Getting to The Root - The Plan to Close Rikers

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

Musicians featured in this episode:
Ryan Little “West Coast” - https://soundcloud.com/iamryanlittle/west-coast
Broke For Free “As Colorful As Ever” - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Layers/As_Colorful_As_Ever
Safir Nou “Land-escape” - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Safir_Nu/Groundless/Safir_Nou_-_Groundless_-_05_Land-escape

Hofstra Club Profiles - Hofstra Esports

On this episode of Required Radio’s newest segment, host Adam Castar sits down with Alex Rufer and Adam Coren, the President and Vice President respectively of Hofstra Esports. They discuss how their club came to be, current events that they’re hosting and future plans for the organization. For more, keep it locked into Required Radio, and stay tuned for future episodes of Required Radio Club Profiles right here at requiredradio.com.

Intro/Outro Music: Breathing Out - Mid-Air Machines
freemusicarchive.org/music/Ask%20Ag…thing_Out_1636
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Getting To The Root - Episode 3

In our post-Thanksgiving episode of 2017, Ben Abrams interviews Eli Cane, co-creator and producer of the film “On A Knife Edge”, the coming-of-age tale of a young Native American activist.
Reporter Tommy O’Connor then explores local farming and food insecurity on Long Island.
Originally aired on 11/28/17 on WRHU-FM.

Getting To The Root - Episode 2

In our sophomore episode, Nailah Andre explores a Long Island writing program tailored for formerly incarcerated women, and faculty contributor Mario A. Murillo explores the effects of the recent Colombian peace deal on the country’s coca growers.
Originally aired on 11/21/17 on WRHU-FM.

Getting To The Root - Episode 1

On the inaugural episode of Getting To The Root, Ben Abrams speaks with community journalists and explores a quirky new idea for space exploration. Nailah Andre sits down with Raquel Willis to talk about issues facing the transgender community under the shadow of the Trump administration. For more keep it locked in to Required Radio at requiredradio.com. Also if you have any content submissions, please use the Content Submissions tab.

Originally aired on 11/14/17 on WRHU-FM.

Behind The Groove

Gabe Woodside presents Behind The Groove; a musical-centric podcast that goes in depth on certain topics in the music industry. This episode talks about the healing power of music and its effect on drug users. For more keep it locked into Required Radio at requiredradio.com.

https://soundcloud.com/required-radio/behind-the-groove-episode-2