American Lyric Theater is the only company in the U.S. offering extensive, full-time mentorship for emerging operatic writers. Producing Artistic Director Larry Edelson previews The Living Libretto: Opera in Eden, a first look at three new one act operas, premiering at the National Opera Center. For more visit, altnyc.org

Civil Rights Lawyer Steve Phillips, author of BROWN IS THE NEW WHITE: How the Demographic Revolution Has Created a New American Majority, rejoins us a look at the 2016 election, and an analysis of current efforts to capture the vote of progressives and people of color for the fall 2018 mid-terms.

Christopher Massimine, CEO of National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene, discusses the work at the world's oldest continuously operating Yiddish theatre company, and the new Immigrant Arts Coalition, created to engage the community, create a vital dialogue, and further the success of its artists. For more, visit nytf.org and immigrantarts.org.

SURVIVE LIKE A SPY: Real CIA Operatives Reveal How They Stay Safe in a Dangerous World and How You Can Too, by former CIA officer Jason Hanson, reveals true stories and expert tactics from real CIA operatives -- to help all of us feel empowered and prepared no matter where we are or what we do.

Heidi Latsky Dance's D.I.S.P.L.A.Y.E.D. premieres at Baruch Performing Arts Center March 8-10. Heidi Latsky joins for a preview of this unique show with a physically integrated cast. More at heidilatskydance.org

The book THE SELF-DRIVEN CHILD offers a new approach to parenting chronically stressed kids, based on decades of clinical experience and the latest developments in brain research. Our guest is co-author and neuropsychologist Dr. William Stixrud.

How do we best use space in New York to house the most people, within current demographics, in the most economical and innovative ways? Answers from Sarah Watson, Deputy Director of the Citizens Housing & Planning Council, a non-profit education and research group focused on housing policy in New York City. chpcny.org

Devachan Salon founder Lorraine Massey returns with her new book SILVER HAIR: A love letter to every woman who has considered embracing her natural hair color, with the best cuts, processing and test drives to phase out coloring for good.

As the number of women entering politics rises, we're joined by Emily Cain, Executive Director of Emily's List, the largest resource for women in politics, for a conversation about this year's candidates, momentum into 2018-mid terms, and how things are different for women in politics. emilyslist.org

WHEN: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing by best-selling author Daniel Pink shows us essential keys to timing our decisions and actions so that we can thrive both personally and professionally.