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Getting To The Root
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From WRHU Hempstead, Getting To The Root is a weekly, student-driven radio program that brings community voices to center stage. We aim to shed light on important issues that you won't hear on your day-to-day news broadcasts.
Episodes
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Getting To The Root Season 4, Episode 4
On this episode of Getting To The Root, hear from freelance journalist for The Guardian and Hofstra journalism student Amudalat Ajasa, who discusses balancing both her busy life and reporting about the current Derek Chauvin murder trial in Minneapolis. You'll also hear from reporter Katrina…
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Getting To The Root - Latinx Journalism and Music
On this edition, we introduce you to two creative innovators in their respective fields who released some incredible work last year, one in book form, the other as a musical recording. In the first half of the show, we hear from Veteran Public Radio journalist Maria Martin, the founding executive...
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Getting To The Root - Immigration And Latinx Vote
On this edition, we take a look at the Biden administration’s initial steps at developing an immigration policy agenda. As you may know, President Biden signed three executive orders in early February that he said would lead to a more "fair, orderly, humane" immigration system.” But is it enough?...
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Getting To The Root - WRD Gangs Special
On this edition, we explore an issue that has had a particular impact on Long Island: criminal justice, street gangs, and the history of MS-13. First we present highlights of a special panel held at Hofstra University last October called The Gangs of Long Island: Mythmaking, Policymaking and the...
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Getting To The Root - Jewish Activism
In this episode of Getting To The Root, Julia sat down with Hadas Hayun who works for Hofstra University’s Hillel and Sydney Korman who works for Open Hillel. She discusses the importance of Jewish activism in various organizations. She also talks about the role activism plays in Jewish Identity...
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Season 3, Episode 2 - Jessica Ramos
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Season 3, Episode 1 - Jennifer Saul, El Paso Massacre, Border Control
In the first episode of season 3, Julia Berk and Alex Whitbeck are introduced as the new producers. They delve into linguistics and the effect it has on the current political climate. Contributing producer Mario Murillo speaks with Dr. Lina Maria Murillo about her work in connecting anti-Mexican...
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Season 2, Episode 11 - Neil deGrasse Tyson's misconduct allegations, Ben's final show
This week, one of our executive producers says goodbye. Ben Abrams starts with his deep dive into one of Neil deGrasse Tyson’s sexual misconduct allegations. He then says goodbye to the GTTR community. Originally aired on WRHU-FM on 5/21/2019. Series episode #25. Music featured in this piece…
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Season 2, Episode 10 - Venezuela, Breaking News Special
In this special edition of GTTR, Ben Abrams sits down with various experts and journalists to discuss the latest developments in Venezuela. Originally aired on WRHU-FM on 4/30/2019 Music featured in this episode: Ryan Little: “West Coast”
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Season 2, Episode 9 - Ed Morales, Latinx, and Gangs on Long Island
On this episode, Nailah speaks to journalist and author Ed Morales about the new term “Latinx” and binary perceptions of race and gender. Then, Dennis and Ben explore the history of gangs on Long Island, including the recent hyper-focus on MS-13. Originally aired on WRHU-FM on 4/9/2019. Music...
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Season 2, Episode 8 - Sarayaku Finale, Cellphone Surveillance
On this first ever hour-long episode of GTTR, faculty advisor Mario A. Murillo concludes his four-part series from the Second Global Workshop for Indigenous Leaders held in the Sarayaku territory in Ecuador. Then, contributor Polina Mustazza explores the issue of cellphone surveillance.…
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Season 2, Episode 7 - 2nd Global Workshop for Indigenous Leaders, Pt. II
This week, faculty advisor Mario A. Murillo brings us the second of four audio pieces from the Second Global Workshop for Indigenous Leaders in Ecuador. Originally aired on WRHU-FM on 2/12/2019. Series episode #21. Music featured in this piece: Ryan Little: "West Coast"
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Season 2, Episode 6 - 2nd Global Workshop for Indigenous Leaders, Pt. I
This week, faculty advisor Mario A. Murillo brings us the first of four audio pieces from the Second Global Workshop for Indigenous Leaders in Ecuador. Mario explains the origins of the workshop, how he helped facilitate it, and the significance of the gathering to native leaders from all over…
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Season 2, Episode 5 - The Plan to Close Rikers Island
On this episode of Getting To The Root Nailah Andre investigates New York City Mayor Bill deBlasio's plan to close the third biggest jail in America Rikers Island. Originally aired on 12/11/18 WRHU-FM Musicians featured in this episode: Ryan Little "West Coast" Broke For Free "As Colorful As…
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Season 2, Episode 4 - Oscar López Rivera
This week, the producers sit down for an exclusive interview with controversial Puerto Rican independence activist Oscar López Rivera. During the discussion, Rivera talks about his commutation under President Obama, Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico's infrastructure, and more. Originally aired on...
