Who’s Here in the Hamptons

EPISODE 34. This week on ‘Dan’s Talks’: Dan talks to investment banker, author, and filmmaker Ken Lipper. The two examine the Holocaust documentary The Last Days, which Lipper produced. The film has been remastered and re-released this year on Netflix. Two other films that Lipper has produced, The Winter Guest and City Hall, are also discussed, as are two of his friends, Steven Spielberg and Jeb Bush.

EPISODE: 33. This week on ‘Dan’s Talks’: author and East Hampton resident Erica Abeel talks with Dan about her new novel ‘THE COMMUNE’ (Adelaide Books), a comic satire set inside the infamous Hamptons commune populated by the newly liberated women present at the 1970 Women’s March for Equality. Abeel’s antic romp is a must-read ride–a thought-provoking poke at both feminism and the ‘haves-and-have nots’. Find it at DansPapers.com

EPISODE: 32. This week on ‘Dan’s Talks’, Dan’s guest is prominent NYC attorney and longtime Hamptons resident Sanford Rubenstein who is known for achieving high profile civil rights settlements for people victimized in NY State and NYC. Rubenstein talks about fighting for change, Rikers Island, civil rights advocacy, as well as what he loves when he ‘retreats’ to the Hamptons (hint: farms, produce, ocean).

Dan Rattiner talks with Dennis Suskind, President of the Hampton Classic Horse Show

    Episode 29: In this week’s podcast, Dan talks with Emmy-winning host, producer and author Bill Boggs about his satirical book “The Adventures of Spike the Wonder Dog” –a hilarious wag of the tail at life in show business. Boggs, a versatile media maker, also discusses his YouTube channel interviews, and gives Dan some great industry insider tales. It’s a must-see interview! Watch it on Dan’s Talks on DansPapers.com

Episode 28: In this week’s podcast, Dan talks with the stage and screen star Tovah Feldshuh (Yentl, Lend Me A Tenor, Golda’s Balcony) about her new book, ‘Lilyville: Mother, Daughter and Other Roles I’ve played’ – a memoir and tribute to her mother that she wrote in quarantine at her home in Quogue.. Feldshuh is always riveting, quick-witted and insightful – and her exchange with Dan makes for great story-telling. Don’t miss this one! It’s all in Dan’s podcast. Find it at DansPapers.com

Episode 27: In this week’s podcast, Dan talks with  the legendary Dame Julie Andrews and her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton. The best-selling authors discuss their children’s book ‘Simeon’s Gift’ which they will soon ‘zoom narrate’, what it was like for Andrews to be ‘knighted by the Queen’, and the backstory on how Hamilton came to co-found Bay Street Theater! It’s all in Dan’s podcast. Find it at DansPapers.com

Dan Rattiner, an accomplished author and the voice behind 'Hamptons Private', discusses the luxurious lifestyle and rich history of the Hamptons. He shares personal stories of the area’s evolution from early settlers to the surfing culture of the 1960s. Rattiner highlights hidden gems like Montauk’s walking dunes and dives into the enduring culinary scene. He also reflects on the interesting social fabric of East Hampton, including the intriguing connections to figures like Jackie Kennedy, all while capturing the cultural charm and humor of the region.

In this engaging conversation, Ken Auletta, a best-selling author and veteran journalist for The New Yorker, shares intriguing stories from his career. He recalls a bizarre profile of a Nazi leader who turned out to be Jewish and discusses his upcoming work on Harvey Weinstein. Auletta also dives into the influence of Roy Cohn on Trump and explores the shifting media landscape in the age of the internet. Living in Sag Harbor adds a personal touch as he reflects on local traditions and challenges in journalism.