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Being Frank — 219 episodes
Joseph Damiani: A Life in Public Service
Expats Living in Sicily w/ Ilze Kinnear-Porter
Harry Nilsson: The Man and His Music w/ Ernie Savage
Dr. Gidon Eschel discusses Global Warming
Filmmakers Tina Traster and Lennon Nersesian and their documentary "The Story of US"
Celebrating Rockland County's Role in American History w/ Scott Vanderhoef and Joe Carlin
River Hook -The Hester Haring Cason Preserve w/ Sheryl LeRoy and Bill Batson
Volunteer Firefighter Daniel Goswick, Sr. from Piermont, NY, and Matt Koke of The Rockland Co. Pride Center
Greg Mitchell's New Woody Guthrie Documentary and Dominic Cullen's Proud Moment
Celebrating Juneteenth and Pride Month w/ Dr. Everett Newton and Bobby Belfry
The Midterm Elections in NY-17
Celebrating Jewish-America Heritage Month
Alden Wolfe, Candidate for NYS Supreme Court Justice, 9th JD, plus New Music from Andrew Ace
May is Mental Health Awareness Month w/ Jacqui Drechsler and Barbara Green
Celebrate Independent Book Store Day w/ Richard Fulco and 420 w/ Seth Marks
Autism Awareness Month w/ Jeffrey Friedberg and Andrew Ace Greenspan
The Nyack Street Fair and Restaurant Week 2026
Transgender Visibility Day with Abbie Cohen
Women's History Month w/ Dr. Lizzette Ruiz-Giovinazzi, Superintendent of Nyack Public Schools
Cait Conley, Democratic Candidate for Congressional District NY-17
Celebrate Irish Culture with Author Sam Young
Women's History Month: Women in Jazz w/ Eric DiVito
Black History Month w/ Playwright Samuel Harps and The Penguin Plunge w/ Barbara Noyes
Celebrate Black History Month with the film “Losing Ground” by Kathleen Collins
Black History Month w/ Dr. Dana Greene Stilley and Bill Batson
The Safety and Dignity for All Act and What it Means for Rockland County
John Gromada, Former Chair of the Rockland Democratic Party
"No One Cares About Crazy People" - Addressing Mental Illness in America
A Tribute to Bob Weir w/ Danny Mager
Human Trafficking Awareness Month w/ Stefany Ovalles, Esq.
Top 10 Media Stories of 2025 w/ Dr. Paul Levinson
A Very Special Holiday Edition of Being Frank
Nyack Mayor Joe Rand, Candidate for NYS 38th Senatorial District
Blank-Fest XXIX
Carlos Martinez, CEO and Executive Director of BRIDGES
Journalist Phil Ittner gives his Unique Perspective on the Situation in Ukraine
Celebrating the Life of Jimi Hendrix w/ Documentarian David Kramer
Feeding Rockland's Hungry w/ Diane Serratore, Exec. Director of People to People
Preserve Piermont
Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month w/ Alessandra Francisco & Brooke Malloy from the RCPC
Michael Parietti, Independent Candidate for Rockland County Executive
Celebrate Italian Heritage Month w/ Italian-American Scholars Anthony Julian Tamburri & Steve Cerulli
Iraqi Combat Veteran Karl van der Heyde discusses Veteran's Affairs
Dr. Paul Levinson discusses Free Speech and The First Amendment
Filmmaker Greg Mitchell & Matthew Seig from the Rivertown Film Society discuss "Cover-Ups, American Style"
Author Mitch Rosen discusses his life and new book "Columbus Day"
Frank discusses the new play "Castling" with its writer & cast members
Music Historian Eric DiVito discusses Cancel Culture and its Affect on Music
Dr. Paul Levinson discusses The Trump Administration's Assault on The First Amendment
Andrew Ace Greenspan discusses Life in Recovery and How to "Live Rough and Hang Tough"
Quentin Langley, author of "Business and the Culture of Ethics"
Randi Rios-Castro, CEO of Jawonio, Celebrates Disabilities Pride Month
Celebrate America's Independence w/ Upper Nyack Historian Winston Perry
Craig Smith and Anthony Marinelli discuss their Upcoming Theater Projects
