Keeping Relevant Podcast

Carlina Rivera: New York City Council Member, District 2 from 2023-11-15T01:30:38

Carlina Rivera, City Council Member, District 2, was born and raised in District 2 and is never far from home and memories of its diverse neighborhoods. As Chair of the Committee on Criminal Justic...

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John Mollenkopf: NYC-Immigration/Housing/Polarization&More from 2023-10-11T11:32:25

Discussing immigration, guest John Mollenkopf remarks that he’d “be doing a lot of what Mayor Adams is doing…screaming for help from the federal government” to allow immigrants to work and to get o...

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Douglas A. Kellner, New York State Board of Elections from 2023-09-27T11:30:28

Douglas Kellner was one of the first election officials to support the concept of a voter verifiable paper audit trail voting machine to replace lever driven voting machines. New York’s Board of El...

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Arva Rice:New York Urban League/Civilian Complaint Review Bd from 2023-09-12T11:30:26

Arva Rice smiles when host Ronnie Eldridge says she is the busiest woman she knows, desccribing her leadership roles in the Urban League and the Civilian Complaint Review Board, the oversight entit...

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Beatrice Weber: YAFFED - Young Advocates for Fair Education from 2023-08-09T11:30:51

Beatrice Weber describes the poor secular education given many NYC children. As YAFFED’s executive director, Weber speaks personally about changes in her life, her winning case against a school’s p...

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The Bronx: Borough of Opportunities from 2023-07-19T11:30:42

Vanessa L. Gibson is the first woman, the first African American to be elected Bronx Borough President. With affection and determination, BP Gibson calls the Bronx "..a borough of opportunities" wh...

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Bonnie Stone: Author, Gimme Shelter: a life of public service in New York City from 2022-01-05T22:00

Thinking of careers, Bonnie Stone knew only that she "wanted to do good" to do "something tangible!" So, Bonnie went to work for the government! Her book, "Gimme Shelter: a life of public service i...

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Mark Levine: Manhattan Borough President Elect from 2021-12-08T22:00

Mark Levine lists numerous challenges to be resolved as newly elected Manhattan Borough President: inequality, inadequate health care, climate change, the criminal justice system and plans to appoi...

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Tom Allon: City&State New York from 2021-11-17T22:00

Tom Allon, City & State of New York publisher, media entrepreneur, discusses West Side Spirit, a daily The Hill and City Hall, publications that inspired today's City & State. Allon sees the post-p...

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Antonio Reynoso Brooklyn Borough President Elect from 2021-11-10T22:00

Organizer and progressive, Antonio Reynoso talks about advocacy and governance making important changes in people's lives. Reynoso discusses more effective Brooklyn Community Boards-better know to ...

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Juvanie Piquant: Chair, University Student Senate / CUNY from 2021-10-20T22:00

Describing CUNY students as "..incredibly determined," Juvanie Piquant, elected head of the USS/CUNY, talks about her job to advocate, elevate and represent the 500,000 CUNY student voices, working...

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Jerry Goldfeder: Election Law and Elections from 2021-10-18T22:00

To prevent state legislatures from restricting our vote, guest urges political mobilization: federal legislation/litigation/citizen VOTING to change a state's political culture. 360 pending electio...

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Prof. John Mollenkopf and the Census from 2021-09-22T22:00

The Census is in the Constitution to allocate House seats across a state, and the basis of political representation. John Mollenkopf discusses the #1 surprise of the 2020 Census: NY's population ha...

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Prof. Lisandro Pérez Chair, Latin American and Latinx Studies, John Jay College of Criminal Justice / CUNY from 2021-09-16T22:00

In 1952, Cuba was named a sponsor of terrorism. Pres. Obama removed their name from the terrorist list, only to have it restored during the Trump years. The Cuban embargo, the Cuban government and ...

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Marti Speranza Wong: Executive Director, Amplify Her from 2021-07-14T22:00

If 61% of primary voters are women - why aren't more women in political office? Marti Speranza Wong describes the "un-level" playing field that women candidates experience: political parties contro...

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Audrey Flack: Painter, Sculptor, Author from 2021-07-07T22:00

Friends since high school, renowned artist and feminist, Audrey Flack and host, Ronnie Eldridge discuss Flack's student years, her artistic development and success, the "angel with wings," and pers...

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Douglas Muzzio: NYC Primary Election&Ranked-Choice Voting from 2021-06-16T10:00

Doug Muzzio outlines the extraordinary importance and the complexity of the NY Primary Election: the first post pandemic, the effect of term-limits, ranked-choice voting, and the large number of ca...

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Robert Abrams: The Luckiest Guy in the World, My Journey in politics from 2021-06-09T22:00

Robert Abrams describes his David vs Goliath wins against NY's political machine, family, Monroe HS, and 15 years of public service as NYS Attorney General. An allied/non-partisan office, the AG de...

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Frederick O'Reilly Hayes Prize Awarded to Public Servants from 2021-05-19T22:00

The Frederick O'Reilly Hayes Prize, named in fond memory of NYC's Budget Director, awarded to City agencies' emerging leaders, has presented a special Corona Virus Crisis Response Award to 20 young...

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Hank Sheinkopf: Political Strategist - Political Consultant from 2021-05-12T22:00

Hank Sheinkopf's first experience with politics was in 1969, in Herman Badillo's unsuccessful campaign for mayor. Along with his long and successful career as a political consultant, Sheinkopf tal...

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Tom Robbins-Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism/CUNY from 2021-04-14T22:00

Tom Robbins calls opinion oriented, fact-based NY/Chicago style reporting a vanishing form of journalism. A passionate NY'er, Robbins discusses the changing power of political parties, campaign fin...

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Stan Altman: Harlem Gallery of Science from 2021-04-07T22:00

Stan Altman, CCNY alum, CUNY professor, Baruch College Interim President, innovator/entrepreneur of interdisciplinary projects across CUNY discusses the Harlem Gallery of Science programs to correc...

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James Larocca: Sag Harbor, Climate Change&Citizens United from 2021-03-18T08:56:27

James Larocca, a former energy and transportation commissioner, urges the increase of solar and wind power, and the remote west Adirondacks for wind turbines.Larocca discusses a new waterfront park...

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Christine Quinn: WIN and New York's Homeless from 2021-03-10T09:27

Christine Quinn, WIN president & CEO, NYC's largest provider of services to families with children, advocate for the homeless, outlines the intake process, the need for trauma informed care trainin...

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Talking with Sam Roberts from 2021-02-17T22:00

Sam Roberts provides a sketch of NY's mayors from Bob Wagner to Bill de Blasio asking who, of the 30 candidates, will be NY's 110th mayor. Inadequate local news coverage, costly campaigns, less per...

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Les Leopold: Working People and Economic Inequality from 2021-02-11T14:27:38

Economic inequality is ramping up, says labor activist, Les Leopold, discussing more Covid-19 in poor neighborhoods with fewer health/social services, crowded apartments, and workers-many people of...

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Vincent Montalbano: "It's all about a job." from 2021-01-20T22:00

Vincent Montalbano, Chief/Leader writer and former labor lobbyist, discusses his support of Joe Biden, newly inaugurated US President. Noting that "everyone needs to work," Montalbano looks to the ...

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Steve Zeidman, CUNY School of Law: On Clemency from 2021-01-13T22:00

Steve Zeidman discusses clemency: the governor's seldom used, yet awesome power, to grant pardons-erasing a conviction, and more difficult to acquire, sentence commutations, thus reducing sentences...

