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City Talk is CUNY TV 's forum for politics and public affairs. City Talk presents lively discussion of New York City issues, with the people that help make this city function. City Talk is hosted by Professor Doug Muzzio, political commentator for WABC-TV New York, co-director of the Center for the Study of Leadership in Government and the founder and former director of the Baruch College Survey Research Unit, both at Baruch College's School of Public Affairs.
The Trump presidency will-possibly-have a negative impact on NY's finances: healthcare ($5.7B), sanctuary cities ($7B), immigration ($7.5B). NYS Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli emphasizes the word "possibly" as the White House has not given us the details.
Richard Murphy, former US ambassador to Syria, Saudi Arabia, Mauritania, and the Philippines discusses Israel-Palestine, Security Council 2334, Secretary of State John Kerry's speech, and more in the second part of his conversation on the Middle East.
Former US Amb. Richard Murphy (Syria, Saudi Arabia, Mauritani, the Philippines) discusses Syria, Iran and president-elect Trump's foreign policy, remarking that being "unpredictable" as a candidate is not so good from a president. First of future shows.
Doug Muzzio with guests-David Birdsell, Marxe School of Public and International Affairs, Baruch College, Micheline Blum, Baruch College Survey Research & Hank Sheinkopf, Sheinkopf Communications, discuss the election of Donald Trump, US 45th President.
James Zirin, former Assistant US Attorney for NY's Southern District, television host, author of "The Mother Court" and "Supremely Partisan: How Raw Politics Tips the Scales in the United States Supreme Court," discusses theappointment of the 9th Justice.
On Monday night, 9/26/16, the American people witnessed a "Super Bowl" of a presidential debate. Hillary Clinton vs. Donald Trump! It was fiery; it was contentious! Who won/who lost? What was gained or forfeited?
NYS Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli talks politics, the governor, state Senate elections, Clinton/Trump-and issues-public corruption, corporate political spending and more as Doug Muzzio's guest on "CityTalk," Muzzio's first program of the season
Veteran newsman Tony Guida shares highlights of his career in NYC tv and radio, recalling his favorite incidents and news stories - one of which commemorated the 10th anniversary of 9/11 on CBS Evening News and provided viewers with a message of hope.
Thomas DiNapoli, NYS Comptroller talks about what he does and how he does it, about New York City's and New York State's economy and about politics - particularly about UGLY Albany politics.
Distinguished Professor Nancy Foner reminds us that while current immigrants are different-coming from different places-than earlier immigrants, they come for the same reasons: freedom from wars, economic opportunity, a better life for their children.
Everyone wants to be in NYC, which is why the subways are packed, says Robert Paaswell, City College Distinguished Professor talking about NY's transportation and the MTA's woes: finances, lack of real-time data, old bridges, tunnels and politics.
Sam Roberts has published an epilogue "Case Closed" to his book "The Brother: The Untold Story of the Rosenberg Case," a National Book Critics Circle Award finalist, providing a fresh look at the Rosenberg conviction and David Greenglass" testimony.
Ed Rollins, national campaign director for Reagan-Bush, and, in 2007, Huckabee's national campaign director & Hank Sheinkopf, advisor to Democratic political campaigns discuss the 2016 elections-the Republican presidential wannabees-and Hilary Clinton.
Robust voter registration projects on CUNY campuses registered thousands of people throughout NY's communities. Since 2004, with the Daily News, CUNY developed-CUNY Citizenship Now! a call-in program providing free, confidential information on immigration
Talking Albany corruption and government dysfunction, Errol Louis, NY1 and the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism and Tom Robbins, at the Graduate School of Journalism comment on the future of the former Senate leader, the Assembly Speaker and others.
The 4-hour PBS documentary, "The Italian Americans" is the work of author Maria Laurino, "The Italian Americans: A History" and filmmaker John Maggio who have come together to explore the lives and contribution of Italian Americans.
Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and the City Council with Commissioner Bratton's support are considering reform of the criminal justice system in relationship to non-violent minor offenses. The Speaker discusses "true" community policing.
Richard Lipsky, charged in a 2 count bribery and money laundering complaint and Gerald Lefcourt, noted criminal and civil defense attorney, who represented Mr. Lipsky discuss the case and what many think is the corruption of the American criminal justice
Author Phil Coltoff guides us to "The Block: One Block in the South Bronx, 19402-1980s" near Crotona Park, where he grew up, played soft ball, met friends, and with memories, moved on. The Bronx-post Cross Bronx Expressway and Coop City is discussed.
Meeting a soon to be friend, learning that they both lived on the same block, in the same apartment building-in the Bronx, may have prompted Arlene Alda, award winning photographer and author, to write "Just Kids from the Bronx."
The "Rap Sheet Trap" reports shine a light on the criminal justice system's inability to fix its own mistakes-and the pain suffered by those caught in the trap. Tom Robbins, CUNY J School and team, Laura Bult and Sarah Barrett discuss their findings.
Richard Murphy, former ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Mauritania, the Philippines, Syria discusses Israel, Iran and the bomb, Israeli elections, the Republican letter to Teheran and ISIS.
Eric Alterman, Distinguished Professor, Brooklyn College, The Nation columnist and author of "Inequality and One City" discusses the significance of Mayor de Blasio's election to progressives, nationwide, the advances and mis-steps of the administration.
James Parrott, chief economist and deputy director at the Fiscal Policy Institute, talks about Gov. Cuomo's proposed 2015-2016 budget, calling the Education Tax Credit "an unwise use of the state budget." FPI works to increase understanding of tax system.
Phil Klay, National Book Award winner, reads from his book, "Redeployment," 12 short stories about soldiers and their experiences in Iraq during the surge in 2007-2008. Praised by President Obama and critically acclaimed, "Redeployment" is a must read.
Scott Stringer, NYC Comptroller, discusses the duties and goals of the Comptroller's office. He acknowledges the "strong position" of New York City's finances, reminding New Yorkers of issues still to be dealt with: housing, low-level jobs.
CUNY Chan. James B. Milliken discusses President Obama's plan for tuition-free community colleges, noting the President recognition of CUNY's Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP) as a national model for its effectiveness and successful outcome.
York College/CUNY Prof. Ron Daniels has returned to Selma, many times with students, to talk with the current population and with those who remember what took place on the Edmund Pettus Bridge and the marches for their constitutional right to vote.
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, elected to his third term with the highest percentage of votes of all statewide candidates, speaks with cautious optimism about New York's fiscal future, and with concern about areas still hurting.
George King III, New York Post Yankee Beat writer joins Doug Muzzio for his "annual winter of New York sports fans' discontent" conversation. They talk A-Rod, Cushman, Biggio, Piazza, Garrett Jones; Winter Meetings; Hall of Fame; the Yankees and more.
In their book, "New York's New Edge" co-authors David Halle and Elisabeth Tiso discuss new and innovative developments in New York City: the High Line; Chelsea: the world's largest art gallery district; Gansevoort Market; the Whitney Museum, and more.
Major litigator, a former Assistant US Attorney for New York's Southern District, tv host, author of "The Mother Court" James D. Zirin describes his early attraction to the courtroom and to the law, and the famous cases to come before the Mother Court.
Ian Vandewalker of the Brennan Center for Justice's Democracy program has produced a number of studies on campaign money - particularly "dark money" and its effect on U.S. politics. The 2014 campaign was the most expensive mid-term election in history.
Ed Rollins, Hofstra Univ., Sr. Presidential Fellow, considers the effects of the historic Republican win in the 2014 mid-term elections. The Republican party's wings need to deal with tax reform, immigration, the middle class and 2016 election.
Democrates: Governor Cuomo, Attorney General Schneiderman, New York State Comptroller DiNapoli won statewide elections by substantial to huge margins, but not in the Senate. What were the issues; who are the winners and losers - upstate and downstate?
The ARC Tunnel (Access to the Region's Core) leads the conversation discussion of transportation, with Robert Paaswell, CCNY Institute of Urban Systems. New rail tunnel between NJ & NY began in 2009; cancelled in 2010 by Gov. Chris Christie.
Robert Paaswell, CCNY Distinguished Professor of Civil Engineering, director of the CUNY Institute of Urban Systems calls the MTA a success: 8 million trips a day; 6 million+ riders. But, according to Prof. Paaswell, it needs to modernize.
New York City Police have successfully reduced crime and improved public safety. The Citizens Crime Commission, founded in 1979, looks to new ideas to further reduce criminal activity. President Richard Aborn, reviews some of CCC's initiatives.
Ed Rollins, adviser to four presidents, manager of President Reagan's landslide reelection campaign and now, Senior Presidential Fellow at Hofstra University discusses the 2014 and 2016 elections and the poisonous stalemate in Congress.
