New York City's 106.7 Lite FM's weekly talk show with host Nina del Rio, speaking with influencers, experts, and NYC non-profits. New episodes air first on WLTW-NY every Sunday, 7-7:30am EST.
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This podcast is the online book club you always wanted to be apart of! Hear from your favorite authors about books you love, their best writing and publishing advice, and so much more!
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Walkers & Talkers
David Brody, from Elvis Duran and The Morning Show and his co-host Jamie from Lite FM in NYC, break down every episode of AMC's 'The Walking Dead' , 'Fear The Walking Dead and Preacher
David Brody, from Elvis Duran and the Morning Show and his co-host Jamie from Lite FM in NYC, break down every episode of all of AMC's The Walking Dead shows with knowledge and humor. They also give you the latest TWD news all year round, cast member interviews and lots of snappy banter! Twitter: @DavidBrody @TheTalkingJamie @Walkers_Talkers Instagram: @DavidBrody @TheTalkingJamie @Walkers_Talkers
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The Find Your Light Foundation Benefit Hosted by Josh Groban, Oct. 8 at Jazz at Lincoln Center
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15:01The Find Your Light Foundation is dedicated to ensuring every student has the chance to experience a quality arts education. To date, the organization founded Tony®, EMMY®, and five-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated singer, songwriter, actor, and philanthropist Josh Groban has funded nearly 200 programs, in 33 states. With support for the arts needed mo…
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What's Working in Child Welfare in NYC and Where We're Still Falling Short
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16:01Ronald E. Richter brings an unparalleled perspective to child welfare. With a career that spans over 35 years as a legal aid attorney, family court judge, former commissioner of New York City’s Administration for Children’s Services (ACS), and as CEO of JCCA, a 200-year-old nonprofit that supports more than 17,000 children and families across New Y…
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DIVIDING LINES: How Transportation Infrastructure Reinforces Racial Inequality
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17:36Most Americans would agree that our transportation infrastructure—from highways, to roads and bus and train lines—needs an upgrade. As governments plan for rebuilding and repairing, our guest takes a historic look at how much of our existing infrastructure was built to reinforce economic and racial divisions. Deborah Archer is an eminent legal scho…
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A Backstage Look at WHEDco's New Bronx Music Hall & Bronx Heritage Center
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15:46Approaching it’s first anniversary, The Bronx Music Hall is the first independent music performance venue in the borough in more than 50 years, and the new home of WHEDco’s Bronx Music Heritage Center. Co-Artistic Directors Elena Martínez and multi-Grammy nominated percussionist Bobby Sanabria talk about their mission to celebrate Bronx artists pas…
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NY State's "Master Plan for Aging": A Comprehensive Policy Road Map for Older Residents
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15:14New York State has one of the largest populations of adults over 60, and the older adult population is growing faster than any other group. For the first time, New York State has proposed a Master Plan for Aging, as a roadmap to address a range of issues and challenges for older New Yorkers. For details, our guest is Jeremy Kaplan, the Executive Di…
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Center For An Urban Future On Addressing The Digital Divide In The Bronx
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15:15For most people, it’s hard to imagine life without access to a computer or broadband. And yet, according new a study by The Center For An Urban Future, tens of thousands of Bronx residents remain cut off from these basic tools for work, school, and everyday connectivity. Jonathan Bowles from the Center for an Urban Future talks about tackling the d…
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A Medical Perspective on Solutions for the Homelessness Crisis in NYC Subways
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15:38While never ending policy debates about the mental health and homelessness crisis in the Subway persist, our guest is on the front lines every day with solutions that work. Melissa O’Brien is Medical Director of Psychiatric Services at Project Renewal, one of New York City’s largest providers of comprehensive health services to homeless individuals…
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The Erasing Borders Dance Festival, featuring Classical Dance from India, September 18-21
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14:30The New York City based Indo-American Arts Council is a not-for-profit organization passionately dedicated to promoting, showcasing and building an awareness of arts and artists of Asian Indian heritage. From September 18-21 in Manhattan, IAAC presents the Erasing Borders Dance Festival, featuring classical dance from India. Our guest is Deepsikha …
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CHERYL McKISSACK author of THE BLACK FAMILY THAT BUILT AMERICA
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The 35th Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in NYC on September 7, 2025
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14:09Every year around the country, many thousands join the fight to end breast cancer, fund research, and support survivors through the Susan G. Komen Walks & Races. Sunday, September 7, Susan G. Komen celebrates the 35th year of Race for the Cure in New York City! For more on the event and the advancements made possible through decades of work and sup…
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The Creative Coalition on the Urgent Fight to Protect The National Endowment For The Arts
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16:14As the National Endowment for the Arts and public arts funding is threatened, our guests are Emmy nominated actor Tim Daly, President of The Creative Coalition, and author and producer Robin Bronk, the organization’s CEO, on the urgent fight to protect the NEA and how arts funding benefits communities across the across the country. Founded in 1989 …
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United Charter High School CEO On Bell-to-Bell Cell Phone Bans
