Person Place Thing with Randy Cohen podcast

Dr. Ted Long

11/8/2026

Person Place Thing with Randy Cohen

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This leader of NYC Health + Hospitals cites an inspiring figure: "Everything that he did was related to what he thought was the right thing to do. He had a very clear North Star, which was not self-centered." The President? Good one! Sam from Lord of the Rings. Hobbits and health at the Fund for the City of New York. Music: Duo Kayo—Edwin Kaplan, Titilayo Ayangade

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