WFUV's Fordham Conversations

12/20/2021

Fordham Conversations host Robin Bobbie Shannon talks with Author Ben Adducchio about his novel The Shortage. The thriller is about a young journalist, investigating a crime wave while New York City is shut down from coronavirus. As she gets closer to the truth, she realizes a deadly group of vampires are behind the crimes and she must enlist the aid of another supernatural being to stop them.
Listen to Fordham Conversations Sundays at 6am on 90.7 WFUV-FM or online at www.wfuv.org.

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Fordham Conversations host Robin Bobbie Shannon talks with Author Ben Adducchio about his novel The Shortage. The thriller is about a young journalist, investigating a crime wave while New York City is shut down from coronavirus. As she gets closer to the truth, she realizes a deadly group of vampires are behind the crimes and she must enlist the aid of another supernatural being to stop them.
Listen to Fordham Conversations Sundays at 6am on 90.7 WFUV-FM or online at www.wfuv.org.

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https://wfuv.org/content/shortage-thrill-novel

12/13/2021

Zephyr Teachout Drops Bid for New York Attorney General

#Fordham Professor Zephyr Teachout Drops Bid for New York Attorney General https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/politics/zephyr-teachout-drops-bid-for-new-york-attorney-general/3446650/?_osource=db_npd_nbc_wnbc_twt_shr

Fordham University law professor Zephyr Teachout has dropped out of the race to be New York’s attorney general, days after incumbent Letitia James decided to seek reelection

12/06/2021

Highlighting Student Journalists of Fordham U and WFUV.

Host Robin Shannon talks with Fordham Graduate Student Courtney Bergsieker about her new podcast
Disharmony: how music is responding to climate crisis.

Fordham Senior Zach Flores visits a book store in Connecticut to get the story behind The Book Barn and it’s amusing and hardworking owner.

Fordham Junior David Escobar talks with Meg Stapleton Smith, a Ph.D. student of Theology at Fordham, about Women, Priests and the Vatican.

Finally, Fordham Graduate Student Kevin Dineen examines the increasing number of rats in New York City.

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https://wfuv.org/content/highlighting-student-journalists

11/30/2021

Fordham Conversations host Robin Bobbie Shannon sits down with #FordhamGSS Professor Tina Maschi. They discuss her book Aging Behind Prison Walls: Studies in Trauma and Resilience.
https://wfuv.org/content/aging-behind-prison-walls

Fordham Conversations host Robin Bobbie Shannon sits down with #FordhamGSS Professor Tina Maschi. They discuss her book Aging Behind Prison Walls: Studies in Trauma and Resilience.
https://wfuv.org/content/aging-behind-prison-walls

11/22/2021

Fordham Conversations host Robin Shannon talks with Fordham Alumni and Author Valerie Irick Rainford. In her book “Until the Brighter Tomorrow: One Woman's Courageous Climb from the Projects to the Podium”
She shares details of her challenging young life that lead to two inspiring and impressive career firsts.
https://wfuv.org/content/until-brighter-tomorrow

Fordham Conversations host Robin Shannon talks with Fordham Alumni and Author Valerie Irick Rainford. In her book “Until the Brighter Tomorrow: One Woman's Courageous Climb from the Projects to the Podium”
She shares details of her challenging young life that lead to two inspiring and impressive career firsts.
https://wfuv.org/content/until-brighter-tomorrow

11/16/2021

Teachout Launches State AG Bid Centering Women’s Health And Progressive Support

Fordham Law Professor and former New York gubernatorial candidate Zephyr Teachout announces she's running for New York attorney general

https://gothamist.com/news/teachout-launches-state-ag-bid-centering-womens-health-and-progressive-support?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=shared_twitter via @gothamist

The Fordham Law professor and 4-time candidate for office in New York was flanked by her midwife and progressive leaders during a campaign launch in Brooklyn.

11/15/2021

The Bronx: Exploration and Education - The Bronx has been working to shake the bad reputation it received half a century ago. The borough has come a long way from the crime and political corruption of the 1970s. Still, some outsiders haven’t gotten the message and fear the Bronx. Dr. Gregory Acevedo is working to change that...one student at a time.

Fordham Conversations host Robin Shannon talks with the Associate Professor in Fordham University's Graduate School of Social service. Acevedo’s course — Bronx Exploration: History, Economy and Culture — introduces Fordham students to the Bronx and helps them understand the history, economy and culture of the borough. Listen to Fordham Conversations Sundays at 6am on 90.7 WFUV-FM or online at www.wfuv.org.

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https://wfuv.org/content/bronx-exploration-and-education

The Bronx: Exploration and Education - The Bronx has been working to shake the bad reputation it received half a century ago. The borough has come a long way from the crime and political corruption of the 1970s. Still, some outsiders haven’t gotten the message and fear the Bronx. Dr. Gregory Acevedo is working to change that...one student at a time.

Fordham Conversations host Robin Shannon talks with the Associate Professor in Fordham University's Graduate School of Social service. Acevedo’s course — Bronx Exploration: History, Economy and Culture — introduces Fordham students to the Bronx and helps them understand the history, economy and culture of the borough. Listen to Fordham Conversations Sundays at 6am on 90.7 WFUV-FM or online at www.wfuv.org.

