Best WJFF Radio Catskill Podcasts (2025)

The Gateway Housing Project was rejected by the Sullivan County Legislature for the second time last Thursday. Advocates say the project would help alleviate the county’s homelessness crisis and have spoken about it passionately at the weekly meetings in Monticello. Sullivan County’s Health and Human Services Department has been working with the co…

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Radio Chatskill - Thursday, September 25, 2025 1:00:15

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Live, local conversations focused on arts, history, and current news.

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Experts Push Back on Autism and Medication Myths 19:49

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Claims linking autism to vaccines or medications like Tylenol resurfaced this month after former President Donald Trump suggested acetaminophen use during pregnancy could cause autism. But experts say the science doesn’t support those claims. To help clarify the issue, Radio Catskill’s Patricio Robayo spoke with Dr. Noor Syed and Lauren Lestremau A…

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Radio Chatskill - Wednesday, September 24, 2025 1:48

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Live, local conversations focused on arts, history, and current news.

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September Is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: Free Screenings Offered in Middletown 12:54

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By Patricio Robayo

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Anonymous Child Abuse Reports Could Become Illegal in New York 9:26

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Governor Hochul (D-NY) has through December to decide whether or not to sign the Anti-Harassment in Reporting Bill. If passed, anyone who makes a report of suspected child abuse will have to provide their own name and contact info. Nila Natarajan, the Associate Director of Policy and Family Defense at Brooklyn Defender Services, has been working on…

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NY FOCUS: ICE Detentions in New York County Jails Have Exploded 11:09

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New York Focus recently reported that ICE detentions in New York’s county jails have skyrocketed this year — nearly six times more than in all of 2024. Seven jails across the state are now holding people for federal immigration authorities, raising questions about money, politics, and the human impact of these agreements. Radio Catskill’s Patricio …

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Tuesday, September 23, 2025 - Free Prostate Screenings – DVAA Big Eddy Film Festival – Classical Music in Classic Films 1:00:15

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Live, local conversations focused on arts, history, and current news.

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John J. Lennon Writes From Prison: The Tragedy of True Crime 50:19

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John J. Lennon has spent nearly 25 years behind bars — but his voice has traveled far beyond prison walls. An incarcerated journalist currently serving time at Sing Sing Correctional Facility, Lennon has published work in The New Yorker, Esquire, The Atlantic, and The New York Times Magazine. Twice a finalist for the National Magazine Award, his re…

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Monday, September 22, 2025 - Local Economic Perspective with James B Huntington – Culture Reporter Valerie Mansi: WCAA End of Summer Art Aucti – DVAA Big Eddy Film Festival ... 1:00:15

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Live, local conversations focused on arts, history, and current news.

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NY FOCUS: ‘No Arrests’: In New York, Some Police Can Drink, Drive and Avoid Charges 15:49

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An investigation by New York Focus and The New York Times found that in New York State, police officers who drank and drove often avoided arrest and criminal charges — consequences ordinary citizens would likely face. Reporters reviewed more than 10,000 police disciplinary files and uncovered at least 17 cases where officers involved in crashes, co…

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Radio Chatskill - Friday, September 19, 2025 1:00:15

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Live, local conversations focused on arts, history, and current news.

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Thursday, September 18, 2025 - Cancer Advocates Head to Capitol Hill – Wayne County Weekly – DVAA: Botanical Impressions – NACL: Two Sisters 1:00:04

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Live, local conversations focused on arts, history, and current news.

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LES Gallery Partners with Hall Space for Autumn Equinox Exhibition in Eldred 8:18

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A Lower East Side gallery known for championing young, queer, and emerging artists is bringing its vision to Sullivan County this weekend. Auxier Kline, based in Manhattan’s Two Bridges neighborhood, is collaborating with Hall Space by Nonetta in Eldred to present Autumn Equinox, an exhibition that explores the shift from summer to fall and the tra…

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Radio Chatskill - Wednesday, September 17, 2025 1:00:04

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Live, local conversations focused on arts, history, and current news.

