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60 years after the passage of the federal equal pay act, how big is the wage gap between men and women in New York City? Our guest is Sharon Sewell-Fairman, President & CEO of Women Creating Change. WCC, with the Center for New York City Affairs at the New School, have released the sobering report "Closing the Gender Pay Gap: Why Pay Equity Has Stalled in New York City and the Urgent Need for Action". For more, visit wccnyc.org

Our guest is Tenaya Darlington, a Philadelphia-based cheese expert, journalist, and educator who has been blogging about cheese for a decade under the name Madame Fromage, celebrates all things curd in Madame Fromage's Adventures in Cheese: How to Explore It, Pair It, and Love It, from the Creamiest Bries to the Funkiest Blues, a charming, witty, and very readable illustrated primer.

The recently announced budget cuts to New York City services announced by Mayor Eric Adams are impacting all city agencies—from police to libraries to schools. Our guest is Quamid Francis, Executive Director of City Year New York, to talk about how the budget cuts put Community Schools in jeopardy. City Year New York is a trailblazing, youth-powered organization with a dual mission: expanding educational equity for students furthest from opportunity and developing diverse leaders through national service. For more, visit cityyear.org.

If you’re having a little trouble imagining the future world our kids will be living in…you’re not alone. In the a time with perhaps the most rapid changes in all of human history, how do we equip our kids to be ready to roll? Our guest is Mental Health Expert Dr. Heather Tedesco, co-author of RAISING A KID WHO CAN: Simple Strategies to Build a Lifetime of Adaptability and Emotional Strength. With her co-authors Catherine McCarthy and Jennifer Weaver, they offer 10 essential principles for raising emotionally strong and resilient children.

City Parks Foundation (CPF) is the only independent, nonprofit organization offering park programs in the 5 boroughs of New York City—including Summer Stage, free public arts, sports in the parks, and hands on educational programs for kids. We’re joined by Luis Gonzalez, Associate Director of Environmental Education for “Seeds to Trees” & “Coastal Classroom” at City Parks Foundation. For more, visit Cityparksfoundation.org.

From December 7-9, Limón Dance Company will present Women's Stories at New York Live Arts, dedicated to former Limón dancer, the late Jennifer Muller. A program that centers the female perspective, Women's Stories highlights the women who shaped the company's canon. Our guests are Israeli artist Hilla Ben Ari, and Limon Dance Company’s Artistic Director Dante Puleio. For more, visit Limon.nyc.

iHeart Media and 106.7 Lite-FM are proud to once again join Hungerthon! A radio tradition since 1975 organized by Why Hunger, Hungerthon educates listeners about hunger, and raises critical funds to feed our neighbors. Our guest is Jenique Jones, Executive Director of Why Hunger, to talk about the amazing items up for sale and auction—live at hungerthon.org/iheart--and the ongoing work for food justice. You can make your donation, purchase or bid on an item for auction at hungerthon.org/iheart right now!

Rooted in Washington Heights and Inwood, People's Theatre Project (PTP) makes theatre with and for immigrant communities to build a more just and equitable world. Now in its 15th anniversary season, PTP is Manhattan’s largest performing arts organization north of Harlem—and also just celebrated a ceremonial groundbreaking for its first and future home, The People’s Theatre: Centro Cultural Inmigrante. Our guest is Mino Lora, Founder and Executive Artistic Director, People’s Theatre Project. For more, visit peopletheatreproject.org.

In the gap between arriving in New York and finding a permanent living situation and gainful employment, migrant families are dealing with huge stressors—including the possibility of separation from their children. Dr. Jeremy Kohoman is President and CEO of the Children’s Village, working to support families through this difficult transitory phase. Founded in 1851, The Children’s Village works with the most vulnerable children and families in the New York metropolitan area. All its programs are designed to keep children safe and families together, and they have a 90%+ success rate. For more, visit childrensvillage.org.

Unfortunately, an estimated six million children in the United States will experience the death of a parent or sibling by age 18 - that’s about one in 12 children. THE GRIEF ROCK, a new children’s book by therapist Natasha Daniels, takes an honest look at the experience of grief to help open the conversation on difficult feelings and support children as they grieve. Child Therapist Natasha Daniels hosts the AT Parenting Survival Podcast and has a Youtube channel, Ask the Child Therapist. You can find her work at www.ATparentingsurvival.com

As the the mental health crisis continues, City nonprofit ICL is launching the STEPS program to fill out their continuum of care and support people on their road to recovery. Our guest is Dr. Troy Boyle, LCSW, and Senior Vice President of Care Management for ICL. ICL helps New Yorkers with behavioral health challenges live healthy and fulfilling lives by providing comprehensive housing, health care, and recovery services. For more, visit iclinc.org.

