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.