Award winning documentary filmmaker, creator of "If Knishes Could Talk," about the NY accent, Heather Quinlan has taken on the Miracle Team: the '86 Mets - a gritty band of outlaws; perhaps, a metaphor for 1980's New York.
Richard Murphy, former ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Mauritania, the Philippines and Syria defines and clarifies participants-Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Egypt and terms-Sunni, Shia, Sharia, Caliphate to understand the struggle in the middle east.
Chair Marc V. Shaw and Executive Director Michael Jacobson lead the recently created CUNY Institute for State & Local Governance, applying "a data-driven approach to the challenges and opportunities confronting government."
Wise Guys & Gal: Errol Louis, Azi Paybarah, and Liz Benjamin, review the recent Democratic primary; upstate's reaction to downstate's initiatives; the Working Families Party, the Independence Party...and more.
Compt. DiNapoli manages many of our pensions: $176.2 billion worth; he reviews the fiscal health of NYS and NYC budgets. He's more than a little concerned about the "corruption eruption" in government. Some say he's the "nicest guy in Albany!" But, is he?
CUNY TV welcomes James B. Milliken, newly appointed Chancellor of The City University of New York. After nearly a decade as president of the University of Nebraska, Chancellor Milliken has returned to NYC, where he attended law school and married.
Ian Vandewalker, counsel to the Brennan Center for Justice-Democracy Program discusses the Roberts Court: their striking down 7 campaign finance laws since 2006, and most recently McCutcheon, and the influence of "dark money."
James Parrott, of the Fiscal Policy Institute and Charles Brecher, of the Citizens Budget Commission, discuss the complexities and the uncertainties of the New York City budget.
To the Irish immigrant haunted by the potato famine and bigotry of the Know Nothing movement, Tammany Hall's support of the poor was a godsend. Terry Golway, author of "Machine Made" provides a revisionist view of Tammany Hall. A great read!
"The Growth of Incarceration in the United States: Exploring Causes and Consequences" is the effort of scholars and specialists in the hope that it "could make a significant contribution to public understanding and to improving the justice system."
Richard Ravitch, MTA chairman, baseball labor negotiator, Lieutenant Governor, NYS Budget Task Force co-chair, after 6 decades in public service is now an author. His well received memoir, "So Much To Do" is both NY's past and a guide to the future.
NYU professor, Pedro Noguera, author of 10 books and numerous articles, continues his conversation with host Doug Muzzio about the state of education in the US, and what needs to be done to promote programs to improve public education.
Pedro Noguera, prolific author, NYU professor discusses Common Core, Race to the Top, No Child Left Behind indicating that there are no short cuts; gimmicks; silver bullets when promoting programs to improve US public education and the future of students.
Ed Rollins, Republican campaign consultant and advisor and Hank Sheinkopf, Democratic political campaign advisor at every level of government discuss the 2016 election and candidates, a divided electorate, and the exceedingly high cost of elections.
Scott Stringer, New York City's Comptroller, talks about the responsibilities of his office, describing it as a counterweight to the Mayor
37% of NY's population are immigrants; 55%, when their children are included; 168 "home languages" are spoken in New York's public schools. Nancy Foner, author of "One Out of Three" discusses NY's contemporary immigrant population.
Ron Kuby, criminal defense/civil rights attorney, co-host of "Curtis & Kuby" on 77 WABC radio, talks about wrongful conviction cases in NYC in the 1980's. Crack, the upswing in crime created an urgency to solve cases, jailing many who were innocent.
Mayor John Lindsay (1966-1973) "... was a controversial figure...aligning himself with racial minorities...poor people who had been left on the sidelines of politics" says Joseph Viteritti in "Summer in the City: John Lindsay, NY, and the American Dream."
James Parrott, Fiscal Policy Institute, on Gov. Cuomo's 2014-15 budget: his concerns-impact from unspecified cuts; the effect on health care system funding from uncertainty surrounding the Federal Medicaid Waiver; the freeze to state aid to municipalities
Richard Ravitch, former NY Lieutenant Governor, and chair of the MTA (1979 to 1983), talks about the MTA's problems and prospects, such as new revenue sources, ideas proposed many years ago: tollls on bridges, increased gas taxes and car registration.
Remember "progressive radio," or "black radio" or, even American radio? Is American radio dying - if so why? and what will take its place? Just a few of the questions asked of Mark Riley, 30+ years radio veteran, broadcast journalist, on-air personality.
Kathryn Wylde, longtime president and CEO of the nonprofit Partnership for New York City talks "good news/bad news" as reported in the Partnerships' studies, "NYC Jobs Blueprint" and "New York City as a Destination of Choice for Talent."
Taking time off from politics, Doug and New York Post Yankee beat writer, George A. King III. talk with passion about Tanaka, McCann, Ellsbury and Beltran - about instant replay, no home plate collisions, and juicers in the Hall - all things baseball.
Doug Muzzio calls Richard Ravitch, New York State government's "Mr. Fixit," and a civic treasure. Mr. Ravitch shares some of his concerns about the practice of delaying payment or borrowing to pay pensions and other commitments.
Dr. Brendan Reilly, author of "One Doctor" engrossing stories of his relationship with and care of patients, suggests that everyone should find one doctor with whom one can "partner" in making health decisions. He urges all to get health care coverage.
George Arzt may have "done it all," but he loved the newspaper business best for the opportunity it provides to explore and write about stories in depth. He stayed out of the 2013 Mayoral Race because the candidates "were all my friends-I couldn't do it."
Clyde Haberman, longtime New York Times reporter and columnist, and most recently, author of its NYC column, "Breaking Bread," and host Doug Muzzio talk about civility - mostly the lack of it - and exaggeration and hyperbole in political discourse.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg's legacy and NY's future are discussed by Doug Muzzio, Joyce Purnick, Errol Louis and Angelo Falcon. The group considers some of the Mayor's greatest hits and some misses. All look forward to the next Mayor's accomplishments.
New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, manager of $160.7 billion in NY state pension funds, discusses numerous issues from labor conditions in Bangladesh, local fiscal challenges to privacy/transparency disclosure.
Do Noo Yawkers Tawk? Still? Documentarian Heather Quinlan, writer/director/producer of "If These Knishes Could Talk: The Story of the New York Accent" and host Doug Muzzio tawk - sorry - talk about the New York patois we love so well.
Pete Hamill-prize winner, author, journalist, storyteller has 2 books out there: "The Christmas Kid: and Other Brooklyn Stories" and the Associated Press' pictorial history "Vietnam: The Real War" with an introduction by Mr. Hamill. Both - a must read.
Andrea Batista Schlesinger, of the Open Society Foundations, talks about the Transition Tent, a temporary facility designed to bring New Yorkers together to express their thoughts - enabling them to comment, recommend, analyze - the future of their city.
In "Mob Boss: The Life of Little Al D'Arco, the Man Who Brought Down the Mafia," Jerry Capeci, expert on the Mafia and Tom Robbins, longtime crime and political reporter for The Daily News, New York Observer, the Village Voice, tell Little Al's story.
Heidi Messer, co-founder with her brother and husband of Collective[i] (among other enterprises), talks with Doug Muzzio about the role of technology on education, immigration, poverty, politics, and the re-creation of the middle class.
Doug Muzzio and "Wise Guys & Gal," from the School of Public Affairs, Baruch College/CUNY: Dean David Birdsell, Professor Héctor Cordero-Guzmán, and Director, Survey Research Micheline Blum talk about the road ahead for newly elected Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Doug Muzzio crows, "It's almost over. Less than a week to go." One more CityTalk pre-election 2013 conversation with Errol Louis, NY1 and Kate Taylor, The New York Times. The conversation touches on the past, present campaigns and a little on the future.
Doug Muzzio and Prof. Robert Paaswell meet again to continue their conversation about transportation and infrastructure, most important factors in the growth and well-being of the city.
Robert Paaswell advises New York City's mayor elect about how to modernize New York's transportation system. Despite the mayor's limited control over the system, Paaswell urges a clear vision, a good team, and use of the "bully pulpit" to affect change.
Hector Figueroa, Local 32BJ-SEIU president and Josh Freeman, professor of history at Queens College and the CUNY Graduate Center recount the excitement and energy at the AFL-CIO convention, planning to construct a large social movement on behalf of labor.
Doug Muzzio asks is NY a tale of two cities or two tales of the city? James Parrott, Fiscal Policy Institute, says yes, a tale of 2 cities; Nicole Gelinas, Manhattan Institute, says a tale of 3 cities, and we should worry most about the middle-class.
Eli Silverman, John Jay College of Criminal Justice and the CUNY Graduate Center, author of "NYPD Battles Crime" urges the NYPD to return to COMPSTAT's original purpose, to eliminate quotas, to measure performance to assure accountability.