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Ester Fuchs: Mayor David Dinkins and Parallel Crisis from 2020-12-23T22:00

A colleague of Mayor David Dinkins, Prof. Ester Fuchs reviews issues of his administration, paralleling problems facing NY today: homelessness, race, economic and fiscal imbalances. Fuchs discusses...

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Jose A. Saldana: RAPP - Release Aging People in Prison from 2020-12-15T15:32

Jose A. Saldana discusses RAPP's support of the Elder Parole Bill, granting parole to inmates, 55 and older-who have served 15 years. Imprisoned for 38 years, paroled after five attempts, Saldana d...

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Liz Neumark: Chair&Founder, Great Performances from 2020-12-02T22:00

Liz Neumark of Great Performances, describes efforts to stay in business, helping neighborhood restaurants and her concern for furloughed employees. Liz talks about Katchkie Farm, home of The Sylvi...

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Douglas Muzzio: Marxe School, Baruch College/CUNY from 2020-11-25T22:00

Doug Muzzio calls the country's divide a cleavage. We hear about fear, anger that preceded and will outlive this presidency. Trust in institutions has declined; politicians see public service as co...

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Heath Brown: Lobbying the New President from 2020-11-04T22:00

Preparing for the transition of an elected president can begin in May, long before the election and inauguration. Teams of friends, lobbyists government experts plan, in secret - personnel, policy,...

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Helen Rosenthal: New York City Councilmember, District 6 from 2020-10-14T22:00

Helen Rosenthal, City Council, describes why her time in office has lived up to her expectations: integrated schools in District 6, district aid based on need, competent leaders; yet, "transactions...

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Julie C. Suk: We the Women: The Unstoppable Mothers of the Equal Rights Amendment from 2020-09-16T22:00

REMEMBER THE LADIES, wrote Abigail Adams to John, in 1776, opening Julie Suk's book, "We the Women: The Unstoppable Mothers of the Equal Rights Amendment." But he didn't! CUNY Professor Suk describ...

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Jennifer Hercman: Adaptive Design&Not-for-Profts from 2020-08-12T22:00

Adaptive Design's craftspeople and designers create equipment aiding physically impaired children and adults to better function in their daily lives. Jennifer Hercman and board member Ronnie Eldrid...

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Luke Hayes: Campaign Manager for Jamaal Bowman from 2020-07-29T22:00

Luke Hayes, campaign manager for Jamaal Bowman's successful primary campaign, discusses organizing a campaign, familiarizing the public with a candidate, volunteers, raising funds, endorsements, ge...

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Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act, An Important Reform from 2020-07-15T22:00

A collaboration of remarkable women: activists, lawyers, students, policy makers, formerly incarcerated women discuss the impact of the Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act and domestic violence...

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Helen Rosenthal: New York City Council Member, District 6 from 2020-06-24T22:00

Helen Rosenthal, City Council Member, discusses an estimated $13 billion short-fall in NY's budget which was sound prior to COVID-19. The problem now is inadequate revenue. Rosenthal suggests a ret...

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William J. Cole, MD, NYU Langone: Medicine&COVID-19 from 2020-06-17T22:00

Dr. William Cole, NYU Langone discusses the growth of telemedicine, remote medical care, popular world-wide due to COVID-19. Did he anticipate another COVID-19 wave, "Absolutely," he said. Get test...

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Steven Zeidman: CUNY School of Law, Defenders Clinic from 2020-06-03T22:00

Steven Zeidman, co-director of the CUNY School of Law, Defenders Clinic said in New York, about 9,000 men and women - over the age of 50, many having already served 20-30 years have little or no ch...

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Liz Krueger; NY State Senator/Chair-Senate Finance Committee from 2020-05-27T22:00

State Senator Liz Krueger, chair of the Senate Finance Committee talks about NY State's budget and the crucial role of the Federal Government in support of each state's finances. For states to deal...

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Can the Election for President be Stopped? from 2020-05-20T21:30

Jerry Goldfeder, election law attorney at Stroock, with the Constitution, outlines steps and procedures leading to the election of the US President. States and the Congress have the power to make c...

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Arlene Lopez: CUNY Grad&JD Candidate at Harvard Law School from 2020-05-13T22:00

Arlene Lopez, Queens College grad, enthusiastically describes her undergraduate education and CUNY's ERT Internship Program in Government & Public Affairs. Ms.
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A Conversation with Gale Brewer from 2020-05-06T22:00

Ronnie Eldridge is having a one-on-one conversation with Borough of Manhattan President Gale Brewer about city matters -including the state of education- in the midst of the COVID Pandemic.

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Heath Brown, John Jay College from 2020-03-11T21:30

Ronnie Eldridge talks with Heath Brown, Associate Professor of Public Policy at John Jay College and the Graduate Center, as well as prolific author of scholarly articles, popular political website...

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Tanya Domi and The Thought Project from 2020-03-04T22:00

Ronnie Eldridge talks with Tanya Domi, Director of Media Relations for CUNY's Graduate Center & host of The Thought Project, a podcast where she talks with faculty & students about the big thinking...

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Ahmed N. Reid: Bronx Community College/CUNY; United Nations from 2020-02-05T22:00

Dr. Ahmed Reid, History Department at Bronx Community College, teacher and advocate, describes himself as an activist scholar. Teaching the impact of Colonialism and the Plantation System - poverty...

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Raise the Age: the Youth Justice Research Collaborative-2/2 from 2020-01-22T22:00

In Part 2, young participants in the Graduate Center’s Youth Justice Research Collaborative describe their on-site work as Court Watchers, recording activity, mannerisms, attitudes of Court Officer...

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Raise the Age and the Youth Justice Research Collaborative from 2020-01-15T22:00

Members of the Youth Justice Research Collaborative, focused at the CUNY Graduate Center, bringing together communities, organizations, expertise and commitment discuss efforts to hold government a...

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Gail Benjamin: Chair, 2019 Charter Revision Commission from 2020-01-08T22:00

2019 Charter Revision Commission Chair, Gail Benjamin outlines the commission's procedures, practices, and numerous public meetings to analyze NYC's Charter, and the public's vote to approve five c...

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Doug Muzzio: A Pivotal Point in America's History from 2019-12-18T22:00

With passion, Doug Muzzio, Baruch College professor, expressing serious concern for the future, describes the "Orwellian" state of America's politics: the impact of money, ideologues, corruption, l...

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Brett Stoudt: The CUNY Graduate Center/John Jay College from 2019-12-04T22:00

Brett Stoudt, a psychology professor at The CUNY Graduate Center and John Jay College discusses research projects focusing on privilege & oppression, aggressive & discriminatory policing, in conjun...

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Anthony Mancini: Journalism&Media Studies, Brooklyn College from 2019-11-20T22:30

Brooklyn College professor, Anthony Mancini describes BC's Journalism & Media Studies- JAMS-as a "real journalism and media studies program." Merging two journalism programs, reporting and writing,...

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Jerry Goldfeder: Election&Campaign Finance Law Expert from 2019-11-13T21:30

Jerry Goldfeder, a national expert on election and campaign finance law, talks about NY's Charter Commission reforms, Rank Choice Voting, the "wild west" of campaign finance and more. Goldfeder and...

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CARA-College Access: Research&Action at CUNY Graduate Ctr from 2019-11-06T21:30

Lori Chajet, CARA's co-director and Natajha Graham, youth leader at A. Philip Randolph HS talk about programs and activities that ensure first generation, low income and students of color have info...

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Anthony Maniscalco: Career Development and Internships from 2019-10-30T22:00

Anthony Maniscalco, Sr. University Director, Career Development and Internships discusses public service internships and civic engagement programs in Albany, Washington DC and New York City via CUN...

