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Hosted by 106.7 Lite fm (WLTW-FM)

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893

Latest episode

Aug 2026

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EN

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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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August 10, 202615 min

THE CREATURES’ GUIDE TO CARING: A Look at the Evolution of Parenting on Earth

THE CREATURES’ GUIDE TO CARING by Elizabeth Preston is a lively and revelatory journey through the evolution of caretaking on Earth, from animal parents to modern-day humans, making the case that caring for children and each other made us who we are. Elizabeth Preston contributes regularly toThe New York Times and The Boston Globe, and has written for Science, The Atlantic, Orion, Slate, Audubon, Discover, National Geographic and others.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 10, 202616 min

Moving from a City Shelter to Affordable Housing with Anthos | Home

CityFHEPS is the nation’s largest municipal rental-assistance program, providing eligible NYC households vouchers to pay their rent. But unfortunately, receiving a voucher doesn’t necessarily mean a family can use it. My guests are Laura Lazarus, Co-Founder and CEO of Anthos I Home, a non-profit designed to partner with stakeholders to help voucher holders move quickly into affordable housing, and Shanaya Ramsey, to talk about her experience navigating NYC’s voucher program before and after connecting with Anthos.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 3, 202614 min

FOR BETTER AND WORSE: The Complicated Past and Challenging Future of Marriage

In FOR BETTER AND WORSE, Stephanie Coontz unravels the roots marriage trends, looking at critical periods of historical transformation, revealing shifting romantic ideals, gender expectations, and cultural myths that have impacted our family relationships all the way through twenty-first-century life. Stephanie Coontz is the director of research and public education for the Council on Contemporary Families. She’s written five books on gender, family, and history, including MARRIAGE, A HISTORY: How Love Conquered Marriage, which was cited in the U.S. Supreme Court decision on marriage equality.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 3, 202616 min

A Preview of The 45th Annual Battery Dance Festival, Free in Lower Manhattan, August 10-16.

Battery Dance marks two milestones this year: The 45th edition of the annual Battery Dance Festival, and the 50th anniversary of Battery Dance Company, founded by Artistic Director Jonathan Hollander. Battery Dance Executive Director Emad Salem previews the free festival in Robert. F. Wagner Park from August 10-16, showcasing movement traditions and artists from the New York area and around the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 27, 202614 min

Holy Name Fibroid Center on Minimally Invasive Treatment Options

July is Fibroid Awareness Month. These benign tumors affect up to 70% of women by menopause, yet many women suffer in silence, assuming heavy periods and debilitating cramps are simply something they have to endure. Our guests are Dr. Eric Lieberman, director of minimally invasive gynecologic surgery at Holy Name Fibroid Center in Teaneck, NJ and Binnie from Bergen County, NJ, to talk about her challenges with fibroids and successful treatment at Holy Name. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 27, 202614 min

"A Day In the Life of A Gravedigger" and Summer Programs at Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn

The historic and renowned Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn invites visitors for tours, talks, art and performances that help tell the story of the people who came before us and the history of New York City. Our guest is Gabrielle R. Gatto, Manager of Public Programs and a Death Educator at Green-Wood, to chat about current programs including a "Day in the Life of a Gravedigger,” Brooklyn 250 events, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 20, 202616 min

MIND DRAMA: The Science of Rumination and How to Outwit Your Inner Defeatist

Are you the kind of person who might replay a simple conversation days in a row…dissecting a comment that probably meant nothing, into something terrible, terrifying, or worse?  That’s called rumination. You’re not alone, and there’s a way to break the spiral. My guest is science writer Donna Jackson Nakazawa, author of:  MIND DRAMA: The Science of Rumination and How to Outwit Your Inner Defeatist. Practical, personal, and grounded in science, MIND DRAMA is for anyone who's ever lost hours to their own thoughts.  Donna Jackson Nakazawa is the author of five books that explore the intersection of neuroscience, stress, and emotion, including Girls on the Brink, The Angel and the Assassin, Childhood Disrupted.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 20, 202616 min

An Invitation to Dance in Central Park with National Dance Institute on July 28

Founded 50 years ago legendary NYCB dancer Jacques d’Amboise, The National Dance Institute is a a non-profit arts education organization that brings children together through inclusive dance and music programs. NDI Executive Director Jermaine Jones invites everyone, especially NDI alumni, to join their reunion and Runs & Leaps Extravaganza on July 28, for a chance to have your stage moment in Central Park.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 13, 202616 min

Brooklyn Children’s Museum's Food Festival on Saturday, July 25, 2026

Brooklyn Children’s Museum is hosting a Children’s Food Festival on Saturday, July 25. The event is part of their expanded Culinary Residency & Incubator Support Program (CRISP), supporting local entrepreneurs by connecting them and their food with the thousands of guests who visit the museum. We also talk with President & CEO Atiba T. Edwards about summer programs and the history of the world's first children’s museum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 13, 202615 min

Avoiding Staged Car Crashes from The New York Alliance Against Insurance Fraud

As you may know, New Yorkers are paying some of the highest insurance rates in the country. One of the hidden factors are fake claims, especially around staged or fake car crashes. Frank Sztuk, Senior Vice President of Investigative Services at Delta Group and chair of the public outreach committee for the New York Alliance Against Insurance Fraud, has details on some of the most common staged crashes and how drivers can protect themselves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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