Author and journalist Michael Daly brings us "Topsy, The Startling Story of the Crooked-Tailed Elephant, P.T. Barnum and the American Wizard, Thomas Edison," a story about lies, desperate ambition, callous human beings, and the truth about Topsy.
"It's the morning after and we still don't know, run-off or no," exclaims Doug Muzzio, introducing Baruch College friends and colleagues: Micheline Blum, David Birdsell and Hector Cordero-Guzman to talk about the campaigns, the candidates, and the voters.
Fmr. Amb. Richard Murphy and Doug Muzzio discuss the controversy in dealing with the crisis over the use of poison gas in Syria's civil war. They talked military options and diplomatic options. Amb. Murphy believed Obama would not be sucked into conflict
Doug Muzzio asks NY1 political anchor, Errol Louis and senior writer at Capital New York, Azi Paybarah to speculate on next Tuesday night's or Wednesday morning's newspaper headlines. The three talked about similarities of campaigns current and past.
John Strausbaugh's latest book, "The Village: 400 Years of Beats and Bohemians, Radicals and Rogues, a History of Greenwich Village," reminds us of the conglomeration of people who inhabited this particular piece of Manhattan, from the 1640's to today.
DA of New York County since January 2010, Cyrus R. Vance, Jr. leads an office with a long tradition of excellence and non-partisonship, considered one of the nation's preeminent prosecutors offices. DA Vance and Doug Muzzio talk about human trafficking.
Dr. William P. Kelly, named Interim Chancellor-Designate by the CUNY Board of Trustees, talks about the future-the opportunities and challenges facing CUNY in the second decade of the 21st century, about goals and approaches.
Doug Muzzio introduces Colum McCann as a "magnificent liar, whose fictions tell profound truths." Author of "Let the Great World Spin," best sellers "Dancer," and "Zoli," Colum McCann talks about his latest book, "TransAtlantic," a MUST READ
Errol Louis-NY1 News and "Inside City Hall/Road to City Hall" and Azi Paybarah, blogger and reporter for the Capital-join Doug Muzzio to talk about NY's mayoral candidates and the significant issues and events the candidates are facing this election.
Doug Muzzio and Charles Bagli, New York Times reporter and author of "Other People's Money," the purchase of Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village, talk about the winners and the winners and the losers - then and now - of real estate's boom and bust.
New York State Comptroller, Thomas P. DiNapoli brings us some good news and for some-unexpected bounty-in the form of Unclaimed Funds. Mr. DiNapoli suggests that we go to office's website to see if NYS is holding funds we may have forgotten about.
What's a "bliss point" the "mouthfeel" or the "Crave It" study got to do with the food we eat? Everything!
Michael Moss, a NY Times investigative reporter and author of "Salt Sugar Fat" and Doug Muzzio talk about the adverse effects of processed food.
New York University president, John Sexton joins host Doug Muzzio to talk baseball. With passion, the two remind each other about the day in 1955, THAT day, when the Brooklyn Dodgers actually beat the New York Yankees and finally won the World Series.
The conversation is all about trash, garbage, waste-costing $2 billion a year to gather and get rid of! Yet, Omar Freilla and Brendan Sexton urge us to "rely on the people," and Samantha MacBride, agrees that NYers are listening to deal with the issue.
Guests Vin Cipolla, The Municipal Art Society, NYC Councilmember Daniel Garodnick, and Lola Finkelstein, of the Multi-Board Task Force discuss concerns with the city's East Midtown Rezoning Plan: tall buildings, transportation, air rights...money.
James Molinaro, Staten Island Borough President, and Deputy Ed Burke talk about accomplishments of the last 12 years in office. Education, senior citizens, and children-including children with special needs-head his list. Closing the landfill/Sandy added
The big issues and big battles discussed by host Doug Muzzio and cei-PEA, president Sy Fliegel, between the UFT, the Department of Education and the Mayor, causing NY to lose nearly half a billion dollars, center on failure to agree on teacher evaluation
Doug Muzzio and Jonathan Bowles of the Center for an Urban Future talk about three areas of growth in NYC: technology, business start ups, and information acquisition. Bowles and Muzzio, confident about the future, ask how to maintain growth.
Congratulating the newly elected Congressman from Brooklyn's widely diverse 8th District, Doug Muzzio and Hakeem Jeffries discuss the Voting Rights Act, immigration, the Sequester, and Congressman Jeffries prime committee assignments: Budget and Judiciary
Doug Muzzio talks with Sam Roberts, author of "Grand Central" admiring the book-its fascinating facts and observations: secret passageways, FDR's railroad car, the ceiling - and the building's memorable beauty. It's NY's Grand Central - 100 years old.
Richard Ravitch, of the State Budget Crisis Task Force, discuss the just issued "New York Report." Doug describes the report as "policy and political dynamite." Doug Muzzio and Richard Ravitch discuss NY's fiscal health-the bad news and the good news.
Sandy Hook killings, one of "the latest horrific acts of carnage...Columbine, Binghamton, Tuscon, Sikh Temple, Oregon Mall, Aurora, and on and on." Doug and Jeremy Travis, president of John Jay College/CUNY remind us of thwarted efforts to control guns.
Doug Muzzio continues to talk with Thomas P. DiNapoli, NYS Comptroller about the NYS Budget, LILCO and the MTA.
Gun Control: Ignoring the Inner City?
Thomas P. DiNapoli, named NYS Comptroller in 2007 and elected in 2010 talks with Doug Muzzio about the state of the state address, the debt threat and plans to freeze investments to companies whose "...primary line of work is gun manufacture."
Lovers of baseball: Doug Muzzio and guest New York Post sportswriter George A. King, III. talk about the Yankees & more.
David Nasaw adds Joseph P. Kennedy to his biographies of American figures. Following "Andrew Carnegie" and "The Chief," "The Patriarch:The Remarkable Life and Turbulent Times of Joseph P. Kennedy" explores the outsiders' journey to wealth and power.
David Nasaw adds Joseph P. Kennedy to his biographies of American figures. Preceeed by biographies of Andrew Carnegie and William Randolph Hearst, "The Patriarch: The Remarkable Life and Turbulent Times of Joseph P. Kennedy" tells of triumph and suffering
Marc Dolan, on the faculty of John Jay College of Criminal Justice and the CUNY Graduate Center, joins Doug Muzzio to talk about "The Boss," the subject of Dolan's latest book: "Bruce Springsteen and the Promise of Rock 'n' Roll."
Newspaper headlines record the old conflicts in the Middle East and report on the new controversies that erupt just as you think the situation may be improving. The conversation deals with a potential power struggle in Egypt and the tenuous Israel-Hamas.
Immigration is in the spotlight! leading Doug Muzzio and his guest, Allan Wernick, professor of law at Baruch College/CUNY, director of CUNY's Citizenship Now! project and Daily News columnist to consider: What could immigration reform look like?
"It's over!" Doug Muzzio assured us, going on to say "It's just begun." Doug's colleagues from Baruch College/CUNY: David Birdsell, Hector Cordero-Guzman and Micheline Blum discuss the next 4 years, with Barack Obama, re-elected 44th US President.
City Talk welcomes Angelo Falcón, president and co-founder of the National Institute for Latino Policy, to discuss the impact of the Latino population on the current Presidential campaigns and what each candidate is doing to court the Latino vote.
City Talk host Doug Muzzio sits down with David Birdsell, Dean of the School of Public Affairs at Baruch College and an authority on political speech and communication, to discuss the first of the three 2012 presidential debates.
City Talk host Doug Muzzio is joined by Michael Wahid Hanna, Fellow at The Century Foundation focusing on issues of international security and U.S. foreign policy in the broader Middle East. They discuss the current political climate in the Middle East.
Decision 2012, a two-part special featuring Ronnie Eldridge, of Eldridge & Co., and Doug Muzzio, of City Talk, brings together political strategists Bob Shrum, Senior Fellow at NYU Wagner and Ed Rollins, Senior Presidential Fellow at Hofstra University.
City Talk welcomes Michael Cooper, national correspondent for The New York Times, covering presidential politics, urban affairs, and the economy. Mr. Cooper discusses the recent national conventions and how they could impact the presidential election.
City Talk welcomes back Richard Murphy, former US ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Syria, the Philippines and Mauritania. In the second half of this two-part series, Amb. Murphy continues the discussion on the Middle East conflicts.
City Talk has Former U.S. Ambassador Richard Murphy discussing the tensions in Syria, in part 1 of this 2 part series.
City Talk host Doug Muzzio welcomes Mike Fishman, President of Local 32BJ Service Employees International Union. The two discuss the status of unions in this country and what they help to accomplish.
Doug Muzzio, host of "City Talk," is joined by noted political consultants Ed Rollins and Robert Shrum. The three continue their conversation (which began on an earlier episode of "Eldridge & Co.") about the 2012 Presidential Election.