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"Looking Inside: Portraits of Women Serving Life Sentences" from 2019-10-23T21:30

CUNY School of Law hosts photographer Sara Bennett's photo exhibit, "Looking Inside: Portraits of Women Serving Life Sentences." With photography, Bennett encourages the viewer to get to know these...

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Dennis Mihalsky: City College Academy of the Arts from 2019-10-16T22:00

Many CUNY colleges collaborate with neighborhood public schools, such as The City College Academy of the Arts, where teacher Dennis Mihalsky's class is a newsroom, shaping “The Claw Weekly” a stude...

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Vincent Montalbano: Work is It! Work is Everything! from 2019-10-02T22:00

Vincent Montalbano, labor and political activist, discusses recent events affecting union membership, urging leadership and members to focus, internally, on their contribution to a party's or candi...

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Doug Muzzio: The Current State of Government&Politics from 2019-09-25T22:00

Polling and a huge term limits turnover; a "bluer" more unified NYS government; young Progressives with progressive programs; former Cong. Joe Walsh; Elizabeth Warren and Joe Biden; Alexandria Ocas...

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Bill Dobbs, Activist - Civil Libertarian from 2019-09-18T22:00

Activist and civil libertarian Bill Dobbs specializes in causes that many see as too controversial. Honored by the National Lawyers Guild of NY, Dobbs discusses Stonewall 50, a united LGBTQ Communi...

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Isaac Zablocki: ReelAbilities Film Festival from 2019-09-12T12:05:32

People with Disabilities is America's largest minority group with little visibility in Hollywood. The ReelAbilities Film Festival, the largest festival in the U.S. works to promote awareness of liv...

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Richard Steier: TheChief-Leader.com from 2019-07-17T22:00:11

"The Chief" the weekly paper - available online - provides the best news about city, state and often, federal civil service and the municipal unions that represent them. A champion of labor, "The...

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YAFFED: Young Advocates for Fair Education from 2019-07-10T22:00:37

Naftuli Moster and Anita Altman of YAFFED tell us that private & religious schools must provide a secular education, equal to what was provided by a public school. A Yeshiva grad, Mr. Moster descri...

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Lilliam Barrios-Paoli: NYC Charter Commission from 2019-05-17T22:00:30

Lilliam Barrios-Paoli, Sr. Advisor to the President of Hunter College/CUNY, a formidable public servant, a member of the NYC Charter Commission, outlines the four focus areas under the Commission's...

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Marti Speranza Wong: amplifyher.nyc from 2019-05-15T22:00:49

YES! more women were elected to public office - yet, here in "progressive" New York, there are only 11 women out of 51 in the City Council - 19 of 63 in the state Senate - 50 of 150 in the Assembly...

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Norman Siegel: Declaration17.com from 2019-05-08T22:00:26

Norman Siegel, attorney for the defense of civil rights and civil liberties, NYCLU former director, who reads the Constitution aloud, 7/4 in NY's parks, discusses the current administration, commen...

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Tanya Melich, "The Republican War Against Women" from 2019-04-10T22:00:54

Tanya Melich, author of The Republican War Against Women says "I cannot remember a time when the Republican Party was not part of my life." Melich and Eldridge review the Republican Party's histor...

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Doug Muzzio Talks Politics from 2019-03-20T22:00:44

Discussing-with gusto-national, state and city politics, the Green Deal, Medicare for All, the "quirky" Electoral College, the president and more, Doug Muzzio, Baruch College Public Affairs profess...

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Conversation with Donna Lieberman: NYCLU from 2019-03-13T22:00:51

Donna Lieberman heads the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU); its mission is to "defend and protect" fundamental principles and values, and New Yorkers "inalienable rights that cannot be taken ...

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Karol Mason: President, John Jay College of Criminal Justice from 2019-03-12T18:20:08

Ronnie Eldridge welcomes Karol V. Mason, John Jay College of Criminal Justice's fifth president, opening an enthusiastic discussion of JJ's criminal justice programs: Prison-to-College Pipeline, th...

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Pauline Toole: NYC Dept of Records and Information Services from 2019-02-20T22:00:40

Comm. Pauline Toole outlines the treasure trove of documents, pictures, videos available to us at the NYC Department of Records and Information Services: New York in the 1940's, Women Activists, NY...

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Samar Khurshid: Gotham Gazette Sr. Reporter The 2020 Census from 2019-01-23T22:00:59

2020 Census-the US count of EVERY resident in the right place has great consequences. Gotham Gazette's, Samar Khurshid, discusses preparation needed for NYC & NYS to secure an accurate count, feari...

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Samar Khurshid: Gotham Gazette Sr. Reporter The 2020 Census from 2019-01-23T22:00:59

2020 Census-the US count of EVERY resident in the right place has great consequences. Gotham Gazette's, Samar Khurshid, discusses preparation needed for NYC & NYS to secure an accurate count, feari...

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Samar Khurshid: Gotham Gazette Sr. Reporter The 2020 Census from 2019-01-23T22:00:59

2020 Census-the US count of EVERY resident in the right place has great consequences. Gotham Gazette's, Samar Khurshid, discusses preparation needed for NYC & NYS to secure an accurate count, feari...

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Jerry Goldfeder: Stroock&Stroock&Lavan on Election Law from 2019-01-16T22:00:39

Jerry Goldfeder, Stroock & Stroock & Lavan, an activist, writer, and legal expert specializing in election and campaign finance law, discusses voting laws and states' rights, the Electoral College,...

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Les Leopold: runawayinequality.org from 2019-01-02T22:00:16

Les Leopold, Labor Institute, author of Runaway Inequality a curriculum for a movement to bring an all-inclusive justice to working people, explores tax cuts, stock buybacks, and more, contributing...

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Prof. Heath Brown: John Jay College/CUNY Graduate Center from 2018-12-10T22:00:08

Heath Brown, Associate Professor of Public Policy at John Jay College and the CUNY Graduate Center discusses the transition, preparation for the 2020 election, the Electoral College, the importance...

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Luke Hayes: Political Activist from 2018-12-05T22:00:48

Luke Hayes, political activist discusses the aftermath of the Trump administration- with millions of activist Americans; the need for election reforms; New York having the WORST voting system in th...

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Gary Bagley: New York Cares from 2018-11-01T22:00:21

Welcoming Gary Bagley, executive director of New York Cares, Ronnie Eldridge remarked, "we know we are at our best when people care about each other...and contribute to the public good." New York ...

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Michael Powell: "Sports of the Times" Columnist from 2018-10-17T10:00:22

"Sports of the Times" columnist, Michael Powell says "culture, politics, race, sometimes sex-all that stuff comes in play when writing about sports," describing football as brutal; baseball, conser...

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Sarah Bartlett: Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism from 2018-10-10T22:00:26

Sarah Bartlett, Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY, acknowledging challenges, tells us that while how we get our news may be different-the 4th Estate continues-with passionate, ded...

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Bruce Western - "Homeward: Life in the Year after Prison" from 2018-09-19T22:00:55

Sociology professor Bruce Western, co-director of the Justice Lab at Columbia University and author of "Homeward: Life in the Year after Prison" discusses the importance of social integration to cr...

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Lawrence O'Donnell, Host MSNBC - Author "Deadly Force" from 2018-09-12T22:00:21

Lawrence O'Donnell, "The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell" host, author of "Deadly Force" describes the turbulent 70's; the Boston police "bad" use of deadly force, killing an unarmed black man, &...

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Lawrence O'Donnell: "Playing With Fire" from 2018-07-04T22:00:25

Lawrence O'Donnell, MSNBC's "The Last Word" and author of "Playing With Fire," discusses LBJ; RFK and Eugene McCarthy; the Vietnam War; Nixon and Roger Ailes; Rockefeller and Lindsay-the last liber...

