center for Wellness, a faculty member at Georgetown University Hospital, and bestselling author. For more, visit robynnechutkan.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone includes a staff of more than 400 doctors who are experts in more than 35 specialty areas. In advance of our Hope for the Holidays Radiothon, our guest is Dr. Rakesh “Rocky”Singh, a pediatrician and Medical Director of Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital’s Pediatric Heart Failure and Transplantation Program. You can make a difference to the children and families at Hassenfeld by becoming a bright light at litefm.com/hope.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When so many of us are wondering not only how to improve our work/life balance, but how to bring more creativity into our lives, Austin Kleon may have the solution. His book is KEEP GOING: 10 Ways to Stay Creative in Good Times & Bad. For more, visit austinkleon.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While so many of us take it for granted that we have a laptop or desktop computer to work, to study, to be connected—there is a sizable digital divide between White adults and other adults. Why are Black and Hispanic adults less likely to have computer and broadband access, and what is the impact? Our guest is Cal Hedigan, CEO of Community Access, a non-profit working to close the gap in digital access for vulnerable New Yorkers. For more, visit communityaccess.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While about 80% of the population of the developed world lives in urban areas—human bodies and brains are much the same since we lived in caves and in nature. In her new book, THE OPEN-AIR LIFE, Swedish-American writer Linda Åkeson McGurk shares the principles the Nordic practice of Friluftsliv and explains how unplugging and connecting more deeply with nature can improve mental and physical health, relationships, and general well-being. For more, visit LindaMcgurk.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For Over 100 years, New York City’s Police Athletic League has helped countless young New Yorkers build for their futures by providing them with safe, nurturing and supportive places to play and learn. This fall, PAL is operating supervised, educational and recreational programs for young people ages 3 to 21 at PAL centers and sites citywide. Our guest is PAL’s new Executive Director Carlos Velazquez. For more, visit palnyc.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a world where so much is competing for our child’s attention, how do you get them to simply read a book? Our guest is Maria Russo, Children’s Books Editor of the New York Times Review, co-author with NYT Review Editor Pamela Paul, of HOW TO RAISE A READER, a book focused on how to foster a lifelong love of books from birth to teenage years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Once again, 106.7 Lite FM is proud to be a partner of Hungerthon: An annual radio tradition, organized by Why Hunger to educate listeners across the U.S. and raise critical funds to end hunger in America. Hungerthon Board Member Chef Pearl Thompson talks about food insecurity and food justice—and how hunger is not a problem of supply, but of organization and lack of empowerment. To donate, purchase and bid on items, visit hungerthon.org through December 31st.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the number of guaranteed income pilot programs for vulnerable populations increase across the country, early successes mirror the experience of young adults receiving financial supports from the non-profit New Yorkers For Children. Executive Director Saroya Friedman-Gonzalez talks about how funds are used by young people who have aged out of the foster system, and about the public responsibly owed to children in placed in the state’s care. For more, visit newyorkersforchildren.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do the most successful investors have in common? Beyond math, it's mindset. Our guest is David M. Rubenstein, co-founder and co-chairman of The Carlyle Group, one of the world's largest and most successful private investment firms, to discuss his new book HOW TO INVEST: Masters on the Craft; a master class on investing featuring conversations with the biggest names in finance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People with developmental disabilities often require a special approach to dental care. But because few dentists are specially trained to serve these patients, there’s typically a high barrier to care. Our guest is Jonathan Teyan, President of New York State Academic Dental Centers, which has introduced The Fellowship to Address Oral Health Disparities, a program designed to create a pipeline of dentists to better serve people with a range of disabilities. For more, visit amsny.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Even though visual thinkers constitute a far greater proportion of the population than previously believed, we live in a language-dominated world—A world that tends to screen visual thinkers out at school and pass over them in the workplace. Our guest is Autism Activist, Scientist, and New York Times-Bestselling Author Dr. Temple Grandin, with her new book VISUAL THINKING: The Hidden Gifts of People Who Think in Pictures, Patterns, and Abstractions. For more, templegrandin.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since the spring, thousands of migrants have been arriving regularly at the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan, most of them Venezuelan families escaping the country’s economic collapse. Many of these people lack ties in the city, leaving local official struggling to find temporary housing. Our guest is Dr. Jessica Sessions, of the Bronx-based nonprofit Acacia Network, which has been sheltering many of the newly arrived migrant families at it’s transitional housing sites and connecting them to medical care and other services. For more, visit acacianetwork.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a stroke. GET AHEAD OF STROKE is a national campaign designed to raise awareness about the serious nature of strokes, how to reduce their risk and their burden. Our guest is Dr. J Mocco, Neurosurgery Specialist at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York. For more, visit getaheadofstroke.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish, performed by the the Drama Desk Award-winning National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene, returns to the stage for a seven-week limited engagement, November 13, 2022 to January 1, 2023, Off-Broadway at New World Stages. NYTF Artistic Director Zalmen Mlotek talks about building the show with a mostly non-Yiddish speaking cast, and the history of the world's oldest continuously operating Yiddish theatre company. For more, visit nytf.org/fiddler.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