City Talk host Doug Muzzio sits down with Marty Appel, author of "Pinstripe Empire: The New York Yankees from Before the Babe to After the Boss." The book gives the first narrative history of the New York Yankees in nearly seventy years.
This week Doug Muzzio, host of City Talk, is joined by Juan Gonzalez, staff columnist for the "New York Daily News," co-host of Democracy Now! with Amy Goodman, and co-author of "News for All the People: The Epic Story of Race and the American Media."
"City Talk" welcomes Angelo Falcón, Pres. and Founder of the National Institute for Latino Policy, along with Gabriel Haslip-Viera, Prof. and Chair of Sociology at City College/CUNY to discuss the impact of the Latino population on politics today.
Doug welcomes Angelo Falcón, President and Founder of the National Institute for Latino Policy. They discuss the impact of the Latino population on US politics in today's world.
CityTalk's Doug Muzzio sits down with Michelle Brier, Dir. of Marketing and Comm. at Guiding Eyes for the Blind. She is joined by Alan Gunzburg, Amy Dixon, and Frank Senior, along with their canine companions to discuss how the org. brought them together.
CityTalk host Doug Muzzio is joined by Karl E. Meyer and Shareen Blair Brysac, authors of "Pax Ethnica, Where and How Diversity Succeeds". For the book, Meyer and Brysac undertook a two-year exploration of places notable for compromise on cultural rights.
Host Doug Muzzio is joined by Greg David, author of "Modern New York: The Life and Economics of a City". A columnist for "Crain's New York Business," David is also dir. of the Business & Econ. Reporting Program at the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism.
City Talk host Doug Muzzio is joined by Neera Tanden this week. As president of the Center for American Progress (CAP), Tanden helps run one of the most influential think tanks in Washington, D.C.
City Talk host Doug Muzzio is joined by Leslie Koch, President of the Trust for Governors Island. Ms. Koch is responsible for the planning, redevelopment and on-going operation of the 150 acres of the Island owned by the Trust.
Doug is joined by Sam Schwartz, "Gridlock Sam," former New York City Transportation Department traffic commissioner and chief engineer, and regular columnist for the Daily News. The two discuss Schwartz's proposed transportation plan for New York City.
Joining Doug to talk about poverty, the poor, politics, and public policy is David R. Jones, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Community Service Society of New York.
Doug sits down with frequent CUNY TV guest and colleague Micheline Blum, Director of Baruch College Survey Research at the School of Public Affairs, to discuss the new report "Policing, Protection, Pat-downs and Profiling: What New Yorkers Say"
Doug sits down with Tom Robbins, head of the Investigative Reporting program at the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism. His recent “New York Times Magazine” article tells the story of Judith Clark, an inmate convicted of armed robbery and murder in 1981.
Doug sits down with Seymour Fliegel, President of Center for Educational Innovation-Public Education Association (CEI-PEA), to discuss the new teacher rating system in New York State.
Doug welcomes Mike Fishman, President of 32BJ Service Employees International Union (SEIU) to the program this week. Mr. Fishman leads New York's largest private-sector union and the country's largest property services union.
Doug welcomes back New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. They discuss the condition of the state's finances and the way the national economic and political trends are affecting New York State.
Doug is joined by Dr. Roscoe C. Brown, Jr, Director of CUNY’s Urban Education Policy Center and former Tuskegee Airman, to discuss the recently released film “Red Tails,” which tells the story of the Tuskegee Airmen’s vital service during WWII.
Doug is joined by Eli Silverman and John A. Eterno, co-authors of the book “The Crime Numbers Game: Management by Manipulation,” which exposes the truth about crime statistics manipulation in the NYPD.
Doug is joined by Richard D. Kahlenberg, senior fellow at The Century Foundation. The two discuss Mr. Kahlenberg’s latest book “Tough Liberal: Albert Shanker and the Battles Over Schools, Unions, Race and Democracy."
Joining Doug to talk about Afghanistan and reporting on the war is Ray Rivera of “The New York Times”. Rivera is recently back from a year-long stint as a “Times” Afghanistan correspondent.
Doug is joined by Dick Dadey, Exec. Dir. of Citizens Union; Lucia Gomez-Jimenez, Exec. Dir. of La Fuente; and Susan Lerner, Exec. Dir. of Common Cause New York. The panel discusses the redistricting of the State of New York.
Doug sits down with “Inside City Hall” host Errol Louis, and “Crain’s New York Business” columnist Greg David to sum up the successes and failures of the New York State government in 2011, and to look ahead at some of the issues that may arise in 2012.
Returning to CityTalk are Joshua David and Robert Hammond, co-founders of Friends of the High Line, discussing the park’s last section. Joining them is Dan Barasch, co-founder of the Delancey Underground, sharing his vision for a new park space.
Doug is joined by Michael Wahid Hanna, Fellow at The Century Foundation focusing on issues of international security, human rights, and post-conflict justice. They discuss the sweeping changes taking place in the Middle East.
Doug is joined by Joshua David and Robert Hammond, co-founders of Friends of the High Line, the non-profit group responsible for The High Line Park in New York City.
Doug is joined once again by Ann Marie McDonnell, artist and director of education at the Alice Austen House Museum, and Dr. Carl Rutberg, the museum’s executive director. They discuss the Alice Austen House and the Staten Island art scene.
Doug is joined by Ann Marie McDonnell, artist and director of education at the Alice Austen House Museum, and Dr. Carl Rutberg, the museum’s executive director. They discuss the works and the life of photographer Alice Austen.
Doug welcomes Vin Cipolla, president of The Municipal Art Society of New York. The two discuss the past, present and future of the garment district and the state of Moynihan Station.
Doug welcomes Mike Wallace, Chair of the Advisory Board of the Gotham Center for NYC History, and Distinguished Professor of History at John Jay College of Criminal Justice/CUNY. The two discuss the country’s current political climate.
Joining Doug to talk about New York City, our latest census, and what we can take away from it is Dr. Joseph Salvo, Director of the Population Division at the New York City Department of City Planning.
Political strategist, communications expert, and frequent CUNY TV guest, Ed Rollins, joins Doug in this episode. Mr. Rollins had headed up Michelle Bachman’s campaign for president up until this past September when he stepped down citing health reasons.
Joining Doug to talk about immigration and immigrants, their needs, hopes and the New York City government's role, is Fatima Shama, the Commissioner of the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs.
President Obama has stated that Israel and Palestine should return to their pre-1967 borders. Joining Doug to discuss this and other Middle East matters is frequent CUNY TV guest and expert on the region Ambassador Richard Murphy.
Doug Muzzio & Adam Lisberg, City hall, The Capitol, City and State First Read talk local/national politics. Pt 2/2
Host Doug Muzzio talks with Adam Lisberg, editor of City Hall, The Capitol and City and State First Read. They talk politics-local and national: the mayor, the governor and the president. - Part 1/2
Doug is joined once again by Pete Hamill, journalist, novelist, editor, educator and author of the new book “Tabloid City.” In the second half of this two-part series, they discuss Mr. Hamill's position as a fixture of the New York literary scene.
Doug is joined by Pete Hamill, journalist, novelist, essayist, editor, educator and author of the new book “Tabloid City.” In the first part of a two-part series, they discuss Mr. Hamill's position as a fixture of the New York literary scene.
Host Doug Muzzio and guest Angelo Falcón, of the National Institute for Latino Policy, talk about the impact of Hispanics/Latinos.
Host Doug Muzzio and guest David Reynolds, talk about Harriet Beecher Stowe, in Reynolds newest book: “Mightier than the Sword: Uncle Tom’s Cabin and the Battle for America.”
Host Doug Muzzio and guest Bill Rudin talk about the future and the history of New York City.
Host Doug Muzzio and guest Micheline Blum talk response to the Baruch College Survey Research poll asking about city services, quality of life, living wage, paid sick leave and more.
Doug and author, political writer, journalist Peter Beinart talk about the historic results of American hubris, suggesting careful reflection of public and US foreign/military policy.
Doug and author, political writer, journalist Peter Beinart talk about America’s public and US foreign/military policy – post bin Laden.
Doug and NYC Council Member Gale Brewer - long time friend and popular representative of Manhattan’s Upper West Side - talk about the NYC Council’s operation.
Host of CityTalk, Doug Muzzio, and NYS Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli discuss 2011 and 2012 budgets. Conversation also includes DiNapoli's budget and debt reform, pension fund reforms and "big money back on Wall Street."
Sportswriter and author Phil Pepe sits down with Doug to discuss his latest book “1961*: The Inside Story of the Maris-Mantle Home Run Chase.”
Doug is joined by beloved author and columnist Jimmy Breslin. His latest book, “Branch Rickey,” is a mini-biography of the baseball manager who reformed competitive sports by bringing Jackie Robinson to the Dodgers and breaking baseball's color barrier.
