Behind The Headlines
Behind the Headlines is a new one-hour, weekly public radio program featuring conversations about the local and regional news of the week. Providing analysis of the latest local and regional and cultural issues, Behind the Headlines is hosted by Express News Group editors Bill Sutton and Joseph P. Shaw. To bring listeners a diversity of perspectives, voices and views, each week Sutton and Shaw will host a rotating panel of esteemed guest journalists and colleagues, from a robust collection of East End, Long Island, and regional news and public affairs outlets. Confirmed participating organizat
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 53 minutes
- Episodes
- 194
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Employee-owned housing proposed in East Hampton, and more
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses a combined meeting of the Riverhead and Southold town boards; water protection in Greenport; a proposal for employee-owned housing in East Hampt…
Why is the water off Long Island beaches turquoise?
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses pool safety; an algae bloom in the ocean; the Calverton water park; free outdoor music; and traffic woes.
Joseph P. Shaw, Executive Editor, The …
President Biden Scheduled To Be in East Hampton, and more
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses the presidential debate; John Avlon’s primary victory; an award RiverheadLocal won from the Open Government Coalition; and a miniature railroad …
How will Palm Tree Music Festival affect the East End this weekend?
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses the Gilgo Beach killings; Justin Tinberlake’s arrest; the Palm Tree Music Festival; Strong’s Yacht Center; and a moratorium on hotel constructio…
East End Journalists Discuss Gilgo Beach Murders, and more
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses the Gilgo Beach killings; Vlad the turkey Vulture; Turtle crossings; and a Freedom of Information Law lawsuit in Southampton Village.
How will climate change impact flood insurance for Long Islanders?
East End journalists discuss this and more.
Joseph P. Shaw, Executive Editor, The Express News Group
Bill Sutton, Managing Editor, The Express News Group
Alek Lewis, staff writer, RiverheadLocal.com
Pregnancy Counseling Service Draws Fire in Riverhead, and more
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses a pregnancy counseling service drawing fire in Riverhead; the Strongs’ Yacht Center application in Mattituck; the first cruise ship to dock in S…
Express Sessions: Real Estate Pros Take the Pulse of the Real Estate Market
Please enjoy this Express Sessions while Behind The Headlines is off. This was recorded live on February 16th, 2024 and has been edited for time and conciseness. An unedited version can be found here…
Mysterious Bus Drops People Off In Hampton Bays
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses a new tax credit for local newspapers; the new Southampton superintendent of schools; the Riverside sewer district being approved; and a mysteri…
East End School Budgets, Drinking Water Contamination, and more
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses school budgets; drinking water contamination; housing in downtown Riverhead; and the Riverside Sewer District.
Joseph P. Shaw, Executive Editor, …
How will the business landscape change in Southampton Village?
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses the upcoming eclipse; rejection of a proposed RV park in Calverton; groundwater pollution; the East Hampton Airport; and changes to the business…
Express Sessions: Can the Winter Be Brisk for Businesses in East Hampton?
Please enjoy this Express Sessions while Behind The Headlines is off. This was recorded live on February 1st, 2024 and has been edited for conciseness. An unedited version can be found here.
1st Congressional District Race Begins To Heat Up
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses the 1st Congressional District race; Canio’s Books losing its lease; a proposed RV park in Calverton; speed bumps popping up all over the South …
How will congestion pricing affect Hampton Jitney fares?
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses George Santos throwing his hat into the 1st District Congressional ring; Hampton Jitney fighting congestion pricing; an open seat on the Shelter…
Fred W. Thiele Jr. Announces Retirement, and more
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses the announced retirement of State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele Jr.; a proposed Shinnecock tax-free gas station in Hampton Bays; an update to the s…
Express Sessions: Clarifying the Vision for The Stony Brook Southampton Campus
Please enjoy this Express Sessions while Behind The Headlines is off. This was recorded live on January 11th, 2024 and has been edited for conciseness. An unedited version can be found here.
How Are Riverhead Developers Influencing Code Changes?
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses reforms to the state IDA law; Riverhead developers influencing code changes; a Hampton Bays school financial literacy program; a possible strike…
Where Do the Sewer Systems Stand in Riverhead and Montauk?
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses the closing of sand mine in Noyac; state aid cuts for local school districts; the Riverside sewer district; and a sewer plant in Montauk.
Zone Changes Could Be Coming To Tanger Outlets
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses reduced state aid for schools; a dicey intersection in East Hampton Village; an affordable housing plan in Water Mill; a possible zone change at…
Back From Break - What's Going On With the EPCAL Lawsuit in Riverhead?
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses recent storms leading to flooding and erosion; beach nourishment projects; affordable housing; the Stony Brook Southampton campus; and an EPCAL …