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.