Doug discusses our nations recent labor disputes with guests Arthur Cheliotes, President of Local 1180, CWA; Queens College labor historian Prof. Joshua Freeman; and Ed Ott, Distinguished Lecturer at The Murphy Institute for Worker Education, CUNY.
Doug discusses our nations recent labor disputes with guests Arthur Cheliotes, President of Local 1180, CWA; Queens College labor historian Prof. Joshua Freeman; and Ed Ott, Distinguished Lecturer at The Murphy Institute for Worker Education, CUNY.
Joining Doug to make sense of the recent upheavals in the Middle East is expert on the region Ambassador Richard Murphy, former Ambassador to Saudi Arabia and Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. This is part 2 of a two-part series.
Joining Doug to make sense of the recent upheavals in the Middle East is expert on the region Ambassador Richard Murphy, former Ambassador to Saudi Arabia and Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. This is part 1 of a two-part series.
Joining Doug is Christine Quinn, Speaker of the New York City Council. Speaker Quinn discusses her plans to reform NYC’s muni meter parking laws, the affordable housing application process, and other issues raised in her recent State of the City Address.
Doug is joined by Greg David, Dir. of Economics and Business Reporting at the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism. Prof. David writes a blog and weekly column for “Crain's New York Business.” The two share their contrasting views on current NYC politics.
Joining Doug to talk about race relations and Black History Month are Dr. Barbara Lawrence, Associate Provost for Academic Administration, and Professor Sonia R. Jarvis, Distinguished Lecturer, both from Baruch College/CUNY.
Joining Doug to talk about Central Park, the civic treasure, are Sara Cedar Miller, official historian and photographer of the park and Douglas Blonsky, president of the Central Park Conservancy, the not-for-profit organization which maintains the park.
Doug is joined by Errol Louis, frequent CUNY TV guest and host of Inside City Hall on NY1. Prior to joining NY1, Louis was a Daily News columnist and morning talk show host on AM1600 WWRL. The two discuss the current state of our city, state, and union.
Doug is joined by James Parrott, Deputy Director and Chief Economist of the Fiscal Policy Institute. The Fiscal Policy Institute (FPI) is a nonprofit research organization committed to improving the economic and social conditions of all New Yorkers.
Doug is joined by former “Village Voice” reporters Wayne Barrett and Tom Robbins. They discuss their departures from the paper and the state of journalism in today's modern society.
In the 2nd half of a two-part series, Doug is joined again by legendary NY television and radio host Joe Franklin. His talk show, “The Joe Franklin Show” ran on TV for a record 40 consecutive years. Mr. Franklin can now be heard on Bloomberg Radio.
In part 1 of a two-part series, Doug is joined by legendary NY television and radio host Joe Franklin. His talk show, “The Joe Franklin Show” ran on television for a record 40 consecutive years. Mr. Franklin can now be heard on Bloomberg Radio.
Doug is joined by Bob Hennelly, award-winning investigative journalist at WNYC. The two discuss the current economic issues troubling state and local governments across the country.
Doug is joined by Michael Meyers, the Executive Director of the New York Civil Rights Coalition and a frequent contributor to the national political conversation. They discuss the issues of race relations, and New York’s public education system.
Doug is joined by frequent guest Ambassador Richard W. Murphy to discuss the recent WikiLeaks scandal and its effects. Amb. Murphy has followed Near Eastern developments for over 40 years, 34 of which were spent as a career foreign service officer.
Doug is joined by Eli Silverman, author of “NYPD Battles Crime: Innovative Strategies in Policing;” and Graham Rayman, staff writer for “The Village Voice.” They discuss NYPD policy, police statistics, and the accuracy of statistical studies in crime.
Doug is joined by Daniel L. Feldman and Gerald Benjamin, who discuss their new book, “Tales from the Sausage Factory: Making Laws in New York State.” The book offers an up-close look at how law and public policy are made in New York State.
In part 2 of a 2 part series, Doug is joined once again by David Birdsell, Dean of the School of Public Affairs at Baruch College/CUNY and Micheline Blum, Director of Baruch College Survey Research to further discuss the recent election results.
In part 1 of a 2 part series, Doug is joined by David Birdsell, Dean of the School of Public Affairs at Baruch College/CUNY and Micheline Blum, Director of Baruch College Survey Research to discuss the recent election results.
Doug welcomes Seymour P. Lachman and Robert Polner, authors of “The Man Who Saved New York: Hugh Carey and the Great Fiscal Crisis of 1975.” The book offers a portrait of one of New York's most remarkable governors, Hugh L. Carey.
Doug welcomes Chancellor Matthew Goldstein of the City University of New York. The Chancellor discusses the recommendations set forth by the NYC Charter Revision Commission, which he recently chaired. He also delves into the higher education system.
In the second part of a two-part series, Doug discusses Medicaid with Lt. Governor Richard Ravitch. Co-hosting once again with Doug this week is Professor Sarah Bartlett, Director of the Urban Reporting Program at the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism.
In the first part of a two-part series, Doug discusses Medicaid with Lieutenant Governor Richard Ravitch. Co-hosting with Doug this week is Professor Sarah Bartlett, Director of the Urban Reporting Program at the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism.
Doug is joined by Fiore DeRosa and Jen Senko, filmmakers of “The Vanishing City.” The documentary is about New York City neighborhoods where high-rise luxury buildings and flagship stores are displacing community businesses.
Doug is joined by Greg Donaldson, author of “The Ville.” His most recent book, “Zebratown,” follows the life of an ex-con from Brownsville, Brooklyn.
In the second episode of a two-part series, Doug welcomes Ed Rollins, respected campaign consultant; and Errol Louis, columnist for the “Daily News.” They discuss the current state of politics on the city, state and national level.
In the first episode of a two-part series, Doug welcomes Ed Rollins, respected campaign consultant; and Errol Louis, columnist for the “Daily News.” They discuss the current state of politics on the city, state and national level.
Doug sits down with Joshua Freeman, Professor of History at Queens College/CUNY, and a prominent labor historian. The two discuss what has happened to New York and its working class over the past decade.
In the second part of a two-part series, Doug sits down with Errol Louis, “New York Daily News” columnist and host of the Morning Show on radio station AM1600 WWRL. The two discuss all things politics -- local and national.
In part one of a two-part series, Doug sits down with Errol Louis, “New York Daily News” columnist and host of the Morning Show on radio station AM1600 WWRL. The two discuss all things politics -- local and national.
In the second part of a two-part series, Doug welcomes back Diane Ravitch, Research Professor of Education at NYU and author of the book “The Death and Life of the Great American School System: How Testing and Choice Are Undermining Education.”
In the first part of a two-part series, Doug welcomes Diane Ravitch, Research Professor of Education at NYU. Ms. Ravitch discusses her recent book, “The Death and Life of the Great American School System: How Testing and Choice Are Undermining Education.”
Doug welcomes architect and author Michael Sorkin to the program to discuss his most recent book, “20 Minutes in Manhattan,” which details the walk from his apartment Greenwich Village to his studio in Tribeca.
Doug is joined by the Chair and CEO of the Metropolitan Transit Authority, Jay H. Walder. They discuss the financial difficulties facing the MTA and how the organization plans to deal with them.
Doug is joined by legendary sports writer Maury Allen, a former columnist for the “New York Post,” and the author of over twenty books about baseball, including his latest book, “Dixie Walker of the Dodgers: The People's Choice.”
Doug sits down with Dr. Shoshanna Sofaer of Baruch College School of Public Affairs. Dr. Sofaer is an internationally recognized expert in health care measurement and improvement. She joins Doug to discuss our country’s sweeping healthcare changes.
Doug is joined by Ann L. Buttenwieser, author of “Governors Island: The Jewel of New York Harbor.” The book tells of the island's rich history, including the vital role it played until recently in the country's armed forces.
Doug welcomes back New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli to the program for the second part of a two-part series. They discuss the budget crisis and how the state is coping with the severe deficit and grim unemployment rates.
Doug welcomes New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli to the program for the first part of a two-part series. They discuss the budget crisis and how the state is coping with the severe deficit and grim unemployment rates.
Doug sits down with John Avlon, senior political columnist at the Daily Beast and author of “Wingnuts: How the Lunatic Fringe is Hijacking America.” The book looks at the outbreak of extremism in the opening years of the Obama administration.
Doug is joined by Dr. Jeremy Travis, President of John Jay College of Criminal Justice/CUNY. They discuss the recent report "Stop, Question & Frisk Policing Practices in New York City: A Primer," which presents data on the results of police stops.
