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Our guest is Chris Bullard, founder and Executive Director of Sound Mind Live, a non-profit building community and open dialogue around mental health through the power of music. For more, including tickets for the May 21st event in Central Park, visit soundmindlive.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A discussion on insurance fraud and the cost for all New Yorkers, with Frank Sztuk of the New York Alliance Against Insurance Fraud and Joe Bartlett of iHeartRadio. For more, visit fraudny.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friends of the Children New York is dedicated to breaking the cycle of generational poverty through salaried, professional mentoring. Executive Director Gary Clemons also talks about the 12-year commitment required of each family. For more, visit friendsnewyork.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MOM MILESTONES: The TRUE Story of the First Seven Years, celebrates the myriad ways moms grow and adapt to motherhood. Author Grace Farris is a mom, doctor, and illustrator. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, Vogue, BuzzFeed. Visit Grace at farrisgrace.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For millions of years, horseshoe crabs have been gathering in spring to spawn on the shores of the Eastern US coast. Dr. Mattthew Sclafani of the Cornell University Cooperative Extension based in Riverhead, talks about the Horseshoe Crab Monitoring Network's upcoming count, and other fascinating details about these ancient creatures. For more, including how to participate, visit NYhorseshoecrab.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JUST TRY ONE BITE is a children’s picture book for picky eaters, with an adorable role reversal. Author Camila Alves McConaughey is a healthy eating advocate, an entrepreneur and founder of Women of Today, a lifestyle site and community powered by women around the globe. She lives in Texas with her husband, Matthew McConaughey, and their three children.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From their annual Earth Day events to their year-round programs, Earth Day Initiative promotes environmental awareness and solutions. Executive Director John Opperman joins us for day three of The Earth Day Festival and Virtual Stage from Hudson Yards. For more, visit earthdayinitiative.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coral reefs are the largest biological structures on the planet and have a major impact on our lives. In the face of climate change, pollution and over-fishing, can coral reefs be saved? Our guest is Juli Berwald, author of LIFE ON THE ROCKS: BUILDING A FUTURE FOR CORAL REEFS. Juli Berwald received her PhD in ocean science from the University of Southern California, and has written The New York Times, Nature, National Geographic, and Slate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New York City Fire Museum in the Hudson Square neighborhood houses more than 30,000 artifacts that trace the evolution of firefighting from bucket brigades to modern firefighting techniques and equipment. Executive Director Jennifer Brown previews the new exhibition “Unmasking Our Heroes” on display through August 22nd. For more, visit nycfiremuseum.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE ART OF TALKING WITH CHILDREN, by Harvard faculty member, speech pathologist and mother Rebecca Rolland, offers simple keys to nurturing kindness, creativity, and confidence in kids.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For Army Service Week, April 18-29, recruiters are stepping out to meet local communities and to share information on over 130 different career paths and new incentives to enlist. Our guests are Lieutenant Colonel Harold Morris, New York City Recruiting Battalion Commander and Command Sergeant Major Angela Indardeo, New York City Recruiting Battalion Command Sergeant Major. For more, visit www.goarmy.com/nyc.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BREAKING UP WITH SUGAR: DIVORCE THE DIETS, FROP THE POUNDS AND LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE, is more than a diet book. Molly Carmel, founder of the food addiction plan The Beacon Program, explains how to break our emotional and physical addiction to sugar for long term health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In her new book: RECLAIMING YOUR COMMUNITY: You Don’t Have To Move Out of Your Neighborhood to Live In a Better One, Majora Carter offers up ways to rethink the future of our hometowns. MAJORA CARTER is a real estate developer, urban revitalization strategy consultant, MacArthur Fellow and Peabody Award winning broadcaster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our guest is Áine Duggan, President and CEO of The Partnership to End Homelessness, formerly The Partnership for The Homeless, for a portrait of homelessness in NYC vs. public perceptions. For more, visit partnershiptoendhomelessness.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS IS HOW YOUR MARRIAGE ENDS: A Hopeful Approach to Saving Relationships.Matthew Fray is a relationship coach and writer who leans on the lessons of his failed marriage and divorce to help others avoid making the same mistakes. His writing has been featured in The New York Times, The Sunday Times, The Huffington Post, Babble, and more. His blog is Must Be This Tall To Ride.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Film Lab is a New York based not-for-profit dedicated to the support and promotion of gender and ethnic parity in film and television. President Jennifer Betit Yen talks about the importance of a creative community and Film Lab’s annual 72 Hour Shootout Filmmaking Competition, now accepting submissions. For more, visit film-lab.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As redistricting is changing voting maps across the country, new borders are also being drawn in New York City for the 51 City Council seats across the five boroughs. Our guest is Betsy Gothbaum, Executive Director of Citizens Union, to talk about their recommendations for a fair redistricting process, ethics in New York State, and Citizens Union’s legacy as they mark their 125th Anniversary. For more, visit citizensunion.