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Thomas O’Neil-White is joined by Dorian Withrow Jr. The two discuss his books “Conversations You Need” and “Wisdom 45 Advice” and navigating hardship with philosophy.

Today’s on What’s Next?, we revisit past conversation for a Producer’s Pick episode. First up, Jay Moran speaks with La Shawn Davis and Deja Middlebrook, who founded the relatively new mental-health practice Walking Through Solutions, about their approach to care and the growing need to address mental health issues in the community. Then, Thomas O’Neil-White sits down with author, activist, and martial artist Dorian Withrow Jr. about his books “Conversations You Need” and “Wisdom 45 Advice” and navigating hardship with philosophy.

Brigid Jaipaul Valenza speaks with Drea D'Nur to talk about serving the Halal community before, and since, the racially motivated shooting at Tops Friendly Markets on Jefferson Avenue. Then Jay Moran chats with Shantelle Patton, founder of That Brown Bag Minority Business Directory on some of her banking and financial education programs. And we end the show with Thomas O’Neil White speaking with Dorian Withrow Jr as he shares perspectives on what work needs to be done for our youth.

Dorian Withrow Jr. is a community activist, mentor, student and music promoter with a unique take on what the community needs. He shares perspectives with Thomas O'Neil-White on what work needs to be done for our youth. Then University at Buffalo history professor Victoria Wolcott, who has written about the civil rights movement and the long struggle that continues, talks with Dave Debo.

Buffalo’s East Side is growing, creating, and healing in ways that deserve the spotlight. On this episode of What’s Next?, we explore two community-driven forces shaping that future.

NPR's Scott Simon asks Ellis Hunt, chairman of the Florida Citrus Commission, about preparations for Hurricane Dorian.

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to Joy Jibrilu, the director general of tourism at the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation about the destruction that Hurricane Dorian has caused in the islands.

The Category 5 storm stalled over the Bahamas, causing destruction and flooding. People were evacuated to safe zones while officials assess the extent of the hurricane's impact.

Dorian is roughly 105 miles off the shore of Fort Pierce, Fla. It has maximum sustained winds of 105 miles per hour. Officials in the Bahamas say there are at least seven storm-related deaths.