Mustafa AlTaie, author of "Whispers of the Two Rivers: Fairy Tales from Mesopotamia"
Nick Corasaniti, author of "I Don't Want to Go Home: The Oral History of the Stone Pony"
Celebrating Pride Month: The Influence of the LGBTQ+ Community in Music
Author Dr. Tom Cooper and Publisher Dr. Paul Levinson discuss the new book "Wisdom Weavers" about Harold Innis and Marshall McLuhan
The Nyack Elmwood Playhouse Production of "The Nance"
Emily Feiner, Nyack's Newest Voice of Free Speech
Mental Health Awareness Month w/ Jennifer Crumpton-Ross, CEO of Kula for Karma
Jazz Appreciation w/ Eric DiVito, Jazz Historian/Musician & Teacher
Environmentalist Richard Fuller, Author of "The Brown Agenda"
Filmmakers Ashley Dawson and Brooklyn Demme discuss their new movie THAT KID
The Executive Committee of Indivisible Rockland
Legal Marijuana w/ the Owners of Treehouse Cannabis and Nyack Mayor Joe Rand
Celebrating Women's History Month w/ Award Winning Journalist Dr. Beth Knobel
Celebrating Women's History Month w/ Claudia Stefany, Director of "POTUS" at Nyack's Elmwood Playhouse
Celebrating Women's History Month w/ Democratic Congressional Candidate Beth Davidson and Musician/Educator Eric DiVito
Journalist Phil Ittner reports on the Recent Developments in Ukraine, Russia, the US & the World
Dr. Paul Levinson & Friends read from his novel, "It's Real Life: An Alternate History of the Beatles"
Jim Lyons discusses Recent Policy Changes by the Current Administration
Black History Month w/ Playwright Samuel Harps
African American History Month with Bill Batson
The History of Jazz: The Bee Bop Era w/ Eric DiVito & Jeanie Bryson
Al Aronowitz, The Godfather of Rock & Roll Journalism w/Myles Aronowitz
Author Terri Thal, Bob Dylan's First Manager, discusses the Dylan Biopic "A Complete Unknown"
The Top Stories of 2024 w/ Dr. Paul Levinson
Blank-Fest XXVIII
Nyack's Joe Carlin discusses The Many Aspects of the Homeless Situation
Nyack's Super Senior Maxine Bernstein discusses Life
Dr. Lisa Spielman from The Elmwood Playhouse in Nyack & Jazz Musician Eric DiVito
Election Postmortem w/ Jim Lyons
Native American Heritage Month w/ Dwaine C. Perry, Principal Chief of the Ramapo-Lenape Nation
A Conversation with Broadcast Veteran Elliott Forrest
Guitarist Eric DiVito discusses the Challenges and Rewards of Being a Professional Musician
Facism: What it Means and its Implications for Our Country w/ Dr. Paul Levinson
Italian-American Heritage Month with Steve Cerulli
Musician Joe D'Urso and People to People's Diane Serratore discuss Goodstock 2024, Rockland Co. Music History & more
Celebrating LatinX-Hispanic Heritage Month with George Pejoves
The 3rd Annual Phoenix Theater Festival
Max Jazz Recording Artist David Budway & Brianne Higgins of Maureen's Jazz Cellar
NYS Senatorial Candidate Elijah Reichlin-Melnick discusses How National Politics Affect Local Elections & more
The Current State of Civil Discourse w/ Dr. Lance Strate & Dr. Paul Levinson
Journalist Phil Ittner provides Updates from the Battlefront in Ukraine
Dr. Paul Levinson discusses the Fallout from the Recent Presidential Debate
Scott Vanderhoef Celebrates Independence Day in Rockland County
Rockland Co. NAACP Presidents Nikki Hines and Willie Trotman discuss Juneteenth & more
Celebrating Pride Month w/ Singer, Songwriter & Musician Bobby Belfry
Author Terri Thal discusses the Social Impact of Folk Music
Mental Health Awareness Month w/ Author Dan Mager
Palestinian Scholar Khader Humied discusses Gaza
Crisis on Campus: Dr. Paul Levinson discusses the Recent Protests on Our Universities & more
Filmmaker David Kramer discusses his Documentary about Jimi Hendrix
Jazz Appreciation Month w/ Jim Donica, Bassist, Bandleader, Composer & Teacher
Michael Mackin, former Director of Day Services at Camp Venture, provides his Unique Perspective on Autism
