This Week on MNN: Olympic Spirit
With the Olympic torch extinguished, we reflect on the awe-inspiring acts of athleticism and the indomitable spirit of determination and sportsmanship on display at the 2016 Rio games. Watch MNN this week, as we honor the competitors’ spirit and grit through our celebrated programming. Watch “The Woman’s Connection” to learn more about optimizing your health, and tune in to “The Facts” for an exploration of how to conquer the uncomfortable. Be inspired by a former Olympian on “Gotta Run with Will,” plus close out the week with a musician at the top of his game on “GingerNewYork.”
“The Woman’s Connection”
Monday, August 22, 11:00 pm
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“The Woman's Connection®” is about events shaping women's lives and how to help women gain authentic power on a personal or professional basis. This week, watch as host Barrie-Louise Switzen talks with Dr. Dana Cohen about the importance of Vitamin K2 and other vitamins to your health.
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“The Woman’s Connection” on the Web
“The Woman’s Connection” on YouTube
“The Facts: Radio Gets Married, Part 2”
Tuesday, August 23, 11:30 pm
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Each episode of “The Facts” is either a music-story (using composed and improvised music and story), or a rehearsal for a music-story, or a discussion between scholars and experts. This August, the series explores as a theme people reacting to their circumstances. Watch this week’s music-story episode about an uncomfortable relationship. Written and produced by Lenore Von Stein, with Andrew Bolotowsky, Beth Griffith, and Bern Nix; and Kjell Varvin, Sara Ranucci, Scott Henkle, and crew as visual artists.
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“The Facts” on the Web
“The Facts” on YouTube
“The Facts” on LinkedIn
“Gotta Run with Will”
Thursday, August 25, 9:30 pm
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Miles Bernstein was 11 years old when selected as one of the two Youth Ambassadors for 2014 by New York Road Runners. Derrick Adkins, co-guest, is an Olympic Gold Medalist in the 400-meter hurdles at the 1996 Atlanta Games, and serves as a roving ambassador for NYRR. In that capacity, Derrick inspires young people like Miles with the Olympic mentality—to do the best you can in everything you do.
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“Gotta Run with Will” on Facebook
“Gotta Run with Will” on YouTube
“Gotta Run with Will” on Twitter
“GingerNewYork”
Friday, August 26, 2:00 pm
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Music instructor, bassist, vocalist and composer Joe Orlando appears on this encore presentation of “GingerNewYork” for a special acoustic performance. As founder and musical director of The Cryers, one of the top independent bands in America, he has performed across the U.S. and in Canada as a solo artist as well as with his band. Brooklyn born and bred in a multicultural environment, the singer/songwriter cites myriad musical influences, from the Latino crooners of the ‘40s and ‘50s to the British Invasion and the Psychedelic ‘60s.
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“GingerNewYork” on Facebook
“GingerNewYork” on YouTube
“GingerNewYork” on Twitter
