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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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Teatro Fest NYC: Celebrating Latinx Theater Through April 30.

March 11, 2026 • 15 mins

Teatro Fest NYC showcases the breadth and vitality of Latinx theater in New York City, with 24 productions by ten leading Latinx theaters, continuing through April 30. The citywide event is a shared celebration of storytelling, culture, and artistic innovation. My guest is Sándie Luna, Executive Director of ID Studio Theater and member of The Alliance of Teatros Latinos New York.

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Girl Scout Cookie Season & NYC's Unique Troop 6000

March 11, 2026 • 15 mins

Girl Scout Cookie Season is officially underway in New York City! In an age dominated by technology, social media and social isolation, selling Girl Scout Cookies gets girls out into their neighborhoods, connecting face-to-face with neighbors, local businesses, and their community.  And in the five boroughs, the very special Troop 6000 gives girls living with housing instability a chance to do all those things, and more. My gu...

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For International Women Month: Sculptor Carolyn D. Palmer

March 2, 2026 • 14 mins
March is International Women's Month. My guest is Bergen County-based sculptor Carolyn D. Palmer for her newest project honoring Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell, the first female physician in the U.S., and Dr. Sarah Loguen Fraser, the first African American woman to graduate from SUNY Upstate Medical University. The statues stand together in the courtyard of SUNY Upstate Medical University.

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The Actors Fund Home in Englewood, NJ

March 2, 2026 • 15 mins
Based in Englewood, NJ, The Actors Fund Home is a short and long term care facility like no other: For generations, it’s provided top-tier care for actors, dancers, musicians, directors and others who’ve made their lives in entertainment. Executive Director Jordan Strohl explains the significance of the home’s transition to an an independent 501(3), operated by the Entertainment Community Fund.

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DESTINY DISRUPTED: A History of the World Through Islamic Eyes

February 23, 2026 • 20 mins
In The West we share a common world history: A perspective that puts The West and Christianity at the center of the world. But, what if the center of the world is the Islamic heartland? How does world history look from there? And how does the history from there, influence how all of us got here? We mark the month of Ramadan with our guest Tamim Ansary, author of DESTINY DISRUPTED: A History of the World Through Islamic Eyes. First ...

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CaringKind Launches 100 Women of Impact: Advancing the Conversation about Brain Health

February 23, 2026 • 10 mins
For over 40 years, the New York City-based organization CaringKind has been dedicated to supporting everyone impacted by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Our guest President and CEO Eleonora Tornatore-Mikesh announces the launch of 100 Women of Impact: A national movement for women to lend their voice, influence and expertise to advancing the conversation about brain health, equity and quality of life.

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For National Caregivers Day on February 20: Self Care for Caregivers from MJHS

February 16, 2026 • 15 mins
According to AARP estimates, 26% of NYC residents are caregivers to a spouse, family member, or other loved one. Ahead of National Caregivers Day on February 20, our guest is Aisha Picott, social work care manager at Elderplan/HomeFirst, part of the not-for-profit MJHS Health System to talk about self-care for caregivers. MJHS has many free resources on their website, and bite-sized videos on their YouTube Page, covering on a wide ...

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Encore Community Services on Serving Older Adults on Manhattan's West Side

February 16, 2026 • 15 mins
Since 1977, Encore Community Services has served many thousands of older adults in Midtown and Manhattan’s West Side with food, fellowship and social connection. Now, Encore is at a critical moment as demand continues to rise and current public funding for their services isn’t enough. My guest is Marcus Jackson, Manager of Advocacy, Community, and Government Relations with Encore Community Services.

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DID YOU HAVE THE LIFE YOU WANTED?: 50 Years of History from the POV of a Jewish Feminist

February 9, 2026 • 15 mins
How do the things that happen to us and the choices we make when we are young impact us later in life? How do our parents, our friendships, and our careers define our lives and contribute to where we end up? My guest is author Andrea Simon with “DID YOU HAVE THE LIFE YOU WANTED”, an insightful tour of over 50 years of American cultural history as seen through the eyes of a Jewish feminist in New York City. Andrea Simon is the autho...

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The NYC Bird Alliance on Bird Watching and Protecting Urban Birds

February 9, 2026 • 15 mins
The NYC Bird Alliance, (formerly NYC Audubon), is a non-profit organization protecting urban birds and strengthening biodiversity across New York City. Director of Advocacy and Engagement Saman Mahmood talks about bird counts, volunteer opportunities and free programs, and details some of the best sites for bird watching across the five boroughs.

