Heart of the East End

April 3rd, 2026 - Mark Van Wagner

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Mark Van Wagner of Marquee Projects joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of the start of his gallery’s 10th season, as well as final day of his current solo exhibition, Repercussions, at Gallery North in Setauket, and his work’s inclusion in the upcoming “Materials Speak” exhibition opening on April 18th at the Bridgehampton Museum.

April 2nd, 2026 - Andrew Visconti

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Andrew Visconti joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM amidst Second Chance Month to discuss his work teaching memoir writing at Suffolk County Correctional Facility, as well as an ongoing search for volunteers to teach English as a second language in East Hampton through local non-profit organization, Ruta 27.

April 2nd, 2026 - Diane Amodio

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe takes a call from her mom, Diane Amodio, on WLIW-FM and touches on Amodio’s grandma, Carolina Bongiovanni, an NJ business owner in the 1950s.

April 1st, 2026 - Co-host Beth Young with guests Christian McLean; Gail and Adam Baranello with Carrie Koeberl and Nick Mele

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Southampton Writer’s Conference Director Christian McLean joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe and East End Beacon’s Beth Young on WLIW-FM before Gail and Adam Baranello alongside Carrie Koeberl and Nick Mele of the East End Special Players during the first hour on the show with a focus on Beth and the Beacon in the second hour celebrating ninth birthday of the biforkal broadsheet.

March 31st, 2026 - Wendy Weiss, Brittany Barszczewski and Chris Jones

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Wendy Weiss, Brittany Barszczewski and Chris Jones of the East End Arts Council joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM during the final day of the spring fund drive for Long Island’s only local NPR radio station. All donations made to WLIWFM.org or by phone at 800-262-0717 go right to work creating and curating a listening experience that is Long Island’s own with an opportunity for listeners to leave a message on listener line to let us know why they love WLIW-FM

March 31st, 2026 - Everlast

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400

A recent interview with Grammy Award-winning rapper and singer-songwriter, Everlast, and The Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM, during the final day of the spring fund drive for Long Island’s only local NPR radio station. All donations made to WLIWFM.org or by phone at 800-262-0717 go right to work creating and curating a listening experience that is Long Island’s own with an opportunity for listeners to leave a message on listener line to let us know why they love WLIW-FM

March 30th, 2026 - Steve Kuhn

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Clammer Steve Kuhn joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe to talk about his book, “Hard Work: My Life as a Clammer on the Great South Bay,” during the final days of the spring fund drive for Long Island’s only local NPR radio station. All donations made to WLIWFM.org or by phone at 800-262-0717 go right to work creating and curating a listening experience that is Long Island’s own with an opportunity for listeners to leave a message on listener line to let us know why they love WLIW-FM

March 30th, 2026 - Dylan

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Local sixth-grader Dylan joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe to discuss being one of more than 500 student artists featured in Southampton Arts Center’s First Light exhibition during the final days of the spring fund drive for Long Island’s only local NPR radio station. All donations made to WLIWFM.org or by phone at 800-262-0717 go right to work creating and curating a listening experience that is Long Island’s own with an opportunity for listeners to leave a message on listener line to let us know why they love WLIW-FM

March 27th, 2026 - Lina Maxine and Dean Aladay

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Lina Maxine and Dean Aladay join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM for a Studio 51 session on release day for brand-new single, Feels Like Forever, during final days of the spring fund drive for Long Island’s only local NPR radio station. All donations made to WLIWFM.org or by phone at 800-262-0717 go right to work creating & curating a listening experience that is Long Island’s own with an opportunity for listeners to leave a message on listener line to let us know why they love WLIW-FM

March 27th, 2026 - Anita Boyer; Minerva Perez

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Anita Boyer and Minerva Perez join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe in the final days of the spring fund drive for Long Island’s only local NPR radio station. All donations made online to WLIWFM.org or by phone at 800-262-0717 go right to work creating and curating a listening experience that is Long Island’s own with an opportunity for listeners to leave a message on listener line to let us know why they love WLIW-FM

March 26th, 2026 - Dr. Mary Roman

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Cardiologist and professor Dr. Mary Roman of New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medical Center and Weill Cornell Medical College joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe to talk about aortic aneurysms, as well as The Marfan Foundation, amidst the spring fund drive for Long Island’s only local NPR radio station. All donations made to WLIWFM.org or by phone at 800-262-0717 go right to work creating and curating a listening experience that is Long Island’s own with an opportunity for listeners to leave a message on listener line to let us know why they love WLIW-FM

March 26th, 2026 - Christina Strassfield

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Christina Strassfield of Southampton Arts Center joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM amidst the First Light exhibit celebrating student arts of Southampton and in support of Long Island’s only local NPR radio station during WLIW-FM’s Spring 2026 fund drive. All donations made to WLIWFM.org or by phone at 800-262-0717 go right to work creating and curating a listening experience that is Long Island’s own with an opportunity for listeners to leave a message on listener line to let us know why they love WLIW-FM

March 25th, 2026 - Pennie Schwartz

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Pennie Schwartz of Slow Food East End joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to talk about the community bake sale benefitting OLA of Eastern Long Island at the Hold Fast, Stay True Studios on Saturday, March 28, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and in support of Long Island’s only local NPR radio station during WLIW-FM’s Spring 2026 fund drive. All donations made to WLIWFM.org or by phone at 800-262-0717 go right to work creating and curating a listening experience that is Long Island’s own with an opportunity for listeners to leave a message on listener line to let us know why they love WLIW-FM

March 24th, 2026 - Lillian Lennon, Ray and Barbara Bozello

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Barbara and Ray Bozello with Lillian Lennon of RSVP Inc. join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM in support of Long Island’s only local NPR radio station during WLIW-FM’s Spring 2026 fund drive. All donations made to WLIWFM.org or by phone at 800-262-0717 go right to work creating and curating a listening experience that is Long Island’s own with an opportunity for listeners to leave a message on listener line to let us know why they love WLIW-FM

March 24th, 2026 - Esperanza and Blanca Leon

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Esperanza Leon of the Brooks-Park Home & Studios (and her mother, Blanca) join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM in support of Long Island’s only local NPR radio station during WLIW-FM’s Spring 2026 fund drive. All donations made to WLIWFM.org or by phone at 800-262-0717 go right to work creating and curating a listening experience that is Long Island’s own with an opportunity for listeners to leave a message on listener line to let us know why they love WLIW-FM

March 23rd, 2026 - Pamela Glazer

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Pamela Glazer, president of the local chapter of the American Institute of Architects, AIA Peconic, joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM, to talk about the future of affordable housing in the region and in support of Long Island’s only local NPR radio station during WLIW-FM’s Spring 2026 fund drive. All donations made to WLIWFM.org or by phone at 800-262-0717 go right to work creating and curating a listening experience that is Long Island’s own with an opportunity for listeners to leave a message on listener line to let us know why they love WLIW-FM

March 23rd, 2026 - Brendan Johnston

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Southampton Arts Center’s newest board member and artist-in-residence, Brendan Johnston, joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM, in support of Long Island’s only local NPR radio station during WLIW-FM’s Spring 2026 fund drive. All donations to WLIWFM.org or by phone at 800-262-0717 go right to work creating and curating a listening experience that is Long Island’s own with an opportunity for listeners to leave a message on listener line to let us know why they love WLIW-FM

March 20th, 2026 - Claudia Jacobs (and Christina!), Gail Field and Rachelle Rossi

