AirBrooklyn: Recent Episodes
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An avid Kindle reader and all-around music aficionado, my tech-savvy grandmother left me her Amazon Echo with Alexa inside. But sadly, Alexa has completely forgotten her previous companion.
Episode 13: Mehdi Maghsoodnia, CEO of Vitagene, explains how to maximize wellness through DNA kits that offer advanced insights into diet, exercise, and lifestyle. Are smart supplementation and nutrigenomics right for you?
Episode 12: Andrew Kalish of the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership discusses the rapid development of the borough's municipal hub, answering questions about urban culture, affordability, infrastructure, and "Manhattanization."
Episode 11: Kwaisi France, founder of alternative news source Killing the Breeze, argues that the Trump presidency has helped the Left define its principles and jumpstarted important conversations on who we are.
Episode 10: Dr. Stephanie Higashi, CEO of Health Atlast, explains why a holistic, integrative approach helps people live longer, healthier lives with less reliance on medication and more balanced emphasis on exercise, diet, and stress reduction.
Episode 9: Although transforming our energy and electricity consumption are crucial, reversing global warming requires revolutionary changes to how we do everything. Chad Frischmann, Research Director at Project Drawdown, explains the importance of AC, plant-based diets, educating girls, and lots more.
Episode 8: Screenwriter Ken Ngwa describes the gritty experience of shooting a dramatic feature film about scamming in Cameroon's capital city.
Episode 7: New York City recently launched its first-ever cultural plan to promote diversity and inclusiveness in the arts, so we asked Edwin Torres, Deputy Commissioner of Cultural Affairs, and Nadia Elokdah, CreateNYC Coordinator, to explain more about the initiative.
Episode 6: We speak with Leon Levy of the Eurasia Group about the shockwaves emanating from the U.S., as analysts assess the level of economic and political risk of presidential chaos.
Episode 5: Corey Gil-Shuster talks about how The 'Ask' Project reveals on YouTube what ordinary people on both sides really think about difficult issues of identity and politics in the Middle East.
Episode 4: New York City’s subway system has hit rock bottom as train delays skyrocket. We speak with Masha Burina of the Riders Alliance, as well as government officials on a subway tour and angry commuters.
Episode 3: Exploring Black identity, history, and heritage with The Root's Sheryl Huggins, amidst a huge surge of interest in genealogy and recreational genomics.
Episode 2: Chris Chambers of The Chamber Group reflects on the big changes to the publicity business during two decades of work with artists ranging from Usher to Lil Wayne.
Episode 1: Interview with the talented Caroline Waterlow, who addresses many of the key themes behind the 5-part film "OJ: Made in America."