The Back Room with Andy Ostroy

A fascinating chat with attorney and author Spencer Schneider, who discusses his new book "Manhattan Cult Story", detailing his 23 years in a secret NYC cult through which every aspect of his life was controlled. We explore how he got in, what it was like inside and what eventually led to his exit. Jill Schlesinger, CBS News Business Analyst & Host of Jill On Money, also joins us for a truly insightful conversation about the direction of the economy, recession fears, the stock market, crypto and more. Got somethin' to say?! Email us at [email protected] Leave us a message: 845-307-7446 Twitter: @AndyOstroy Produced by radiofreerhinecliff.org and Andy Ostroy Music by Andrew Hollander Design by Cricket Lengyel

A discussion of the short and long-term ramifications of the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe vs Wade with filmmaker Annie Sundberg, co-director/producer of the 2018 Netflix Original documentary "Reversing Roe". We also chat with actor, producer, tv host, author and entrepreneur Hilarie Burton about her personal infertility and abortion experience. Got somethin' to say?! Email us at [email protected] Leave us a message: 845-307-7446 Twitter: @AndyOstroy Produced by radiofreerhinecliff.org and Andy Ostroy Music by Andrew Hollander Design by Cricket Lengyel

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) joins us in The Back Room for a lively, in-depth chat about the January 6th hearings, his Trump lawsuit, the midterms, the Republican Party, gun reform and his top five musical artists (you may be surprised.) Got somethin' to say?! Email us at [email protected] Leave us a message: 845-307-7446 Twitter: @AndyOstroy Produced by radiofreerhinecliff.org and Andy Ostroy Music by Andrew Hollander Design by Cricket Lengyel

Thrilled to welcome into The Back Room the awesome Paul Rudd, who joined us for a fun, insightful 50-minute chat about a broad range of topics ranging from the Washington political scene, Hollywood and films and life in New York's Hudson Valley. Got somethin' to say?! Email us at [email protected] Leave us a message: 845-307-7446 Twitter: @AndyOstroy Produced by radiofreerhinecliff.org and Andy Ostroy Music by Andrew Hollander Design by Cricket Lengyel

The Backroom with Andy Ostroy offers an unscripted, humorous no-holds-barred take on politics and pop culture along with interviews with smart, funny and engaging politicians, celebrities, entertainers, journalists, media personalities, businesspeople/entrepreneurs and other prominent folks. Each week we’ll dissect the unprecedented madness in the world and try to make sense of it all. Got somethin' to say?! Email us at [email protected] Leave us a message: 845-307-7446 Twitter: @AndyOstroy Produced by Andy Ostroy and Matty Rosenberg @ Radio Free Rhiniecliff Associate producer Jennifer Hammoud Music by Andrew Hollander Design by Cricket Lengyel