150 episodes
Behind The Headlines WLIW-FM
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Behind the Headlines is a new one-hour, weekly public radio program featuring conversations about the local and regional news of the week. Providing analysis of the latest local and regional and cultural issues, Behind the Headlines is hosted by Express News Group editors Bill Sutton and Joseph P. Shaw. To bring listeners a diversity of perspectives, voices and views, each week Sutton and Shaw will host a rotating panel of esteemed guest journalists and colleagues, from a robust collection of East End, Long Island, and regional news and public affairs outlets. Confirmed participating organizat
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East End Journalists Discuss Gilgo Beach Murders, and more
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses the Gilgo Beach killings; Vlad the turkey Vulture; Turtle crossings; and a Freedom of Information Law lawsuit in Southampton Village.
Joseph P. Shaw, Executive Editor, The Express News Group
Bill Sutton, Managing Editor, The Express News Group
Brendan O’Reilly, Deputy Managing Editor, The Express News Group
Denise Civiletti, Editor/Publisher, Riverhead Local
Oliver Peterson, Managing editor, Danspapers.com -
How will climate change impact flood insurance for Long Islanders?
East End journalists discuss this and more.
Joseph P. Shaw, Executive Editor, The Express News Group
Bill Sutton, Managing Editor, The Express News Group
Alek Lewis, staff writer, RiverheadLocal.com
Michael Mackey, Local Host For Long Island Morning Edition, WLIW-FM
Chrissy Sampson, Deputy Managing Editor, East Hampton Star -
Pregnancy Counseling Service Draws Fire in Riverhead, and more
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses a pregnancy counseling service drawing fire in Riverhead; the Strongs’ Yacht Center application in Mattituck; the first cruise ship to dock in Sag Harbor; a resurgence of coyotes on Long Island; and a new brewery in Riverhead.
Joseph P. Shaw, Executive Editor, The Express News Group
Bill Sutton, Managing Editor, The Express News Group
Denise Civiletti, Editor/Publisher, Riverhead Local
Beth Young, Editor/Publisher at East End Beacon
Oliver Peterson, Managing editor, Danspapers.com -
Express Sessions: Real Estate Pros Take the Pulse of the Real Estate Market
Please enjoy this Express Sessions while Behind The Headlines is off. This was recorded live on February 16th, 2024 and has been edited for time and conciseness. An unedited version can be found here.
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Mysterious Bus Drops People Off In Hampton Bays
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses a new tax credit for local newspapers; the new Southampton superintendent of schools; the Riverside sewer district being approved; and a mysterious bus that was seen dropping people off in Hampton Bays.
Joseph P. Shaw, Executive Editor, The Express News Group
Bill Sutton, Managing Editor, The Express News Group
Denise Civiletti, Editor/Publisher, Riverhead Local
Beth Young, Editor/Publisher at East End Beacon
Michael Mackey, Local Host For Long Island Morning Edition, WLIW-FM -
East End School Budgets, Drinking Water Contamination, and more
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses school budgets; drinking water contamination; housing in downtown Riverhead; and the Riverside Sewer District.
Joseph P. Shaw, Executive Editor, The Express News Group
Bill Sutton, Managing Editor, The Express News Group
Denise Civiletti, Editor/Publisher, Riverhead Local
Beth Young, Editor/Publisher at East End Beacon
Chrissy Sampson, Deputy Managing Editor, East Hampton Star