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Walking for a Cause: One Local Couple’s Trek to Fight Hunger 9:16

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On October 31, Martin Colavito and his wife Lynn will begin a 46-mile walk from their home in Liberty to the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York in Montgomery. Their goal isn’t fitness — it’s food security. The couple’s journey, known as Martin and Lynn’s Long Walk, will unfold over four days and is designed to raise both funds and awarenes…

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Tuesday, September 16, 2025 - River Reporter – Harmful Algae Bloom in the Hudson River/Riverkeeper Water Po – Science Stories w/Joe Johnson – DVAA: Artist ... 1:00:04

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Live, local conversations focused on arts, history, and current news.

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Hispanic Heritage Month: LOUD Voices Rising in Ulster County 19:55

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Radio Catskill is marking the start of Hispanic Heritage Month by highlighting the voices, resilience, and celebrations of our Latino community here in the Hudson Valley. We begin with LOUD — Latin Outreach, Unity, and Development, a grassroots organization co-founded by Sugely Melenciano-Weed and Alessandra Gonzalez, dedicated to connecting Hispan…

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Radio Chatskill - Monday, September 15, 2025 1:00:04

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Live, local conversations focused on arts, history, and current news.

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Radio Chatskill - Friday, September 12, 2025 1:00:16

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Live, local conversations focused on arts, history, and current news.

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24 Years Later: Remembering September 11 with the 9/11 Memorial & Museum 10:38

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24 Years Later: Remembering September 11 with the 9/11 Memorial & MuseumBy Patricio Robayo

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Sarah Kramer-Harrison Discusses New Role as Ulster County Arts and Culture Director 11:47

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Today, Radio Catskills Jamie Case is joined by Sarah Kramer-Harrison, Ulster County’s new director of arts, culture and open spaces — a first for the county. They sat down to talk about the goals of the role, what’s ahead for local artists and organizations, and how public parks may soon double as cultural venues in the historic Ulster County.…

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Thursday, September 11, 2025 - Marking the 24th Anniversary of the September 11 Attacks 9/1 – “Read All About It!” Chuck Henry and Historic Newspapers Onl – ... 1:00:16

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Live, local conversations focused on arts, history, and current news.

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Grant Deep Dive: Bannerman Castle Trust on its Grant from NY State for Trail Repair 3:49

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Every year, nonprofits across New York State can apply for a grant for trail repairs and environmental stewardship. It’s called the “Park and Trail Partnership Grants Program” and is run by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, the Department of Environmental Conservation, and Parks & Trails New York. This year, …

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Secretive Board Overseeing Pa.’s Billion-dollar Opioid Response Invites Public To Speak For 1st Time 15:23

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Following pressure, the powerful board overseeing Pennsylvania opioid settlement money allows public comment but faces continued criticism over transparency and representation.By Patricio Robayo

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Radio Chatskill - Wednesday, September 10, 2025 1:00:16

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Live, local conversations focused on arts, history, and current news.

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NY FOCUS: Thousands of Young Immigrants in New York at Risk After Trump Ends Protections 15:58

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New Yorkers are suing to reverse a Trump administration policy change that has upended the futures of tens of thousands of young immigrants.By Patricio Robayo

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Radio Chatskill - Monday, September 8, 2025 1:00:15

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Live, local conversations focused on arts, history, and current news.

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$24 Million Sullivan County Airport Terminal Nears Completion: No Commercial Flights, But Big Economic Goals 9:06

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WHITE LAKE – A new $24 million terminal at the Sullivan County International Airport is nearing completion, but residents hoping for commercial airline service may be disappointed. County Manager Joshua Potosek made it clear in an interview with Radio Catskill’s Patricio Robayo that there are no plans for scheduled passenger service. Instead, count…

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Friday, September 5, 2025 - Sullivan County Government Update – Queer Bands for September Show – Curtain Call Preview – Dorothy M. Gillespie Foundation ... 1:00:16

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Live, local conversations focused on arts, history, and current news.

