Now, Let's Talk! The Podcast with Vanessa Corwin and Kathleen Kaan

Martial arts expert Teja VanWicklen sets the record straight in her innovative book and offers tips on how women can defend themselves.

As the United States turns its back on Ukraine, will the European Allies step up? Professor Alexander Motyl of Rutgers University analyzes the current situation.

We explore the dangers of this widely available, highly addictive substance with Dr. Tucker Woods, a specialist in addiction medicine, and musician Timmy Cappello, who shares his personal experience as a kratom addict.

Our expert analyzes the chance for peace now that Trump is clearly beholden to Putin and has turned his back on Zelensky.

Another executive order promotes eliminating "harm reduction" and "housing first" approaches that have long been used in helping homeless individuals. Professor Deborah Padgett of NYU tells us what this means for the homeless and disabled.

An expert takes a deep dive into Medicaid cuts and how they will affect current and future enrollees.

We’re in a New York state of mind! If you've visited New York City or live here, you've got to have a story that could only happen in this great city.  We sat down with some friends who were excited to share their stories with us.

Professor Alexander Motyl, a leading expert on Russia andUkraine, analyzes the complex dynamics surrounding the relationshipbetween Russia, Ukraine, and the US, including the lure of Ukraine’s rich mineral resources and the possibilities for peace.

Dr. Bruce Y. Lee, Professor of Health Policy at the City University of New York Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy, gives us a shot of truth about vaccines.

We get the skinny from two dieticians from New York City’s Lenox Hill Hospital.

Ukraine and Russia expert, Professor Alexander Motyl, provides insights and analysis of the explosive events at the White House on February 28th. Note: This interview took place on February 28, 2025.

Ukraine and Russia expert Alexander Motyl of Rutgers University offers a comprehensive analysis of where things stand. Note: This interview took place on January 24, 2025

Rob Rose, host of the television program Raw Travel, takes us on his journey as a volunteer in war-torn Ukraine. This interview took place on October 29, 2024, before the US presidential election.

We interview PhD student Casey Ivanovich of Columbia's Climate School in New York City. She explains how the extreme heat we're experiencing affects big cities and some possible solutions.

Driver and activist Desiree Wood exposes the shocking inequities of the trucking industry, particularly for women. She offers advice for women who are thinking of entering the industry.

Naiah Nikole, a transgender woman, does not hold back with intimate details of her complex physical and emotional journey from boy to gay man, to woman. Naiah also talks about her husband and the child they are expecting through a surrogate. 

Known for his song "I Still Believe" from the cult movie "The Lost Boys," Tim Cappello travels the country performing his solo act. 

This is a conversation with the film's writer, director, producer, and one of its actors in advance of its screening at the International Filmmaker Festival of New York.

Fundraising expert Paul Marengo, CEO of Promethean Fundraising, explains how artists and emerging organizations can find the funds to make their projects a reality.