Best Lite FM Podcasts (2025)

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THE COMPLETE BONE AND JOINT HEALTH PLAN: Help Prevent and Treat Osteoporosis and Arthritis 14:48

5d ago14:48

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One in four adults has some form of arthritis, and osteoporosis-related fractures affect one in two women over fifty. Yet very few resources bring together the full picture of how to prevent and treat these conditions through everyday choices. Our guest is Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and associate professor of orthop…

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The Brooklyn Debate League 16:27

5d ago16:27

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We’re in an election season, where the word debate most likely will make you think about a politician taking cheap shots. But in the classic sense, speech and debate are about articulating ideas and analyzing complex issues with clarity, confidence and purpose. In an educational setting, it's meeting students where they are, and guiding them on how…

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John Tarleton + Nicholas Powers Talk About NYC Mayoral Race 12:32

10d ago12:32

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We catch up on the mayoral race with Indy Contributing Editor Nicholas Powers. A new poll out shows former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s lead over his top challenger, Zohran Mamdani, shrinking to a mere two points.By The Indypendent

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CUNY Graduate Students Hunger Striking for Palestine 16:26

10d ago16:26

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We speak with a participant in the rolling hunger strike by students and faculty at the City University of New York. The hunger strikers want CUNY to cut all ties with Israel and companies that do business with Israel.By The Indypendent

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Live Anti-ICE Protest Report + Immigration Updates 19:52

10d ago19:52

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Co-host Amba Guerguerian joins us live from Foley Square, where immigrant rights groups and their allies are rallying today to protest the Trump administration’s mass deportation program and the increasingly brazen tactics used by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, to detain and deport immigrants.…

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The Indypendent News Hour on WBAI-99.5 FM // 10 June '25 55:37

10d ago55:37

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In our first segment, co-host Amba Guerguerian joins us live from Foley Square, where immigrant rights groups and their allies are rallying today to protest the Trump administration’s mass deportation program and the increasingly brazen tactics used by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, to detain and deport immigrants. Then we speak with …

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The New York Alliance Against Insurance Fraud on Rear-End Accident Scams 14:54

12d ago14:54

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The New York Alliance Against Insurance Fraud exists to educate everyone about different types of insurance fraud—from medical fraud to workers comp fraud—and it’s enormous cost to every New Yorker. This year, our conversation with Frank Stzuk centers on rear-end accident scams. For more, visit FRAUDNY.com.…

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City Year New York on Their Expanded Teaching Program With SUNY 16:12

12d ago16:12

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City Year New York is a trailblazing, youth-powered organization, now expanding their partnership with SUNY—State University of New York—to prepare more young people to enter an increasingly competitive job market for bachelor’s degree holders. Our guest is Executive Director Annie Kessler for details on the expanded partnership, and how they are p…

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Shahana Hanif Takes on Uber, AIPAC Lite in Tough BK City Council Race 21:05

17d ago21:05

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We speak with City Councilmember Shahana Hanif. She’s facing a tough re-election challenge in her Brooklyn district with money from Uber pouring into her district after she backed legislation that would protect the labor rights of immigrant gig workers.By The Indypendent

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On the Front Lines: NYC ICE Watch Talks About Its Rapid Response Work in Defense of Immigrants 15:34

17d ago15:34

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We hear from an organizer with NYC ICE Watch, a rapid response network founded in 2020 that responds to incidents of ICE sightings and other emergencies.By The Indypendent

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The Indypendent News Hour on WBAI-99.5 FM // 3 June '25 54:20

17d ago54:20

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In our first segment, we hear from an organizer with NYC ICE Watch, a rapid response network founded in 2020 that responds to incidents of ICE sightings and other emergencies. In our second segment, we speak with City Councilmember Shahana Hanif. She’s facing a tough re-election challenge in her Brooklyn district with money from Uber pouring into h…

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The 50th Anniversary of the National Dance Institute, Founded by Jacques d'Amboise 15:46

19d ago15:46

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2025 marks the 50th Anniversary of the National Dance Institute. Founded in NYC by the late, renowned dancer and teacher Jacques d’Amboise on the belief that every child should have access to learning in and through the arts, NDI impacts the lives of thousands of children in New York City and worldwide. Our guests are Executive Director Jermaine Jo…

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The West Side Campaign Against Hunger on Increased Demand At Food Banks 15:20

