Get Connected

Mar 03 2025 749 ep. 15 mins 32
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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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Girls Scouts of Greater New York with Brooklyn's Top Cookie Seller of 2024

Mar 03 2025 13 mins  
Girl Scout Cookie season has arrived! This beloved annual event is serious business for thousands of young women as they hone real world entrepreneurial skills. Our guests are Karen Lundgard, Interim CEO of Girl Scouts of Greater New York, and 12-year old Girl Scout Ashleigh F., the top cookie seller in Brooklyn for the 2024 season. For more, visit girlscoutsnyc.org.

NYC's Non-Profit Bloomingdale School of Music Celebrates 60 Years

Mar 03 2025 15 mins  
The Bloomingdale School of Music, a non-profit music education institution on the Upper West Side, celebrates it’s 60th Anniversary! Executive Director Erika Atkins leads this very special community of 800 musicians of all ages from their historical brownstone on West 108th street. For more, visit bsmny.org.

WHAT DO I DO WITH MY BABY ALL DAY?!: Simple Ways to Have the Best First Year Together

Feb 24 2025 15 mins  
Parenting in the first year can be a mix of joy, exhaustion, and confusion—but it doesn’t have to feel overwhelming! Vered Benhorin is a licensed creative arts therapist, music therapist, psychotherapist, and mom of three. Her book is WHAT DO I DO WITH MY BABY ALL DAY?!: Simple Ways to Have the Best First Year Together.

New Jersey Prevention Network on Training Peer Recovery Specialists

Feb 24 2025 16 mins  
Few things are harder than recovery from substance use disorder. It can be a challenging, lonely and confusing time. Fortunately, a growing workforce of Peer Recovery Specialists—people drawing on their own lived experiences— provide crucial, non-clinical support to help others navigate their recovery journeys. Our guest is Breyonna Kelton, Peer Recovery Program Director with N

THE HALF-KNOWN LIFE: A Traveler and Philosopher's Exploration to Find "Paradise"

Feb 17 2025 14 mins  
Each of us has a different idea of paradise—Is it on earth? Where does the concept come from? And how do we find peace in our own chaotic world? Renowned writer and thinker Pico Iyer brings together a lifetime of exploration for THE HALF KNOWN LIFE: IN SEARCH OF PARADISE. Pico Iyer is the acclaimed and bestselling author of more than a dozen books, which have been translated into

The Jazz Foundation of America Presents "A Wonderful World Exhibition: Jazz and Blues Musician Portraits" by Richard Corman

Feb 17 2025 16 mins  
Over the past 36 years, The Jazz Foundation of America has grown from a local New York City effort to serve a few dozen musicians, to a national non-profit, assisting nearly 7,000 musicians nationwide. Our guests are Joe Petrucelli, Executive Director of The Jazz Foundation of America, and reknowned photographer Richard Corman. JFA is proud to present A Wonderful World Exhibition:

BREAK UP ON PURPOSE: A Catalyst for Growth

Feb 10 2025 14 mins  
Breakups are difficult in so many ways, but also an opportunity to reset and bounce back better! Our guest is John Kim, also known as “The Angry Therapist” and a bestselling author who’s latest book is BREAK UP ON PURPOSE: A Catalyst for Growth…where he identifies 8 distinct types of breakups with tailored approaches to healing for each unique situation. John Kim is a licen

The 29th Annual EVENING OF FINE FOOD on February 25, 2025, hosted by Queens Centers for Progress

Feb 10 2025 15 mins  
Queens Centers for Progress hosts the 29th annual EVENING OF FINE FOOD on February 25, 2025, in support of adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our guest is Terri Ross, Executive Director of Queens Centers for Progress, an organization committed to providing person-centered services and supports to children and adults who have developmental disabili

ENDS OF THE EARTH: A Cinematic Adventure to The North and South Poles

Feb 03 2025 15 mins  
Suddenly it seems the coldest places on earth—places where the fewest people live and that most of us will never see--are the center of international tensions over natural resources, trading routes and sovereignty. Our guest is Neil Shubin, renowned scientist and explorer, with his new book ENDS OF THE EARTH, a cinematic adventure to The North and South Poles to uncover the secre

Facts on Avian Influenza and Keeping Pets and Pet Owners Safe

Feb 03 2025 14 mins  
As avian influenza (bird flu) continues to spread among bird populations, it's become apparent that cats are highly susceptible to the virus, and that their human families can be at risk, too. Our guest is Dr. Andrea Y. Tu, a general practice veterinarian and Chief of Veterinary Behavior Medicine at Heart of Chelsea Veterinary Group, for facts about the virus and best practices to