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Katrina vanden Heuvel: The Nation from 2018-06-13T22:00:42

Katrina vanden Heuvel, editor/publisher of "The Nation," sees hope in the number of women running for political office, many for the first time, and in members of Congress, acting on the common goo...

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Remembering Bobby Kennedy: Steven Isenberg&Jerry Kretchmer from 2018-06-06T22:00:33

50 years after his death, 6/6/68 old friends, Steve Isenberg, Jerry Kretchmer & Ronnie Eldridge share memories of their association with Robert Kennedy and his 1968 presidential campaign, describin...

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Ernest Drucker, "Decarcerating America" from 2018-05-09T10:00:59

Ernest Drucker, "Decarcerating America" and "A Plague of Prisons," NYU professor of Global Public Health believes incarceration is an urgent public health issue - an epidemic - in need of immediate...

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Ageism&The Radical Age Movement from 2018-05-08T22:00

Alice Fisher and Steve Burkhardt organized The Radical Age Movement to challenge perspectives/policies impacting the aging/aged in our society. A new social movement,guests discuss jobs-and more. "...

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Biju Mathew: New York City Taxi Workers Alliance from 2018-04-17T08:30:31

Co-founder Biju Mathew, of the NYC Taxi Workers Alliance, an 18,000 member union, with AFL CIO affiliation, discusses with passion the current Congestive Pricing plans that will significantly effec...

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Corey Johnson: Speaker, New York City Council from 2018-04-04T20:30:13

Discussing the budget process, housing, "March for Our Lives," good schools/parks, clean streets, transportation, Speaker Corey Johnson focuses on the City Council as a strong independent governmen...

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Victor Calise: Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities from 2018-03-27T20:30:22

Subways/buses, work areas, parks-live, work, play places-accessible to all-including the disabled! Victor Calise, Comm. the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities, is passionate about his job ...

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Sara Bennett, Photographer&Karen Ely, Former Inmate from 2018-03-21T20:30

Sara Bennett, former attorney, "LIFE After Life in Prison," photographer and Karen Ely, on parole after 35 years in prison, a paralegal at a NY law firm review New York State's parole system, illus...

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Helen Rosenthal: NYC Council Member, District 6 from 2018-03-15T20:30:47

City Councilperson Helen Rosenthal describes NY's City Council as a "good platform to make public policy" and to deal with "people's individual needs," even though only 11 hard working, 'question-a...

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Eric L. Adams, Brooklyn Borough President from 2018-03-07T20:30

Eric L. Adams, Borough President of Brooklyn, "the UN of New York City," home to 2.6 million people, outlines programs in support of children with special needs, gifted and talented students, STEM ...

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Jerry Goldfeder: Legal Expert on Election Law from 2018-02-21T20:30

Jerry Goldfeder, attorney, activist, writer, legal expert on election law, with candidates from local office to US president, discusses voting laws and states' rights, the Electoral College, the co...

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Jesenia De Moya Correa from 2018-01-24T20:30:42

Jesenia De Moya Correa, American born/Dominican Republic-raised & educated, is an award-winning graduate of the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism's new Spanish-Language program. Ms. Correa discuss...

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Dorothy Samuels: Brennan Center for Justice from 2018-01-10T20:30

Dorothy Samuels, Senior Fellow at the Brennan Center for Justice, discusses the administration's appointment of judges, observing that "...being a judge is an 'art' and at the Supreme Court level -...

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In the Halls of Power: Women and the Future of NY Politics from 2017-12-13T20:30:10

In 1918, NYC Council's 51-member body could have fewer than 10 women elected to serve. Invited by the Museum of the City of New York to discuss this issue, Ronnie Eldridge talks with some of today'...

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Vincent Montalbano: The Modern Political World, Part 2 from 2017-11-29T20:30:55

In part 2, practitioner of union and government politics, columnist for the Civil Service Chief Leader, Vincent Montalbano outlines events and politics that led to labor unions' loss of power and s...

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Vincent Montalbano - the Modern Political World, Part 1 from 2017-11-15T20:30

Vincent Montalbano, a long time practitioner of union and government politics and host Ronnie Eldridge, growing up in the Roosevelt era, discuss the "mess" of modern politics, each sadly acknowledg...

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Alice Fisher&Steve Burghardt: The Radical Age Movement from 2017-11-01T20:30:05

Per Bill Maher, "Ageism as the last acceptable prejudice in America." Noting that people live longer but not always well, founder of The Radical Age Movement, Alice Fisher and Hunter College profes...

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Allan Wernick: DACA and CUNY Citizenship Now! from 2017-10-18T20:30:38

CUNY Citizenship Now! is celebrating 20 years of service to those on the path to citizenship. Allan Wernick, law professor, columnist, writer, and program director discusses the effect on Dreamers...

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Jo Freeman: Activist, Scholar, Feminist, Writer from 2017-10-04T20:30:09

Jo Freeman, activist, scholar, attorney, Berkeley grad, discusses Free Speech-Civil Rights Movements of the 60s; the protest group, Antifa; White Supremacy; Populism, naming the south's Huey Long, ...

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Rita Satz - Poet, "There You Are" from 2017-09-20T20:30:13

Award winning television producer, staff member to Commissioner Betty Furness and Congressman Dick Ottinger - now retired, Rita Satz at 92, has her first book of poetry - published. Satz and Eldr...

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Dorothy Samuels - Women's Rights from 2017-06-21T09:00:12

Dorothy Samuels, senior fellow, Brennan Center for Justice, NYU School of Law describes the battle over contraception as only one aspect of the campaign over a woman's right to the control of her b...

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Justin Davidson, Author "Magnetic City: A Walking Companion from 2017-06-14T09:00:49

Justin Davidson, architecture & classical music critic, New York magazine-author of "Magnetic City: A Walking Companion to New York," summarizes New York-the real estate deal between the Dutch and ...

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Alyssa Katz: New York Daily News Editorial Board from 2017-06-07T09:00

Alyssa Katz, author "Our Lot: How Real Estate Came to Own Us" and "The Influence Machine:The US Chamber of Commerce and the Corporate Capture of American Life" discusses her work with the NY Daily ...

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Amy Stuart Wells: Teachers College, Columbia University from 2017-05-31T09:00

It's amazing that 63 years after Brown v. Board of Education declared separate public schools for black and white students to be unconstitutional-integrating schools still presents challenges. Dr. ...

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Edward T. Rogowsky Internship Program: Outstanding Students from 2017-05-17T09:00:17

Outstanding students, of the CUNY's Edward T. Rogowsky Internship Program: Claire Lynch, Macaulay Honors College-City College/CUNY, Truman Scholarship winner and Jibreel Jalloh, Baruch College/CUNY...

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Jerry Goldfeder: Stroock&Stroock&Lavan LLP from 2017-05-10T09:00

Leading election law lawyer, Jerry Goldfeder, a keen observer of democratic politics, discusses the importance of a more welcoming Democratic Party, urging young and old to join, bringing ideas, en...

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Daniel Garodnick: NYC Council Member, District 4 from 2017-05-03T21:00:12

NYC Council Member Dan Garodnick, representing District 4, discusses issues impacting all New Yorkers: the President's Travel Ban, Immigration, Police Department Transparency, Closing Rikers Island...

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New York State Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul from 2017-04-26T09:00:27

Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul is New York State's highest ranked elected woman. Chair of 10 Regional Economic Development Councils, she has visited the State's 62 counties, logging 51,000 miles,...

