Best Islands NPR Station Podcasts (2024)

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Academy Award Winner’s New Film in the NY Cat Film Festival 30:02

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#898B: Joan Gratz, a pioneering film animator who won an Oscar in 1992 for Best Animated Film, is coming to NYC to see two of her innovative cat-centric films premiering at the 7th Annual NY Cat Film Festival October 15th.By Tracie Hotchner

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Loving Five Dogs Softened the Pain 30:01

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#898A: Marianne Leone’s memoir, “Five Dog Epiphany: How a Quintet of Badass Bichons Retrieved Our Joy,” relays how a series of adopted little white dogs helped her recover from the death of her son.By Tracie Hotchner

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Friday, August 30, 2024 - Part 2 58:55

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Part 2 - Neville is joined by Uston Cornelius, the deputy chief of the St. Croix VIPD, to extend an invitation to our listeners to the third annual bike coasting competition in St. Croix.By WTJX-FM

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Friday, August 30, 2024 - Part 1 58:54

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Part 1 - Neville James, the host, receives a weekend forecast from the National Weather Service. The tropical Atlantic is seeing an increase in activity. Next, Neville connects with Dion Parson to discuss his concert for Maryland Public Television.By WTJX-FM

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August 30th, 2024 - The Heart Edition 1:44:00

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This all-music edition of The Heart recorded LIVE from the WLIW-FM studio in Southampton features a playlist crafted by Gianna Volpe of songs from all decades and genres with “heart” in the title in support of WLIW-FM’s 100 Member Challenge encouraging listeners to join the family with a monthly sustaining membership to Long Island’s only local NPR…

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Thursday, August 29, 2024 - Part 2 58:53

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Part 2 - Neville meets St. Croix artist Kayra Clouden also known as Kayra Jay, Curator Deja Belardo, and CMC Arts Executive Director Lisa Mordhorst.By WTJX-FM

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Thursday, August 29, 2024 - Part 1 58:53

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Part 1 - Neville James receives the most recent update from the National Weather Service in San Juan, which includes a territory-wide heat advisory. Dwayne Henry joins Neville for some bush tea.By WTJX-FM

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August 29th, 2024 - Kara Hoblin 52:00

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Kara Hoblin joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe to talk about the newest North Fork Art Collective show organized by the late Amy Worth amidst WLIW-FM’s 100 Member Challenge encouraging listeners to join the family with a monthly sustaining membership to Long Island’s only local NPR radio station. Listen to the playlist on Apple Music…

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August 29th, 2024 - Sherry Davis, Mark Alhadeff and Wendy Weiss 51:59

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Sherry Davis, Mark Alhadeff and Wendy Weiss join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe ahead of the upcoming denim-inspired East End Arts show at the 11 West gallery and in support of WLIW-FM’s 100 Member Challenge encouraging listeners to join the family with a monthly sustaining membership to Long Island’s only local NPR radio station. Listen to the…

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The underappreciated Cornelian Cherry 5:00

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I have a friend in Barnstable who’s always telling me about unusual edible plants, particularly perennials. Recently, he told me he’s planting something new called a Cornelian Cherry.By Elspeth Hay

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Wednesday, August 28, 2024 - Part 2 58:54

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Part 2 - Dr. Ed Brown, a Saint Croix native and global community organizer, is Neville's guest.By WTJX-FM

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Wednesday, August 28, 2024 - Part 1 58:52

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Part 1 - Neville James offers the most recent weather report from the National Weather Service, which is monitoring a new disturbance in the central Atlantic. Daryl Jaschen, VITEMA Director, joins Neville for a discussion as the peak of the 2024 hurricane season approaches.By WTJX-FM

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August 28th, 2024 - Julia King 52:00

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Julia King joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe in the WLIW-FM Studio for a Studio 51 performance in support of WLIW-FM’s 100 Member Challenge encouraging listeners to join the family with a monthly sustaining membership to Long Island’s only local NPR radio station. Listen to the playlist on Apple Music…

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August 28th, 2024 - Wai Law 52:00

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Wai Law joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe ahead of his 200-mile charity run for Agape Meals For Kids and the Thomas Hartman Center for Parkinson’s Research at Stony Brook University amidst WLIW-FM’s 100 Member Challenge encouraging listeners to join the family with a monthly sustaining membership to Long Island’s only local NPR radio station…

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Tuesday, August 27, 2024 - Part 2 58:54

