Israel

John and I talk about his latest "Music Matters Challenge" in conjunction with Music in Our Schools Month. We also talk about how John is no stranger to writing songs with strong social messages. His latest single "OK" dives into the catastrophes happening in Israel. John shares accounts of his recent visit to Israel and performing for refugees. Lastly, we talk of the legacy songs like "Superman (It's Not Easy)" and "100 Years" have had on the social consciousness.

Hearts were broken all throughout New York when news broke that the College of Saint Rose was closing after 104 years. The latest news; however, may offer a glimmer of hope for the institution as a New York City-based school may have a potential solution.

In a heartbreaking turn of events, New York Governor Kathy Hochul received the devastating news of her father's passing while on an emotional trip to Israel.

Israeli ministers have agreed to ban travel to the United States, Canada and eight other countries amid the rapid, global spread of the omicron variant.

Roger Waters of Pink Floyd has never been afraid to speak his mind on a number of controversial issues. Back in August the singer called for his fellow musicians to join his boycott of Israel over their treatment of the Palestinians. Waters posted this on his Facebook page Please join me and all our brothers and sisters in global civil society in proclaiming our rejection of Apartheid in Israel an