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In TOXIC POSITIVITY: Keeping it Real in a World Obsessed with Being Happy, Whitney Goodman, the psychotherapist behind the popular Instagram account @SitwithWhit, offers a powerful guide to making space for emotions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we emerge from Covid-19, how are local NYC neighborhoods bringing back businesses and workers? Samara Karasyk is CEO & President of Hudson Square Business Improvement District, a neighborhood that’s also being transformed by the influx of tech workers. For more, visit hudsonsquarebid.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life, looks at the habits of happier older people. Author Arthur C. Brooks is a social scientist who studies human happiness. He is Professor of the Practice of Public Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School, Professor of Management Practice at the Harvard Business School, and former professional classical French hornist, performing for 12 years with ensembles in the United States and Spain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the number of people quitting their jobs has reached all time highs. Dr. Ranjit Nair, Assistant Professor at the School of Business and Computer Science at Caldwell University, discusses the “The Great Resignation”, and the changing workplace. Dr. Nair is author of the book "Potluck Culture: Five Strategies to Engage the Modern Workplace".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now two years since the first wave of Covid-19 arrived in the U.S., and as more and more questions arise about associated issues, we explore the possible connections between tinnitus and Covid-19. Our guest is Dr. Eric Smouha, board-certified in both Otolaryngology and Neurotology, practicing with ENT and Allergy Associates in Manhattan and Melville, NY.For more, visit entandallergy.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest unemployment numbers reflect a reality that has been constant throughout the pandemic: the Bronx continues to have the highest unemployment rate in the New York State. Betty Ann Tamaiser, Department Director of Workforce Development at the social services nonprofit BronxWorks, talks about challenges people are having getting back to work and the kinds of opportunities people would like to see. For more, visit Bronxworks.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Art of Insubordination is a guide for anyone seeking to be heard, make change, and rebel against an unhealthy status quo. Dr. Todd B. Kashdan is Professor of Psychology at George Mason University. His writing and research have appeared in the Harvard Business Review, National Geographic, The New York Times, The Atlantic, Fast Company, and Time Magazine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AARP New York’s new policy guide “What New Yorkers 50+ Deserve” details over 80 recommendations to improve life for older residents. NY State Director Beth Finkel talks about proposals for health care, housing, workplaces and more. For more, visit https://states.aarp.org/new-york/nyc-policy-book.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to the U.S. Census, 1 in 4 men who are becoming a parent didn’t have a father figure themselves growing up. That’s 19 million men in the United States alone! ROOKIE FATHER: A PLAYBOOK FOR MEN EXPERIENCING FATHERHOOD FOR THE FIRST TIME, is a self help and advice book for new dads, from author Kendall Smith.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeremy Kaplan, Executive Director of Manhattan’s Encore Community Services, talks about their work amid the growing challenges for New York City’s senior population, and the impact of keeping us all connected to community. For more, including opportunities for volunteering, visit encorenyc.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Anna Lembke is author of DOPAMINE NATION: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence, with practical solutions to manage overconsumption in a world of bad habits and cheap pleasures. Dr. Anna Lembke is Medical Director and Professor of Stanford Addiction Medicine, and Program Director for the Stanford Addiction Medicine Fellowship. Her website is annalembke.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Foresight, a new initiative led by the Rippel Foundation, asked 7,500 Americans from diverse backgrounds what they want in their future. Laura Landy, President and CEO of the Rippel Foundation discusses the responses, and where the conversation goes from here. The New Jersey based Rippel Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to fostering equitable, exceptional health and well-being for all. For more, visit RippelFoundation.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leanne Brown’s final project in food studies at New York University, has become a cookbook that blends food with forgiveness. GOOD ENOUGH: A Cookbook, is also from the author of the award winning, New York Times bestselling cookbook, GOOD AND CHEAP: Eat Well on $4 a Day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week the Queens-based non-profit 100 Suits celebrates it’s 11th year of helping underprivileged New Yorkers build dignity, self-esteem and improve their role in society. Founder Kevin Livingston talks about how they address socio-economic issues with community involvement and activism. For more, visit 100suitsnyc.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New Jersey based non-profit Hunters Helping The Hungry, one of the largest game meat donation programs in the country, is in need of more participating butchers. Treasurer Bud Thomas talks about how they work with food banks and about a new grant to waive some of the processing cost for participating deer hunters. For more, visit huntershelpingthehungry.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

