Episode 141: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with Geraldo Rivera, renowned journalist and political commentator. He is being honored at the Life’s WORC Summer Soirée, benefitting the nonprofit’s new WORC FORCE initiative, on Sunday, July 23. Find all the “Dan’s Talks” podcast episodes at podcasts.schnepsmedia.com/podcast/dans-papers.

Episode 142: In a bonus podcast this week, Dan speaks with A.M. Homes, celebrated writer and TV producer. She is being honored on July 22 at the annual LongHouse Summer Benefit. Find all the “Dan’s Talks” podcast episodes at podcasts.schnepsmedia.com/podcast/dans-papers.

Episode 140: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with Bill Boggs, the Emmy Award-winning TV host, producer and author. The longtime WNEW-TV personality most recently released his new book Spike Unleashed: The Wonder Dog Returns, his follow-up to The Adventures of Spike the Wonder Dog. Find all the “Dan’s Talks” podcast episodes at podcasts.schnepsmedia.com/podcast/dans-papers.

Episode 139: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with Sofia Crokos, the owner of Elaia Estiatorio, the modern authentic Greek restaurant in Bridgehampton, and proprietor of several other local businesses. The eatery is currently hosting its summer DJ music series with its resident DJ from Mylos spinning the entertainment. Find all the “Dan’s Talks” podcast episodes at podcasts.schnepsmedia.com/podcast/dans-papers.

Episode 138: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with Elizabeth Castellano, author of the 2023 Save What’s Left. Her debut novel about a woman moving to a small beach village to find peace, and finding a bitter rivalry with her neighbors instead has been described as “outrageously funny.” See upcoming East End book tour dates at elizabethcastellano.com. Find all the “Dan’s Talks” podcast episodes at podcasts.schnepsmedia.com/podcast/dans-papers.

Episode 137: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with David Morris, steward of his late partner Linda Scott’s beloved “Stargazer” sculpture in Manorville, which was recently restored thanks to a $100,000 donation by Dr. Harvey Manes. A reception to mark the restoration is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 25.

Peter Walsh, a historian and author, dives into the tragic shipwreck of the Circassian off Bridgehampton. He shares poignant stories of loss, detailing the fate of the Shinnecock Indians and British sailors caught in the chaos. The remarkable rescue efforts during a fierce storm are highlighted, along with the challenges faced by the salvage crew. Walsh also touches on the emotional impact this disaster had on the local community and the resilience of the Shinnecock people, emphasizing their mourning rituals and ongoing struggles.

Episode 135: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with William Finnegan, an international journalist, staff writer at The New Yorker and author. His memoir, Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life, won numerous awards include the 2016 Pulitzer Prize in Biography. He will discuss the book at a Q&A at the Montauk Library on Wednesday, June 14, 6–7 p.m. Registration is free. Find the “Dan’s Talks” podcast at DansPapers.com/podcast.

Episode 134: This week on the “Dan’s Talks” podcast, Dan speaks with Kelly Harris, director of the John Jermain Memorial Library in Sag Harbor, where she supervises operations, acts as liaison to the board, ombudsman to the community and director of personnel and finances. She has worked in libraries on the East End as a page, circulation clerk, youth services librarian, assistant director and director. Find the “Dan’s Talks” podcast at DansPapers.com/podcast.

In this podcast, Dan Rattiner speaks with Ken Auletta, bestselling author and columnist, covering topics like poverty's impact on anti-social behavior, defining success in a national work program, successful books on Google and Elizabeth Holmes, a medical scandal investigation, and the evolving media landscape