We all know that dogs are smart. They can guide a blind person through a boisterous crowd; tell us when they’re ready for a walk; and sometimes differentiate between objects. But just how smart are our canine friends?
Apr 22, 2020•26 min•Season 13Ep. 14
Host Sheryl McCarthy welcomes André Aciman, the author of the new novel “Find Me”, a follow-up to “Call Me By Your Name”. Aciman writes about sudden, all-encompassing love which, once it is lost, haunts the rest of one’s life.
Apr 08, 2020•27 min•Season 13Ep. 13
Do Trump's anti-immigration policies mirror past US history? Host Sheryl McCarthy speaks with immigration history expert Nancy Foner, Distinguished Professor of Sociology, Hunter College/The Graduate Center.
Mar 18, 2020•25 min•Season 13Ep. 12
Did you know CUNY has it's own medical school? Host Sheryl McCarthy welcomes Erica Friedman, M.D., the school’s Interim Dean, and Gabriela Santiago, a member of the first graduating class.
Mar 04, 2020•25 min•Season 13Ep. 11
Do you speak with New York-isms? Host Sheryl McCarthy welcomes Cecelia Cutler, Professor of Linguistics at Lehman College, to talk about the hallmarks of the New York accent.
Feb 05, 2020•23 min•Season 13Ep. 10
Brooklyn College's Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema is featured in this episode. Host Sheryl McCarthy welcomes Charles Haine, Acting Program Director, and Khaula Malik, alum and filmmaker, to talk about what's special about this new film school.
Jan 22, 2020•24 min•Season 13Ep. 9
Corey Robin, author of one of the top books of 2019 "The Enigma of Clarence Thomas", is interviewed by host Sheryl McCarthy. Mr. Robin is Professor of Political Science at The CUNY Graduate Center and Brooklyn College.
Jan 08, 2020•25 min•Season 13Ep. 8
Sheryl McCarthy has a conversation with the Hon. H. Carl McCall about his 50 years in distinguished public service, looking at career, life and his recent appointment as Leader in Residence at Hunter College's Roosevelt House.
Dec 18, 2019•26 min•Season 13Ep. 7
Interracial marriages today? Host Sheryl McCarthy talks with Prof. Erica Chito Childs at CUNY and an expert on interracial marriages and how communities respond to their relationships.
Dec 04, 2019•26 min•Season 13Ep. 6
Closing of Rikers? Prison Reform? Host Sheryl McCarthy talks with top prison expert, John Jay College Distinguished Lecturer in Corrections and former NYC Commissioner of Correction.
Nov 20, 2019•25 min•Season 13Ep. 5
How can NYC spread the benefits of its elite high schools to a more racially diverse group of students? Host Sheryl McCarthy talks with David Bloomfield, Professor of Education Leadership, Law & Policy at CUNY's Brooklyn College & Graduate Center.
Nov 06, 2019•25 min•Season 13Ep. 4
Interview with Téa Obreht, author of new critically acclaimed novel "Inland". Talks w/ host Sheryl McCarthy about the meaning & characters of this epic journey in Wild West.
Oct 16, 2019•26 min•Season 13Ep. 3
It's now the 2nd anniversary of Hurricane Maria. Is Puerto Rico recovering? Host Sheryl McCarthy talks with Dr. Edwin Meléndez, Director of the Center for Puerto Rican Studies (Centro) at Hunter College.
Oct 02, 2019•25 min•Season 13Ep. 2
On One to One - National Parks of New York Harbor Commissioner Joshua Laird talks to Sheryl about the abundance of nationally recognized historical sires around NYC. 7/22 @8:30pm
Sep 10, 2019•26 min•Season 13Ep. 1
