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CUNY TV's City Talk

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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.
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Episodes

Ed Rollins, Political Analyst

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.

Oct 26, 201128 min

Fatima Shama, NYC Comm. of Immigrant Affairs

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.

Oct 19, 201128 min

Ambassador Richard Murphy

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.

Oct 12, 201128 min

Adam Lisberg-The Capitol, City Hall. Part 1 of 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

Sep 28, 201127 min

Pete Hamill, author, “Tabloid City” Part 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.

Jun 29, 201128 min

Pete Hamill, author, “Tabloid City” Part 1

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.

Jun 22, 201128 min

Bill Rudin, Chairman, ABNY

Host Doug Muzzio and guest Bill Rudin talk about the future and the history of New York City.

Jun 01, 201129 min

Micheline Blum of Baruch College Survey Research

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.

May 25, 201127 min

NYC Council Member Gale Brewer

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.

May 04, 201128 min

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli

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."

Apr 27, 201127 min

Phil Pepe

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.”

Apr 20, 201128 min

Jimmy Breslin

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.

Apr 13, 201128 min

Amb. Richard Murphy, Part 2 of 2

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.

Mar 09, 201127 min

Amb. Richard Murphy, Part 1 of 2

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.

Mar 02, 201128 min

Hon. Christine Quinn

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.

Feb 23, 201129 min

Greg David

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.

Feb 16, 201127 min

Dr. Barbara Lawrence and Prof. Sonia R. Jarvis

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.

Feb 09, 201129 min

Douglas Blonsky and Sara Cedar Miller

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.

Feb 02, 201128 min

Errol Louis

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.

Jan 26, 201128 min

James Parrott

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.

Jan 19, 201129 min

Wayne Barrett and Tom Robbins

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.

Jan 12, 201129 min

Joe Franklin, Part 2

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.

Jan 05, 201128 min

Joe Franklin, Part 1

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.

Dec 29, 201028 min
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