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Season 2, Episode 3 - Cuba's Freelancers, Continued...
This week, Ben Abrams continues his conversation with a young Cuban entrepreneur, and learns how complex of a task it is to run a new business in the emerging Cuban economy. Originally aired on WRHU-FM on 10/30/2018. Series episode #17. Music featured in this piece: Ryan Little: "West Coast"
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Season 2, Episode 2 - Reproductive Rights in Argentina, and Local Libraries' Impact
This week, contributor Raffaella Tonani takes a look at reproductive rights in Argentina, and Nailah Andre investigates the impact of local libraries. Originally aired on WRHU-FM on 10/23/2018. Series episode #16. Music featured in this piece: Ryan Little: "West Coast" Broke For Free: "As…
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Season 2, Episode 1 - Ta-Nehisi Coates, Hofstra's Jefferson statue, and ¿Cuba Nueva? Pt. II - Updated
In our Season 2 premiere, Nailah Andre explores a student-lead campaign to relocate a controversial statue of Thomas Jefferson on Hofstra's campus, and renowned author Ta-Nehisi Coates weighs in on the issue. Then, Ben Abrams explores the emerging realm of Cuban private businesses in part two of...
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Getting To The Root - Episode 14 (Season I Finale)
In our Season One finale, the Executive Producers (Nailah, Dennis, and Ben) share their experiences creating Getting To The Root and revisit some of their favorite moments from the first season. Originally aired on 05/15/2018 on WRHU-FM. Music featured in this episode: Ryan Little: "West Coast"
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Getting To The Root - Episode 13
In our thirteenth episode, contributors Liane Sousa and Raffaella Tonani discuss Narcan, a chemical used to save victims of opioid overdoses, and how it's being used by Nassau County authorities. Originally aired on 4/24/18 on WRHU-FM. Music featured in this episode: Ryan Little: "West Coast"
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Getting To The Root - Episode 12
In our twelfth episode, Executive Producer Nailah Andre speaks with Alane Fagin, Executive Director of Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS) about their work in Long Island schools to prevent abuse of all kinds. Then, contributor Marli Delaney highlights Elevate Nepal, a non-profit organization...
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Getting To The Root - Episode 11
Executive Producer Dennis Belen-Morales speaks with Hofstra University Professor Dr. Alan Singer about the debate happening in America right now surrounding statues commemorating Confederate soldiers. Then, Executive Producer Ben Abrams brings us a first hand account of his experience visiting...
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Getting To The Root - Episode 10
Executive Producer Nailah Andre sits down in the studio with Dr. Katrina Sims and Dr. Craig Dalton to explore the topic of gerrymandering, from its definition, the many ways in which it is utilized, and current court cases. Then, reporters Danielle Zulkosky and Jenni Goldstein attend the…
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Getting To The Root - Episode 9
Faculty Contributor Mario A. Murillo sits down with Executive Producer Dennis Belen-Morales to discuss the first international media workshop for indigenous leaders of the global south in Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains in Colombia. Originally aired on WRHU-FM on 03/06/18. Musicians…
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From WRHU Hempstead, Getting To The Root is a weekly, student-driven radio program that brings community voices to center stage. We aim to shed light on important issues that you won't hear on your day-to-day news broadcasts.
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