19d ago15:20

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It’s a staggering statistic: One in three adults and nearly half of families with children experienced food insecurity in 2023. While food pantries are one of the main resources for those in need, those food pantries are serviced by food banks. Our guest is Greg Silverman, CEO of the non-profit West Side Campaign Against Hunger, on how food banks a…

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New Poll Shows Zohran Mamdani Narrowing Cuomo's Lead in NYC Mayoral Race 21:23

24d ago21:23

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We look at the latest news from New York City’s mayoral race. A new poll shows socialist state legislator Zohran Mamdani rapidly gaining ground on former Gov. Andrew Cuomo. We also take listener call-ins.By The Indypendent

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Veterans for Peace and CUNY Grad Students Launch Hunger Strikes for Gaza 27:29

24d ago27:29

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As famine and starvation spreads across Gaza, CUNY students and veterans here in New York have launched separate hunger strikes in opposition to the U.S.-backed genocide. We speak with a hunger-striking veteran and a hunger-striking grad student.By The Indypendent

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The Indypendent New Hour on WBAI-99.5 FM // 27 May '25 54:32

24d ago54:32

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As famine and starvation spreads across Gaza, CUNY students and veterans here in New York have launched separate hunger strikes in opposition to the U.S.-backed genocide. We speak with a hunger-striking veteran and a hunger-striking grad student. Then we take a look at the latest news from New York City’s mayoral race. A new poll shows socialist st…

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Braver Angels with Strategies to Bridge the Partisan Divide 17:19

26d ago17:19

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Whether you believe the U.S. is on it’s way to becoming great again, or things are going terribly wrong, most of us would agree, we’re having trouble talking to the other side. Yet, our guest has strategies to do just that: Gabriella Timmis is Director of Communications at Braver Angels, a non-partisan organization with a mission of bringing Americ…

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A Fair Shake For Youth: NYC's Longest Running School-Based Dog Therapy Program 16:33

26d ago16:33

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A Fair Shake for Youth is the city’s longest-running therapy dog program in public schools in Brooklyn, The Bronx and Manhattan. For their 15th anniversary, founder Audrey Hendler talks about how the idea took root with a prison rehabilitation program, and how NYC dog owners can volunteer for kids alongside their own pets. For more, visit afairshak…

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Prof. Nicholas Powers on How Black America is Responding to Trump 21:52

1M ago21:52

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We speak with Nicholas Powers, longtime Indy contributor and African-American Literature Professor at SUNY-Old Westbury, about how Black America is generally responding to Trump's second presidency. His latest article is titled "Under Trump 2.0, Most Black Americans Have Nowhere to Turn."By The Indypendent

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Pro-Palestine Activism Continues at CUNY and Columbia 22:49

1M ago22:49

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We look at the pro-Palestine activism that continues roiling New York City college campuses from CUNY to Columbia. We speak with Naomi Schiller of CUNY Faculty & Staff for Justice in Palestine and Josh Dubnau and Lillian Udell, two Columbia alumni who will burn their diplomas outside the campus gates on the morning of May 21 before the university h…

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The Indypendent News Hour on WBAI-99.5 FM // 20 May '25 54:50

1M ago54:50

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Co-hosts John Tarleton and Amba Guerguerian look at the pro-Palestine activism that continues roiling New York City college campuses from CUNY to Columbia. We speak with Naomi Schiller of CUNY Faculty & Staff for Justice in Palestine and Josh Dubnau and Lillian Udell, two Columbia alumni who plan to burn their diplomas outside the campus gates Wedn…

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The New York Society for Ethical Culture 15:43

1M ago15:43

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If you’re watching the news, you know thousands of workers in the federal government are being laid off. But some are leaving their jobs voluntarily—stepping down from responsibilities, often in protest of specific policies and new rules. Whatever your job or role, what is the ethical red line that might cause you to leave? What is the balance betw…

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Roads To Success on NYC After School Programs 18:19

1M ago18:19

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What do NYC’s best after school programs offer and how can they help tap into a child’s potential? Our guest is Sheila Duke, Chief Executive Officer of Roads to Success, a nonprofit that empowers future leaders by helping young people discover their potential and pursue their dreams. Founded in 2001, Roads to Success serves over 7,000 youth and you…

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Former Cuomo Aide Lindsey Boylan Explains Why a Cuomo Mayorship Would Be a Disaster 25:14

1M ago25:14

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We talk about former governor Andrew Cuomo, who is now the frontrunner in the New York City mayoral race. Our guest, Lindsey Boylan, was an economic development advisor to then-Gov. Cuomo. Boylan became the first of 11 women to go public with claims of sexual harassment against Cuomo that led to his resignation in August of 2021. In addition to her…