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Dr. Lilliam Barrios Paoli - Hunter College/CUNY from 2017-04-12T09:00:17

Dr. Lilliam Barrios Paoli, dedicated to public service, continues to contribute to the public good at Hunter College and their programs in support of NYC's most challenged communities: East Harlem....

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Frances Fox Piven: Graduate Center/CUNY from 2017-03-29T09:00

Frances Fox Piven, Distinguished Professor, Graduate Center/CUNY, a leader in the struggle for economic and social justice, believes policy of the administration has brought people together in resi...

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Mark Green: Author "Bright, Infinite, Future" from 2017-03-28T09:00

Mark Green, public servant, elected official, attorney, best selling author reviews the times and events of the 1960s to today's Presidents, Millennial voters and the Progressive movement on "Brigh...

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Blanche Wiesen Cook "Eleanor Roosevelt-Vol 3, The War Years" from 2017-02-22T09:00:03

Blanche Wiesen Cook author of 3 works on Eleanor Roosevelt, says that we're still talking about the same issues: race and refugees. In "Eleanor Roosevelt: Vol 3" Cook discusses her core issues: eco...

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Donna Lieberman - New York Civil Liberties Union from 2017-02-15T09:00:57

Commenting that "battles for civil liberties never stay won," Donna Lieberman of the NY Civil Liberties Union, is deeply concerned that progress made over the last 50 years is being shredded-with b...

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Liz Abzug: The Bella Abzug Leadership Institute (BALI) from 2017-02-01T09:00:40

Liz Abzug, attorney, professor, ex director of the Bella Abzug Leadership Institute, reminds us of her mother, Bella Abzug, the feminist and civil rights advocate; Bella's career and contributions,...

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Michelle Fine: Cuny Graduate Center from 2017-01-25T09:00:55

Michelle Fine, Distinguished Professor of Social Psychology, CUNY Graduate Center, studies and reports on social injustice in urban communities, schools and prisons, promoting education to reduce ...

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Dorothy Samuels: President-Elect Trump from 2017-01-17T09:00:28

Dorothy Samuels, of Brennan Center for Justice, 30 year member of the NY Times editorial board, comments "This country is in unprecedented territory and we're in terrible trouble in terms of our de...

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Clemency: Tom Robbins-Journalist&Steve Zeidman-Attorney from 2017-01-11T09:00:51

Gov. Cuomo commuted Judith Clark's sentence from 75 to 35 years, already served, making her eligible for parole in 2017. Clark is among 113 inmates receiving various forms of clemency. Attorney St...

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Jonathan Alter: Author, Journalist, Television Producer from 2017-01-04T09:00:33

Journalist, award-winning author of books on three American presidents, currently a biography of President Jimmy Carter Jonathan Alter indicated he would not write a book about the president-elect...

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Les Leopold, "Runaway Inequality" Part 2/2 from 2016-12-28T09:00:53

Les Leopold, "Runaway Inequality: An Activist's Guide to Economic Justice" and 3 other publications, executive director of the Labor Institute continues to discuss the "revolt against neo-liberalis...

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Les Leopold-Runaway Inequality: An Activist's Guide to Eco from 2016-12-21T09:00:01

Les Leopold, author of "Runaway Inequality: An Activist's Guide to Economic Justice," presents an intriguing analysis of the 2016 Republican and Democratic presidential campaigns and interesting su...

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Liz Accles: Executive Director, Community Food Advocates from 2016-12-07T09:00

Liz Accles, Community Food Advocates' executive director, describes the School Lunch Campaign - to provide school age children with a nutritious lunch - free - one of many programs supported by the...

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Thanu Yakupitiyage: New York Immigration Coalition from 2016-11-30T09:00:08

The New York Immigration Coalition unites almost 200 organizations, working to assist and protect immigrants. Thanu Yakupitiyage reviews obstacles-language barriers, inadequate legal representation...

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Vincent Montalbano: Labor Union&Political Activist from 2016-11-23T09:00:03

Vincent Montalbano describes the 2016 election as the "culmination of 50 years of neglect by two institutions that should be caring about and intimately involved with the working class: the Democra...

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Nancy Azara - Sculptor, Author, Feminist Activist from 2016-11-16T09:00:15

Nancy Azara, sculptor, author, feminist activist believing that we all have art inside ourselves, discusses her work and creative process. Co-founder of the NY Feminist Art Institute (1979), Azara ...

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Larry Tye-"Bobby Kennedy: The Making of a Liberal Icon"-Pt 2 from 2016-11-09T09:00:56

In Part 2 of his conversation with Ronnie Eldridge, author Larry Tye remarks that he wrote "Bobby Kennedy: The Making of a Liberal Icon" as a "matter of history," discussing the battles over civil ...

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Larry Tye, "Bobby Kennedy: The Making of a Liberal Icon" Pt 1 from 2016-11-02T09:00:55

Part 1/2 part conversation, Larry Tye, "Bobby Kennedy: The Making of a Liberal Icon," describes times, events, people: Sen. J. McCarthy, Marian Wright Edelman, Pres. John F. Kennedy, and more, cont...

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Jacqueline M. Ebanks, Women's City Club of NY from 2016-10-05T09:00:50

The Women's City Club of New York, celebrating its 100th anniversary, is a "nonprofit, non-partisan... organization dedicated to improving the lives of all New Yorkers." Exec. director Jacqueline ...

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Barney Frank: Former US Congressman (1981-2013) from 2016-09-28T09:00:04

Former Congressman Barney Frank, talks about his personal struggle: fearing his homosexuality would be revealed while continuing to work for gay rights. He is the author of "Frank: A Life in Politi...

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Robert G. Kaiser: Washington Post Managing Editor (Ret.) from 2016-09-14T09:00:34

Former Washington Post managing editor, Robert Kaiser discusses Pres. Reagan's declaration that "government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem," to big money, to the triu...

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Steven Zeidman, CUNY School of Law/Criminal Defense Clinic from 2016-08-31T09:00:20

CUNY School of Law professor, director of the Criminal Defense Clinic, Steven Zeidman asks "why are we the world's largest jailers?" with aged inmates and a system based on punishment and vengeance...

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Bob Herbert from 2016-08-24T09:00:58

Bob Herbert, journalist, columnist, host of Bob Herbert's Op-Ed.TV says "we're going backwards..." in politics, the economy, the media, sighting the power of money, student debt, employers lack of ...

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Liz Abzug, Founder/Ex. Dir. Bella Abzug Leadership Institute from 2016-07-27T09:00:07

Bella Abzug predicted events of the 21st century "...the women's century and young people are to be its leaders." Liz Abzug, founder and executive director of the Bella Abzug Leadership Institute, ...

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Dorothy Samuels, Senior Fellow, Brennan Center for Justice from 2016-07-13T09:00:49

Dorothy Samuels, Brennan Center for Justice Senior Fellow, analyzes the Supreme Court's decision, affirming women's constitutional right to abortion access. Discussion included voting rights, campa...

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Lauren-Brooke Eisen: Justice Program at the Brennan Center from 2016-07-12T09:00:11

Lauren-Brooke Eisen, at the Brennan Center's Justice Program, indicates that the phrase "mass incarceration" is being heard today more than ever before, becoming a bi-partisan issue, bringing toget...

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Doug Muzzio - 2016: A Critical Election Part 2 of 2 from 2016-06-15T09:00:22

In part 2 of their 2 part program, Doug Muzzio, Baruch College and "CityTalk" host and Ronnie Eldridge continue their conversation, discussing Governor Cuomo, the state legislature, Mayor de Blasio...

