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.