Join Doug as he welcomes Eli B. Silverman, Prof. Emeritus from John Jay College of Criminal Justice/CUNY and co-author of a recent survey of retired police officials, involving the reporting of NYC crime statistics, which has garnered a lot of attention.
Join Doug as he learns about the CUNY Office of Veteran Affairs. Joining him are Stephen Clark, of the Office of Veteran Affairs, as well as Omi Aguirre of Hostos Community College and Don Gomez of CCNY, two CUNY students who are also veterans.
Doug welcomes Bob Liff, Senior Vice President of M+R Strategic Services and CUNY TV host of "CUNY Forum." They discuss the recent quagmire in Albany involving Gov. David Paterson.
Colum McCann joins Doug to talk about New York and his new book “Let the Great World Spin,” which won the 2009 National Book Award. McCann has taught in Hunter College's MFA Creative Writing programs for nearly 5 years.
In the second part of a two-part series Doug is joined once again by Amb. Richard Murphy, former US ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Syria, the Philippines and Mauritania. The two discuss current Middle East problems and prospects.
Joining Doug once again to talk about the Middle East - its problems and prospects and US policy in the region - is a distinguished Middle East hand, Ambassador Richard Murphy, former US ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Syria, the Philippines and Mauritania.
Doug discusses the recent Supreme Court decision involving political spending by corporations in elections with Sonia Jarvis, Dir. of the Center on Equality, Pluralism and Policy at Baruch College, and Thomas Halper, Chair of Baruch’s Poli Sci Dept.
Doug sits down with newly selected New York Republican State Committee Chairman Ed Cox. They discuss the midterm elections and the chances of the Republican Party making a comeback.
Join Doug as he looks back on the years he has spent at Giants Stadium watching his favorite football team play. He is joined by his brother, Raymond Muzzio, and one of the members of their "fan family," James Stewart.
Doug is joined by Eli M. Noam, Professor of Finance and Economics at the Columbia Business School. They discuss Prof. Noam’s most recent book, “Media Ownership and Concentration in America.”
Doug is joined by Fatima Shama, Commissioner of the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs. They discuss how immigration affects New York City differently than the rest of the country.
Doug is joined by William Grimes, lead obituary writer for “The New York Times” in the second part of a two-part series. Mr. Grimes’s most recent book, “Appetite City,” takes us on a fascinating historical tour of New York City dining culture.
Doug is joined by William Grimes, lead obituary writer for “The New York Times” in the first part of a two-part series. Mr. Grimes’s most recent book, “Appetite City,” takes us on a fascinating historical tour of New York City dining culture.
"Lincoln and New York" is the subject of a fascinating exhibit at the New-York Historical Society. The curator of this exhibit, noted Lincoln scholar Harold Holzer, joins Doug to discuss all things Lincoln.
Returning this week are Dr. Shoshanna Sofaer and Dr. Jonathan Engel, both faculty members of the Baruch College School of Public Affairs. They discuss the status of our nation’s healthcare system and what the future may bring.
Joining Doug this week are Dr. Shoshanna Sofaer and Dr. Jonathan Engel, both faculty members of the Baruch College School of Public Affairs. They discuss the status of our nation’s healthcare system and what the future may bring.
Joining Doug is Interim President of CCNY/CUNY and frequent guest Robert E. Paaswell. Dr. Paaswell is a Distinguished Professor of Civil Engineering at City College of New York and the Director of the University Transportation Research Center.
Joining Doug is Nassau County Executive Thomas Suozzi. First elected to the post of county executive in 2001, Suozzi is currently serving in his second term and running for reelection.
Joining Doug is John B. Rhea, Chairman of the New York City Housing Authority. Now in its 75th year, the NYHA provides affordable housing in a safe and secure living environment for low and moderate- income residents throughout the five boroughs.
Joining Doug is Roger Ferguson, President and CEO of TIAA-CREF. For over 90 years, TIAA-CREF has been helping those in the academic, medical, cultural and research fields plan for and live in retirement.
Joining Doug to talk about the epic battles between Robert Moses and Jane Jacobs and their meaning today is Anthony Flint, the author of “Wrestling With Moses: How Jane Jacobs Took on New York's Master Builder and Transformed the American City.”
Doug is joined by Joseph Salvo from the Population Division of the Department of City Planning and Stacey Cumberbatch, New York City 2010 Census Coordinator.
Doug is joined by Mike Mulgrew, recently elected President of the United Federation of Teachers. They discuss the state of the educational system in New York City.
Doug sits down with Former Assembly Minority Leader John Faso and NYS Senator Diane Savino. The three discuss how New York State government is in shambles and share possible solutions to this dilemma.
Doug welcomes Tom Folsom, author of “The Mad Ones: Crazy Joe and the Revolution at the Edge of the Underworld.” The book chronicles the rise and fall of the Gallo brothers, a trio of reckless young gangsters.
Doug is joined by New York City Comptroller William C. Thompson, Jr. The two discuss the Comptroller’s run in the 2009 mayoral election and what separates Mr. Thompson from his opponent Mayor Mike Bloomberg.
Doug is joined by Dr. Jeremy Travis, President of John Jay College of Criminal Justice/CUNY, for the second half of a two-part series. They discuss the state of policing in New York City and how the changes in the NYPD are reflective of our nation.
Doug is joined by Dr. Jeremy Travis, President of John Jay College of Criminal Justice/CUNY, for the first part of a two-part series. They discuss the state of policing in New York City and how the changes in the NYPD are reflective of our nation.
Doug is joined by New York City Councilman Tony Avella to discuss why he is running for mayor. Councilman Avella won election to the City Council in the 19th District - Northeast Queens in 2001 and was reelected in both 2003 and 2005.
Doug is joined by Joseph P. Viteritti, the Blanche D. Blank Professor of Public Policy at Hunter College/CUNY. Prof. Viteritti's recent report "When Mayors Take Charge: School Governance in the City" examines mayoral control of schools.
Doug welcomes Manhattan Borough Pres. Scott Stringer to talk about land use policy and the need for the city's 59 community planning boards. Joining Borough Pres. Stringer and Doug is Julie Gonzalez, a Master's student of Urban Planning at Hunter College.
Doug is joined by E.J. McMahon, Director of the Empire Center for New York State Policy and Senior Fellow of the Center for Civic Innovation at The Manhattan Institute, and James Parrot, Deputy Director and Chief Economist at the Fiscal Policy Institute.
Legendary sports writers Maury Allen and Phil Pepe visit to talk "all things baseball" with superfan Doug as the 2009 major league season begins with both of the New York teams in new stadiums.
Doug is joined by Roberto Perez, the host of “The Perez Notes,” a political Web radio program on Web Radio at La Guardia Community College. They discuss how Mr. Perez came to have his show and the types of issues that he covers.
Doug sits down with political analyst and freelance journalist Jay DeDapper. Formerly a senior political reporter at WNBC, Mr. DeDapper is uniquely qualified to discuss this year's New York City mayoral election, as well as the gridlock in Albany.
Doug’s “Wiseguys” return. Doug is joined by fellow CUNY TV hosts Ronnie Eldridge, Sheryl McCarthy as well as Erica Gonzalez, the Opinion editor of “El Diario/La Prensa.” They discuss the state of the city, the state, and the country.
A special episode of “City Talk” on location at the “Future of New York City” conference. Jamie Dimon, Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase & Co., expresses his confidence in New York's future as a place to live and work. Taped at Grant Hyatt, New York.
A special episode of “City Talk” on location at the “Future of New York City” conference. Mayor Bloomberg reminds the audience of the difficulties that New Yorkers have witnessed and overcome in the city's 400 year history. Taped at Grant Hyatt, New York.
Doug welcomes New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli to the program. They discuss the budget crisis and how the state is coping with the severe deficit and rising unemployment.
Doug welcomes Laura Seago of the Brennan Center for Justice at the NYU School of Law. Ms. Seago recently co-authored a study of the New York State legislature entitled "Still Broken," discussing the recent upheavals and reforms in Albany.
Fellow CUNY TV host, Dr. Roscoe C. Brown, Jr.,brings friends Hazel Dukes and Wendell Foster by to visit with Doug this week. They discuss the inauguration of President Obama and the significance of this historic event.
Doug is joined by Jonathan Engel, Professor and Associate Dean at the School of Public Affairs at Baruch College/CUNY, to talk about his recently published book “American Therapy: The Rise of Psychotherapy in the United States.”
Doug is joined by William Kuntz II, Esq. of the New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board. The two discuss how the CCRB is empowered to receive, investigate, make findings and recommend action on complaints against New York City police officers.
Doug is joined by David S. Reynolds, Distinguished Professor of English and American Studies at the Graduate Center, CUNY. The two discuss Andrew Jackson and the book Prof. Reynolds has recently published “Waking Giant: America in the Age of Jackson.”
