More Than a Song – E281 10/21/2026
The Real question that I’m grappling with: How, how do I use what I’ve learned over the years?…
Hi, thanks for stopping by East to West Radio.
I was just eight years old watching my mom at the Israeli Broadcasting Authority recording her programs, and I’m totally mesmerized. For me, that studio wasn’t just a studio; it was a doorway for the rest of the world. That’s where the fever started, and honestly, it never left me. It got fueled with my introduction to WBLS and to late-night DJs like Vaughan Harper and Champagne in New York City in the early 80s.
East to West isn’t a business. It’s a passion project. It’s a late-night hobby that I do for the pure pleasure of sharing a vibration with you. There’s no hidden agenda here, no monetary drive, just desire to give back what music has given to me.
Friendships – E280 10/14/2026
At the end of life, people sometimes look back and wish they had made more time for the…
Music to Carry Us Forward Remembering October 7 – E279 10/07/2026
I don’t have any answers either. I don’t have the right words to explain the pain of October…
Think about this website not as a library, but a table in a quiet nightclub. So pull up a chair and let me tell you some stories about some artists, and let me introduce you to some new music I’ve just discovered. This isn’t just a radio program or a playlist—it’s a late-night confession, a story told between friends.
I’m Eitan Battat. Welcome to my world.
Voices that Bridge the World A Tribute to My Mother, Violet Battat- E278 09/30/2026
My mother was a powerhouse. She was a radio personality, a journalist, a mother, a wife, a businesswoman,…
Seasons of Change E277 09/23/2026
We spend so much time trying to hold on to things that have already changed and moved on,…
Forgiveness E276 09/16/2026
There’s another kind of forgiveness I think we often neglect and don’t talk about is forgiving yourself. And…
New (?) Beginnings E275 09/09/2026
So perhaps a new beginning isn’t about becoming somebody else. Maybe it is about giving ourselves permission to…
Music Connects Us All E274 09/02/2026
What I think is remarkable about music: it reaches across families, generation, countries, culture, age, and of course…
The Cameras E273 08/26/2026
our film may be 24 exposures, or sometimes 36. And if you were going on vacation, you had…
The Weekly Expedition
This isn’t just a radio show; it is a meticulously curated 120-minute flight that travels the world musically. From hidden gems in remote villages to the pulse of global metropolises, we explore the universal language that connects us all.
Where to Join the Journey
-
Live Broadcast: Tune in to WERB GLOBAL RADIO every Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. for the premiere experience.
-
On-Demand Replay: Relive the expedition anytime on Apple Podcasts.
-
The Archives: Access the full history of our global travels right here in the Archives section of this website.
Become Part of the Story
We are searching for the melodies that define your world.
-
Music & Requests: Suggest the sounds that have moved you during your own travels.
-
Media & Press: For interview requests with Eitan Battat or global media inquiries, connect with our team today.
Popular Shows
Preservation Vs. Presence (E254) 04/08/2026
Because then there is the presence. That's got nothing to do with the year you were born. Presence is about having the energy to listen to a new sound, new music, new songs, to start a new conversation,
The Price of a Sunset E260 05/27/2026
That's the part that stays with me. A sunset, which is free, is as beautiful from the deck of a yacht or from a bench at the beach. I also bet you that love would feel the same, and conversation will still fill their hearts in the same way.
Permission to Escape (E250) 03/11/2026
The truth is, the world is going to keep spinning whether you worry about it or not. So, why not give yourself this moment? I give myself that permission every time I sit here to share music with you.
Featured Show
Voices that Bridge the World A Tribute to My Mother, Violet Battat- E278 09/30/2026
My mother was a powerhouse. She was a radio personality, a journalist,…