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Part 2 - On Candidate Speaks, Neville is joined by Michael A. Smith, a Democrat running for Senate in the St. Thomas/St. John District. Smith is running for a position in the 36th Legislature as #14 on the ballot. The candidate discussed his childhood, profession, and what he would do if elected.By WTJX-FM

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Tuesday, August 27, 2024 - Part 1 58:55

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Part 1 - Host Neville James receives an update from the National Weather Service in San Juan, as another excessive heat advisory is in effect for Saint Croix until 5pm. Neville then discusses how the "One Person - One Vote" Supreme Court decision affected Virgin Islands Senate elections.By WTJX-FM

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August 27th, 2024 - Lisa Goree 52:00

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Chairwoman Lisa Goree of the Shinnecock Nation joins ahead of the 78th Annual Powwow amidst WLIW-FM’s 100 Member Challenge encouraging listeners to join the family with a monthly sustaining membership to Long Island’s only local NPR radio station. Listen to the playlist on Apple MusicBy Gianna Volpe, WLIW-FM

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August 27th, 2024 - Noah Doyle 52:00

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North Fork TV Festival’s Noah Doyle joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe amidst WLIW-FM’s 100 Member Challenge encouraging listeners to join the family with a monthly sustaining membership to Long Island’s only local NPR radio station. Listen to the playlist on Apple MusicBy Gianna Volpe, WLIW-FM

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Monday, August 26, 2024 - Part 2 58:54

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Part 2 - Nevile is joined by Almando "Rocky" Liburd and Donald "Ducks" Cole as Table Talk continues. WAPA Announces Power Rotation Schedule for St. Croix Due to Richmond Plant Issues. WAPA stated that mechanical concerns at the Richmond Power Plant had resulted in a reduction in generation capacity, necessitating the introduction of a temporary pow…

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Monday, August 26, 2024 - Part 1 58:54

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Part 1 - Host Neville James begins Analyze This with a weather update from the National Weather Service. Residents of St. Croix must remain vigilant, as the National Weather Service in San Juan has issued an excessive heat warning for the island. The warning will be in place from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. In this edition of the Table Talk, Almando "Rock…

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A Border Collie with a Career Change 29:47

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#897A: W. Bruce Cameron talks about “Ripley, Fire Station Five,” the newest title in his “Dogs With a Purpose” series for school age children — seeing the world from their point of view, along with the dog’s eye view, for which Cameron is famous.By Tracie Hotchner

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Thunder, Lightning & Trembling Dogs 30:21

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#897B: Dr. Amy Pike, of the Animal Behavior Wellness Clinic outside Washington, D.C., talks about dogs who become thunderstorm phobic — ways to manage their environment and medications that can help calm the dogs, especially the oral gel Sileo — which works for Tracie’s trembling pooch, Wanda.By Tracie Hotchner

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Friday, August 23, 2024 - Part 2 58:53

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Part 2 - Neville James reflects on the presidential race and national politics. He is then joined by VI Democratic Vice Chair Carol Burke, for a recap of the 4th and final night of the DNC in Chicago.By WTJX-FM

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Friday, August 23, 2024 - Part 1 58:54

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Part 1 - Host Neville James begins with the weekend weather outlook from the National Service in San Juan. Neville is joined by Diane Hampton, a breast cancer advocate, and Co-Founder/Director of the Breast Cancer Project.By WTJX-FM

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August 23rd, 2024 - Camryn Bowden and Kenny Forman 52:00

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Journalism students from Hofstra’s Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, Camryn Bowden and Kenny Forman, follow-up with Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe about their experience reporting for WHRU and WLIW-FM from the Democratic National Convention Listen to the playlist on Apple MusicBy Gianna Volpe, WLIW-FM

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Thursday, August 22, 2024 - Part 2 58:52

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Part 2 - Neville is joined by Alex Bruney, Engineering Manager at the Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority; Zachary Robertson, Project Manager at Engineering Design Technologies; and Glenn Wallace, Senior Vice President at Oasis Consulting Services, for a discussion about the reconstruction of the St. Croix LBJ Sewer shed project. VI Democrati…

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Thursday, August 22, 2024 - Part 1 58:37

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Part 1 - Host Neville James checks in with the National Weather Service in San Juan as the USVI faces a protracted heatwave threat, with forecasts predicting significant heat stress until October. Neville addresses President Joe Biden's conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday, as the US encourages Israel and Hamas t…

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August 22nd, 2024 - Sophie Brickman 1:43:56