Who among us hasn’t taken a diversity and/or discrimination course at work? The diversity, equity and inclusion industry—the DEI Industry—has been steadily growing over the last decade...and yet, who’s seen these courses make a lasting difference? Adia Harvey Wingfield's new book is GRAY AREAS: How the Way We Work Perpetuates Racism and What We Can Do to Fix It. Adia Harvey Wingfield is a leading sociologist and a celebrated author who researches racial and gender inequality in professional occupations.

When we think of contributing to a cause we care about…often, that means writing a check. The generosity of donors keeps non-profits alive. But behind the scenes, what’s the best use of those resources? Our guest is Sam Marks, CEO of FJC, a foundation offering donor advised funds to amplify the work and passion of donors and non-profifts. For more, visit FJC.org.

With ADHD and other diagnoses are on the rise, it’s more important than ever to make sure neurodivergent children feel supported and understood. Our guest is DR. SHARON SALINE, author of WHAT YOUR ADHD CHILD WISHES YOU KNEW: Working Together to Empower Kids for Success in School and Life. Dr. Sharon Saline is an award-winning author and licensed clinical psychologist with more than 30 years’ experience, and a top expert on ADHD, anxiety, learning differences and mental health challenges. For more, visit drsharonsaline.com.

Coping after Suicide. It’s a serious, heavy topic. If you’re someone that’s dealing with this in your life—whatever your age, whenever it happened—you also know it’s kind of always with you. Our guest is Joanna Harpel, a suicide and bereavement specialist who’s been there, and from her experience, created the organization RETHINK THE CONVERSATION, and her practice Coping After Suicide and to turn her loss into action. With Creative Consultant Geoffrey Cantor, their film "Talking OutLoud", debuts on International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, November 18, 2023. For more, visit copingaftersuicide.com, and rethinktheconversation.org.

Cats might have a bad rap for being aloof, cool, and uncommunicative—but maybe that’s because we haven’t been paying close enough attention to see what they’re trying to say. Our guest is cat behavior scientist Dr. Sarah Brown, with her new book THE HIDDEN LANGUAGE OF CATS: How They Have Us At Meow. Sarah Brown gained her PhD on the social behavior of neutered domestic cats while working at the Anthrozoology Institute at the University of Southampton in the UK. She has worked as an independent cat behavior counselor, as a consultant for the cat-toy industry, and has conducted research for and worked with several UK animal charities, and is the author of several books.

Today, as fewer people are going to college, programs are being cut and private colleges are closing. Meanwhile, The Supreme Court banned race-based affirmative action in the admissions process. What does all this mean for the landscape of higher education? Our guest is Dr. Susan Burns, President of the College of Mount St. Vincent, the private, Catholic College based in the Bronx, and recognized on a national level for social mobility, and building an economically diverse student body. For more, visit mountsaintvincent.edu.

In a world that seems to go to crisis to crisis--whether political, or racial or environmental--everyone has a role to play. But when you feel compelled to stand up for what you care about, how do you do it? How do you focus? And how do you sustain yourself and keep going? Our guest is Omkari Williams, a political consultant and life coach for 30 years, with an emphasis on supporting activists who identify as introverted or highly sensitive. Her book is: MICRO ACTIVISM: How You Can Make A Difference In The World Without A Bullhorn.

The Hackensack River—one of the great waterways in America, straddling New York and New Jersey—is also one of the most challenged waterways in the country. Since 1997, Hackensack Riverkeeper, Led by Captain Bill Sheehan, has defended the river’s resources through awareness, education and advocacy. Our guests are Executive Director Captain Bill Sheehan and Outreach Coordinator Tyler Tierney. For more, visit hackensackriverkeeper.org.

These days, very few people graduate college without the help of parents. And very few of us get our first apartment without the help of parents or other family. Why would we expect newly independent, former foster children to be able to do the same, with less? Our guest is Alan Yu, the Executive Director of New Yorkers For Children, for a conversation on financial assistance and guidance for young adults aging out of the foster care system. For more, visit newyorkersforchildren.org.