Getting To The Root

In our twelfth episode, Executive

Producer Nailah Andre speaks with Alane Fagin, Executive Director of

Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS) about their work in Long Island

schools to prevent abuse of all kinds.

Then, contributor Marli

Delaney highlights Elevate Nepal, a non-profit organization that

provides relief efforts to Nepalese citizens in response to the

devastating earthquake in 2015.

Originally aired on 4/17/18 on WRHU-FM.

Musicians featured in this episode:

Ryan Little: "West Coast" 

Lobo Loco: "Iceland Latin Lava B" 

Executive Producer Dennis Belen-Morales speaks with Hofstra University

Professor Dr. Alan Singer about the debate happening in America right

now surrounding statues commemorating Confederate soldiers. Then,

Executive Producer Ben Abrams brings us a first hand account of his

experience visiting Puerto Rico during a service trip in response to

Hurricane Maria.

Originally aired on WRHU-FM on 03/27/18.

Musicians featured in this episode:

Ryan Little: "West Coast"

Broke For Free: "As Colorful As Ever"

Executive Producer Nailah Andre sits down in the studio with Dr. Katrina Sims and Dr. Craig Dalton to explore the topic of gerrymandering, from its definition, the many ways in which it is utilized, and current court cases. Then, reporters Danielle Zulkosky and Jenni Goldstein attend the

Huntington St. Patrick's Day Parade, where they met members of the first

drum and bugle corp made up entirely of differently-abled musicians.

Originally aired on WRHU-FM on 03/13/18

Musicians featured in this episode:

Ryan Little: "West Coast"

Safir Nou: "New Lunacy"

Faculty Contributor Mario A. Murillo sits down with Executive Producer

Dennis Belen-Morales to discuss the first international media workshop

for indigenous leaders of the global south in Sierra Nevada de Santa

Marta mountains in Colombia.

Originally aired on WRHU-FM on 03/06/18.

Musicians featured in this episode:

Ryan Little: "West Coast"

Safir Nou: "New Lunacy"

In our eighth episode, Executive Producer Nailah Andre visits the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture for the 6th annual Black Comic Book Festival. Then, contributor Maria Zaldivar explores the world of metaphysics in her own "Lights & Quarts" special. Originally aired on WRHU-FM on 02/27/18. Musicians featured in this episode: Ryan Little: "West Coast" Broke For Free: "As Colorful As Ever"

In our seventh episode, Nailah Andre reports from her hometown of Piscataway, NJ, to investigate a dispute between local residents and the Town Council over the videotaping of public meetings. Then, contributor Lauren Lauder explores the power of music therapy. Originally aired on WRHU-FM on 02/20/2018.Musicians featured in this episode: Ryan Little: "West Coast" Lobo Loco: "Iceland Latin Lava B" J1*: "Fireheart"

In our sixth episode, reporter Jordan Laird brings us the voices from the Women's March on New York City 2018. Then, Kim Donahue explores the growing movement against sexual harassment in the workplace. Originally aired on 1/30/18 on WRHU-FM. Musicians featured in this episode: Ryan Little: "West Coast" Broke For Free: "As Colorful As Ever"

In our fifth episode, Dennis Belen-Morales explores the economic and humanitarian crisis facing Puerto Rico, with the help of veteran journalist Juan González. Then, reporter Benny Gabel explores how religious communities are coming to grips with an increasingly secular world. Originally aired on WRHU-FM on 12/12/2017 Music featured in this episode: Ryan Little: "West Coast" "Say Something"

In our fourth episode, Ben Abrams debuts the first part of his new documentary series "¿Cuba Nueva?" where he explores the emerging private sector on the island nation. Then, Nailah Andre highlights Paula Chirinos, a participant in the HERstory writer's workshop, who tells her story of a high school trip that proved to be more challenging than one would expect, followed by Nailah's interview with Paula. Originally aired on 12/5/17 on WRHU-FM.  Musicians featured in this episode: Ryan Little: "West Coast" Sergi Boal: "nylon & turtle" James Beaudreau: "Pacifico" Blue Dot Sessions: "The Face of the Thrush" Safir Nou: "New Lunacy"

In our post-Thanksgiving episode of 2017, Ben Abrams interviews Eli Cane, co-creator and producer of the film "On A Knife Edge", the coming-of-age tale of a young Native American activist. Reporter Tommy O'Connor then explores local farming and food insecurity on Long Island. Originally aired on 11/28/17 on WRHU-FM. Musicians featured in this episode: Ryan Little: "West Coast" Blank Kytt: "RSPN"