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Sophie Brickman joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM and talks about her new book, “Plays Well With Others” ahead of “Unpacking Modern Motherhood: An Evening with Sophie Brickman” 5 p.m. on August 23 at BookHampton in East Hampton. Listen to the playlist on Apple MusicBy Gianna Volpe, WLIW-FM

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A fig tree grows in Wellfleet 4:04

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To plant a fig tree in our climate is an act of faith. Most figs are native to the tropics—and in the heat and sweat of this world they do amazing things. They’ve co-evolved with a wasp that crawls into the fruit and pollinates it from the inside out.By Elspeth Hay

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Wednesday, August 21, 2024 - Part 2 58:52

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Part 2 - Neville James wraps up his interview with the Dr. Hedrington, Dr. Belton-Gonzalez and Dr. Jürgen. Karl Knight, CEO at the VI Water and Power Authority, joins Neville to provide a status on the progress of restoration following Tropical Storm Ernesto. VI Democratic Party Vice Chair Carol Burke checks in from the DNC in Chicago.…

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Wednesday, August 21, 2024 - Part 1 58:51

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Part 1 - Neville James is joined by Dr. Dionne Wells-Hedrington, Commissioner; Dr. Sharlene Belton-Gonzalez, STX District Insular Superintendent; and Dr. Stefan Jürgen, STT/STJJ District Insular Superintendent; of the VI Department of Education to discuss the 2024-2025 school year and the various setbacks affecting the schools.…

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August 21st, 2024 - The Fine Edition 1:43:53

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This all-music edition of The Heart recorded LIVE from the WLIW-FM studio in Southampton features a playlist crafted by Gianna Volpe of songs from all decades and genres with “fine” in the title.By Gianna Volpe, WLIW-FM

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Tuesday, August 20, 2024 - Part 2 58:52

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Part 2 - Donald "Ducks" Cole joins Neville as they dissect the first night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Carol Burke, the vice chair of the VI Democratic Party, calls in from the DNC to provide insight into the first night of the DNC and the upcoming events.By WTJX-FM

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Tuesday, August 20, 2024 - Part 1 58:52

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Part #1: Natasha Moodie from the Housing Assistance Council joins Neville James in a discussion of inheritance and passing real property on to multiple generations.By WTJX-FM

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August 20th, 2024 - James Keith Philips, Gumbo Hurley and Sarah Kautz 51:52

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James Keith Phillips, Gumbo Hurley and Sarah Kautz of Southampton History Museum join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to talk about the 23-foot skiff Phillips and Hurley built for the Shinnecock women this summer in one of the Southampton History Museum barns. Listen to the playlist on Apple Music…

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August 20th, 2024 - Philippe Petit 52:00

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Philippe Petit joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of the final 50th anniversary performance at LongHouse Reserve on Sept. 1 commemorating his high wire walk between the World Trade Center towersBy Gianna Volpe, WLIW-FM

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Monday, August 19, 2024 - Part 2 58:51

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Part 2 - The VI Waste Management Authority's Executive Director, Roger Merritt, pays Neville a visit and delivers a an update on the Bovoni Landfill after a significant fire last September.By WTJX-FM

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Monday, August 19, 2024 - Part 1 58:47

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Part 1 - The National Weather Service provides Neville James with this week’s weather outlook. Neville is joined by Dwayne Henry, Donald "Ducks" Cole, and Almando "Rocky" Liburd for Table Talk as they discuss the update on the V.I. Water and Power Authority's ongoing work to restore power throughout the territory following the impact of Tropical St…

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“A Farewell to Arfs” 16:53

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#896A: Peter Abrahams is back with another dog-driven mystery novel in his renowned Chet & Bernie mystery series — as fun as ever!By Tracie Hotchner

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Tail-Wagging Doesn’t Always Mean Happiness 29:31

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#896C: Erin Jones, author of “Constructing Canine Consent: Conceptualising and Adopting a Consent-focused Relationship with Dogs,” explains that a wagging tail doesn't necessarily mean a dog is happy — it’s up to us to distinguish their body language that says “No” or “Maybe no.”By Tracie Hotchner

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Is Your Dog A Violet, a Dandelion or an Orchid? 16:05

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#896B: Wendy Lyons Sunshine takes her knowledge about raising adopted children from difficult circumstances and applies it to meeting the challenges of bringing out the best in adopted dogs in her book “Tender Paws: How Science-Based Parenting Can Transform Our Relationship with Dogs.”By Tracie Hotchner

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