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Celebrity couple Marlo Thomas & Phil Donahue mark their 40th anniversary with WHAT MAKES A MARRIAGE LAST, an intimate collection of intriguing conversations with famous couples about their enduring marriages and how they have made them last.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Troop 6000: The Girl Scout Troop That Began In A Shelter And Inspired The World, by Nikita Stewart, takes us further into the story of a very special group of girls in Queens, she first reported on for the New York Times in 2018.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In his new book CLEAN: The New Science of Skin, Dr. James Hamblin examines the science and culture of how we care for our skin today. He examines the history of hygiene, the new science of skin microbes and probiotics and the surprising and unintended effects of our hygiene.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As officials discuss how and when to return to the classroom, advocates like Naftuli Moster, Executive Director of Young Advocates for Fair Education (YAFFED), are calling for regulations to ensure New York State yeshiva students in Hasidic and ultra-Orthodox schools receive an equal education. For more, visit Yaffed.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Battery Dance Festival is among New York City's longest-running free public dance festivals and one of its most wide-ranging. Founder and Artistic Director Jonathan Hollander previews this year’s virtual festival, with 52 performances from 19 countries, online nightly through August 22, 2020. For more, visit batterydance.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE PAPER SOLUTION: What to Shred, What to Save, and How to Stop It From Taking Over Your Life, by organizational expert Lisa Woodruff, offers a tried-and-tested program to tame the out-of-control paper in our lives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Even before COVID-19, the people working at human services non-profits have arguably been the unsung heroes of New York City—while facing funding and gentrification challenges of their own. For a discussion about the challenges to community-based organizations, our guests are Betsy MacLean of Hester Street, an urban planning, design and development nonprofit and Jeremy Saunders of VOCAL-NY, an organization dedicated to ending the AIDS epidemic, mass incarceration, homelessness, and the overdose crisis in New York. For more, visit hesterstreet.org and vocal-ny.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New York City’s Police Athletic League is the city’s largest independent, nonprofit youth organization. Executive Director Fred Watts discusses how PAL is adapting their programs during COVID-19, and how they can help bridge the gap between communities of color and police, in the wake of the protests for racial justice. For more, visit palnyc.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a timely new book, LIFE IS IN THE TRANSITIONS: Mastering Change at Any Age, NY Times Bestselling Author Bruce Feiler investigates how to navigate life’s biggest transitions with meaning, purpose, and skill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jo Wiederhorn, President & CEO of Associated Medical Schools of New York, a consortium of 17 public and private medical schools throughout New York State, discusses racial disparities in medicine and solutions to creating a diverse physician workforce. For more, visit amsny.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For her book THE NEW CORNER OFFICE: How The Most Successful People Work From Home, productivity expert Laura Vanderkam interviewed managers, employees, and free agents who have perfected their remote routines, with solutions for frustrations and strategies for productivity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic, The Partnership for the Homeless has significantly expanded its eviction prevention and financial assistance services in the five boroughs, to reach more struggling New Yorkers. President and CEO Áine Duggan talks about responding to the crisis and her thoughts on the looming eviction “tsunami.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE POWER OF RITUAL: Turning Everyday Activities Into Soulful Practices, by author Casper Ter Kuile, explores how we can nourish our souls by transforming common, everyday practices - like yoga, reading, walking the dog - into rituals that can heal our increasing crisis of isolation and help us feel connected.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Phoenix Center in Nutley, NJ, is an accredited, not-for-profit school serving students ages 5-21 with autism, multiple disabilities and intellectual disabilities. Executive Director Julie Mower talks about distance learning for their families, and what ideas will be helpful when students return to the physical classroom. For more, visit ThePhoenixCenterNJ.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRAG BETTER: Master the Art of Fearless Self-Promotion, by Meredith Fineman, is full of tactical advice to help chronically underestimated professionals, especially women, articulate their strengths and in turn gain better visibility. For more, visit meredithfineman.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Generation Citizen is a non-profit that works to ensure every student in the country receives an effective civics education—and through multiple programs, empowers them to be active participants in our democracy. New York Executive Director DeNora Getachew talks about staying civically engaged beyond the voting booth and the impact of the current justice protests. For more, visit GenerationCitizen.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WHEN THE WORLD FEELS LIKE A SCARY PLACE: Essential Conversations for Anxious Parents & Worried Kids, by child psychologist Dr. Abigail Gerwirtz, presents tools to address tough conversations with kids from ages 3 to 18. For more, visit AbigailGewirtz.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Covenant House shelters and supports young people facing homelessness and trafficking in more than 31 cities across North America, currently reaching 74,000 youth every year. New York Executive Director Sister Nancy Downing speaks about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the youth they serve, and how Covenant House has adapted to serve their needs. For more, visit covenanthouse.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Personality Isn’t Permanent: Break Free from Self-Limiting Beliefs and Rewrite Your Story, by organizational psychologist Dr. Benjamin Hardy, is a guide to solving unresolved issues and crafting goals to stay focused and transform our lives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Su Robotti, founder of MedShadow, a consumer advocacy resource on medications and side-effects, discusses the particular effects of Opioids on seniors. Medshadow.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.