Local Matters Westchester
Local Matters Westchester
Podcast Description
A new civic affairs podcast, Local Matters, offers in-depth conversations on the issues shaping the region. Hosted by Examiner Media Publisher Adam Stone, veteran journalist Martin Wilbur, and former PCTV Station Manager Shane McGaffey, the show will feature a wide range of influential guests, from elected officials and business leaders to artists, educators, and nonprofit advocates.
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The podcast focuses on regional civic affairs, immigration policy, local governance, and the impacts of national policies on local communities. Examples of episodes include conversations on the budget standoff in New York state, immigration rights with legal experts, and discussions surrounding community issues like energy costs and healthcare reform.
A new civic affairs podcast, Local Matters, offers in-depth conversations on the issues shaping the region. Hosted by Examiner Media Publisher Adam Stone, veteran journalist Martin Wilbur, and former PCTV Station Manager Shane McGaffey, the show will feature a wide range of influential guests, from elected officials and business leaders to artists, educators, and nonprofit advocates.
Northern Westchester Hospital President Derek Anderson joins us to discuss Northwell Health’s merger with Nuvance, the potential real-world impact of looming Medicaid cuts, and a new mental health initiative for local youth.
We also explore how nonprofit culture shapes care at NWH, the hospital’s embrace of holistic health, what becoming a teaching hospital means for patients, Anderson’s unique journey from missionary work in Cambodia to hospital leadership in Westchester—and much more.
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