To discuss the hunger problem in New York City, Doug welcomes Anthony Butler, Executive Director of St. John's Bread and Life, and Alexandra Yannias, Coordinator of the Interfaith Voices Against Hunger for the New York City Coalition Against Hunger.
In part 2 of a two-part series, Richard Ravitch, Chair of the MTA Financing Commission, returns to discuss the state of the MTA, as well as the possible new bridge tolls and fare hikes that New Yorkers might see in their future.
In part 1 of a two-part series, Richard Ravitch, Chair of the MTA Financing Commission, joins Doug to discuss the state of the MTA, as well as the possible new bridge tolls and fare hikes that New Yorkers might see in their future.
Doug is joined by author and sportswriter Maury Allen to discuss the New York Yankees and some of their historic World Series wins, which have been documented in Mr. Allen's most recent book “Yankees World Series Memories.”
Joining Doug to discuss the positives, the problems, and the prospects of mayoral control of the public schools, Department of Education accountability, testing, parent involvement and more is Betsy Gotbaum, Public Advocate for the City of New York.
To talk about Latino voting and politics in the 2008 election and prospects for the future, Doug is joined by Rodolfo O. de la Garza, Professor of Political Science, at the School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University.
Doug sits down with Carol Kellermann, President of the Citizens Budget Commission, and Nicole Gelinas, the Searle Freedom Trust Fellow at the Manhattan Institute. They discuss the state and city budgets and the way cutbacks will affect New Yorkers.
Doug is joined by Neil J. Sullivan, author of “A Diamond in the Bronx: Yankee Stadium and the Politics of New York,” and Bettina Damiani, of Good Jobs New York. They discuss the role taxpayers are playing in the construction of the new Yankee Stadium.
"Doug's Wiseguys" join us once again for an Election Day roundup and discussion on President-elect Barack Obama’s historic win.
Doug is once again joined by Robert Paaswell, Director of the University Transportation Research Center at the City College of New York/CUNY. They discuss the need for repairing and improving New York City’s infrastructure. Part 2 of 2.
Doug sits down with Robert Paaswell, Director of the University Transportation Research Center at the City College of New York/CUNY. They discuss the need for repairing and improving the USA's infrastructure. Part 1 of 2.
Joining Doug to speak about immigration and its lack of attention in the upcoming election is Allan Wernick, Professor of Law at Baruch College and chair of CUNY's Citizen and Immigration Project.
Joining Doug to talk about the current financial crisis are New York City Comptroller William Thompson and Prof. Sarah Bartlett, director of the urban and business journalism program at the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism.
Frequent CUNY TV guest Governor Mario Cuomo returns to “City Talk” to discuss the historic election taking place in November and the public affairs course he is currently teaching at Baruch College/CUNY.
In the second part of a two-part series, Ambassador Richard Murphy returns once again to further discuss the latest developments in the Middle East and U.S. foreign policy, and how they will impact the upcoming presidential election.
In part 1 of a two-part series, Ambassador Richard Murphy returns once again to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East and U.S. foreign policy, and how they will impact the upcoming presidential election.
In part 2 of a two-part series, Micheline Blum, Director of Baruch Survey Research at the Baruch College School of Public Affairs sits down with Doug to further discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of polling.
In part 1 of a two-part series, Micheline Blum, Director of Baruch Survey Research at the Baruch College School of Public Affairs sits down with Doug to discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of polling.
In the second part of this two part series, Doug welcomes Lawrence J. Korb, Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress. An expert on foreign affairs and the military, Mr. Korb served as Assistant Secretary of Defense from 1981 through 1985.
Doug sits down with fellow CUNY TV host Ronnie Eldridge, who will serve as a delegate for Sen. Barack Obama in Denver at the upcoming Democratic National Convention.
In part one of a two part series, Doug welcomes Lawrence J. Korb, Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress. An expert on foreign affairs and the military, Mr. Korb served as Assistant Secretary of Defense from 1981 through 1985.
Dr. Sara Collins, Assistant Vice President at the Commonwealth Fund, a foundation dedicated to health policy, health reform and performance improvement, joins Doug to talk about the state of US healthcare.
Doug sits down with Hon. Christine C. Quinn, Speaker of the New York City Council. The two discuss issues such as term limits and the Speaker’s working relationship with the Mayor.
Doug sits down with Phil Pepe, former Yankees beat writer for the “Daily News” to discuss his two most recent books “Magic Yankee Moments” and “The Ballad of Billy and George: The Tempestuous Baseball Marriage of Billy Martin and George Steinbrenner.”
Doug is joined by three of his fellow colleagues at CUNY TV, hosts Ronnie Eldridge, Sheryl McCarthy, and Dr. Roscoe C. Brown, Jr. Doug and his “Wise Guys” reflect on what has happened in the past and what may come in the 2008 presidential election.
Doug is joined by John Matteson, CUNY professor and Pulitzer Prize-winning author of “Eden's Outcasts: The Story of Louisa May Alcott and Her Father.” They discuss the joys and frustrations of writing a biography.
"John McWhorter is an iconoclast who provides provocative viewpoints supported by scholarly savvy," says Doug Muzzio of his guest. The two discuss racism in America and Dr. McWhorter’s newest book “All About the Beat: Why Hip-Hop Can't Save Black America”
Joining Doug to talk about the history and the impact of debate in American Politics is David Birdsell, Dean of the School of Public Affairs at Baruch College and an authority on political speech and communication - including presidential debates.
Doug welcomes NYC Council Member Alan J. Gerson. As a representative of downtown Manhattan, Council Member Gerson is uniquely qualified to discuss the issues affecting downtown and the city at large.
Political strategist and communications expert Ed Rollins joins Doug for a conversation about the presumptive presidential candidates, and their strengths and weaknesses.
Frequent City Talk guest Grayson Dantzic, musician, videographer, archivist and son of the late Jerry Dantzic, visits to discuss his father’s latest exhibition of jazz photography at The National Arts Club.
Doug is joined by Gary Dunning, Executive Director of the Big Apple Circus, to discuss the 30th anniversary of the famed, not-for-profit traveling show.
New York City Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe joins Doug to discuss the latest developments taking place in our city's parks and recreation centers, and shares some insight on the “Million Tree NYC” campaign.
Political strategist and communications expert Ed Rollins joins Doug for a conversation covering Mr. Rollins’ distinguished career, including his prominent role in former presidential candidate Mike Hukabee’s campaign for the Republican nomination.
Doug visits with political strategist Ed Rollins, and governmental relations consultant Hank Sheinkopf. The discussion covers the Democratic primary race and each candidate's prospects in the general presidential election.
Seymour Fliegel, president of the Center for Educational Innovation-Public Education Association joins Doug to discuss how the New York City School System is doing, and what improvements need to be made.
David Birdsell, Dean of Baruch College School of Public Affairs, joins Doug to discuss new campaign tactics. Specifically, they discuss the use of the internet in both fundraising and gaining supporters, as well as reaching their public.
Doug is joined by Executive Director Frederick Shack and Board Member Mary McCartney from Urban Pathways. Urban Pathways is a social service agency dedicated to helping men and women leave the streets and find permanent shelter.
This week, Doug is joined by best-selling author Eric Alterman, CUNY professor and "The Liberal Media" columnist for “The Nation” magazine. Prof. Alterman discusses his latest book, “Why We're Liberals: A Political Handbook for Post-Bush America.”
Doug is joined by Prof. Pyong Gap Min, Professor of Sociology at Queens College and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. Min discusses New York's Korean community, and its relationship with other ethnic groups in the city.
Elliot G. Sander, Executive Directer and CEO of the MTA, joins Doug for a conversation about all things transit. They discuss the recent fare hikes, congestion pricing, and the state of public transportation in New York City.
Distinguished columnist and author Jimmy Breslin joins Doug for a conversation about his new book “The Good Rat: A True Story.” The book tells the tale of Louis Eppolito and Stephen Caracappa, two former NYPD detectives who worked on behalf of the Mafia.
Doug is joined by Wellington Chen, the executive director of the Chinatown Partnership Local Development Corporation. The discussion covers how Chinatown was affected by 9/11 and what improvements are being made to build the area back up.
Doug welcomes Eric Lane, Distinguished Professor of Public Law and Public Service at Hofstra University School of Law, to discuss his recently published book “The Genius of America: How the Constitution Saved Our Country and Why It Can Again.”
Ambassador Richard W. Murphy joins Doug for their semi-annual Middle East “seminar,” during which the two discuss the latest developments in the Middle East and U.S. foreign policy. Amb. Murphy has followed Near Eastern developments for over 40 years.
Super Tuesday Wrap-up with Doug’s “Wise Guys.” Join Sheryl McCarthy, host of CUNY TV's “One to One,” Micheline Blum, Director of Baruch Survey Research, and David Birdsell, Dean of the School of Public Affairs at Baruch College for the complete analysis.
