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Beth Finkel, the State Director of AARP New York, discusses the impact of COVID-19 on the elderly in the city, why communities of color are particularly hard hit, and the questions families should asking of nursing homes. For more, visit AARP.org

INGREDIENTS: The Strange Chemistry of What We Put in Us and on Us, by MIT-trained chemist George Zaidan, takes readers through the scientific process, exploring exactly what science can (and can’t) tell us about the packaged ingredients we eat, drink, inhale, and smear on ourselves every day.

As we’ve been told to shelter at home to protect ourselves from COVID-19, for many, home may not be a place of safety. Lawyer Karolina Denhard discusses the plight of and options for victims of domestic violence forced to shelter in place with their abusers. Karolina Denhard is a family law partner at the firm of of Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper PC in New Jersey and New York, and is the founder of Divorce Dynasty, a group of doctors, accountants and other professionals who help women in the divorce process. Karlinadenhardesq.com

MASTERING DIABETES. The Revolutionary Method to Reverse Insulin Resistance Permanently in Type 1, Type 1.5, Type 2, Prediabetes, and Gestational Diabetes, by guest Robby Barbaro, MPH, and his co-author Dr. Cyrus Khambatta, takes a different approach, with a method that has helped more than 3,000 people transform their diabetes health.

Our guest is Nicole Jennings, representing WHEDco, the community organization based in the South Bronx, to discuss their pilot program for marijuana education for young people, and how they’re working to address the impact of Coronavirus with their members. For more, visit Whedco.org

HOW TO BE A CONSCIOUS EATER: Making Food Choices That Are Good for You, Others, and the Planet, by Sophie Egan, offers an easy-to-remember, comprehensive framework for making practical decisions about food.

For 2020, the annual WALK MS fundraisers on behalf of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society are going virtual! President of the Greater NYC/Long Island Chapter Dana Miele, and Philip Terra, living with MS and member of the Staten Island Planning Committee, explain why their fundraisers remain crucial, even in the midst of COVID-19. For more, visit WALKMS.org.

HOW TO BE AN ARTIST is an inspiring guide to leading a more creative life, by Jerry Saltz, the senior art critic at New York magazine and winner of the 2018 Pulitzer Prize in Criticism.

In response to the Coronavirus Pandemic, Why Hunger has activated their Rapid Response Fund to provide immediate relief to those most impacted. Sr. Dir. of Programs Alison Cohen discusses short and long term needs for food banks, small-scale producers and food chain workers. For more, visit whyhunger.org, or if someone you know is need of help, visit whyhunger.org/findfood.

JIM McKELVEY, Co-founder of Square and serial entrepreneur, is author of THE INNOVATION STACK: Building an Unbeatable Business One Crazy Idea at a Time. He tells the story of his company’s against-the-odds survival of a direct attack by Amazon, and gives his thoughts on what businesses need now to survive after the Covid-19 pandemic.

Homeschool Expert Julie Bogart, author of THE BRAVE LEARNER: Finding Everyday Magic in Homeschool, Learning, and Life, returns with tips for parents and children adjusting to suddenly taking on the role of schooling at home.

Community Access Unlimited, based in Elizabeth, NJ, helps people with disabilities achieve independence and exercise their power. Advocacy Director Rebecca Kasen discusses how and why CAU is motivating member participation in public policy, voting and the census. For more, visit caunj.org

BUMPIN’: The Modern Guide to Pregnancy, Navigating the Wild, Weird, and Wonderful Journey from Conception Through Birth and Beyond, is the new book from investor and entrepreneur Leslie Schrock, inspired by questions surrounding her own experience. For more, visit LeslieSchrock.com

Inwood’s Up Theater Company celebrates it’s 10th anniversary with A Barn Play. Managing Director Laura Fois Bosley talks about this darkly comic fable, with live English-to Spanish translation for select performances. For more visit uptheater.org. (As of 3/16, shows are 4/1-4.)

For the introverts among us, HIDING IN THE BATHROOM by Morra Aarons-Mele is a guide to getting out there, when you'd rather stay home. Her book helps solve networking anxiety, and she explains how introverts can use their natural, competitive instincts to build their careers.

NJ Sharing Network is the non-profit responsible for the recovery and placement of donated organs and tissue for those in need in NJ. Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer Elisse Glennon brings news on donation milestones in 2019, and double lung recipient Denise Peoples discusses the organization’s multi-cultural efforts. For more, visit NJsharingnetwork.org

THE GENIUS OF WOMEN: From Overlooked to Changing the World, the new book by the former Editor in Chief of Parade Magazine, Janice Kaplan, explores the powerful forces that have rigged the system—and celebrates the women geniuses past and present who have triumphed anyway.

Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre, presents a world premiere performance of HINDSIGHT, in celebration of the company's 20th Anniversary, from March 5-7 at Baruch Performing Arts Center. Founder and Artistic Director Amanda Selwyn takes us backstage. For company details and tickets, visit amandaselwyndance.org.

In THE FUTURE OF FEELING: Building Empathy in a Tech-Obsessed World, author Kaitlin Philips explores different ways to have meaningful relationships while still plugging in.

Day One is a nonprofit that partners with youth to end dating abuse and domestic violence through community education, supportive services & legal advocacy. Executive Director Stephanie Nilva discusses their efforts for New York State schools to update sexual education programs to include a healthy relationship curriculum. For more, visit dayoneny.org.