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Doug Muzzio, Baruch College-CityTalk-2016: A Critical Electi from 2016-06-08T09:00:12

Doug Muzzio, Baruch College and "CityTalk" host, and Ronnie Eldridge discuss candidates, political parties, the nominating process, the discontent of the electorate and distrust of the elected in t...

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Alida Brill - Author, "Dear Princess Grace, Dear Betty" from 2016-06-01T09:00:55

In "Dear Princess Grace, Dear Betty: The Memoir of a Romantic Feminist," Alida Brill writes candidly about her parents' strength, her chronic illness, relationships, marriage, and with great affect...

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Jerry Goldfeder, Stroock&Stroock&Lavan - Voting Rules from 2016-05-25T09:00:32

Starting with the "deal" made in 1787 giving States control over the voting process, on to acrimonious conventions of the 1800's, to the advent of primaries and caucuses, to our "crazy quilt" of st...

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Peter Yarrow: Honored Singer/Songwriter/Activist/Advocate from 2016-05-18T09:00:42

Peter Yarrow, honored singer, songwriter, activist and advocate discusses the educational non-profit "Operation Respect," the song "Don't Laugh at Me," the inspiration for his vision and the campai...

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Elizabeth Nunez: Author, "Even in Paradise" from 2016-05-11T09:00:55

Award winning author and Hunter College distinguished professor in English, Elizabeth Nunez discuses her new novel, "Even in Paradise," a retelling of Shakespeare's "King Lear" with additional comp...

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Naomi Chase: "The Journals of Empress Galla Placidia from " from 2016-05-04T09:00:57

Artist, cultural observer, feminist, award winning author and poet, Naomi Chase, tells the tale of "the only women in history to rule Rome" in her novel in verse, "The Journals of Empress Galla Pla...

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Ronnie Eldridge Interviews Judith Clark at Bedford Hills Correctional Facility from 2016-04-24T09:00:26

Ronnie Eldridge, host of "Eldridge & Co." went to Bedford Hills Correctional Facility to interview Judith Clark, an inmate serving 75 years-to-life. Judith Clark will be eligible for parole in 205...

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Anthony Maniscalco: "Public Spaces, Marketplaces, and the Co from 2016-04-20T09:00:10

Anthony Maniscalco, Rogowsky Internship Program in Government and Public Affairs, author of "Public Spaces, Marketplaces, and the Constitution" tells us that many public spaces and marketplaces in ...

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Judith Clark: A Radical Transformation from 2016-04-06T09:00:59

Investigative reporter Tom Robbins and Ronnie Eldridge discuss the purposes of imprisonment, prison programming and rehabilitation versus retribution. Part 1/2 has an exclusive interview with Judit...

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Jack Caravanos: CUNY School of Public Health from 2016-03-30T09:00:16

Jack Caravanos, professor at the CUNY School of Public Health talks about the public health crisis - not only in Flint, Michigan but in other parts of the country and throughout the world.

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Laurie A. Cumbo: NYC City Council Member, District 35-B'klyn from 2016-03-23T09:00:34

City Council Member Laurie A. Cumbo, representing the 35th Council District in Brooklyn, describes her vibrant, economically, racially and culturally diverse district as the "epicenter of Brooklyn."

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Dr. Ruth Finkelstein: Robert N. Butler Columbia Aging Center from 2016-03-16T09:00:01

Dr. Ruth Finkelstein of the Robert N. Butler Columbia Aging Center and Mailman School of Public Health discusses the impact of our aging population on "everything" in our society, noting that there...

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Carol Jenkins: Broadcast journalist - Host: Black America from 2016-03-02T09:00:56

Award winning broadcast journalist, author and host of "Black America," Carol Jenkins and show's host Ronnie Eldridge talk politics - the young voter, race - Black Lives Matter movement - and more.

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Helen Rosenthal: NYC City Council Member, District 6 from 2016-02-10T09:00:23

Helen Rosenthal, NYC Council Member, serving the Upper West Side-District 6, discusses issues of major concern to her community and most New Yorker's: affordable housing. Ms. Rosenthal is enthusias...

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Comm. Loree Sutton, MD-Mayor's Office of Veterans' Services from 2016-02-03T09:00:10

Comm. Loree Sutton, MD, of the Mayor's Office of Veterans' Affairs discusses programs and services for veterans, their dependents and survivors facing the challenges of unemployment, mental health ...

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Women in the Arts Foundation from 2016-01-13T09:00:54

Erin Butler, Helaine Soller and Marie Schepis, members of the Women in the Arts Foundation, talk about the attitudes that still exist and the difficulties for women to exhibit and take their place ...

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Shari Silberstein: Equal Justice USA from 2016-01-06T09:00:08

Shari Silberstein is executive director of Equal Justice USA, a national organization, partnering with state and local groups, working to repeal the death penalty and to help crime victims and thei...

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Corey Johnson, New York City Councilmember - District 3 from 2015-12-16T09:00:20

NYC Councilmember Corey Johnson describes his district 3 as "the best district." Calling the Hudson Yards the "Abu Dahbi on the Hudson" office towers, residents, parks, commercial space, Councilmem...

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Nicholas Bloom&Matthew Lasner: "Affordable Housing in NY" from 2015-12-09T09:00:54

Professors Nicholas Bloom and Matthew Lasner, co-editors of "Affordable Housing in New York," discuss the history of public housing, condos/co-ops, Mitchell-Lama, NYCHA and more, remarking that the...

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Doug Muzzio: The National and Local Political Scene from 2015-12-02T09:00:10

Ronnie Eldridge asks guest Doug Muzzio, Baruch College, "So, what do you think?" beginning a passionate conversation about candidates for the presidency - particularly Republican candidates: fear t...

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Ritchie Torres: New York City Council Member - District 15 from 2015-11-25T09:00:04

NY City Council Member Ritchie Torres represents 165,000 people of which 6,000 individuals vote. Torres works to boost civic awareness and to increase the number of voters. He is chair of the Commi...

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Les Leopold: "Runaway Inequality" from 2015-11-18T09:00:01

Les Leopold's book "Runaway Inequality" explains how economic inequality developed, what it is doing to us-to our families and to our country, illustrating how virtually all the key issues we face,...

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Jeremy Travis-Pres. John Jay College-Criminal Justice Reform from 2015-11-11T09:00:44

This country has 2.3 million people in its jails and prisons, the highest incarceration rate in the world. Jeremy Travis, John Jay College president, discusses the damage of mass incarceration on ...

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Mark Levine, NYC Council Member - 7th District, Manhattan from 2015-10-28T09:00:39

Mark Levine, representing the 7th Councilmanic district in Manhattan discusses the challenges to his community of housing, homelessness, and harassment. Chair of Parks and Recreation, Levine advoca...

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Leah Gunn Barrett: New Yorkers Against Gun Violence from 2015-10-14T09:00:24

New Yorkers Against Gun Violence, founded in 1993 by Brooklyn mothers, after the shooting death of a teacher, works to reduce gun violence through legislative advocacy and education. Leah Gunn Bar...

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Sharon Content: Children of Promise from 2015-10-13T09:00:19

Sharon Content, founder and president, of Children of Promise, NYC brings sharp reality to our attention: two and a half million children-and in New York State-around 105,000 children currently hav...

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Jumaane Williams: NYC Councilman, District 45-Brooklyn from 2015-09-30T09:00:04

NY City Councilman Jumaane D. Williams, (45th Council District) describes his interest in political science and his attraction to public service. Discussing gun violence, housing, community safety,...

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Edward Rogoff: Dean, LIU, Brooklyn, School of Business from 2015-09-23T09:00:52

New York City's taxi and livery system is the 4th largest transportation provider in the United States, making over 600,000 trips every day. In addition to its service, the business provides empl...

