Ep 587: Ordinary Heroes with Bernie Furshpan and guest Jennifer DeSena on hmTv

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Ordinary Heroes, host Bernie Furshpan welcomes Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena for a meaningful conversation about public service, community leadership, and the everyday work of improving lives.Supervisor DeSena shares her journey from attorney and volunteer to elected leader, reflecting on how saying “yes” to service opened the door to helping families, seniors, young people, small businesses, and diverse communities across North Hempstead. She discusses the importance of presence, transparency, responsible government, quality of life, senior support, parks, public health programs, infrastructure improvements, and cultural connection.Together, Bernie and Supervisor DeSena explore the role of education in preventing hate, the importance of Holocaust remembrance, the danger of distorted history, and the need to build bridges across faiths, cultures, and neighborhoods. Their conversation also touches on October 7th, antisemitism, youth isolation, social media, volunteering, and the power of the arts and music to bring people together.At its heart, this episode is about leadership rooted in service, empathy, and hope. Supervisor DeSena reminds us that government can be noble when it stays close to people, listens carefully, and works every day to make communities stronger.Support the show