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Claudia Jacobs, Gail Field and Rachelle Rossi join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM (with Claudia’s friend, Christina) ahead of Folkie Fest’s Women of Song concert at Moriches Community Center on Sunday, March 22 from 2-4 p.m. and in support of Long Island’s only local NPR radio station during WLIW-FM’s Spring 2026 fund drive. All donations to WLIWFM.org or by phone at 800-262-0717 go right to work creating and curating a listening experience that is Long Island’s own with an opportunity for listeners to leave a message on listener line to let us know why they love WLIW-FM

March 20th, 2026 - Dr. Stephen G. Post; Karine Hannah

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400

After a brief chat with Dr. Stephen G. Post of Stony Brook University's Center for Medical Humanities, Compassionate Care and Bioethics, Karine Hannah joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of her and John James’ “Songbird: The Singular Tribute to Barbra Streisand” at The Suffolk 8 p.m. on March 21, and in support of the Spring 2026 fund drive for Long Island’s only local NPR radio station. All donations to WLIWFM.org or by phone at 800-262-0717 go right to work creating and curating a listening experience that is Long Island’s own with an opportunity for listeners to let us know why they love WLIW-FM

March 19th, 2026 - Arlene Hinkemeyer, Megan Noonan and Terese Wildrick

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Arlene Hinkemeyer and Terese Wildrick of the League of Women Voters of the Hamptons, Shelter Island and the North Fork join League volunteer Megan Noonan, host of Freeform Radio, on The Heart of The East End with Gianna Volpe amidst the Spring 2026 fund drive for Long Island’s only local NPR radio station. All donations to WLIWFM.org or by phone at 800-262-0717 go right to work creating and curating a listening experience that is Long Island’s own with an opportunity for listeners to let us know why they love Long Island’s NPR station

March 19th, 2026 - Emily Weitz

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400

March 18th, 2026 - Alexa Annunziata

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Alexa Annunziata of Peconic Baykeeper, joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM amidst the Spring 2026 fund drive for Long Island’s only local NPR radio station, WLIW-FM, where all donations to WLIWFM.org or by phone at 800-262-0717 go right to work creating and curating a listening experience that is Long Island’s own with an opportunity for listeners to leave a message on listener line following one’s donation to let us know why they love Long Island’s NPR station

March 18th, 2026 - Mark Parash and Anthony Meras

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Mark Parash of Sip n’ Soda and Anthony Meras formerly of Star’s Confectionary join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to talk about jump-starting their families’ storied traditions of making chocolate after 40 years amidst the Spring 2026 fund drive for Long Island’s only local NPR radio station, WLIW-FM, where all donations to WLIWFM.org or by phone at 800-262-0717 go right to work creating and curating a listening experience that is Long Island’s own with an opportunity for listeners to leave a message on listener line following one’s donation to let us know why they love Long Island’s NPR station

March 17th, 2026 - Belinda Nagy

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Belinda Nagy of Queen Bee Bakes joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM and talks about building her brand and baking out of Jerri’s Cakery and Confections in Eastport, as well as supporting Long Island’s only local NPR radio station, WLIW-FM, during Spring 2026 fund drive where all donations to WLIWFM.org or by phone at 800-262-0717 go right to work creating and curating a listening experience that is Long Island’s own with an opportunity for listeners to leave a message on listener line following one’s donation to let us know why they love Long Island’s NPR station

March 17th, 2026 - Darren St. George

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Darren St. George of Southold Historical Museum joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to discuss upcoming events for the historical society and in support of Long Island’s only local NPR radio station, WLIW-FM, during Spring 2026 fund drive where all donations to WLIWFM.org or by phone at 800-262-0717 go right to work creating and curating a listening experience that is Long Island’s own with an opportunity for listeners to leave a message on listener line following one’s donation to let us know why they love Long Island’s NPR station.

March 16th, 2026 - Rachel Sullivan

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Rachel Sullivan of Grand Pistachio joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM, ahead of the theater troupe’s puppet-laden presentation of Layer The Walls: Part 1 on the Staller Center for the Arts’ main stage at 4 p.m. on March 22 and in support of Long Island’s only local NPR radio station, WLIW-FM, during the Spring 2026 fund drive where donations to WLIWFM.org or by phone at 800-262-0717 go right to work creating in curating a listening experience that is Long Island’s own with an opportunity for listeners to leave a message on listener line following one’s donation to let us know why they love Long Island’s NPR station.

March 16th, 2026 - Dr. Rabih Chaer

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Dr. Rabih Chaer, chief of vascular and endovascular surgery at Stony Brook Medicine, joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM, ahead of a Venous Thromboembolism Awareness Day conference on March 18 at Stony Brook University Hospital and in support of Long Island’s only local NPR radio station, WLIW-FM, during the Spring 2026 fund drive where donations to WLIWFM.org or by phone at 800-262-0717 go right to work creating in curating a listening experience that is Long Island’s own with opportunity for listeners to leave a message on listener line following one’s donation to let us know why they love Long Island’s NPR station.

March 13th, 2026 - Dr. Deborah Nagle

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Dr. Deborah Nagle, Chief of the Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery at Stony Brook Medicine, joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to discuss the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. for those under 50, according to a new analysis, amid national colorectal cancer awareness month

March 12th, 2026 - Dr. Aaron Sasson

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Dr. Aaron Sasson, director of the Pancreatic Cancer Center at Stony Brook Medicine and Chief of the surgical Oncology division at the Stony Brook Cancer Center, joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to discuss the first new treatment in nearly 30 years for adults with locally-advanced pancreatic cancer in the United States.

March 12th, 2026 - Mary Crosby and Matt Zukosky

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe is joined in the WLIW-FM studio by Mary Crosby, president/CEO of East End Hospice, as well as Matt Zukosky, MA, NRP, professor and emergency medical care and fire programs coordinator at Suffolk County Community College to discuss a brand-new partnership between EEH and SCCC.

March 11th, 2026 - Tina Marie Realmuto

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Tina Marie Realmuto joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of the March 13-15 weekend run of her first stand-up comedy show, “Tales of an Italian Millennial,” at Southampton Cultural Center.

March 11th, 2026 - David Nugent

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Hamptons International Film Festival’s chief creative officer, David Nugent, joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of the March 13 screening at Guild Hall of East Hampton of Stanley Kubrick’s 1957 epic film, Paths of Glory, with talkback by Nugent and HamptonsFilm Co-Chair Alec Baldwin alongside social and cultural historian of modern European history with a specialization in twentieth-century war and society, Nerissa Aksamit.

March 10th, 2026 - The Real Edition Evergreen

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400

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 “Real” in the title.

March 9th, 2026 - Anne Sherwood Pundyk

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Anne Sherwood Pundyk joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to talk about her new solo exhibition of new prints and selected paintings at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Greenport and curated by Rainer Gross, “Getting Lost on Purpose,” on view through April 19.

March 9th, 2026 - Jeffrey Sussman

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Jeffrey Sussman joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of local readings for his newest book, Mafia Hits, Misses, Wars, and Prosecutions: The Rise and Decline of the Mob in America, on March 14 at Amagansett Free Library and March 28 at East Hampton Library.

March 6th, 2026 - Savannah Jean Moore, Nick Auletti, Rosemary Cline and Andrew Botsford

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Savannah Jean Moore, Nick Auletti, Rosemary Cline and Andrew Botsford of Hampton Theatre Company join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of new show, “I Do! I Do!” featuring opportunity for real couples to renew vows through show’s run from March 12-29.

March 6th, 2026 - Lois Nesbitt

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Lois Nesbitt joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of her next free LTV Fitness Studio audience class, Yoga Body & Mind with Lois Newsbitt, on March 13 at 9:30 a.m.

