Early voting for the June 23rd primary election in New York State begins on June 13. We’ll cover the what’s on the ballot, registration, who’s eligible to vote, and all things NYC voting with Olivia Brady from NYC Votes, an initiative of The New York City Campaign Finance Board, the independent city agency that ensures local elections are fair, inclusive, and open. 

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Around the world, there’s a huge age shift going on:  As a species, humans are living longer. We’re fortunate to live at a time when science has made it possible to stretch out our lives. But, when we’re living longer, what the playbook to live better as long as possible? My guest is health and aging expert Stuart Kaplan, CEO of Selfhelp Community Services in New York, and co-author of Your Aging Advantage: The 7 New Stages of Aging. Kaplan's book is a practical, step-by-step road map to take charge of your future, design a life of passion and purpose, and thrive in every decade.

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When someone is incarcerated, they’re not the only ones impacted. Incarceration is tough on families both emotionally and financially. Loved Ones Link is a free bus program that helps families visit incarcerated loved ones in New York State prisons. Operated by Osborne Association, in partnership with The New York State Department of Corrections, the program provides free transportation from Brooklyn and the Bronx to upstate facilities in an effort to ease the emotional and financial burden on families, and lower recidivism rates. Our guests are OA Chief Program Officer Michelle Howard and Children, Youth & Family Services Director Tiffany Myrick.

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For Autism Awareness Month, a conversation with autism activist, scientist, and New York Times-Bestselling Author, Dr. Temple Grandin for her book VISUAL THINKING: The Hidden Gifts of People Who Think in Pictures, Patterns, and Abstractions. Dr. Grandin describes their unique perspectives on design and problem solving, and why visual thinkers are crucial for the world and the workplace.

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The Earth Day Initiative presents the annual Earth Day Festival in Union Square Park, Sunday, April 19.  The free event from 12-6p, is designed for all ages to to get informed, involved and find ways to contribute to the climate conversation. Earth Day Initiative Executive Director John Opperman talks about the event and where he sees positive climate action in 2026. 

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a condition that stands out for it’s bewildering array of symptoms and challenges. Clinical pharmacist Izabella Wentz, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of HASHIMOTO'S PROTOCOL, brings her functional medicine approach to healing Irritable Bowel Syndrome, with her new book IBS: Get to the root cause of IBS and restore your gut.

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New York City’s Ballet Hispánico is the nation’s leading Hispanic/Latine dance company, currently preparing their 2026 Spring Season at New York City Center, with performances April 23-26. For Ballet Hispánico’s 56th Season, Artistic Director Eduardo Vilaro has brought together four distinctive female choreographers for the show Mujeres: Women In Motion. Discover more and buy tickets at ballethispanico.org.

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Dr. Allison M. Alford is the author of GOOD DAUGHTERING: The Work You’ve Always Done, the Credit You’ve Never Gotten, and How to Finally Feel Like Enough. Dr. Allison M. Alford is a leading researcher and communication expert whose work explores the unseen labors that keep loved ones connected. Daughtering 101 is her platform discussing all the things daughters do, sharing the highs and lows, the challenges and benefits of daughtering. 

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NYC based VISIONS Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired provides vision rehabilitation and social services that help people who are blind or visually impaired live independent, confident, and connected lives. As the organization celebrates it’s 100th anniversary in 2026, CEO Molly Eagan talks about adjusting to vision loss, and learning to adapt and thrive with technology, classes and community.

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