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Sara Bennett: "Life After Life in Prison: A Photo Essay" from 2015-09-15T09:00:12

Sara Bennett, a criminal justice attorney, follows four women as they return to the world, having served long terms in maximum security prison. The stories are sad yet inspiring; leaving us to que...

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Joel Ehrlich: Marketing, Branding and Millennials from 2015-09-02T09:00:52

Joel J. Ehrlich, The Harmony Group president and FIT marketing professor defines, explains, and illustrates advertising, marketing, branding, social media, integrated marketing and more, commenting...

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Lauren Shapiro-Brooklyn Defender Services-Family Defense Pct from 2015-08-26T09:00:16

Brooklyn Defender Services provides legal representation to those unable to afford an attorney. The Family Defense Practice, part of BDS, founded and directed by Lauren Shapiro, works to keep the ...

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Wayne Barrett from 2015-08-19T09:00:41

Wayne Barrett applies Ocean Hill-Brownsville experiences to today's issues in education. Author of "Grand Illusion" and with Jack Newfield, "City for Sale," and "Trump" books about NY's governments...

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Paul Moses "An Unlikely Union" from 2015-07-29T09:00:16

The Irish and the Italian immigrant shared poverty and the Catholic religion. What prevented them from getting along in 19th century NY? In "An Unlikely Union," author Paul Moses recounts the riva...

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Angelo Falcón: The National Institute for Latino Policy from 2015-07-22T09:00:40

Angelo Falcón, founder president of the National Institute for Latino Policy, describes Puerto Rico as being in a political "twilight zone," with a fragile economy, a poorly managed government, and...

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Allen Roskoff: Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club from 2015-07-15T09:00:05

Allen Roskoff, gay rights activist, president of the Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club, discusses Stonewall, campaigns of the Gay Liberation Front and the Gay Activists Alliance to change minds and...

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Doug Muzzio: Baruch College/CUNY on Polling from 2015-07-01T09:00:04

Doug Muzzio, Baruch College Survey Research Unit, discusses "polling," an integral part of our political lives and more, facing significant problems: the increase in cell phones, for one, making it...

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Asha Bandele, Drug Policy Alliance/Author "Prisoner's Wife" from 2015-06-24T09:00:53

Asha Bandele, "The Prisoner's Wife" talks about the policies of the "prison industrial complex" on the community and on the lives of the incarcerated and their families. Technology in private priso...

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Emily Horowitz: "Protecting Our Kids?" from 2015-06-17T09:00:14

Emily Horowitz, St. Francis College, and author of "Protecting Our Kids? How Sex Offender Laws are Failing Us" discusses draconian sex offender laws, asking if these laws protect children or are th...

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Mika Dashman: Restorative Justice Initiative in NYC from 2015-06-10T09:00:52

Mika Dashman, founder of the Restorative Justice Initiative in NYC discusses the victor/offender dialogue, face-to-face mediation, which seeks to address the needs of the injured, while encouraging...

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Peg Breen: New York Landmarks Conservancy from 2015-06-03T09:00:39

Landmarks Conservancy president Peg Breen discusses the public's concern of especially tall buildings going up in Tribeca, Lower Manhattan, near parks and particularly on 57th Street, affecting the...

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Liz Krueger, New York State Senator - District 28 from 2015-05-27T09:00:11

NYS Senator Liz Krueger lists some of the most important issues of government today, including affordable housing, public education, equal pay, and jobs, discussing rent regulation, 421-a, ethics r...

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Dr. Carol C. Burris: Testing and the Common Core from 2015-05-20T09:00:47

Dr. Carol Burris, principal of South Side High School for 13 years, named New York State Outstanding Principal of the Year in 2013 is taking early retirement to continue to write and advocate again...

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Gale A. Brewer, Manhattan Borough President from 2015-05-13T09:00:03

Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer discusses zoning, 421-a, up-zoning, destabilization, air rights - a dizzying array of complicated and even contradictory programs, plans, laws, practices,...

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Deputy Mayor Lilliam Barrios-Paoli from 2015-04-29T09:00:20

Lilliam Barrios-Paoli, Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services oversees an extensive portfolio that includes many services and operations that effect the most vulnerable in our society - the poo...

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NYC Public Advocate Letitia James from 2015-04-15T09:00:28

Letitia James, NYC Public Advocate, says that while embracing being the first African American elected to citywide office, this fact is nothing more than an "historical footnote if you don't do som...

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Anna Allen&Helene Eisman Fisher-Health Literacy-"SayAh!" from 2015-04-08T09:00:41

SayAh! is a service designed to make health care safer, more effective and easier to manage for patients and caregivers. With health professionals and the community, Anna Allen and Helene Eisman F...

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Attorney Benjamin Brafman is known for his many high-profile cases, with success and distinction coming after long days and hard work in the DA's office and now, as a criminal-defense lawyer. Not much of a student, Brafman is among the Super Lawyers.Richard Brodsky-Demos, NYU-Huffington Post, Albany Times Uni from 2015-04-01T09:00:56

Richard Brodsky, former New York State Assemblyman, sponsor of the Public Authorities Reform Act signed into law in 2009, talks about the current NYS legislature, corruption due to campaign financi...

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Wendy Hilliard: Wendy Hilliard Gymnastics Foundation from 2015-03-25T09:00:17

NY's Wendy Hilliard Gymnastics Foundation brings gymnastics training to over 15,000 inner-city children for free-or at a very low cost. An advocate for her sport, national and international medalis...

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Jerry Goldfeder: Politics and the 2016 Presidential Election from 2015-03-18T09:00:32

Jerry Goldfeder, top election lawyer, discusses the impact of redistricting and state's efforts to place restrictions on voting. To encourage voter participation, he suggested same-day registration...

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Peggy Shepard: WE ACT for Environmental Justice from 2015-03-11T09:00:22

WE ACT for Environmental Justice, co-founder and executive director, Peggy Shepard describes the work of the organization and the local community to correct threats to health and the environment fr...

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Tom Robbins: Investigative Reporter, CUNY Journalism School from 2015-03-04T09:00:20

Tom Robbins, investigative reporter, Investigative Journalist in Residence at the CUNY School of Journalism, describes conversations with officials and inmates at Attica Prison, culminating in The ...

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Martin F. Horn: Distinguished Lecturer John Jay College/CUNY from 2015-02-25T09:00:38

Martin F. Horn, Distinguished Lecturer at John Jay College/CUNY and former Commissioner of Corrections discusses Rikers Island, its issues going back 50 years and steps to be taken to correct condi...

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Dennis Goodman, M.d., Integrative Medicine-Cardiologist from 2015-02-18T09:00:06

Dennis Goodman, M.D., cardiology professor/director of Integrative Medicine at NYU Langone Medical Center describes the holistic approach as treating the whole-person- not just the disease. He is ...

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Ester Fuchs, Professor, Columbia University from 2015-02-04T09:00:31

Ester Fuchs, professor, public affairs and political science at Columbia University commented on some of the issues presented by Mayor de Blasio in his "State of the City" address: keeping the city...

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Mujahid Farid: Release Aging People in Prison (RAPP) from 2015-01-28T09:00:38

Mujahid Farid, a promoter of the Release Aging People in Prison (RAPP) Campaign works towards the release of aging prisoners, many who have transformed their lives in prison, many who are sick and ...

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Deboran Rose, NYC Councilwoman, District 49, Staten Island from 2015-01-21T09:00:09

NYC Councilwoman Debi Rose, representing Staten Island's 49th district, discusses SI's economic development: the New York Waterfront Ferris Wheel - the world's largest observation ferris wheel; hot...