March 5th, 2026 - Wendy Weiss; Kara Hoblin with Isadora Capraro and Nell Daniel; Ernest Shaw

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Wendy Weiss of the East End Arts Council co-hosts this edition of The Heart of The East End featuring Kara Hoblin of the North Fork Art Collective and Soundview Greenport, Uncommon Artists Isadora Capraro and Nell Daniel ahead of artist talks and studio tours at the Soundview on March 15 at 5 p.m. and March 8 at 2 p.m., respectively, as well as Ernest Shaw, who will be doing a virtual artist talk today at 2 p.m. in connection with current show, Intimate Frequencies of Care, at Suffolk County Community College’s Flecker Gallery on Selden’s Ammerman Campus.

March 4th, 2026 - Wolfgang Gantner

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Wolfgang Gantner of Austrian art collective, Gelitin, joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of Gelitin: All For All lecture-performance March 8 at The Watermill Center

March 4th, 2026 - Eric Kohn

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Southampton Playhouse’s artistic director, Eric Kohn, joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of next Sunday night’s second annual Oscars watch party at the Playhouse

March 3rd, 2026 - The Mama Edition Evergreen

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400

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 “Mama” in the title.

March 2nd, 2026 - Huck Hirsch

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Director Huck Hirsch joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of the opening of 1776: The Musical running March 12-29 at the North Fork Community Theatre

March 2nd, 2026 - Sanda Weigl, Pamela Greinke, Kimberly Quinn Johnson

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Sanda Weigl, Pamela Greinke and Reverend Kimberly Quinn Johnson join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of 3/6 “Evening of Gypsy Jazz for Hope with Sanda Weigl” benefitting Hope and Resilience Long Island Inc. at Sag Harbor Wamponamon Masonic Temple

February 27th, 2026 - Linda Sussman

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Linda Sussman joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to discuss her new record, “Don’t Drink The Poison,” ahead of Sliding Into Spring on 3/8 at Katie’s of Smithtown

February 27th, 2026 - Dr. Tahmid Rahman

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Dr. Tahmid Rahman, co-director of the Center for Advanced Lipid Management at the Stony Brook Heart Institute, joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to talk about the heart institute being the first center in the world to administer a commercial dose of plozasiran, the newly approved RNA-interference therapy for Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome marked by extreme triglyceride levels—often 10 to 100 times above normal—leading to recurrent and severe pancreatitis.

February 26th, 2026 - Lora René Tucker, Chip Williford and Mary Seymour

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Lora Tucker, Chip Williford and Mary Seymour join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM amidst Black History Month and perform, “Idea of America,” LIVE ahead of the next Poetry Street featured readings and open mic 2-4 p.m. on Feb. 28 at Riverhead Free Library.

February 26th, 2026 - Brianna L. Hernández

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Ma’s House and BIPOC Art Studio’s director of curation, Brianna L. Hernández, joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to talk about her new book, “Reclaiming Death: Art, Ritual and Advocacy at the End of Life” ahead of the eponymous exhibition opening on Feb. 28 from 5-8 p.m. featuring 20 artists involved in Reclaiming Death’s continued curatorial project.

Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

Watch the interview on WLIW-FM YouTube

February 25th, 2026 - The Snow Edition

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0400

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 “Snow” in the title.

February 20th, 2026 - The Word Edition

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0400

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 “Word” in the title.

February 19th, 2026 - Hugh King and Colin Kelley

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0400

East Hampton Village historian Hugh King and East Hampton High School student, Colin Kelley, join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to discuss East Hampton Historical Society’s podcast series researched, written, and narrated by Kelley called, “Spirit of 76: East Hampton in the American Revolution,” in celebration of USA’s Semiquincentennial anniversary.

February 19th, 2026 - Kenneth Jackson and Wendy Weiss

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Kenneth Jackson and Wendy Weiss of the East End Arts Council join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to talk six years of the MLK Portrait Project, which feature student-made mosaic portraits of figures from the civil rights movement and beyond. This year's portraits are currently displayed at Floyd Memorial Library through March 29.

February 18th, 2026 - Leah Schanke

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Leah Schanke joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to discuss her debut children's book, Freedom At Dawn: Robert Smalls’s Voyage Out of Slavery amid Black History Month

February 18th, 2026 - Jennifer Del Vaglio

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Southold Winterfest chair Jennifer Del Vaglio of East End Pool King joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of the Fifth Annual Southold Winterfest on Sat, Feb. 21

February 17th, 2026 - Rorie Kelly; Addison

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Long Island musician and tarot reader Rorie Kelly joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM and pulls a card for the community amid the Lunar New Year, which is also Mardi Gras. Also in this episode is a pre-recorded conversation with local student artist, Addison, in connection with Southampton Arts Center’s current exhibition through May 3, First Light: Celebrating Students Artists of Southampton, featuring 500+ artists

February 13th, 2026 - Guillaume Côté

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Guillaume Côté joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM in a pre-recorded interview ahead of The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark at 8 p.m. on Friday, February 13 at the Staller Center For The Arts

February 13th, 2026 - Kathryn Casey Quigley

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Kathryn Casey Quigley joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to talk about her journey further into politics as she seeks to challenge chair of Suffolk’s Democratic Party.

February 12th, 2026 - Pat Ruhlman, Mary Beth Cronin and Bob Gallo

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Pat Ruhlman, Mary Beth Cronin and Bob Gallo of the DRIVE Car’s tribute band join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of April 4 Stephen Talkhouse performance.

February 12th, 2026 - Keenan Boyle

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Tall Mutha Shucka Keenan Boyle joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM and talks two decades of selling oysters ahead of his Feb. 19 Geek Talk about Blue Point oysters, which will kick off at 6:30 p.m. at übergeek Brewing Company on Hallett Street in Riverhead.

February 10th, 2026 - Dr. Joanna Kaczorowska

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Director of Undergraduate Performance Studies and Chamber Music at Stony Brook University Dr. Joanna Kaczorowska joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra of New York violin master class hosted by the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame at their Stony Brook location on February 11 at 7 p.m.

February 10th, 2026 - Toqui Terchun

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Greater Calverton Civic Association president Toqui Terchun joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM

February 6th, 2026 - Gina and Vinny Centauro

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Gina and Vinny Centauro of Rescuing Families joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM after the January 22 premiere of “Family to the Rescue” on PBS Channel Thirteen airing at 7 p.m. Thursdays through February on WLIW-FM sister public TV station, WLIW-21.

February 6th, 2026 - Taylor Burgess

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Rising international opera singer, Taylor Burgess, joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of the 2014 Riverhead High School graduate’s Feb. 8 Black History Month tribute to the Harlem Renaissance, “Winter Moon,” 5 p.m. at the Jamesport Meeting House.

February 5th, 2026 - Erika Cabral, Dylan Finder, Faith Welch and Alex Cabral

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Erika Cabral, Dylan Finder, Faith Welch and Alex Cabral of Greenport High School’s “Freaky Friday The Musical” this weekend join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM

February 5th, 2026 - Bruce Robbins

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Columbia University professor Bruce Robbins joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of release of his new book with Melville House, “Who’s Allowed to Protest?”

February 4th, 2026 - Dr. Georgette Grier-Key and Brenda Simmons

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Southampton African American Museum’s Brenda Simmons and Eastville Community Historical Society’s Dr. Georgette Grier-Key join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of the 3-5 p.m. Feb. 7 opening reception of The Power of Resilience on view at SAAM through March.

