Post-hurricane Sandy, this episode is devoted to the question on while loop of late: “are you o.k.?” I’ll play some music about lucky, being alive, and being on the other side of that lifeline binary. After a weekend volunteering with recovery efforts throughout NYC, I can think of no better dedication for this episode than a link drop of how to help:

Ways to give on the ground: Map of places to volunteer; Info about Occupy Relief efforts

Other Opportunities via the: Gothamist and The Daily Beast