Doug sits down with Ron Kuby, civil rights lawyer and former co-host of the radio show Curtis and Kuby. This lively conversation covers the state of talk radio in the United States, Don Imus’ return to radio, and the 2008 presidential primaries.
Doug is joined by “Eldridge & Co.” host Ronnie Eldridge, “One to One” host Sheryl McCarthy, and Evelyn Hernandez of the Spanish-language newspaper “El Diario/La Prensa” for a panel discussion on the Republican candidates in the 2008 presidential primary.
Doug is joined by “Eldridge & Co.” host Ronnie Eldridge, “One to One” host Sheryl McCarthy, and Evelyn Hernandez of the Spanish-language newspaper “El Diario/La Prensa” for a panel discussion on race, gender and charisma in the 2008 democratic primary.
Doug sits down with CUNY Chancellor Matthew Goldstein to discuss a recent report put out by The New York State Commission on Higher Education. The report calls for sweeping changes in public higher education throughout the state.
Doug and his "Wiseguys" join up again to discuss the Iowa Caucuses. Political Consultant Hank Sheinkopf and Prime NY’s Jerry Skurnik join Doug to share their thoughts and predictions.
Doug welcomes Brian O'Dwyer, senior partner at the law firm of O'Dwyer & Bernstien. The conversation touches on immigration, the 2008 presidential election and major cases that Mr. O’Dwyer has tried.
Doug welcomes Kenneth Sherrill, Professor of Political Science at Hunter College, and Patrick Egan, Assistant Professor at NYU. They discuss the findings of the recent political survey of lesbians, gays and bisexuals.
Doug welcomes back Micheline Blum, the Director of the Baruch College Survey Research Unit. The two discuss where the leading candidates for the 2008 presidential election stand in Iowa and New Hampshire.
Doug sits down with Diane Ravitch, a Research Professor of Education at NYU. Dr. Ravitch discusses the hot topics involving education such as school report cards, the No Child Left Behind act and the national school assessment tests.
Doug sits down with Diane Ravitch, a Research Professor of Education at NYU. Dr. Ravitch discusses the hot topics involving education such as school report cards, the “Pay the Student Plan,” and standardized tests.
Doug sits down with Brian Camp, co-author of “Anime Classics Zettai: 100 Must-See Japanese Animation Masterpieces.” Mr. Camp talks about the history of anime and shares some of his favorite clips from classic anime features.
Doug sits down with Michael Meyers, President and Executive Director of the New York Civil Rights Coalition, which he co-founded in 1986. The two discuss the state of the NAACP and the desegregation of public schools among many other race related topics.
Doug sits down with Councilmember Leroy Comrie, from the 27th District in Queens, and Cathy Nonas, from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, in order to discuss the growing obesity problem in our city.
Doug sits down with Diana Taylor, Managing Director of Wolfensohn & Co. and Chair of the Hudson River Park Trust. The two discuss the mission of the Trust and the progress that has been made throughout the parkland along the Hudson.
Doug sits down with Robert Paaswell, Director of the University Transportation Research Center at the City College of New York/CUNY. Professor Paaswell discusses the physical and economic growth of New York City.
Doug sits down with Mark Green, former elected Public Advocate for New York City and newly appointed President of Air America Radio. Mr. Green discusses the changes that have taken place since his tenure began at the liberal talk radio network.
Ambassador Richard W. Murphy returns once again to “City Talk” to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East and U.S. foreign policy in the second part of a two-part series.
Ambassador Richard W. Murphy returns once again to “City Talk” to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East and U.S. foreign policy in this first part of a two part series.
Doug visits with Errol Louis, columnist for the “New York Daily News.” Among many other topics, Mr. Louis discusses the recent Eddie Griffin controversy and the movement in the hip-hop community towards a new vocabulary.
Doug sits down with political, public affairs and governmental relations consultant Hank Sheinkopf of Sheinkopf Ltd. The conversation catches us up on the political climate as we look forward to the coming year.
Doug is joined by Mickey Blum, founding partner of the polling firm Blum & Weprin Associates. Ms. Blum is the pollster for NY1 News, the Daily News, and Newsday. She discusses the likeability of the presidential candidates and the polling process.
Gene Russianoff of the Straphangers Campaign, sits down with Doug to discuss the possibilities of congestion pricing and fare hikes for commuters in New York City.
A frequent guest on “City Talk,” Seymour Fliegel, president of the Center for Educational Innovation-Public Education Association joins Doug to discuss how the New York City School System is doing and what improvements need to be made.
Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carrión talks to Doug about his commitment to revitalizing troubled Bronx neighborhoods. He also discusses the expansion of the parklands and redevelopment of the borough, as well as his future in New York politics.
Political strategist Douglas E. Schoen joins Doug to discuss his new book “The Power of the Vote: Electing Presidents, Overthrowing Dictators and Promoting Democracy Around the World.”
Dominic Carter, anchor of NY1's “Inside City Hall,” discusses his new book “No Momma's Boy: How I Let Go of My Past and Embraced the Future.” The book explores the childhood abuse he faced at the hand of his "chronic paranoid schizophrenic" mother.
William C. Thompson, Jr., New York City Comptroller and a frequent visitor to City Talk, joins Doug to discuss such topics as public education, Walmart’s presence in New York, and how Eliot Spitzer is doing in his first few months as governor.
Part 1 of a combination Eldridge & Co. and City Talk covering the disappearing middle class. Guests include Andrea Schlesinger, executive director of the Drum Major Institute for Public Policy and John Mollenkopf, director of the Center for Urban Research
Part 5 of the Immigration Special deals with Legislation. Guests include New York Daily News Columnist Juan Gonzalez and New York State Assemblyman Adriano Espaillat.
Part 4 of the Immigration Special covers Education. Guests include Deputy Comm. Azadeh Khalili from the Mayor’s Office of Imm. Affairs; Pres. Kathleen Waldron of Baruch College; and Maria Santos from the Dept. of Ed’s Office of English Language Learners.
Daniel Doctoroff, Deputy Mayor for Economic Development and Rebuilding, returns to City Talk for the second part of a two-part series covering the changes New York City needs to make in order to handle its growing population.
Part 3 of the Immigration Special covers Family Immigration. Guests include Midori Hills, Directing Attorney of the CUNY Citizenship & Immigration Project; Enzo Soderini, a paralegal; and a couple who have benefited from the Immigration Project.
Part 2 of the Immigration Special deals with Domestic Violence and Trafficking. Guests include Julie Dinnerstein of Sanctuary for Families and Commissioner Yolanda Jimenez from the Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic Violence.
Part 1 of the Immigration Special deals with Citizenship. Guests include Commissioner Guillermo Linares from the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs; Chief of Citizenship, Alfonso Aguilar of the USCIS and Yolanda Ospina, a recently naturalized citizen.
In this first half of a two-part conversation, Doug sits down with Daniel Doctoroff, Deputy Mayor for Economic Development and Rebuilding, to discuss Mayor Bloomberg’s speech “A Greener, Greater City.”
Doug sits down with Dick Dadey, Executive Director of Citizens Union of the City of New York, to review recent government actions. Citizens Union is a non-profit organization committed to promoting a well-run government for all of New York.
This week, Doug welcomes frequent City Talk guest Diana Fortuna, President of Citizens Budget Commission. Ms. Fortuna lends her significant expertise to a discussion on Governor Spitzer’s tactics in achieving New York State's new budget.
Doug welcomes NYU Visiting Professor of Law Derrick Bell. Professor Bell is a highly respected constitutional law professor and civil rights activist. He shares his views on some of the racial issues that are prominent in the media today.
Doug welcomes Betsy Gotbaum, Public Advocate for the City of New York. The school bus routing problems, the no bid city contracts and Ms. Gotbaum's public advocacy project are among the topics discussed.
Doug sits down with Ambassador Richard Murphy in part two of this two-part series, to discuss the current issues developing in the Middle East. Ambassador Murphy has followed Near Eastern developments in many capacities for over 40 years.
Doug sits down with Ambassador Richard Murphy in part one of this two-part series, to discuss the current issues developing in the Middle East. Ambassador Murphy has followed Near Eastern developments in many capacities for over 40 years.
Anthony Tamburri, the Dean and Executive Director of The John D. Calandra Italian American Institute at Queens College joins Doug to discuss the many ways Italian-Americans are depicted in literature and film.
Doug is joined by Robert Straniere, a 12-term former Assemblyman from the 62nd district in Staten Island. Discussed are the issues that Governor Spitzer is having in Albany, as well as the current presidential candidates.
President of the United Federation of Teachers, Randi Weingarten, sits down with Doug to discuss the problems with school bus cutbacks and the steps our government should take to ensure a better learning environment.