February 4th, 2026 - Dennis Suskind

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Hampton Classic president Dennis Suskind joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of 51st Annual Classic amid Suskind’s last year as president since 1987.

February 3rd, 2026 - Deborah Acquino

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Deborah Acquino joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of Southampton Arts Center's Feb. 7 opening reception of the First Light exhibition celebrating Southampton’s student artists from 4-6 p.m. when families are invited to participate in a painting workshop ahead of a slate of other workshops, including a Feb. 12 Valentine’s collage-and-sip event for adults, as well as student workshops on Feb. 16, Feb. 18 and Feb. 20

February 3rd, 2026 - Meg Noonan

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Meg Noonan of WLIW-FM’s Freeform Radio joins Gianna Volpe on The Heart of The East End

February 2nd, 2026 - Kevin Scott

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Freetown’s Kevin Scott joins Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to kick off Black History Month coverage on The Heart of The East End

February 2nd, 2026 - Marit Molin and Denise Silva-Dennis

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Denise Silva-Dennis and Marit Molin of Hamptons Community Outreach join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of the Third Annual Love Fest fundraiser at 230 Elm in Southampton Village on Saturday, Jan. 7 from 5-7 p.m.

January 30th, 2026 - Melanie McEvoy and Dr. Michelle Iona

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0400

North Fork Breast Health Coalition’s Melanie McEvoy and Dr. Michelle Iona join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of their free seminar, “Integrative Approaches to Breast Cancer Care,” featuring top physicians and medical professionals from MSK Sloan Kettering, New York Cancer & Blood Specialists, Northwell Health Cancer Center and Stony Brook Cancer Center at Hotel Indigo from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 31

January 30th, 2026 - Jack Licitra

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Jack Licitra joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of February 1 charity event supporting Running Towards Change 2-5 p.m. at Westhampton Beach Brewing Company

January 29th, 2026 - Minerva Perez

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Minerva Perez of Organización Latino Americana joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of the community gathering and discussion hosted by the North Fork Action Center at Unitarian Universalist Meeting House of Southold at 6 p.m. this Monday, Feb. 2, where folks can learn more about OLA’s Rapid Response Team and their text line: 631-500-5001

January 29th, 2026 - Iris Ornig and Chris Mandato

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0400

East End Jazz’s Iris Ornig and Hamptons Music Educators Association’s Chris Mandato join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of the next East Meets West: Jazz Jam Session featuring the HMEA Big Band at Southampton Cultural Center 2-5 p.m. on Feb. 1

January 28th, 2026 - Chris Paparo

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Chris Paparo of Fish Guy Photos and SoMaS joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to talk about Geek Talks planned through spring at Riverhead’s Übergeek brewery.

January 28th, 2026 - Dr. Lisa Libatore

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Dr. Lisa Libatore joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to talk ten years of Luv Michael and the upcoming Luv is in the Air dance celebrating the neurodiverse community on Feb. 7 from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Muses

January 27th, 2026 - Mark Torres

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Mark Torres joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM during International Holocaust Remembrance Day to discuss his latest book, “Long Island and the Legacy of Eugenics: Station of Intolerance”

January 27th, 2026 - Nick Weber and Jonathan Shoemaker

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Jonathan Shoemaker and Nick Weber of the Accobonac Theater Project join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of the local organization’s inaugural production, This Land is Your Land, taking place in Hoie Hall at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Jan. 30 to Feb. 1.

January 23rd, 2026 - Dr. Sotiria Everett

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Dr. Sotiria Everett, registered dietician and clinical assistant professor at Stony Brook Medicine, joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM following the release of U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins 2025-2030 U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which offer updated recommendations for a healthy diet and provide the foundation for federal nutrition programs and policies. They come as Kennedy has for months stressed overhauling the U.S. food supply as part of his Make America Healthy Again agenda.

January 23rd, 2026 - Tom House

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Tom House of Hamptons Pride Inc. joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM amidst their Pride film series at Bay Street Theater, where the non-profit screens a film on the last Sunday of every month between January and April, including films C.R.A.Z.Y. and Carol.

January 22nd, 2026 - Kim Nichols

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Kim Nichols of the Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM discussing ways A.R.F. helps local families in need keep their pets at home such as through low-cost behavior classes, at-cost vaccinations and directing all food/toy donations to regional food pantries, plus a note that folks sharing adopted pet pictures and rescue ‘love stories’ like Nichols’ own foster fail, Finley the Corgi, are being featured by the local animal rescue on their social media pages & weekly newsletter leading up to Valentine’s Day.

January 21st, 2026 - Joann Proscia

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Joann Proscia of Northport joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to talk about her extensive Playbill collection, which was preserved by Northport-East Northport Library staff, and is currently on display at Greenport Village's Floyd Memorial Library. An opening reception for the “Playbill Throughout the Years” exhibition will take place on Friday, Jan. 23 from 5-7 p.m.

January 21st, 2026 - Dr. Ariel Graykowski

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Dr. Ariel Graykowski, a research scientist at the SETI Institute, where she leads the Unistellar Citizen Science Comet Program, joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to talk 31/ATLAS ahead of 1/22 7 p.m. virtual lecture “Comets and Interstellar Visitors: Exploring the Dynamic Sky” cohosted by Hamptons Observatory and Suffolk County Community College

January 20th, 2026 – Oscar Molina

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Oscar Molina of J. Oscar Molina Gallery joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to talk about his journey from war-torn El Salvador to the United States in 1989, as well as displaying his “Children of the World” series at 61st International Art Exhibition after being chosen to represent the Republic of El Salvador marking the first time in history that El Salvador will participate with its own national pavilion at the Biennale.

January 20th, 2026 - Jennifer Murray

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Jennifer Murray of Turtleback Conservation Center joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to talk about bald eagle viewing etiquette amidst national birds’ nesting season.

January 19th, 2026 - Reverend Kimberly Quinn Johnson

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Reverend Kimberly Quinn Johnson of the Unitarian Universalist Church of the South Fork joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of her congregation’s Jan. 20 Free America Open House from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. developed in congruity with the national walk-out organized by Women’s March for 2 p.m. on the anniversary of President Trump’s inauguration

January 19th, 2026 - Dr. Sharon Nachman

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Dr. Sharon Nachman, Chief of the pediatric infectious diseases division of Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to discuss vaccines and other preventative pediatric treatments following a recent reduction of recommended vaccines for kids by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

January 16th, 2026 - Anita Boyer

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Anita Boyer, a lead organizer of recent local protests against ICE enforcement, joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of the next protest at the Macy’s parking lot in Hampton Bays 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Jan. 17, MLK Day Brunch at Blue Mar at 9 a.m. and a national walk-out Jan. 20 at 2 p.m.

January 15th, 2026 - Colin Palmer

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Colin Palmer joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of his “All Things Must Pass” evening of songs and stories from the past hundred years, reflecting on North Fork life at Jamesport Meeting House this Saturday night, Jan.17 at 7:30 p.m., featuring Dan Grable, Luke Sisson and Tim Palmer plus surprise guests.

January 15th, 2026 - Dr. Lars Clemensen, Wendy Pearson and Dr. Mary Reese

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Dr. Lars Clemensen, Superintendent for Schools, Hampton Bays Union Free School District, Wendy Pearson, Stony Brook Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Executive Director of Stony Brook Southampton and Dr. Mary Reese, Executive Dean and Chief Operating Officer, Suffolk County Community College’s Eastern Campus join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to talk about the new Sharks and Seawolves at Stony Brook Southampton partnership between Stony Brook University and Suffolk County Community College designed to strengthen the educational and career pathways for East End students and residents. It offers fully-accredited, transferable classes at the Stony Brook Southampton campus for high school students, current college students and adults interested in returning to college. Starting Monday, January 26, 2026, this program offers three classes, two taught by Suffolk faculty and one by Stony Brook faculty in one location.

