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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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14:09

For National Hospice and Palliative Care Month,...

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2025/11/10

November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about hospice and palliative care and celebrating the professionals and volunteers who provide this essential care. Our guest is Dr. Linda Valentino, Chief Nursing Officer at NY City-based Calvary Hospital. Calvary is the country’s only hospital dedicated to providing hospice and palliative care to adult patients with advanced cancer and other life-limiting illness.

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17:56

The Street Vendor Project on NYC Food Carts and The...

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2025/11/10

The Street Vendor Project, a program of the Urban Justice Center, advocates for New York City’s 20,000+ street vendors, championing the rights of vendors as small businesses to earn a living and contribute to the culture and life of New York City. SVP’s Managing Director Mohamed Attia talks about the organization’s initiative to improve air-quality for both vendors and residents, via The Street Vendor Electrification Project, with a goal of converting carts from gas-powered generators to

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15:31

SONITA: A Memoir of Life Under Taliban Rule Before An...

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2025/11/03

Every year, thousands of women are sold into child marraiges. SONITA: My Fight Against Tyranny and My Escape to Freedom, by acclaimed rapper and activist Sonita, is a young woman’s first-hand account of growing up in Afghanistan under Taliban rule, being sold into marriage twice, and eventually escaping to the U.S. to graduate from Bard College and become a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University in England.

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16:47

The Nassau County SPCA's Humane Hero Awards on...

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2025/11/03

Our guest is Maria Mora of the Nassau County SPCA for a preview of the Humane Hero Awards on Thursday, November 6: A reception to raise funds and recognize supporters of Nassau County’s SPCA’s effort to rescue, care for, and place abused animals. To find out more and support their work, visit nassaucountyspca.org.

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15:40

Metro Plus Health on Changes to Medicare and Open...

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2025/10/27

Metro Plus Health is a not-for-profit insurance plan based in NYC, serving over 700,000 New Yorkers at over 34,000 sites across the five boroughs. Roger Milliner, Chief Growth Officer at MetroPlus Health, talks about their role in the health insurance landscape, options during the Medicare open enrollment period and explains upcoming Medicare health care changes.

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17:34

Ahead of Election Day on November 4: The New York...

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2025/10/27

Just days away from election day on November 4, we’re joined by Tim Hunter, representing the NYC Campaign Finance Board, and the landmark NYC campaign finance program that provides public funds to candidates for city office.

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15:10

THE PARKINSON’S PLAN: How Everyday Chemicals are...

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2025/10/20

The fastest-growing brain disease in the world is almost entirely preventable. So why are cases of Parkinson’s Disease skyrocketing? In THE PARKINSON’S PLAN, leading neurologists Dr. Ray Dorsey and Dr. Michael Okun explore how chemicals — including those banned in dozens of countries but still used widely the in U.S. — are fueling a hidden Parkinson’s epidemic. Dr. Ray Dorsey is Director of The Center for the Brain and Environment at Atria Health and Research Institute in NYC, and Dr. Michael Okun

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14:42

The Village Alliance Improvement District's...

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2025/10/20

One of the most iconic neighborhoods in New York is geting a glow up: The Village Alliance Business Improvement District (BID) has announced the launch of Project Green, a five-year, $2 million fundraising campaign to dramatically increase greenery across one of the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods, Greenwich Village. Our guest is Scott Hobbs, Executive Director of the Village Alliance, leading the organization’s first comprehensive streetscape initiative in over 20 years.

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14:58

Uptown Voices: Documenting the History of Harlem with...

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2025/10/13

Uptown Voices: An Uptown Story is a multi-media exhibition in development designed to document Harlem’s history through intimate large-format portraits and oral histories of residents who have lived in the community for 30 years or more. The brother and sister team behind the project, photographer Wil Pierce and curator Joyous Pierce, have launched an open call for nominations—inviting New Yorkers to put forward family, friends, or neighbors whose Harlem stories should be preserved.

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14:02

Freelancers Union on Portable Benefits for...

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2025/10/13

While gig work is wide ranging and offers plenty of freedoms, being an independent worker often means no access to traditional employment protections or benefits, such as healthcare, retirement or paid leave. Rafael Espinal, Executive Director of Freelancers Union, visits to talk about the growing independent workforce and portable benefits. Freelancers Union is the largest organization representing independent workers in the U.S., with over 500,000 members nationwide. Membership is free and open to

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16:42

POISONING THE WELL: How Forever Chemicals...

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2025/10/06

POISONING THE WELL: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America takes a look at the toxic chemicals PFAS, and how they’ve become permanently embedded in our soil, our water, and our bodies. Authors Sharon Udasin and Rachel Frazin discuss the controversy and consequences. Sharon Udasin is a staff reporter for The Hill, covering Western climate and policy. She was the recipient of a 2022 SEAL Environmental Journalism Award, and spent nearly a decade in Israel, reporting on environment, energy, and

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13:45

Limón Dance Company at The Joyce Theater, October...

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2025/10/06

The Limón Dance Company launches their celebration of the company’s first 80 years with a program at The Joyce Theater honoring eight decades of revolutionary modern dance, from October 14-19, 2025. Our guest is Artistic Director Dante Puleio.

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15:01

The Find Your Light Foundation Benefit Hosted by Josh...

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2025/09/29

The 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 more than ever, Josh Groban hosts the 2nd Annual Find Your Light Benefit Concert for Arts Education, October 8th at Jazz at Lincoln Center.

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16:01

What's Working in Child Welfare in NYC and Where...

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2025/09/29

Ronald 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 York each year, Ron has seen the system from every angle. After serving the last ten years as CEO, Ron Richter will step down from his role at JCCA in

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17:36

DIVIDING LINES: How Transportation Infrastructure...

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2025/09/22

Most 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 scholar, the president of the ACLU, and author of DIVIDING LINES: How Transportation Infrastructure Reinforces Racial Inequality.

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15:46

A Backstage Look at WHEDco's New Bronx Music Hall &...

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2025/09/22

Approaching 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 past and present.

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15:14

NY State's "Master Plan for Aging": A Comprehensive...

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2025/09/15

New 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 Director of Encore Community Services, a 2024 Nonprofit Trailblazer, and a vocal advocate for older adults and the care workforce that supports them.

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15:15

Center For An Urban Future On Addressing The Digital...

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2025/09/15

For 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 digital divide in the Bronx.

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15:38

A Medical Perspective on Solutions for the...

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2025/09/08

While 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. We’ll talk about what she sees on the ground and what gets in the way of getting people the help they need.

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The Erasing Borders Dance Festival, featuring...

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2025/09/08

The 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 Chatterjee, Festival Director.

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