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NY Sen. Jabari Brisport Breaks Down New State Budget, Explains Why He Voted Against It 17:25

1M ago17:25

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We speak with democratic socialist State Senator Jabari Brisport of Brooklyn about the recently approved $254 billion-dollar New York State budget which was passed 38 days after its April 1 deadline. We talk with Brisport about the good and the bad of the new budget and why he ultimately voted against it. We will also talk about the convoluted proc…

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The Indypendent News Hour on WBAI-99.5 FM // 13 May '25 54:10

1M ago54:10

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In our first segment, we speak with democratic socialist State Senator Jabari Brisport of Brooklyn about the recently approved $254 billion-dollar New York State budget which was passed 38 days after its April 1 deadline. We talk with Brisport about the good and the bad of the new budget and why he ultimately voted against it. We will also talk abo…

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Samaritan Daytop Village’s Young Mother’s Program Serving Women in Recovery 16:01

1M ago16:01

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Our guest is Sarah March, Program Director of Samaritan Daytop Village’s Young Mother’s Program, where women who are in recovery have the opportunity to keep their children with them—a program model proven to improve recovery outcomes. For over 60 years, Samaritan Daytop Village has been improving the quality of life for New Yorkers, serving over 3…

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Ballet Hispanico Presents CARMEN.maquia at NY City Center from May 29-June 1, 2025 15:06

1M ago15:06

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Ballet Hispanico, the nation’s largest Latine/x/Hispanic dance organization and recognized by the Ford Foundation as one of America’s Cultural Treasures, presents Gustavo Ramírez Sansano's masterwork CARMEN.maquia at New York City Center from May 29-June 1, 2025. Our guest is Artistic Director and CEO Eduardo Vilaro. For tickets and more, visit bal…

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May 6: Get Ready to Die 22:36

1M ago22:36

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Ariana Orozco will be speaking with an actor and director for a new play chronicling the history of Black midwifery in the U.S., she will also will be talking to a death doula about our relationship to death and how we might better accept the inevitable, and finally with Popular Democracy about the relationship between poetry and political educatio…

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For Survive Stroke Week 2025, A Focus on Particular Risks for Hispanic Adults 14:49

2M ago14:49

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May 4-10, 2025 is Survive Stroke Week: An annual event to educate Americans about the symptoms of stroke and the lifesaving treatment options available. Stroke is the fifth most common cause of death in America and the leading cause of adult disability. In 2025, The focus is on the Hispanic Community in the U.S., where stroke ranks as the fourth le…

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The Changing Minds Young Filmmaker Festival Hosted by Community Access on May 17, 2025 14:17

2M ago14:17

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Now in it’s 10th Year, The Changing Minds Young Filmmaker Festival hosted by the New York City mental health and advocacy non-profit Community Access, features short films that explore timely mental health themes, including anxiety, bipolar disorder and more. Our guests are Jordyn Rosenthal, the Director of Advocacy at Community Access, and Simone …

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NYC Tenants to Hold Citywide Assembly 15:23

2M ago15:23

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We speak with two organizers from NYC-DSA’s Independent Working Class Organizing Initiative, which is organizing tenants to directly resist the landlord class. IWCO will be holding a citywide tenant assembly this Sunday, May 4, from 1–6 p.m. at the Sixth Street Community Center in the East Village.By The Indypendent

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Why a Rent Freeze is Needed in NYC + Rent Control History 16:53

2M ago16:53

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We speak with journalist Steven Wishnia and Alina Shen, organizing director of CAAAV Voice, a group that fights against gentrification in working-class Asian communities, about the history of rent control and why a rent freeze is needed now.By The Indypendent

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The Indypendent News Hour on WBAI-99.5 FM // 1 May '25 53:51

2M ago53:51

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We were talking tenants rights on this week’s Indypendent News Hour. In our first segment, co-hosts John Tarleton and Amba Guerguerian speak with journalist Steven Wishnia and Alina Shen, organizing director of CAAAV Voice, a group that fights against gentrification in working class Asian communities, about the history of rent control and why a ren…

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The Out of the Darkness Overnight Walk on June 21, Benefitting The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention 15:17

2M ago15:17

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Every year The Out of the Darkness Overnight Walk, benefits the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, by raising awareness of suicide and depression, raising money for research and education, and providing assistance and a safe outlet for survivors of suicide. Our guest is Mike Lamma, EVP and COO of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevent…

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