January 14th, 2026 - Gillian Schroeder

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Gillian Schroeder joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of the run of “Mauritius” directed by Bob Kaplan, which opens Jan. 16 at the North Fork Community Theatre

January 14th, 2026 - Emily Weitz and Katlyn Albrecht

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Emily Weitz and Katlyn Albrecht of M Takes the Mic joins Gianna Volpe in the WLIW-FM studio and debuts their new single, “Brave Girl, New World” on WLIW-FM’s Heart of The East End

January 13th, 2025 - The Good Edition

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0400

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 “Good” in the title.

January 9th, 2026 - Chris Paparo; Teddy Holly, Allie Sandt and Jedd Kronberg

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Chris Paparo of Fish Guy Photos and SoMaS gives us a mini lesson in diadromous fish in the first hour before Allie Sandt, Teddy Holly and Jedd Kronberg join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe LIVE in the WLIW-FM studio and play upcoming single, “The Right Time,” later on in the show

January 8th, 2026 - The Cold Edition

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0400

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 “Cold” in the title.

January 7th, 2026 - Valerie Virgona and Alexa Annunziata

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Valerie Virgona of Peconic Estuary Partnership and Alexa Annunziata of Peconic Baykeeper join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM amidst Winter Watershed Walk series

January 7th, 2026 - Jules Devito

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Jules Devito joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of hula classes she will be teaching Thursdays at Cutchogue-New Suffolk Free Library and Wednesdays at Riverhead Free Library starting tomorrow through the next six weeks.

January 6th, 2026 - The Wrong Edition

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0400

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 “Wrong” in the title.

January 5th, 2026 - The Game Edition

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0400

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 “Game” in the title.

December 31st, 2025 - Esperanza Leon and Sarah Kautz

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Esperanza Leon and Sarah Kautz of the Brooks-Parks Home & Studios board join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM during the final day of the 2025 End-Of-Year Fund Drive where all donations made to the WLIW-FM website or by phone at 800-262-0717 are TRIPLE matched dollar-for-dollar-for-dollar up to $100,000 goal through Dec. 31

December 29th, 2025 - The Moment to Consider Edition

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0400

The all-music “Take A Moment and Consider” edition of The Heart recorded LIVE from the WLIW-FM studio in Southampton features an original poem by listener Roseanne Farano and a playlist crafted by Gianna Volpe of songs from all decades and genres with “Moment” and/or “Consider” in the title.

December 23rd, 2025 - Jonathan Howe

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Jonathan Howe of East Hampton Union Free School District joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM during the 2025 End-Of-Year Fund Drive where all donations made to the WLIW-FM website or by phone at 800-262-0717 are matched dollar-for-dollar up to $100,000 goal through Dec. 26

December 23rd, 2025 - Kristen and Jerry Halpin

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Kristen and Jerry Halpin of North Shore Christian Church join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM during the 2025 End-Of-Year Fund Drive where all donations made to the WLIW-FM website or by phone at 800-262-0717 are matched dollar-for-dollar up to $100,000 goal through Dec. 26

December 22nd, 2025 - Dr. Stephen G. Post

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Dr. Stephen G. Post, director of Stony Brook University's Center for Medical Humanities, Compassionate Care and Bioethics, joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM during the 2025 End-Of-Year Fund Drive where all donations made to the WLIW-FM website or by phone at 800-262-0717 are matched dollar-for-dollar up to $100,000 goal through Dec. 26

December 22nd, 2025 - Kate Mueth

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Kate Mueth of Neo-Political Cowgirls joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM during the 2025 End-Of-Year Fund Drive where all donations made to the WLIW-FM website or by phone at 800-262-0717 are matched dollar-for-dollar up to $100,000 goal through Dec. 26

December 12th, 2025 - Rosemary Cline and Andrew Botsford

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Rosemary Cline and Andrew Botsford of Hampton Theatre Company join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of the weekend run of A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play

December 12th, 2025 - August Gladstone

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0400

August Gladstone joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of his Dec. 21 performance with Liz and Paul Vespe at the Wamponamon Masonic Lodge 437 in Sag Harbor

December 8th, 2025 - Molly Bishop

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Heart of the Hampton’s Molly Bishop joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of the 22nd Annual Polar Plunge at Cooper’s Beach on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 10 a.m.

December 8th, 2025 - Orvil Atkinson

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Hampton Coffee Company’s Orvil Atkinson joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to discuss a fundraiser he started for his devastated Jamaican hometown after Category Five Hurricane Mellissa made one of most powerful landfalls on record in Atlantic basin

December 5th, 2025 - Sarah Kautz, Tim Van Wickler and Stephen Gould

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Southampton History Museum’s Sarah Kautz and Tim Van Wickler join curator Stephen Gould of the Homefront to Battlefront: Southampton During WWII exhibition opening at Southampton Cultural Center at 4:30 p.m. ahead of the 7 p.m. premiere of Boots on the Ground Theater’s World War II Christmas Radio play directed by James Pritchard and running through December 14.

December 5th, 2025 - Dr. Amanda Oliva

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Dr. Amanda Oliva, a clinical psychologist at Stony Brook Medicine’s Mind-Body Clinical Research Center, joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM during National Grief Awareness Week

December 4th, 2025 - Kim Tetrault and Ian Wile

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Ian Wile and Kim Tetrault join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of this weekend’s Raise Shell, which continues the spirit of the Shellabration supporting SPAT, amidst first anniversary of Little Creek Oyster’s new location at 211 Carpenter Street in Greenport.

December 4th, 2025 - Jacqui Lofaro

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Jacqui Lofaro of Hamptons Doc Fest joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM on opening day for the 18th annual festival featuring more than 30 films at several local venues through December 11

December 3rd, 2025 - Marta Baumiller and Rainer Gross

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Marta Baumiller and Rainer Gross, co-curators of East End Arts Council’s current exhibition Fluid Patterns: Water and Climate Change, join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of the Dec. 13 closing awards ceremony at their 133 E. Main Street campus

December 3rd, 2025 - Chrissy Sampson Nower, Jason Nower, Esly Escobar, Mike "DJ Pause" Cariello Jr. and Jody Gambino

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Chrissy Sampson Nower, Jason Nower, Esly Escobar, Mike “DJ Pause” Cariello Jr. and Jody Gambino join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of the second annual vinyl record fair featuring 20+ vendors at LTV Studios this Sunday, Dec. 7, from noon - 6 p.m.

December 1st, 2025 - Dr. Sharon Nachman; Bill McCuddy

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Dr. Sharon Nachman, chief of pediatric infectious diseases at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM amidst an increase in whooping cough cases across the country. Later in the hour, Bill McCuddy of AirHamptons calls in ahead of this Sunday’s newest episode, which will feature Bill’s 2025 'best and worst' list.

December 1st, 2025 - Yesenia Quichimbo and Loretta Davis

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Yesenia Quichimbo and Loretta Davis of Project MOST join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of their annual Gingerbread House Contest & Display on Dec. 7

November 21st, 2025 - Lynn Arthur and Sheila Peiffer

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Sheila Peiffer, chair of the Southampton Village Environment and Sustainability Committee and Lynn Arthur, former executive director of the Lake Agawam Conservancy, join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of a public information meeting 2 p.m. on November 22 at Southampton Cultural Center about accessing funding to update septic systems leaking nitrogen into the groundwater and polluting local bodies of water.

