Bob Hennelly
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.
Dec 22, 2010•28 min
CUNY TV's City Talk
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.
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Michael Meyers
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.
Dec 15, 2010•27 min
Amb. Richard Murphy
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.
Dec 08, 2010•27 min
Eli Silverman and Graham Rayman
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.
Dec 01, 2010•27 min
Daniel L. Feldman and Gerald Benjamin
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.
Nov 24, 2010•28 min
David Birdsell and Micheline Blum, Part 2 of 2
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.
Nov 17, 2010•27 min
David Birdsell and Micheline Blum, Part 1 of 2
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.
Nov 10, 2010•27 min
Seymour Lachman and Robert Polner
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.
Nov 03, 2010•27 min
CUNY Chancellor Matthew Goldstein
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.
Oct 27, 2010•28 min
Lieutenant Governor Richard Ravitch, with co-host Sarah Bartlett, Part 2 of 2 Lieutenant Governor Richard Ravitch, with co-host Sarah Bartlett, Part 2 of 2
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.
Oct 20, 2010•28 min
Lieutenant Governor Richard Ravitch, with co-host Sarah Bartlett, Part 1 of 2 Lieutenant Governor Richard Ravitch, with co-host Sarah Bartlett, Part 1 of 2
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.
Oct 13, 2010•28 min
Fiore DeRosa and Jen Senko
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.
Oct 06, 2010•27 min
Greg Donaldson
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.
Sep 29, 2010•29 min
Ed Rollins and Errol Louis, part 2 of 2
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.
Sep 22, 2010•29 min
Ed Rollins and Errol Louis, part 1 of 2
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.
Sep 15, 2010•28 min
Joshua Freeman
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.
Jun 30, 2010•28 min
Errol Louis, Part 2 of 2
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.
Jun 23, 2010•29 min
Errol Louis, Part 1 of 2
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.
Jun 16, 2010•28 min
Diane Ravitch, Part 2 of 2
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.”
Jun 09, 2010•28 min
Diane Ravitch, Part 1 of 2
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.”
Jun 02, 2010•26 min
Michael Sorkin
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.
May 26, 2010•29 min
Jay H. Walder
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.
May 19, 2010•28 min
Maury Allen
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.”
May 12, 2010•28 min
Shoshanna Sofaer
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.
May 05, 2010•28 min
Ann L. Buttenwieser
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.
Apr 21, 2010•27 min
Hon. Thomas P. DiNapoli, Part 2 of 2
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.
Apr 14, 2010•28 min
Hon. Thomas P. DiNapoli, Part 1 of 2
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.
Apr 07, 2010•27 min
John Avlon
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.
Mar 30, 2010•28 min
Dr. Jeremy Travis
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.
Mar 24, 2010•28 min
Eli B. Silverman
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.
Mar 10, 2010•27 min
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