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Thoughtful Thursday underwritten by Guild Hall featured Emmy and Peabody Award-winning journalist Heather O’ Neill ahead of her full-length feature documentary directorial debut film’s showing at Bay Street Theater in conjunction with Hamptons Doc Fest. “No Ordinary Life” is a collection of footage from – And interviews with – five pioneering female war photojournalists from CNN following in the footsteps of such still photographers as Margaret Bourke-White. We discuss Heather’s process paring down hundreds of hours of footage into a roughly 70-minute film, as well as the unshakable bond forged between these five incredible figures in journalism.

Licensed social worker and textile designer discusses her work and a short doc that premiered yesterday in connection with the Montauk Library’s “Virtual Visit” series and focuses on Susan’s artistic journey and Shelter Island art studio. We discussed her impending “Rise With Radiance” book and affirmations, which was borne out of grieving for her father, as well as effects that the pandemic has had on treating mental health field, including expansion through digital mediums

Judy joins us to talk Jeff Goldblum and her recent travels, as well as the strict COVID-19 policy that is upheld at Bay Street theater ahead of her in-person holiday concert there this weekend.

Gavin discusses the latest Express Sessions panel, which occurred yesterday at Union Steak & Sushi in Southampton and was paneled by Open-Minded Organics’ David Falkowski, Seafield’s Mark Epley, Southampton Town Supe Jay Schneiderman and Sag Harbor Mayor Jim LaRocca on the topic of cannabis legalization, including whether local municipalities will opt out of allowing local sales, impacts on those in recovery from substance abuse issues, as well as safety and keeping the products out of the hands of children. WLIW-FM is media sponsor of the Sessions.