November 20th, 2025 - Denise Silva-Dennis, Beverly Gwathney, Tela Troge

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Denise Silva Dennis, Beverly Gwathney and Tela Troge of the Shinnecock Kelp Farmers join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM as part of the WNET Group’s Forces of Nature special collection exploring issues affecting our natural world and sustainability with community leaders, experts, artists, and viewers like you running through November 30.

November 20th, 2025 - Dr. Ellen Birenbaum

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Dr. Ellen Birenbaum of North Fork Audubon Society joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to talk about the Berries for Birds Initiative ahead of a Dec. 10 Zoom presentation

November 19th, 2025 - The Joy Edition

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0400

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 “Joy” in the title.

November 18th, 2025 - Pete Topping, Chris Paparo and Grace DeNatale with Flower

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Peconic Baykeeper Pete Topping, Chris Paparo of Fish Guy Photos and Stony Brook University’s School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences and Grace DeNatale of Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM as part of the WNET Group’s Forces of Nature special collection exploring issues affecting our natural world and sustainability with community leaders, experts, artists, and viewers like you running through November 30.

November 18th, 2025 - Joe Gaviola

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Montauk Lighthouse keeper and president of the Montauk Historical Society Joe Gaviola joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of the lighting of the lighthouse on November 29 4-7:30 p.m. honoring former United States Assemblymember Fred W. Thiele Jr

November 17th, 2025 - The Hat Edition

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0400

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 “Hat” in the title.

November 13th, 2025 - Jim Blauvelt, Lys Marigold, Steve Long

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Jim Blauvelt, Lys Marigold and Steve Long of East Hampton Historical Society join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to talk about the annual Holiday House Tour fundraiser

November 13th, 2025 - Kayla Matters

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Kayla Matters joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to talk about Guild Hall’s Student Art Festival: Rauschenberg100 opening on Nov. 15 at noon with book talk at 5 p.m.

November 12th, 2025 - Dr. Silvana Obici

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Dr. Silvana Obici, Chief of the Division of Endocrinology at Stony Brook Medicine and Medical Director of the Stony Brook University Hospital Diabetes Center, joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM and discusses GLP-1 drugs during Diabetes Awareness Month

November 11th, 2025 - Stephen Hamilton

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Stephen Hamilton joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of the Nov. 13 opening of Fahrenheit 451’s Literature Live! run through November at Bay Street Theater.

November 11th, 2025 - Tom Guldi; Ellen Kuras

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0400

U.S. Army Vietnam veteran Tom Guldi joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM and talks about his experiences during the war ahead of the Southampton Commission on Veterans Patriotic Events’ Veteran’s Day program. Later in the hour, Oscar-nominated cinematographer Ellen Kuras joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of the Southampton Playhouse’s Nov. 11 screening of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind with a post-film interview with Ellen and SHP’s artistic director, Eric Kohn of the Movie People podcast.

November 10th, 2025 - Susan Scarf Merrell

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Susan Scarf Merrell joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of the Nov. 11 Writer’s Speak event celebrating Merrell, co-creator of the BookEnds Fellowship novel revision program, professor in the MFA in Creative Writing and Literature at the Lichtenstein Center of Stony Brook Southampton, fiction editor of The Southampton Review and director of The Southampton Writers Conference.

November 10th, 2025 - Dr. Carol Adrienne Smith and Kevin Scott

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Dr. Carol Adrienne Smith and Kevin Scott join Heart of The East End on WLIW-FM ahead of Dr. Smith’s recital with Jonathan Howe at Southampton Cultural Center at 2 p.m. on November 23.

November 7th, 2025 - Molly Bishop

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Molly Bishop of Heart of the Hamptons joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to talk about the Art from the Heart and other campaigns to keep locally food and fund insecure folks fed and able to enjoy the holiday season as SNAP benefits continue to be withheld on the federal level.

November 7th, 2025 - Minerva Perez; Anita Boyer

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Minerva Perez of OLA of Eastern Long Island joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to talk about OLA’s rapid response team amid recent Immigrations and Custom Enforcement activity on Long Island’s East End. Later in the hour, Anita Boyer calls into Heart of The East End on WLIW-FM from the Hampton Bays Fire Department where protesters gathered to condemn ICE's recent use of the local fire department’s grounds.

November 5th, 2025 - Nicole Petti and Rachel Stephens

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Nicole Petti of Urban Coyote Farms and Rachel Stephens of Sweet Woodland Farm join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM after the Nov. 1 opening of the Riverhead Indoor Farmer’s Market running 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays through April at the Twin Fork Beer Co.

November 5th, 2025 - Robert Vitalli

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Robert Vitalli of the LGBT Network joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to talk about the Fall Into Pride fundraiser at Little Fish in Southold on Saturday, November 8.

November 4th, 2025 – Rebecca Kelliher

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Rebecca Kelliher joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to discuss her book, Just Pills: The Extraordinary Story of a Revolution in Abortion Care, released in September.

November 4th, 2025 - Greg Metzger

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0400

SOFO Shark Research and Education Program Field Coordinator and Southampton marine sciences teacher Greg Metzger joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to discuss the discoveries made researching sharks in the New York Bight through the decade as part of WNET’s Forces of Nature collection exploring sustainability and our natural world.

November 3rd, 2025 - Robbie Harte

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Local musician Robbie Harte joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM and tells the story behind her newest single, “My Mama’s Daughter,” on the day it debuted on platforms.

November 3rd, 2025 - Giulia D'agnolo Vallan

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Sag Harbor Cinema’s artistic director Giulia D’Agnolo Vallan joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of the Fifth Annual Festival of Preservation running November 7-11

October 31st, 2025 - Tijuana Fulford

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Tijuana Fulford of The Butterfly Effect Project joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of BEP’s first annual Halloween Spooktacular table and treat event 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Oct. 31 at their 1146 Main Road campus in Riverhead

October 31st, 2025 - Kitty Merrill; Justine Haupt and Robert Bruey

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Kitty Merrill of East Hampton Food Pantry joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM before Justine Haupt and Robert Bruey of Robert Bruey and The Shadow Cats come into the studio ahead of the band's People’s Pub performance on Nov. 7 at 8:30 p.m.

October 30th, 2025 - Sherry Davis and Tom Cugliani

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Sherry Davis and Tom Cugliani of the East End Arts Council join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of East End Arts’ closing party and awards ceremony for the Entangled fiber arts installation

October 30th, 2025 - Adam Baranello

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Adam Baranello joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of the Vampire Masquerade dance and screening of Baranello’s film, “Night” at LTV Studios Oct. 30 at 7 p.m.

October 29th, 2025 - Mara Ahmed

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Mara Ahmed joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of the Nov. 14 world premiere of her film, “The Injured Body: A Film About Racism in America” at Huntington’s Cinema Arts Centre, including post-film discussion with Ahmed, the film's director, artist and curator Brianna L. Hernández of Ma’s House and BIPOC Art Studio, as well as writer Uzma Aslam Khan

October 29th, 2025 - Matthew Brand

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Matthew Brand joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM after the Cherry Bombs’ Oct. 24 Stephen Talkhouse performance and ahead of their Halloween show at The Delancey.