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https://wfuv.org/content/bronx-exploration-and-education

11/08/2021

Inside the Life of Author Robert Daley - Fordham Conversations hosts Dylan Balsamo and Andrew Gullotta sit down with Author and Fordham Alum Robert Daley. He talks about his exciting life with the New York Giants, the New York Times and how he keeps active as a nonagenarians. This show is an extension of One on One, New York's longest running sports call in show from WFUV Sports Listen to Fordham Conversations Sundays at 6am on 90.7 WFUV-FM or online at www.wfuv.org.

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Inside the Life of Author Robert Daley - Fordham Conversations hosts Dylan Balsamo and Andrew Gullotta sit down with Author and Fordham Alum Robert Daley. He talks about his exciting life with the New York Giants, the New York Times and how he keeps active as a nonagenarians. This show is an extension of One on One, New York's longest running sports call in show from WFUV Sports Listen to Fordham Conversations Sundays at 6am on 90.7 WFUV-FM or online at www.wfuv.org.

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https://wfuv.org/content/inside-life-author-robert-daley

11/04/2021

Veterans & The Interviewer - Fordham Conversations host Robin Shannon sits down with Bob Abate who collects the oral history of combat soldiers who have served in World War II. The Fordham University Alumni, Veteran and Yonkers resident shares his experience gathering the unique and remarkable stories of these soldier whose numbers are dwindling quickly. Listen to Fordham Conversations Sundays at 6am on 90.7 WFUV-FM or online at www.wfuv.org.

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Veterans & The Interviewer - Fordham Conversations host Robin Shannon sits down with Bob Abate who collects the oral history of combat soldiers who have served in World War II. The Fordham University Alumni, Veteran and Yonkers resident shares his experience gathering the unique and remarkable stories of these soldier whose numbers are dwindling quickly. Listen to Fordham Conversations Sundays at 6am on 90.7 WFUV-FM or online at www.wfuv.org.

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https://wfuv.org/content/veterans-interviewer

10/28/2021

Human-sized penguins and Animal Rights – Fordham Conversations host Robin Shannon talks with Fordham’s Dr. Garrett Broad about his work on a national survey looking into people's opinion on animals and their rights. Also, Museum Curator Daniel Kspeka discuss a new species of giant penguin and The Bruce Museum ‘s goal of re-imagining science.
https://wfuv.org/content/human-sized-penguins-and-animal-rights

Human-sized penguins and Animal Rights – Fordham Conversations host Robin Shannon talks with Fordham’s Dr. Garrett Broad about his work on a national survey looking into people's opinion on animals and their rights. Also, Museum Curator Daniel Kspeka discuss a new species of giant penguin and The Bruce Museum ‘s goal of re-imagining science.
https://wfuv.org/content/human-sized-penguins-and-animal-rights

10/20/2021

The U.S. territory of Puerto Rico is recovering from multiple disasters, battling back from the COVID pandemic all while people on the island are struggling with poverty and food insecurity.
Fordham Conversations “We the People” host Robin Shannon sits down with Dr. Gregory Acevedo, Associate Professor in Fordham University's Graduate School of Social service. He explains what led up to the challenges in Puerto Rico and why he believes Puerto Rico’s crisis is America’s crisis.

Fordham Conversations “We the People” delves into the intricate issues surrounding racial and ethnic minorities including the injustices, challenges and progresses being made in these communities.
https://wfuv.org/content/understanding-poverty-puerto-rico

The U.S. territory of Puerto Rico is recovering from multiple disasters, battling back from the COVID pandemic all while people on the island are struggling with poverty and food insecurity.
Fordham Conversations “We the People” host Robin Shannon sits down with Dr. Gregory Acevedo, Associate Professor in Fordham University's Graduate School of Social service. He explains what led up to the challenges in Puerto Rico and why he believes Puerto Rico’s crisis is America’s crisis.

Fordham Conversations “We the People” delves into the intricate issues surrounding racial and ethnic minorities including the injustices, challenges and progresses being made in these communities.
https://wfuv.org/content/understanding-poverty-puerto-rico

10/14/2021

Do Emotions Belong In The Workplace?
Fordham Conversations host Robin Shannon talks with Donna Lehmann, Assistant Vice President for Marketing at Fordham University. They discuss her recent article “Emotions Belong in the Office” and why human emotions should be part of today’s corporate culture. Listen to Fordham Conversations Sundays at 6am on 90.7 WFUV-FM or online at www.wfuv.org.

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Do Emotions Belong In The Workplace?
Fordham Conversations host Robin Shannon talks with Donna Lehmann, Assistant Vice President for Marketing at Fordham University. They discuss her recent article “Emotions Belong in the Office” and why human emotions should be part of today’s corporate culture. Listen to Fordham Conversations Sundays at 6am on 90.7 WFUV-FM or online at www.wfuv.org.