STACKED: Your Super-Serious Guide to Modern Money Management, is a A step-by-step financial literacy book featuring a blend of shrewd financial information and humor. Joe Saul-Sehy, is the self-described money nerd behind the award-winning podcast Stacking Benjamins, and Emily Guy Birken, is the bestselling author of THE FIVE YEARS BEFORE YOU RETIRE. For more, visit stackingbenjamins.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Making photographs can transform people’s lives. That’s the belief of the Josephine Herrick Project, who has been helping people do just that for over seventy years. JHP teaches photography to and exhibiting work by a broad range of people, from veterans, to immigrants to people living in public housing. Our guest is Executive Director Miriam Leuchter, who also tells us about their work, and how to take a good photo, whatever your camera. For more, visit jhproject.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE MINDFUL WAY TO A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP, by mindfulness teacher and dream therapist Tzivia Gover, guides people to rediscover the pleasure of sleep and discover creative nighttime dreaming. For more, visit Tzivia Gover.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since 1967, The Fortune Society, has advocated on criminal justice issues and helped people with criminal justice histories become assets to their communities. Andre Ward, Associate Vice President of the David Rothenberg Center for Public Policy, discusses a new tool kit for prosecutors focused on a public health response to drug use, and The Fair Chance Housing Act, designed to protect people with conviction records from discrimination. For more, visit fortunesociety.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A POCKET GUIDE TO PIGEON WATCHING: Getting to Know the World’s Most Misunderstood Bird, by author and naturalist Rosemary Mosco, tells the story of how these seemingly mundane birds are actually marvels of creation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Salvation Army is a leading NGO in the fight against human trafficking, a form of modern slavery. The short film “Hope: Stories of Survival” is a first person story of three women trafficked since they were young children. Our guests are the documentary’s director, Joe Pritchard, and Arielle Curry, the Salvation Army’s Eastern Territory Anti-Human Trafficking Program Coordinator. For more, visit hopefilm.org and salvationarmyusa.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RUNNING IS A KIND OF DREAMING: A Young Man’s Descent Into Madness & How Running Saved His Life, by Dr. J.M. Thompson, a staff psychologist at the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, is a personal story about how long distance running led the author from despair to wellness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A SHOT TO SAVE THE WORLD: The Inside Story of the Life-or-Death Race for a Covid-19 Vaccine, by award winning Wall Street Journal reporter Gregory Zuckerman is the behind-the-scenes-story of the cast of scientists racing to turn their life’s work into a life saving solution.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Chanelle Coble, specializing adolescent medicine at Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital, discusses her role in treating young adults and offers guidance for parents of teenage children. Find out how to help support the children and families of Hassenfeld during our Hope For The Holidays Radiothon at Litefm.com/hope.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

106.7 Lite FM is proud to again be a partner of Hungerthon. Noreen Springstead, Executive Director of Why Hunger, talks about how and why the annual event raises critical funds to end hunger in America. The Hungerthon auction is Live! Make your donation and bid on celebrity donated auction items at hungerthon.org through December 31st.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SISTERS ARE ALRIGHT: Changing the Broken Narrative of Black Women in America, by Tamara Winfrey-Harris, a book that has been described as touchstone of Black Feminist thought, confronts how black women are perceived and how they perceive themselves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Leventhal of the Mark Morris Dance Group, discusses Dance for PD: A program for people living with Parkinson’s disease, used as model for classes in more than 300 communities in 25 countries. Queens Theater will host both in-person and virtual classes in 2022. For more, visit MarkMorrisDanceGroup.org, QueensTheater.org, and danceforpd.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10 RULES FOR RESILIENCE: Mental Toughness for Families, is a guidebook for families to raise more resilient kids, from Joe De Sena, Founder and CEO of Spartan and The Death Race, a leading sports and wellness brand with a community of over 10 million strong.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For November, National Hospice & Palliative Care Month and National Family Caregiver Month, we speak with Dr. Christopher Comfort, Chief Operating Officer of Calvary Hospital, about palliative and hospice care, and end of life planning. For more, visit CalvaryHospital.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Born in Cuba and raised in the USA, Armando Lucas Correa epitomized the American dream, with an incredible job as the editor of People magazine, a steady partner and a comfortable life. But with the new millennium, he realized something vital was missing: A child. Armando Lucas Correa’s book is IN SEARCH OF EMMA: How We Created Our Family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

YAFFED is an advocacy group committed to improving educational curricula within ultra-Orthodox Jewish schools in New York. Founder Naftuli Moster describes his experience as a young Orthodox student in Borough Park, and the status of proposals for minimum standards in front of the New York State Education Department and the New York City Department of Education. For more, visit yaffed.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nurses make up the biggest group of healthcare workers in the U.S. And while healthcare workers have been doing heroic work during the pandemic, the strain on nurses and the health care system is greater than ever before. Lauren Pasquale Bartlett, Sr. Vice President of Marketing of Fastaff, a travel nursing staffing company, talks about the current nursing shortage and opportunities in the profession. For more, visit fastaff.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PET NATION, by Mark Cushing, CEO & Founder of Animal Policy Group, tells the Inside story of how companion animals are transforming our homes, culture and economy. For more, visit marklcushing.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.