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EPISODE · Oct 24, 2025 · 18 MIN

Could You Patent the Sun? Robert Galinsky on Art, Ethics & the Power of Giving

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Send us Fan MailWhat happens when creativity meets conscience? In this episode of I Live Here Westchester, host Jim Jockle sits down with actor, writer, and activist Robert Galinsky to discuss his powerful new solo theater piece, Could You Patent the Sun  — the true story of Dr. Jonas Salk, who discovered the polio vaccine and famously refused to patent it, declaring, “The people own it.”Part history, part morality play, Galinsky’s work challenges us to think about profit, purpose, and the public good. Tune in as they explore the intersection of science, ethics, and art — and what it means to create with heart.Live Reading: Sunday at 11 a.m. at the Westchester Community for Ethical Culture in White Plains. Learn more at couldyoupatentthesun.comSupport the showI Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us?Email: [email protected]: www.iliveheremedia.comFollow us on Instagram: @iliveheremediaSubscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.

Send us Fan Mail What happens when creativity meets conscience? In this episode of I Live Here Westchester, host Jim Jockle sits down with actor, writer, and activist Robert Galinsky to discuss his powerful new solo theater piece, Could You Patent the Sun — the true story of Dr. Jonas Salk, who discovered the polio vaccine and famously refused to patent it, declaring, “The people own it.” Part history, part morality play, Galinsky’s work challenges us to think about profit, purpo...

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