QUIT: The Power Of Knowing When To Walk Away by Annie Duke, argues that contrary to popular belief, winners quit a lot. Annie Duke is a bestselling author, corporate consultant in the decision-making space, and a former professional poker player. For more, visit annieduke.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During a time of unprecedented interest in genealogy, social justice and reparations, Where Is My Land is determined to help Black Americans reclaim stolen land and secure restitution. Our guests are Where Is My Land co-founder and former Congressional Black Caucus fellow Kavon Ward, and Research Lead Kamala Miller-Lester. For more, visit whereismyland.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2023, The Medicare Advantage provider, Braven Health, is expanding to all of New Jersey. Our guest is Dr. Michael Sheehan, Chief Clinical Officer of Braven Health, for an overview of the company, New Jersey’s health, and insights in healthcare for the coming year. For more, visit BravenHealth.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Until this past decade, there were no treatments developed specifically for lupus. Now there are three, thanks to research funded in part by The Lupus Research Alliance. Jonathan Marks of LRA, and Narae Yun, lupus advocate and NYC Walk with Us to Cure Lupus Team Captain, talk about living with lupus, advancements in treatment, and the upcoming walk on Saturday, October 22nd. For more, visit LupusWalknyc.org and LupusResearch.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

D.J. Vanas is a former U.S. Air Force officer, member of the Ottawa tribe, and author of THE WARRIOR WITHIN: Own Your Power to Serve, Fight, Protect, and Heal. D.J. Vanas’ book is a transformational guide to getting yourself right in order to accomplish what you were meant to do. For more, visit nativediscovery.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During Hispanic Heritage month, our guest is by Eduardo Vilaro, Artistic Director and CEO of Ballet Hispanico—one of the premiere performing arts organizations in New York City, and now the largest Latinx cultural organization in the United States. For more, visitBallethispanico.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For National Recovery Month in September, our guests are Dr. Sara Taki and Caitlyn Romano of Greenwich House, which established one the first methadone treatment programs in New York nearly 50 years ago. For more, visit GreenwichHouse.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOW TO MANIFEST: MAKE YOUR DREAMS A REALITY IN 40 DAYS, by New York-based energy healer and meditation teacher Laura Chung, offers a pathway to getting what you want by focusing on process over outcome.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Mettham, President of the Flatiron NoMad Partnership Business Improvement District, talks about the landscape for NYC businesses post-pandemic and how the Flatiron/NoMad continues to transform itself for the rebound and beyond. For more, visit flatironnomad.nyc.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUR PROBLEM, OUR PATH is a 360-degree analysis about racism by clinical psychologist Dr. Eleonor Bartoli and educator Dr. Ali Michael, and an invitation for White people to join them on an antiracist journey to create real change. For more, visit dreleonorabartoli.com and alimichael.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

North Shore Animal League, the world's largest animal rescue and adoption organization, brings its annual Walk & Wag Event to Manhattan for the first time, Saturday, September 17, 2022. Guests Kacie Bogan and Rachel Rudman preview the walk and talk about giving older animals up for adoption a second chance. For more, visit animalleague.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FIRST PHONE: A child’s guide to digital responsibility, safety and etiquette, by Dr. Catherine Pearlman, is the the first book written for younger kids to learn for themselves how to be safe and thoughtful while using a smartphone or other digital device.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 25th, 2022 is the annual Walk Cancer Away event in Bayonne, NJ, raising funds for colorectal cancer research. Walk founders Nick Rentas and Michael Furmaniak talk about lifesaving research, the importance of screening and honoring the memory of James N. Rentas. For more, visit walkcanceraway.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOW TO BELONG: Find Your People, Create Community & Live a More Connected Life by Entrepreneur Radha Agrawal offers ways to connect with others and realize the power of a tribe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thanks to a grant from the State of New Jersey, Easterseals NJ is able to expand its employment services program for the deaf and hard of hearing. Our guest is Lauren Weishaar, who is deaf, and is the Manager of Career Pathway Connections at Easterseals NJ. Via an interpreter, we discuss the new opportunities the grant provides, and about Lauren’s work solving issues that she also experienced early in her career.For more, visit easterseals.com/nj.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FOR YOU WHEN I AM GONE: Twelve Essential Questions to Tell a Life Story by Rabbi Steve Leder, focuses on the legacy we want to leave for our loved ones—besides stuff. Steve Leder is bestselling author of several books including, THE BEAUTY OF WHAT REMAINS, and he is the senior rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The newest exhibit at the Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust — is The Holocaust: What Hate Can Do. Museum President and CEO Jack Kliger explains why it’s the right time to show these artifacts, and the proliferation of hate speech. For more, visit mjhnyc.