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12:27After much debate and delay, NY City Public Schools begin a ban on personal internet enabled devices as of the 2025-26 school year. With the bell-to-bell ban, students will not have access to cell phones, personal tablets or smart watches during the school day. What should parents, teachers, and most importantly, students expect? Our guest is Dr. C…
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Harkness Dance Center's Mainstage Series at 92NY for 2025-26, “Women’s Move The World"
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17:39Alison Manning, Co-Executive Director of Harkness Dance Center and Director of Harkness School of Dance, returns for a preview of Harkness Mainstage Series at 92NY, “Women’s Move The World”, featuring ten different offerings from women choreographers from September 13 through May 2026.By 106.7 Lite fm (WLTW-FM)
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CLARENCE A. HAYNES author of THE GHOSTS OF GWENDOLYN MONTGOMERY
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NOT MY TYPE: One Woman vs. A President with E. Jean Carroll
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15:16NOT MY TYPE: One Woman Vs. A President, by celebrated writer E. Jean Carroll—who successfully stood up to Donald Trump in court twice and won twice— is a candid and uniquely personal account of the defamation and sexual assault trials that captured the nation.By 106.7 Lite fm (WLTW-FM)
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New York State Programs With Funding For Businesses That Relocate To The Bronx
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16:09New York State has officially renewed two programs that offer businesses funding to relocate to The Bronx. Rob Walsh, President, Bronx Economic Development Corporation, talks about the potentially game changing policies of The Relocation and Commercial Expansion Program (RACE) and The Relocation and Employment Assistance Program (REAP).…
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Plant Powered Metro NY on Whole Food, Plant Based Nutrition for Lifelong Health
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16:21In times of rising chronic diseases, and challenges, costs and threats to health care, Plant Powered Metro NY, a leading nutrition and health-focused nonprofit in New York, offers a powerful solution to treating and preventing chronic diseases. Our guest is Lianna Levine Reisner, President and Network Director, to talk about plant-powered diets as …
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Fan Week at the US Open, Free and Open to All, August 18-23 in Queens
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15:19The US Open kicks off next Monday with Fan Week! From Monday, August 18 through Saturday, August 23, the grounds of The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens are entirely free and open to the public with activities for everyone. Our guest is Nicole Kankam, Managing Director, with details on this year’s events and tips for the best …
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LEIGHTON O. CAMPBELL author of Your Happiness Equation
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Mental Health for First Responders with Baker Street Behavioral Health
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15:55When we talk about taking care of our mental health, we don’t often talk about the people who take care of us. What are the unique mental health challenges for first responders and how might their treatment and approach be different? Our guest is Dr. Brendan Guarino, clinical psychologist at Baker Street Behavioral Health, specializing in treatment…
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The 44th Annual Battery Dance Festival, Free in Battery Park City from August 9-26, 2025.
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18:28The Battery Dance Festival is New York City’s longest-running free public dance festival. Now in it’s 44th year, the Festival draws a combined audience of over 12,000 in-person and over 35,000 virtual viewers. For a backstage preview of this year’s festival, August 9-16 in Battery Park City, our guest is Battery Dance founder and artistic director …
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THERE IS NO PLACE FOR US: Working and Homeless in America
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29:17Affordable housing is hard to find. We talk about it at every level of income. But what is the affordable housing crisis like for working people at the low income end of the spectrum, for whom even an average monthly rent is out of reach? Our guest is Brian Goldstone, author of THERE IS NO PLACE FOR US: Working and Homeless in America. Brian Goldst…
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Summer Jobs as Cultural Ambassadors with Kofago Dance Ensemble
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28:59Kofago Dance Ensemble, a premier African Diasporic dance ensemble based in New York, is training dancers this summer to perform across the state, as a means to build the next generation of dancers and cultural ambassadors. The company founded by our guest, Kevin McEwen, is also hosting the The Culture Rising Dance Conference, August 22-23rd at Lehm…
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ME, BUT BETTER: The Science and Promise of Personality Change
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14:28According to studies, people tend to be happier, healthier, and more successful when they have a balance of the “Big Five” personality traits: Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism. But can we change our personalities to suit? Olga Khazan is an award-winning journalist and staff writer at The Atlantic covering sc…
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The Reading Institute Is Arming Teachers to Help Solve the Reading Crisis in Schools
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16:30This year's National Assessment of Educational Progress shows only 31% of New York's fourth graders are reading at grade level. It's a dismal number mirrored in many states—and one that drops significantly for students from economically disadvantaged communities. In response, New York City’s Public Schools and other districts have increasingly embr…
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Amy Poeppel returns to the podcast to discuss her latest book FAR AND AWAY.By 106.7 Lite fm (WLTW-FM)
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Winners of the 2025 Flag Award for Teaching Excellence in NYC Public Schools
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28:37Founded by Glenn and Amanda Fuhrman, The Flag Award For Teaching Excellence recognizes and celebrates extraordinary New York City public school teachers who inspire learning through creativity, passion, and commitment. Our guests are 2025 Flag Award Winners Alhassan Susso, a Social Studies teacher from International Community High School in The Bro…
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