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NY FOCUS: New York Lawmakers Are Scrutinizing Home Care. We’ve Got Questions. 14:59

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New York’s state-funded home care program for the elderly and disabled has been in turmoil for months. The $9 billion program serves hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers and was taken over by Georgia-based company Public Partnerships LLC (PPL) in April, with the stated goal of making the program more efficient and reducing fraud. Since then, worker…

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Thursday, September 4, 2025 - Sullivan 180 -Meghan and Kayla – One Life Only Youth Event – Wayne County Weekly – Artist Steve Jacobi 1:00:16

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Crisis Pregnancy Centers in the Catskills 6:22

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When you're pregnant and unsure what to do, the first place you turn for help can shape everything that follows. In the Catskills, not all pregnancy centers are what they seem and the difference could determine whether you get medical care or misinformation. Licensed providers like Family Planning of South Central New York offer "affordable, compas…

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Sullivan County Poet Laureate Kevin Graham to headline Open Mic First Fridays in Callicoon with live-looped poetry & music 45:33

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Sullivan County Poet Laureate Kevin Graham will be the featured performer at Open Mic First Fridays at the Western Sullivan Public Library’s Delaware Free Branch (45 Lower Main St., Callicoon) on Friday, September 5, 6–8 p.m. Sign-ups begin at 5:45 p.m.; the open mic runs 6–7 p.m. with Graham’s featured set 7–8 p.m. Graham, a poet, musician, and vi…

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Radio Chatskill - Wednesday, September 3, 2025 1:00:15

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Radio Chatskill - Tuesday, September 2, 2025 1:00:16

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Radio Chatskill - Monday, September 1, 2025 1:00:15

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Radio Chatskill - Friday, August 29, 2025 1:00:15

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Radio Chatskill - Thursday, August 28, 2025 3:37

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Radio Chatskill - Wednesday, August 27, 2025 1:00:16

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Hudson Valley Nonprofit Launches Statewide Disability Resource App 6:13

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Abilities First, a nonprofit based in Wappingers Falls, New York, has an exciting announcement. Developmentally disabled people and their caretakers across the state can now download "Abilibee" for easier access to resources. Their website reads, "No matter where you are, Abilibee can help navigate what comes next from Early Intervention to Adultho…

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Radio Catskill Speaks with Nancy Wilson of Heart on the Royal Flush Tour and Their Return to Bethel Woods 22:11

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Heart is back. And not just back—they’re stronger, louder, and prouder than ever. After health setbacks and a postponed tour, sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson have returned to the stage with their Royal Flush Tour 2025, reminding audiences across the country why their songs have defined rock for generations. A Triumphant Return The tour kicked off earl…

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Radio Chatskill - Tuesday, August 26, 2025 1:00:15

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Radio Chatskill - Monday, August 25, 2025 1:00:15

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Lego Derby and Car Show Rolls Into Narrowsburg This Saturday 7:31

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This Saturday, August 23, Main Street in Narrowsburg will be buzzing with creativity, color, and cars—both full-sized and miniature. The Lego Derby and Car Show runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Shops, 90 Main Street, and promises fun for all ages. The free event is hosted by Ms. Adrienne in collaboration with The Shops at Narrowsburg, Tusten Soci…

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NY Focus: 21 Counties Have Closed Applications for New York’s Biggest Child Care Affordability Program 13:04

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For many, child care is more than support—it’s the foundation of opportunity. Yet here in New York, that foundation is showing cracks. As of early July, 21 counties—including Sullivan and Delaware right here in our region—have paused new enrollment in the Child Care Assistance Program, the state’s biggest voucher initiative for working families. At…

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Sullivan County Public Health and ATI Host Community Wellness Day in Monticello 6:52

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By Patricio Robayo