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DIGITAL MINIMALISM: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World, by Georgetown Science Professor Cal Newport, presents a plan to focus your online time on activities of value, and skip everything else.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. Battery Dance President and Artistic Director Jonathan Hollander takes us behind the scenes for this year’s events, August 13-19 in Robert F. Wagner Park. For more details, including access to streaming, visit batterydance.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part workbook and part exploration of systemic racism, DO THE WORK is designed to help us be better citizens and to help others who struggle with understanding racism. Do The Work is a project of Emmy Award–winning sociopolitical comedian W. Kamau Bell & New York Times bestselling author Kate Schatz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The FLAG Award for Teaching Excellence recognizes and celebrates extraordinary New York City public school teachers. We’re joined by two of this year's grand prize winners: Anastasia Difino, English Language Arts and social studies teacher at PS 120 in Queens and Laurie D’Amico, music teacher and marching band director at Tottenville High School in Staten Island. For more details, including nominations for 2023, visit flagaward.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marking it’s 23rd year, The Original Tee Golf Classic is an event that amplifies inclusion in golf and celebrates Black pioneers and ambassadors of excellence. Founder Wendell Haskins talks about introducing children of color to the game and how perspectives and support have changed over recent years. For more, visit originaltee.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over 35 years, Institute for Community Living has grown to become one of the largest supportive residence providers in the country. CEO Jody Rudin talks about ICL’s newest housing development, Nevins Street Apartments in downtown Brooklyn, designed to specifically to offer a whole health approach for residents. For more, visit iclinc.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Overthinking About You: Navigating Romantic Relationships When You Have Anxiety, OCD, and/or Depression by Allison Raskin, is a road map to better understand yourself and your partner - all while living with mental health issues. ALLISON RASKIN is a New York Times bestselling author and the cohost of the popular podcast Just Between Us. A vocal mental health advocate, Allison also runs the mental health–focused Instagram account @emotionalsupportlady.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Established in 1838, The Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn is recognized as one of the world’s most beautiful cemeteries, a permanent residence of over 570,000 individuals., and a destination for a half a million visitors annually. Our guest is Harry Weil, Director of Public Programs and Special Projects. For more, including their events calendar, visit green-wood.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In WHAT CAN I SAY, author Catherine Newman provides a framework for parents to help their kids learn more about relationships, empathy, respect, friendship, and communication. Catherine Newman is the etiquette columnist for Real Simple magazine and the editor of the James Beard Award-winning kids’ cooking magazine ChopChop. She’s online at catherinenewmanwriter.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For 2022, the Fresh Air Fund is returning to it’s signature in-person programs! Fresh Air children will visit host families outside the five boroughs, campers will head to sleep away camps, and CEO Lisa Gitelson talks about new opportunities borne from the pandemic, including Summer Spaces within NYC. For more, visit FreshAir.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As many are embracing technological monitoring over mass incarceration, James Kilgore explores the consequences in UNDERSTANDING E-CARCERATION: Electronic Monitoring, the Surveillance State & the Future of Mass Incarceration. JAMES KILGORE is an activist, researcher, and director of the Challenging E-Carceration project at MediaJustice and the co-director of FirstFollowers Reentry Program in Champaign, Illinois.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a regional affiliate of Horizons National, Horizons New York City’s mission is to advance education equity. Horizons creates experiences outside of school that inspire the joy of learning, and partner with students and families to support long-term success. Our guest is Regional Director Aubrie Therrien to talk about education equity and supporting students during the “summer slide.” For more, visit horizonsnewyorkcity.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An emergency can happen at any time—and most emergencies, unfortunately, turn out to be expensive. Alyssa Davies new book is FINANCIAL FIRST AID: Essential Tools For Confident, Secure Money Management. ALYSSA DAVIES is a content manager for Zolo and personal finance writer, who’s work has been featured by The Globe and Mail, CNBC, CBC, and more. For more, visit mixedupmoney.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Workers Circle, originally founded in 1900 by Yiddish-speaking immigrants from Eastern Europe, spent its early years fighting for worker and immigrant rights in New York City. CEO Ann Toback talks about their current fight for voting rights and protections. For more, visit circle.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MASTERING FEAR: A five step guide to transforming your life by making your fears work for you instead of against you. Author Brandon Webb explains his inspiration and how he grew to use fear as a confidence builder in his years as a Navy Seal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.