What's @ Risk?

What's @ Risk?

Hi, this is Mike Christian, host of What's @ Risk. What's @ Risk is a reprisal of the show that ran on WBZ NewsRadio from 2009 to 2011. Weekly episodes will air every Saturday night at 9:00 p.m. What's @ Risk is a platform for informed guests to discuss an array of current social, economic, environmental, cultural, and business topics in this fragile, divisive, and uncertain time in the world. There are a wealth of topics to be explored. Show content will be available on social media, websites, and podcasts for educational institutions, corporations, nonprofits, authors, educators, social entrepreneurs, and traditional media. Appealing to a broader listening audience, What's @ Risk will be informative and entertaining. The format will revolve around topical issues with interviews, diverse perspectives, and discussions. Listeners, PR professionals, and potential guests can e-mail and text questions, make comments, or inquire about interview opportunities. These listener call-ins will become feedback segments on future shows. I'm excited to bring back What's @ Risk on WBZ NewsRadio and iHeartMedia, given our challenging times. I'm looking forward to providing a platform for meaningful discussion and thought-provoking perspectives.

Episodes

May 12, 2024 24 mins
Joan Baez, iconic folk singer, songwriter, and activist discusses her early musical influences and career, social and cultural activism, and her recent induction into the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame.
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New York Times bestselling author, Mark Sullivan, talks about his new book, All the Glimmering Stars, a fascinating and inspiring story about two child soldiers in the Joseph Kony era of terror in Uganda and their journey from tragedy to triumph. 
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Luisa Siniscalchi, Outreach Manager and Nutritionist, and Danny Coakley, Public Affairs Coordinator both of NewHealth, talk about the extensive community healthcare services provided to the people of Boston’s North End and Charlestown neighborhoods.
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Peter Yarrow and Noel “Paul” Stookey of Peter, Paul & Mary offer insights on their recent induction into the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame (FARHOF), their lifelong dedication to social change and justice, and warm memories of their times together with Mary Travers.
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Martha Sheridan, CEO of Meet Boston and Conan Harris of Conan Harris & Associates discuss the upcoming Regional Career Fair connecting job seekers with top hospitality employers in the Boston area.
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April 28, 2024 27 mins
Tom Rush legendary folk musician and advisory board member for the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame, talks about his 60+ year career in music, his new album, and keen observations around the FARHOF inaugural class of inductees.
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Chuck McDermott, musician, environmentalist, political staffer for the Kennedy family, and board member of the Folk Americana Hall of Fame discusses his significant career and some of the considerations for choosing the FARHOF inaugural class of inductees
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Don Was, Grammy award winning producer, musician, filmmaker, and president of Blue Note Records, talks about his career, his influences, and what differentiates the musicians in the Folk Americana Hall of Fame inaugural class of inductees.
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Daina Ramey Berry, Dean of Humanities and Fine Arts at UC Santa Barbara, thoughtfully discusses the history of enslaved people in our country and meaningful educational methods for our young people.
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Lilly Tench, author of Good Business: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Creating a Better World shares the many ways that businesses can do good in the world and make a positive impact while also delivering a profit for their shareholders.
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Aime Alley Card, author of The Tigerbelles: Olympic Legends from Tennessee State, talks about the amazing 1960 Tennessee State women’s sprinters, who attained Olympic glory at the 1960 games in Rome.
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Nadine Gaab and Carla Small, co-founders of EarlyBird Education, speak passionately about their mission to support young people, parents and teachers in the early identification and prevention of reading disorders and dyslexia.
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March 31, 2024 27 mins
Rich Rubino, noted political analyst, speaker and author, discusses today’s political landscape, the impact of the recent primary elections, his views on the upcoming presidential election and anecdotes about past and present politicians.
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Doug Kari, true-crime investigator and author of The Berman Murders, talks about the unsolved murders of Barry Berman, heir to the Kahlua fortune, and his wife Louise. He also explores the mystery and power of the Mojave Desert and his unique immersive investigation methods. 
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March 24, 2024 27 mins
Samson Wambuzi, Obama Foundation Scholar and co-founder and chief innovations officer of Yiya Solutions, talks passionately about the innovative educational technology Yiya brings to millions of remote learners in Africa and about the potential of his Obama Fellowship experience to develop a robust plan to further expand Yiya’s reach in Africa and beyond.

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Danielle De La Fuente, a passionate advocate for children’s rights to equitable educational opportunities discusses Amal Alliance, the global organization she founded and its focus on social and emotional learning for youth around the world.  
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Drumming legend, David Mattacks, shares several captivating stories with Mike Christian about his long and noted career as member of the iconic folk-rock band, Fairport Convention and his experiences as one of the most prolific session drummers of all time. 
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Drumming legend, David Mattacks, shares several captivating stories with Mike Christian about his long and noted career as member of the iconic folk-rock band, Fairport Convention and his experiences as one of the most prolific session drummers of all time. 
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