October 28th, 2025 - Mary Powers and George Loizides

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Mary Powers and George Loizides from the Hampton Theatre Company join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM amidst HTC’s Oct. 16 to Nov. 2 run of Larissa FastHorse’s The Thanksgiving Play

October 28th, 2025 - Joe Gaviola, Susie Roden and Moira Downes-Sabo

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Susie Roden, Moira Downes-Sabo and Joe Gaviola of Lucia’s Angels and the Coalition for Women’s Cancers join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of their next combined fundraiser, Girl’s Night Out, at Gurney’s Montauk, Saturday, November 15 at 7 p.m.

October 27th, 2025 - Xiomáro

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Xiomáro joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of the Nov. 1 publishing of latest photo book, Street Photography of New York City: Street Haunting in the Big Apple

October 27th, 2025 - Dr. Silvana Obici

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Dr. Silvana Obici, Chief of the Division of Endocrinology at Stony Brook Medicine and Medical Director of the Stony Brook University Hospital Diabetes Center, joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to discuss lifestyle choices ahead of Diabetes Awareness Month.

October 20th, 2025 - Gail Storm

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Gail Storm joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of the Nov. 1 concert at the Jamesport Meeting House featuring Gail and her quartet with social to follow afterward

October 20th, 2025 - Thea Fry

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Thea Fry of the Southampton Village July 4th Parade Committee joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of the Oct. 20 dinner fundraiser at the Southampton Elks Lodge between 5 and 7:30 p.m.

October 17th, 2025 - Lora René Tucker

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Lora René Tucker joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to share an essay about identity, as well as self acceptance, care and love on Black Poetry Day.

October 17th, 2025 - Christian McLean and Bob Reeves

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Christian McLean and Bob Reeves of Stony Brook Southampton College’s MFA in Creative Writing join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of the program’s upcoming open house at the Southampton College campus on Oct. 21 at 4:30 p.m.

October 16th, 2025 - Larry Maslon; Eric Kohn

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Broadway to Main Street’s Larry Maslon joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of Southampton Playhouse’s screening of Psycho featuring libations from Maslon’s new book, “Hitchcocktails” and a conversation with the Playhouse’s Eric Kohn, who called into the show after Maslon to discuss other spooky screenings happening this month.

October 16th, 2025 - Nick Bates

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Nick Bates of Davey Tree Long Island joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to talk about a number of invasive species affecting trees throughout Long Island.

October 15th, 2025 - Inda Eaton

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Inda Eaton joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of IndAmericaTM performance as part of the East End Underground series at LTV Studios 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 25

October 15th, 2025 - Theresa Roden, Jennifer Casper Fowkes; Melanie McEvoy, Mary Ellen Adipietro, Katy Binder

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Theresa Roden and Jennifer Casper Fowkes from i-Tri Girls joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to talk celebrating local Wonder Women at annual Giving Day fundraiser at LTV Studios on Oct. 23. Later in the hour, Mary Ellen Adipietro, Katy Binder and Melanie McEvoy of the 26th annual Shelter Island Fall 5K stop by ahead of the Oct. 18 race supporting Lucia’s Angels, the Coalition for Women’s Cancers and the North Fork Breast Health Coalition.

October 14th, 2025 - Cait Jacobs

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Cait Jacobs joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM on the day their debut novel, “The Princess Knight,” is published by HARPER Voyager, an imprint of HarperCollins

October 14th, 2025 - Hector Martignon

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Hector Martignon joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of the Oct. 15 premiere of Hofstra University’s EscuchARTE on ALLARTS filmed live in Studio A exploring the diverse physical and musical landscapes of Latin America, venturing from the Rio Grande to Patagonia shining a spotlight on a vibrant constellation of cultures.

October 10th, 2025 - Jack Weber, Barbara Weber-Floyd, Matthew Floyd

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Matthew Floyd, Jack Weber and Barbara Weber-Floyd join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of Nov. 6 benefit screening for the Riverhead Lions Club at The Suffolk Theater showing documentary film, Lessons from 100: Reflections in my Centennial Year, about a 70+ year member of their organization, Jack Weber, made by a team including his daughter, Barbara Weber-Floyd, and grand-son, Matthew Floyd

Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

Watch the interview on WLIW-FM YouTube

October 10th, 2025 - Jonathan Nash Glynn

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Jonathan Nash Glynn and Connor Flanagan of Bridgehampton Museum join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of Glynn’s “New Space” exhibition 7-9 p.m. on Oct 11.

October 9th, 2025 - Jacqui Leader and Julian Garcia

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Jacqui Leader and Julian Garcia of East End Special Players join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of “All Ghosts on Deck” at Bay Street Theater on Oct. 25 at 4 p.m.

October 9th, 2025 - Honora Campbell, Doug Gallo and Chris Gallo

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Honora Campbell, Doug Gallo and Chris Gallo ”West Landing” join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of the doc’s screening at Hamptons International Film Festival

October 8th, 2025 - Margaret Rose de Cruz

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Margaret Rose de Cruz of North Fork Environmental Council joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of NFEC’s repair cafe Oct. 25 from 1-4 p.m. at Jamesport Meeting House

October 8th, 2025 - Randy Hemming and Bob Kaplan

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Randy Hemming and Bob Kaplan join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of the Oct. 10 opening of Boots on the Ground Theater’s production of “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” running through Oct. 26 at the Southampton Cultural Center.

Forces of Nature: Bob DeLuca

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Bob DeLuca is President and CEO of Group for the East End, a nonprofit leading the way in protecting and restoring the environment of Eastern Long Island through education, conservation, and advocacy. He holds a B.S. in Environmental Science from Fordham University and an M.S. in Environmental Science from the State University of New York’s College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse.

DeLuca joined Gianna Volpe on Heart of the East End as part of The WNET Group's Forces of Nature series. They start with a brief explanation of the rebound of the osprey population, then dive into the work that Group for the East End is doing for Long Island's water quality. DeLuca outlines details of water quality restoration funding, the impacts of "forever chemicals" in drinking water, how different septic systems have different environmental impacts, and more.

October 7th, 2025 - Susan Katz

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Stony Brook Medicine infant apnea coordinator and Nurse Practitioner in the newborn nursery, Susan Katz, joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to talk about safe sleeping and other practices to help parents combat Sudden Unexpected Infant Death, the leading cause of death in infants between one month and one year old.

October 6th, 2025 - Joe Pallister

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Joe Pallister joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM amidst the current run of “A Steady Rain” at LTV Studios directed by Stephen Hamilton and featuring both Pallister and Edward Kassar as two Chicago cops telling an audience the same story from two perspectives.

October 6th, 2025 - Caroline Sutton

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Caroline Sutton joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to talk about her book, “Eyes in the Soles of my Feet: From Horseshoe Crabs to Sycamores, Exploring Hidden Connections to the Natural World” ahead of her 10/18 BookHampton event with Carl Safina.

October 3rd, 2025 - Kate Fix; Ali and Ari Selinger

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Kate Fix joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to talk about the disappearance of her brother, Michael, first mate on the Mikeno, one of the ships in Samud Flotilla attempting to carry humanitarian aid to the Palestinian people. Later in the hour, Ari and Ali Selinger come into the WLIW-FM studio ahead of the world premiere of Ari’s film, “On The End,” as part of the 33rd Hamptons International Film Festival.

October 3rd, 2025 - Jim Hood and Robin Aviv

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Robin Aviv and Jim Hood of Generation S.O.S. join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of their presentation in the East Hampton School District amidst National Substance Use and Misuse Month.