Patricia Beauvais Germain & Renold Julien provide their Unique Perspective on the Crisis in Haiti
CBS Sports Producer John Coppinger talks about March Madness & more
Dr. Amy Aronson celebrates Crystal Eastman and Women's History Month
Tina Traster, Editor/Publisher of the RCBJ discusses the Importance of Local Journalism
Dr. Paul Levinson discusses Movies, This Year's Oscar Nominees, and More
Stefany Ovalles, Esq. from The Center for Safety & Change discusses The Border/Immigration "Crisis"
Journalists Dr. Beth Knobel & Phil Ittner discuss Russia, Putin, and the Death of Alexei Navalny
Dr. Michele Prettyman, Scholar of African-American Film & Culture
CBS Sports Producer John Coppinger talks about The Super Bowl
Stefany Ovalles, Esq. from The Center for Safety & Change discusses Human Trafficking
Singer/Producer Jeanie Bryson discusses her father, Dizzy Gillespie and more
Elijah Reichlin-Melnick, Current Candidate for the 38th NYS Senate District
Phil Sexton - A man who is putting ART into ARTificial Intelligence
Dr. Paul Levinson discusses the Rise of Antisemitism on College Campuses & more
Blank-Fest XXVII
Rita Harvey & Peter Danish discuss Their Latest CD & Upcoming Performance for People to People
Paul Adler - Gaza and the Rise of Antisemitism
Dr. Paul Levinson discusses Artificial Intelligence, The First Amendment & more
Author Terri Thal talks about her new book "My Greenwich Village: Me, Bob and Dave"
Journalist Phil Ittner discusses the Current Situation in Ukraine
Jennifer Palmieri, from Showtime's "The Circus" discusses the Current U.S. Political Situation
Italian-American History Scholar Steve Cerulli discusses Italian-American Heritage Month
Diane Serratore, CEO of People To People in Rockland Co. discusses World Food Day
The Heroic Life & Tragic Death of Major John Andre
Author & Therapist Dan Mager discusses Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
The Phoenix Theater Ensemble discusses The 2023 Nyack Arts Festival
Don Hammond, Mayor of the Village of Nyack, NY
Author Bryan Thomas Schmidt discusses his new book "SHORT CUT: A Jason Maxx Thriller"
Dr. Paul Levinson discusses Trump's Defense & The First Amendment
Terri Thal discusses her new book "My Greenwich Village: Dave, Bob and Me"
Singer/Songwriter Jerry Potente discusses the Music Business
Dr. Paul Levinson discusses AI, Robots, Sci-Fi and More
Former USDA Undersecretary Jim Lyons discusses Environmental Problems & Possible Solutions
A Panel Discussion on the Documentary Film "What Happened to Jackson Avenue"
Robert Norden talks about The First 4th of July
Dr. Paul Levinson discusses Artificial Intelligence
Aedin Moloney discusses her one-woman show "Yes! Reflections of Molly Bloom"
Wilbur T. Aldridge, NAACP Regional Director discusses Juneteenth & More
Celebrating Pride Month with Diana Hess
Journalist Phil Ittner reports from Ukraine
Brooke Malloy, Exec. Dir. of the Rockland Pride Center discusses recent legislation against the LGBTQ+ community
Mental Health Awareness Month w/ Lana Rumore and Brian Gens
Suprotim Bose discusses The Asian American Experience
Sexual Assault Awareness Month - w/Jean Romer & Sandra Page-Cook from The Center For Safety & Change
Dr. Paul Levinson discusses the Fox News Defamation Lawsuit
Paul Adler from the Rockland Co. Holocaust Museum discusses Antisemitism
Jawonio CEO Randi Rios-Castro discusses The "Brick It Again" Program
Opening Day: Talking Baseball with Joe Allen and John Coppinger
Dr. Paul Levinson discusses his new radio play "It's Real Life"
Prof. Gaetano Cipolla: Sicily and Sicilians
Diane Serratore & Joe Allen, People to People Hunger Warriors
Dr. Paul Levinson: Section 230 and Free Speech
Yuriy Matsarsky and Phil Ittner, LIVE from Ukraine