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https://wfuv.org/content/do-emotions-belong-workplace

09/29/2021

America’s agricultural and food systems are intertwined with the country’s long history of slavery and racism. Today, black Americans account for less than two percent of farmers nationwide, and that small percentage has had to deal with discrimination, financial strain, and displacement.

Fordham Conversations guest host is David Goodwin, Assistant Director of the Center on Religion and Culture. He leads a conversation between Dr. Rufus Burnett, Jr. and Leah Penniman. Dr. Burnett is an assistant professor of theology at Fordham University. Leah Penniman is the co-director and farm manager of Soul Fire Farm, an Afro-Indigenous Center Community Farm. She is also a 2019 recipient of the James Beard Foundation Leadership Award. In this first part of our two-part conversation, we’ll hear about the history of the black agricultural experience, the legal struggles for debt relief for black farmers, and the spirituality of working with the Earth. Listen to Fordham Conversations Sundays at 6am on 90.7 WFUV-FM or online at

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https://wfuv.org/content/soul-fire-farm-and-history-black-agricultural-experience-part-1

09/03/2021

Fordham University's President Steps Down
https://news.fordham.edu/university-news/father-mcshane-to-step-down-as-president-of-fordham-in-june-2022/?utm_source=1+Fordham+Master+List&utm_campaign=51d2867f50-FORDHAM_MAG_2021_9_3&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_808eb3c98f-51d2867f50-172938393

Fordham University's President Steps Down
https://news.fordham.edu/university-news/father-mcshane-to-step-down-as-president-of-fordham-in-june-2022/?utm_source=1+Fordham+Master+List&utm_campaign=51d2867f50-FORDHAM_MAG_2021_9_3&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_808eb3c98f-51d2867f50-172938393

09/03/2021

Fordham Conversations guest host Anthony Alaimo continues his talk with Sally Regenhard who lost a lot on September 11, 2001. The death of her son in the attacks was followed by a decades-long struggle to retrieve his remains from New York City’s Chief Medical Examiner and The National September 11 Memorial & Museum. In this second part of the conversation the discussion turns to the recent legal struggles’ of 9/11 families and the future of the fight for the remains of the unidentified.
https://wfuv.org/content/mother%E2%80%99s-journey-through-911-tragedy-part-2

Fordham Conversations guest host Anthony Alaimo continues his talk with Sally Regenhard who lost a lot on September 11, 2001. The death of her son in the attacks was followed by a decades-long struggle to retrieve his remains from New York City’s Chief Medical Examiner and The National September 11 Memorial & Museum. In this second part of the conversation the discussion turns to the recent legal struggles’ of 9/11 families and the future of the fight for the remains of the unidentified.
https://wfuv.org/content/mother%E2%80%99s-journey-through-911-tragedy-part-2

08/27/2021

Fordham Conversations guest host Anthony Alaimo sits down with activist Sally Regenhard who lost her son in 2001. They discuss the evolving legacy of the terrorist attacks of September 11th and her advocacy for victims' families. This is part 1 of a 2 part Fordham Conversations 9/11 special.
https://wfuv.org/content/mother%E2%80%99s-journey-through-911-tragedy

Fordham Conversations guest host Anthony Alaimo sits down with activist Sally Regenhard who lost her son in 2001. They discuss the evolving legacy of the terrorist attacks of September 11th and her advocacy for victims' families. This is part 1 of a 2 part Fordham Conversations 9/11 special.
https://wfuv.org/content/mother%E2%80%99s-journey-through-911-tragedy

08/10/2021

Just when we thought the pandemic was almost over a new delta variant strain of covid is causing infections and hospitalizations to climb. As a result, some leaders, lawmakers, and businesses are mandating that every adult be vaccinated. But that is not sitting well with the unvaccinated residents who have questions and concerns.

Fordham University Political Science Professor Nicholas Tampio joins Fordham Conversations host Robin Bobbie Shannon to discuss why he believes a mask mandate could cause a backlash. He co-wrote The Washington Post article "Vaccine mandates will backfire. People will resist even more."
https://wfuv.org/content/vaccine-mandates-vs-individual-liberty

Just when we thought the pandemic was almost over a new delta variant strain of covid is causing infections and hospitalizations to climb. As a result, some leaders, lawmakers, and businesses are mandating that every adult be vaccinated. But that is not sitting well with the unvaccinated residents who have questions and concerns.

Fordham University Political Science Professor Nicholas Tampio joins Fordham Conversations host Robin Bobbie Shannon to discuss why he believes a mask mandate could cause a backlash. He co-wrote The Washington Post article "Vaccine mandates will backfire. People will resist even more."
https://wfuv.org/content/vaccine-mandates-vs-individual-liberty

08/03/2021

Curtis Sliwa invites AOC to match $20K reward in NYC mass shooting

Curtis Sliwa invites AOC to match $20K reward in NYC mass shooting https://nypost.com/2021/08/03/curtis-sliwa-invites-aoc-to-match-20k-mass-shooting-reward/?utm_source=twitter_sitebuttons&utm_medium=site%20buttons&utm_campaign=site%20buttons via @nypmetro

Republican mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa is inviting Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to match the $20,000 reward the Guardian Angels are offering in the mass shooting in Queens.