Pushcart Prize-nominated author, Rue Matthiessen, joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to discuss first novel, Woman With Eyes Closed, ahead of her appearance at the East Hampton Library’s Author’s Night Benefit, and in support of Long Island’s only local NPR station when donations made to WLIWFM.org or by phone at 800-262-0717 are matched up to $10,000. Later in the hour, Evan Ducz of Sparkling Pointe Vineyards and Winery discusses the Fizz and Fry series collaboration with Braun Seafood & Kitchen pairing fried chicken, fish and other foods with sparkling wines 4:30 to 7 p.m. every Monday Night through Labor Day.

Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and author, Dan DeFilippo, joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of Sag Harbor Cinema meet-and-greet event for new book, Montauk Dayz, and in support of Long Island’s only local NPR station when donations made to WLIWFM.org or by phone at 800-262-0717 are matched up to $10,000

Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of the third annual benefit to honor the Global Black Women’s Chamber in Commerce at LTV Studios and in support of Long Island’s only local NPR station when donations made to WLIWFM.org or by phone at 800-262-0717 are matched up to $10,000

Hampton Coffee Company’s Edie Collins joins local high school art competition winners Liz S., Michelle R.and Allie B. on WLIW-FM’s Heart of The East End with Gianna Volpe in support of Long Island’s only local NPR station when donations made to WLIWFM.org or by phone at 800-262-0717 are matched up to $10,000

Mario Chioldi joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM in support of WNET Group’s Summer 2025 Matching Gift Challenge where all donations made to WLIWFM.org or by phone at 800-262-0717 are matched up to $50,000

Michael Schiano joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of the MoonDogs’ Magical Mystery Tour performance at the Stephen Talkhouse in support of WNET Group’s Summer 2025 Matching Gift Challenge where all donations made to WLIWFM.org or by phone at 800-262-0717 are matched up to $50,000