Artists Lynn Stein, Brett DePalma & Peter Artin
NAACP Regional Director Wilbur T. Aldridge
Former NYS Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick
Community Activists
Monica Taylor & Emily Klein, authors of "Our Bodies Tell The Story"
Claus Stuhlweissenburg
Top 5 News Stories of 2022 with Dr. Paul Levinson
Eclectic Holiday Music with Loren Korevec
Dr. Paul Levinson discusses Free Speech and The First Amendment
Phil Ittner reports from Ukraine, plus Blank Fest 2022 in Nyack
Alex Francisco and Dawn Melody, two successful trans women discuss their journey to acceptance
Joe Allen and Diane Serratore from People to People discuss Thanksgiving
Musician Dan Siegler discusses his way of finding art in music
Dwaine C. Perry, Principal Chief of the Ramapo-Lenape Nation
Former Rockland County Executive Scott Vanderhoef discusses the upcoming election
Phyllis B. Frank discusses Domestic Violence
Journalist Phil Ittner reports on the latest from Ukraine
Stephen Cerulli, an expert on Italian history, culture, and the Italian-American experience
Tina Traster, journalist, editor, and publisher
Robert Norden discusses Maj. John Andre & the Old '76 House in Tappan, NY
Joe Allen & Diane Serratore from People to People
Journalist Phil Ittner & Prof Chris Maginn discuss the passing of QEII & news from Ukraine
Pastor Mike Housholder discusses Religion & Spirituality in America
Karen J. Greenberg discusses The Case of Donald J. Trump
Environmentalist Jim Lyons discusses Climate Change
Frank discusses the 1969 Woodstock Festival with Rocklanders who attended
Psychotherapist and Author Dan Mager discusses Addiction & Recovery
Prof. Paul Levinson discusses the current state of TV
CBS Sports Producer John Coppinger discusses Sports Betting
Prof. Giacomo Santangelo discusses The Economy
Scott Vanderhoef, Exec. Dir. of Rockland County Habitat for Humanity
Phil Ittner joins us LIVE from Kyiv, Ukraine
Jennifer Palmieri & Jim Lyons discuss the recent 1/6 Hearings and SCOTUS Decisions
Dr. Paul Levinson discusses the Jan 6th Hearings & the Recent Supreme Court Rulings
Dr. Paul Levinson discusses the Jan 6th Committee Hearings
Charlie Allenson from Gun Violence Prevention
Brooke Malloy & Alex Francisco from the Rockland County Pride Center
Dwaine C. Perry, Principal Chief of the Ramapo-Lenape Nation & Father Jack Zamboni
Dr. Balveen Singh & Nadine McKenzie discuss drug addiction, and Paul Levinson talks about hate speech on the internet
Mental Health Awareness Month w/ Sonia Wagner and Stacey Roberts
Julie Suk - Law Professor, Author, and Women's Rights Scholar
Randi Rios-Castro, CEO of JAWONIO, and Prof. Paul Levinson
Phil Ittner and Paul Levinson discuss Russia's disinformation campaign in the US.
Environmentalist Jim Lyons
Ian Keeney discusses his documentary about what the power of faith and religion mean in America
Dwaine C. Perry, Principal Chief Ramapough-Munsee Lenape Nation
Phil Ittner joins us LIVE from Lviv, Ukraine
A Panel of Experts Discuss Putin, Russia, and the Ukraine Invasion
Producer/Director Joe Allen discusses the struggle for school integration & his documentary film "Two Schools In Hillburn"
Ukrainian Freedom Fighter Yuriy Matsarsky
Dr. Angela Pack, Early Childhood Education Expert
Prof. Paul Levinson of Fordham University discusses Free Speech & The First Amendment
Former SNPD Chief Brent Newbury discusses the Alarming Increase in Violence
Joanne Louis-Paul discusses The Future of Work in America
CBS Sports Producer, John Coppinger
Diane Serratore of People to People discusses Food Insecurity
Frank's Xmas Special ft. Tim O'Donohue, Ken Harten, & Johnny Markowski
Brooke Malloy, Exec. Dir. of the Rockland Co. Pride Center
Former SNPD Chief Brent Newbury
Arthur Gunther