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Safety On Snow & Ice: Common Injuries and Proper Shoveling Technique

February 2, 2026 • 16 mins
It’s estimated that up to 80% of people will experience low back pain at some point during their lifetimes -- and winter conditions are a frequent trigger. My guest is Dr. Brian McHugh, a Long Island based board-certified neurosurgeon, for a conversation about common issues related to snow shoveling and falling on ice, proper shoveling technique, and avoiding injuries.

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FAIR GAME: Trans Athletes and the Future of Sports

February 2, 2026 • 17 mins
While transgender athletes only account for 1% of all sports participants, hundreds of bills banning trans athletes have been introduced by politicians in recent years, and the US Supreme Court is preparing to hear two cases on the issue. Ellie Roscher, writer, former coach, and co-author of the forthcoming book, FAIR GAME: Trans Athletes and the Future of Sports addresses the myths and fears behind trans athletes’ exclusion from o...

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THE LAST 15: Say Goodbye To Those Last Stubborn Pounds

January 26, 2026 • 15 mins
From NY Times bestselling author Dr. Ian Smith, THE LAST 15: SAY GOODBYE TO THOSE MOST STUBBORN POUNDS breaks down how metabolism adapts, why quick fixes backfire, and offers a seven week strategy to finally overcome the hardest weight to lose. Dr. Ian Smith is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling books, SHRED: THE REVOLUTIONARY DIET, and SUPER SHRED: The Big Results Diet, BLAST THE SUGAR OUT, and numerous other books. D...

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Non-Profit Developer Fifth Avenue Committee on Closing the Affordable Housing Gap

January 26, 2026 • 14 mins
The affordable housing crisis in New York City is about more than the price of rent. How did we get here, what is happening in housing right now, and what are ways that nonprofit developers are trying to close the affordable housing gap? My guest is Michelle de la Uz, Executive Director of Fifth Avenue Committee, a Brooklyn-based development nonprofit, serving thousands of low- and moderate-income New Yorkers each year. Michelle De...

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The Mary Louis Academy in Queens on All-Girls Catholic Education

January 19, 2026 • 16 mins
Across the country, Catholic schools are facing serious enrollment challenges—and many have closed—including seven New York City schools last year. How are surviving Catholic schools evolving, and even thriving, despite trends? Our guest is Livia Angiolillo, president of The Mary Louis Academy in Queens, a 90-year-old Catholic School that has strengthened enrollment, in part, by expanding access to all-girls education and appealing...

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The Georgian National Ballet and The Georgian Diaspora in NYC

January 19, 2026 • 12 mins
Nearly 80 years after its founding, the internationally acclaimed Georgian National Ballet “Sukhishvili" made it’s Carnegie Hall debut in January with a one-night-only performance at Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage. With a return planned to our area this fall, our guest is the event’s producer, Salome Liluashvili-Parks, to discuss the landmark event and the Georgian Diaspora in NYC.

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A GUIDE TO THRIVING: The Science Behind Breaking Old Patterns, Reclaiming Your Agency, and Finding Meaning

January 12, 2026 • 14 mins
New Year, new you? According to our guest lasting change requires not only intention, but a sustained practice of making conscious choices that have impact. Jon Rosemberg is a is UPenn-trained positive psychologist and author of the book, A GUIDE TO THRIVING: The Science Behind Breaking Old Patterns, Reclaiming Your Agency, and Finding Meaning. Through his personal story, Jon Rosemberg has learned firsthand that growth begins when ...

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JASA on What Retirement Looks Like for Low-to-Moderate Income New Yorkers

January 12, 2026 • 18 mins
With both affordability top of mind, and the elderly population growing faster than any other age group—including in New York—our guest is Gayle Horwitz, the new CEO of JASA, The City’s go-to non profit supporting older New Yorkers. We discuss how affordability and housing demand is impacting older residents and what retirement looks like for low-to-moderate income New Yorkers. Founded over 50 years ago, JASA is NYC’s largest nonpr...

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UNFINISHED: The Role of the Artist in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

January 5, 2026 • 14 mins
All at once, it seems as if AI and Music are intertwined: It’s being used for everything from restoring old recordings, to generating entire songs from prompts. For musicians, is AI a tool or a rival? Emmy Award-winning composer and producer, Lucas Cantor Santiago was commissioned by one of the largest technology companies in the world, to collaborate with artificial intelligence in an experiment to finish Franz Schubert’s Unfinish...

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MJHS on Music Therapy for Dementia Patients and Memory Care

January 5, 2026 • 14 mins
How does music connect to people even with dementia, and allow them to connect with memories that they might not otherwise recall? Our guest is Dr. Kendra Ray, a renowned expert and the dementia program director of the not-for-profit MJHS Menorah Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care in Manhattan Beach, Brooklyn. MJHS is the last not-for-profit Jewish nursing home, providing short-term, subacute rehabilitation and long-term nu...

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