October 2nd, 2025 - David Nugent

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Hamptons International Film Festival’s chief creative officer David Nugent joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of 33rd Hamptons International Film Festival.

October 2nd, 2025 - Nancy Kane, Rosane Cassella and Roy Stevenson

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Nancy Kane, Roy Stevenson and Rosane Cassella join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of Southamptonfest kicking off with a party hosted by Southampton Rotary.

October 1st, 2025 - Mbachi Kumwenda

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Mbachi Kumwenda joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM after her apartment in Sag Harbor burned down when she was at work on September 12 leading to a GoFundMe.

October 1st, 2025 - Iris Ornig

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Iris Ornig of East End Jazz joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of the first East Meets West Jam Session this Sunday afternoon 2-5 p.m. at the Southampton Cultural Center for a series the first Sunday afternoons of October, November and December.

September 30th, 2025 - Xiomaro

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Xiomáro joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of Oct. 27 release of his newest book, Street Photography Of New York City: Street Haunting in the Big Apple

September 30th, 2025 - Annemarie Waugh

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Annemarie Waugh joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to discuss The Show of Delights based on Ross Gay’s The Book of Delights featuring a dozen artists at the Suffolk Community College Lyceum Gallery at SCCC’s Eastern campus in Riverhead running through Oct. 25

Watch the interview on WLIW-FM YouTube

September 29th, 2025 - Jessica Swiatocha; Lewis Gross

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Jessica Swiatocha of Stony Brook Southampton Hospital joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of the free women’s symposium, “How to Survive the Change of Life: Healthy Aging for Women After 40” at Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Hamptons on Sept. 29

Later in the hour, Lewis Gross of Creative Dance Studio calls in ahead of tonight’s tango classes led by Maureen Munoz from 7-9 p.m. at 710 Montauk Highway with no experience nor partner needed and registration available at lewisgrossdds@gmail.com

September 29th, 2025 – Frank Sorrentino

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Frank Sorrentino of ConnectOne Bank joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to talk about Long Island business market and overall economic moment after ConnectOne’s recent merger with the First National Bank of Long Island.

September 26th, 2025 - Mary Gauthier

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Grammy-nominated musician Mary Gauthier joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of Mary and Jaimee Harris’ 9/26 performance at The People’s Pub in Bayport

September 26th, 2025 - Lora Tucker, Adelaide Mestre and Bianca Collins

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Lora Tucker, Adelaide Mestre and Bianca Collins join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM before The Vagina Monologues performance benefiting Hope and Resilience Long Island Inc. ahead of Domestic Violence Awareness Month on Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. at Jamesport Meeting House.

September 25th, 2025 - Ambrose Clancy

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Ambrose Clancy of The Shelter Island Reporter joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to talk about his 1980 fiction novel, Blind Pilot, set during The Troubles in Ireland spanning from the late 60’s through 1998.

September 25th, 2025 - Anita Boyer

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Anita Boyer of Our Fabulous Variety Show joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM amid the non-profit dance company’s announcement they’ll be occupying the Alice & Olivia space in East Hampton Village alongside SewHampton this winter.

September 24th, 2025 - Roy Gross and Patricia Hurley

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Suffolk County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Chief Roy Gross and Patricia Hurley of Little Lucy’s Canine Couture Boutique joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of Little Lucy’s 24th Annual Pet Parade supporting the Suffolk SPCA and Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation

September 24th, 2025 - Wes Frye and John McCaffrey

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Wes Frye and John McCaffrey join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to tell the story about restoring a mounted Blue Marlin in North Haven that once belonged to silent era film star William Farnum

September 22nd, 2025 - Fred Raimondo, Val Levine, Frank Russell

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Fred Raimondo, Val Levine and Frank Russell join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of the 10/5 second annual Americana Festival at H.O.G. Farm in Brookhaven

September 22nd, 2025 - Chris Schneider

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Chris Schneider of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of 9/27 Family Fun Day at Barbara Rabinowitz Education and Resource Center in Amityville.

September 19th, 2025 - Tijuana Fulford; Karine Laval

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Tijuana Fulford of The Butterfly Effect Project joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of BEP’s second Pearls of Wisdom event featuring 12 women sharing 3-5 minutes of advice for attendees of the free event noon to 4 p.m. at 31 Neighborhood Road in Mastic Beach on Saturday, Sept. 20.

Later in the hour, Karine Laval calls in ahead of the Woodlands art exhibition of works by Laval and Lin Buckfield 4-7p.m. Sept. 20 at The Barn at Skunk Lane

September 19th, 2025 - Elana Michelson

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Elana Michelson joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of the reading event for her new murder mystery, “Part Of The Solution” at Hampton Bays Public Library from 1-2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20

September 18th, 2025 - Kirsten Mickelwait

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Kirsten Mickelwait joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of her event at East Hampton Library about her debut novel, The Ashtrays Are Full and the Glasses Empty

September 18th, 2025 - George Motz and Bob Monpetit

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400

George Motz and Bob Monpetit of the Knights of Columbus, Fr. Slomski Council #7423 join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM before the 5th Annual Vin Zorbo Memorial Run/Walk taking place in Westhampton Beach at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20

September 17th, 2025 - Nick Weber

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Nick Weber joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to talk about his newest immigrant portrait series, Melting Pot: Friends From Afar, which is still ongoing.

September 17th, 2025 - Reverend Carol Pinkham Oak

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Reverend Carol Pinkham Oak joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM on the first day of an eight-week mindfulness class for stress reduction hosted by Mattituck’s Church of the Redeemer, on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

September 16th, 2025 - Loring Bolger

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Loring Bolger of Heart of Springs joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of second annual Springsfest free community gathering, 4-7 p.m. on Oct. 4 at Parsons Blacksmith Shop in Springs.

September 16th, 2025 - Mirella Cameron Riley

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Mirella Cameron Riley joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to discuss how The Studio by Hill Street has added dance instruction to the building housing Hill Street Boxing.

September 15th, 2025 - James Banks; Jody Gambino

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0400

James Banks joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of Southampton Town Anti-Bias Task Force’s free “Greater East End Community Picnic” at Red Creek Park in Riverhead from 1-5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20. Later in the show, Jody Gambino of LTV Studios talks about the closing of East End Underground’s 9th season featuring Aqua Cherry beginning at 7:30 p.m. that evening at the Wainscott public access television studio.

September 15th, 2025 - Dr. Smita Majumdar Das

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Stony Brook University’s executive director of counseling and psychological services (CAPS) and behavioral health, Dr. Smita Majumdar Das, joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to discuss helping children with anxiety and importance of fostering dialogue with kids into/through adolescence.

September 12th, 2025 - Ashley Bell, Anna Goma and Sergio Martínez

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Ashley Bell, Anna Goma and Sergio Martínez of DIVAria Productions join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of a celebration of the 150th anniversary of the premiere of French composer Georges Bizet’s opera, Carmen, with a modern and condensed version being performed at Bay Street Theater, We are Carmen Somos Carmen, this Saturday night, September 13, at 8 p.m.

September 12th, 2025 - Gabi Spielmann, Nancy DePas Reinertsen and Ralph DePas Reinertsen

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Gabi Spielmann, Nancy DePas Reinertsen and Ralph DePas Reinertsen of ReWild Long Island join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of their fall sustainable and educational garden and meadow tour happening from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13.

September 11th, 2025 - Steve Behar and Lara Pizzanelli

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Steve Behar and Lara Pizzanelli of Southampton Inn joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of Bossanova Night with Ludmilla Brazil 5-7:30 p.m. in Claude’s Restaurant