Bob Salter

Police Athletic League Executive Director Fred Watts discussed the non-profit youth development organization’s programs for New Yorkers, the organization’s work with the New York city Police Department, and efforts to encourage positive interaction of cops and kids.  Court TV anchor Seema Iyer discussed what is behind the fascination with true crime presentations, the 44 million dollar agreement reached by producer Harvey Weinstein with some of his accusers, and the Kellen Winslow II sex assault trial.

Author Michael McGee, M.D.,  discussed his belief pain is at the heart of addiction, the genetic component of addiction, and what is needed to recover from addicition.

Labor and Employment attorney Jonathan Bell discussed discrimination in the workplace, hostile workplace environments, and the U.S. Supreme Court consideration of cases involving the rights of LGBTQ workers.

Dr. Hooman Azmi of Hackensack University Medical Center discussed the significance of April as Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, symptoms and diagnosis of Parkinson’s, and the latest medical and surgical treatment options for the disease.   In an Open Phones segment Bob Salter discussed the impact of immediate information and social media on the impact of controversial news events including the shooting at a Poway California synagogue and the thwarted planned attack at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral in New York.

Bob talks to John Huber, Chairman of Mainstream Mental Health, to discuss his non-profit organization that brings lasting and positive change to the lives of individuals that suffer from mental health issues.

Bob speaks with Courtney White, the author of Grass, Soil, Hope. He discusses what can we do about the seemingly intractable challenges confronting all of humanity today. Including climate change, global hunger, water scarcity, environmental stress, and economic instability.  

Pancreatic Cancer Action Network New York City Affiliate Chair Alice Chung, Media Chair Giuliana Bianchini, Jann Skelton, Hannah Skelton, and William Skelton discussed how pancreatic cancer impacted their lives, symptoms of the illness, the work of the Network, and the impact of PurpleStride New York.

Pancreatic Cancer Action Network New York City Affiliate Chair Alice Chung, Media Chair Giuliana Bianchini, Jann Skelton, Hannah Skelton, and William Skelton discussed how pancreatic cancer impacted their lives, symptoms of the illness, the work of the Network, and the impact of PurpleStride New York.

Court TV Lead anchor Vinnie Politan discussed Court TV, the significance of the presence of cameras in courtrooms, and the legal issues involved in the college admissions cheating scandal.

KIF1A.org founder and Ovid Therapeutics Head of patient Engagement Luke Rosen discussed the incidence of rare diseases, the rare disease his daughter is diagnosed with, and ongoing rare disease research studies.

Bob Salter's Guests Include: Marty Hayden is Earthjustice's Vice President of Policy & Legislation. Felicia Kornbluh is an American scholar, writer, and feminist activist and Associate Professor at the University of Vermont. Madeleine Kunin is a Swiss-born American diplomat, author (A Coming of Age: My Journey Into the Eighties) and politician. Dale McGowan is an American author, educator, and philanthropist (New Book: In Faith and In Doubt: How Religious Believers and Nonbelievers Can Create Strong Marriages and Loving Families)

Mainstream Mental Health Chairman Dr. John Huber discussed how children with mental health disorders can be sensitive to the daylight saving time change, the effect of the federal approval for a Ketamine-like drug to ease depression, and March Madness pressures on players and fans.

“Soul to Keep” director David Allensworth discussed what got him interested in working with deaf people and the experiences surrounding the making of the independent movie.

Community Options President and Chief Executive Officer Robert Stack discussed the thirtieth anniversary of the nonprofit organization, its work to develop housing and employment supports for persons with disabilities, and the organization’s Cupid Chase.   SoberTube founder Brian Gordon discussed his life as an addict in recovery, his desire to get recovery onto You Tube, and why recovery is possible for anyone.

In an Open Phones segment, Bob Salter discussed the effects of  winter weather, flu shots, and the homeless. AHRC New York City Chief Executive Officer Marco Damiani discussed the non-profit organization’s support for children and adults with intellectual and other developmental disabilities and their families, transformation of the disabilities field, and the 39th annual Thurman Munson Awards Dinner.

Let My People Go founder and Executive Director Raleigh Sadler discussed what human trafficking encompasses, the number of people exploited globally through modern day slavery, and why he feels the church should lead the way in fighting human trafficking.

Peak Year LLC Founder and President Dr. Stephen Rudin discussed why it is wrong for parents to prepare the life route for their children and what parents and children can do when college students decide not to return to campus.

Author and Accidental Career Coach Diane Huth discussed why she feels baby boomers are the unemployable generation, incidents of age discrimination and why it is difficult to prove, and how baby boomers should prepare to compete in the modern workforce.

Earthjustice Vice President of Policy and Legislation, Marty Hayden, discussed developments associated with climate change and the future of Congressional oversight for the Trump administration. University of Vermont professor and author, Felicia Kornbluh, discussed the gendered history of welfare reform. Former Vermont Governor and U.S. Ambassador to Switzerland, Madeline Kunin, discussed her life as a woman in politics and efforts to encourage women’s participation in the political process including her establishment of Emerge Vermont.

Project Pawn co-founders Chris Johnson and Abdul Sulamain discussed the the organization’s youth mentoring program involving chess, benefits from playing chess, and evidence of academic improvement among chess players.