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Norman Siegel:Civil Rights&Civil Liberties Attorney from 2015-01-14T09:00:43

Norman Siegel, civil rights and civil liberties lawyer, believes that the number of good cops is overwhelming and that it is essential to "talk the truth" about the number of bad apples in the poli...

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Vincent Montalbano: Montalbano Initiatives, Inc. from 2014-12-17T09:00:47

Vincent Montalbano, president of Montalbano Initiatives for more than 24 years is retiring from the world of lobbying, but he is not retiring from the world of politics. Discussion includes unions...

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Ronnie Lowenstein: Independent Budget Office from 2014-12-10T09:00:03

The Independent Budget Office, led by Ronnie Lowenstein, a publicly funded agency, provides the public and elected officials with nonpartisan information about NYC's budget. The IBO's report, "Unde...

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Les Leopold: On Wall Street from 2014-12-03T09:00:40

Les Leopold, author: "The Looting of America" and "How to Make a Million Dollars an HOUR" considers events leading to the rich have become richer and the rest of us have remained the same or become...

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Robert Gangi: Police Reform Organizing Group-PROP from 2014-11-19T09:00:48

PROP-Police Reform Organizing Group-and Bob Gangi, work to correct tactics that harm the city's low-income communities and people of color. An advocate for reform, PROP 's Narratives Project and o...

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Lewis Goldfrank, MD, Director, Emergency Services from 2014-11-12T09:00:43

Having just returned from meetings in Ghana, Dr. Lewis Goldfrank, director of emergency services at Bellevue Hospital Center, NYU Langone Medical Center and the Manhattan VA Medical Center, talks a...

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Sally MacNichol&Quentin Walcott - CONNECT from 2014-11-05T09:00:25

1 in 3 women are killed every day by their spouse or former partner. NYC's Domestic Violence Hotlines get more than 310 calls per day. Sally MacNichol and Quentin Walcott, co-executive directors of...

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Bob Herbert, Author, "Losing Our Way" from 2014-10-29T09:00:05

In "Losing Our Way" Bob Herbert describes men, women and families effected by poor decisions made by our country's leadership. Bridges collapse, jobs lost, young bodies crippled; hopes of a middle ...

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Richard Emery: Civilian Complaint Review Board from 2014-10-15T09:00:31

Richard Emery, appointed by Mayor de Blasio to chair the Civilian Complaint Review Board agreed that with "a demoralized police force and an overactive citizenry" it was a huge challenge to dole ou...

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Sam Roberts-"A History of New York in 101 Objects" from 2014-10-08T09:00:05

"A History of New York in 101 Objects" represents NY Times urban affairs correspondent, Sam Roberts' choice of objects that have played a transformative role in New York's history or are emblematic...

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K. Sabeel Rahman, Four Freedoms Center from 2014-10-01T09:00:23

Justice Brandeis' said "We can have democracy in this country or we can have great wealth, concentrated in the few, but we can't have both," opening the conversation about US's politics and governm...

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Barbara Treen, Author "Geranium Justice" from 2014-09-24T09:00:57

2.5 million people in America's prisons, many aged, abuses: reform of NY's correctional system is overdue. Barbara Treen, former NY State Parole Commissioner, author of "Geranium Justice" calls for...

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Nisha Agarwal, Mayor's Office-Immigrant Affairs from 2014-09-17T09:00:04

Comm. Nisha Agarwal of the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs is enthusiastic about the organization's efforts on behalf of more than 2 million people-60% of NYC's population- who are foreign born...

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Scott Stringer: New York City Comptroller from 2014-09-03T09:00:53

Comptroller Scott Stringer, NYC's CFO, discusses his office's responsibilities: to safeguard the City's fiscal health, conducting audits; to oversee the City's $160 billion pension funds; to revie...

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Lennie Benson: NY Law School, Safe Passage Project from 2014-08-27T09:00:18

Addressing a White House briefing, NY Law School Professor and director of the Safe Passage Project, Lenni Benson urged "the American people and especially law firm and corporate leaders" to provid...

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Ari Goldman: "The Late Starters Orchestra" from 2014-08-20T09:00:49

Ari Goldman is determined to make his 60th birthday particularly memorable. He will play the cello for his family and guests. In his memoir, "The Late Starters Orchestra," Avi Goldman writes about ...

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Jay Kriegel-Lindsay, Chief of Staff/Spec. Counsel from 2014-08-13T09:00:29

Jay Kriegel, Ronnie Eldridge's good friend and former colleague from the Lindsay administration consider the legacy of former Presidents Johnson, Truman, and Eisenhower; contributions of Mayor Bloo...

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"I Said Yes to Everything" by Lee Grant from 2014-08-06T09:00:53

Her name on the Hollywood Blacklist, Lee Grant author of "I Said Yes to Everything," tells of the pain-personal and professional-brought to her and her friends by the actions of the House Un-Americ...

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Adam Forman: The Center for an Urban Future from 2014-07-28T09:00:02

The Center for an Urban Future, a NYC institute, issued a comprehensive report on the condition of the City's infrastructure. "Caution Ahead" by Adam Forman details the problems with 50+ year old w...

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Sonia Ossorio, National Organization for Women-NYC from 2014-07-16T09:00:39

NOW-NYC chapter works to promote reproductive rights, secure economic empowerment and end violence against women, is led by Sonia Ossorio, advocate for women's rights in the criminal justice system...

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Victor Bach&Tom Waters-Community Service Society from 2014-06-25T09:00:49

Second of three reports from the Community Service Society, authored by Vic Bach and Tom Waters, "What New Yorkers Want From the New Mayor: An Affordable Place to Live," outlines the significant sh...

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Rosanne Haggerty: Community Solutions from 2014-06-18T09:00:28

Rosanne Haggerty, president and CEO of Community Solutions, celebrates the success of their national 100,000 Homes Campaign-reaching their goal and then some as they work to end homelessness in Ame...

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Eldridge&Co.: Bonnie Stone, Women In Need (WIN) from 2014-06-11T09:00:44

WIN or Women in Need provides temporary and permanent homes for more than 1200 women and over 2000 children, every night. Bonnie Stone, WIN's president and CEO, talks about the crisis of homelessn...

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Mary Haviland: NYC Alliance Against Sexual Assault from 2014-06-04T09:00:27

Led by Mary Haveiland, the NYC Alliance Against Sexual Assault provides information and support for survivors, through rape crisis programs, education through child and adolescent programs, legal s...

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Lola Finkelstein: Community Activist from 2014-05-28T09:00:56

Lola Finkelstein believes that rather than complaining about a wrong, she join forces to correct the wrong. Ms. Finkelstein has spent the past 30 years working with Community Board 5, Bellevue Hos...

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Peter C. Goldmark, Consultant&Journalist from 2014-05-21T09:00:10

Peter Goldmark whose remarkable career in public service, philanthropy, as a journalist, environmentalist, and now, consultant, self-described troublemaker and practical joker discusses his time (1...

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Eldridge&Co: James Larocca from 2014-05-07T09:00

James Larocca discusses his long career and some of the people he met along the way. Mr. Larocca, former commissioner of the Public Service Commission, talks about fracking, from companies' dealin...

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Peg Breen: The New York Landmarks Conservancy from 2014-04-30T09:00:05

Peg Breen, of the New York Landmarks Conservancy describes the organization's work to preserve New York's architectural heritage. By providing technical advice, financial aid, and education, neighb...

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Eldridge&Co: Camille Rivera, UnitedNY from 2014-04-23T09:00:42

Camille Rivera, of UnitedNY, and Ronnie Eldridge consider the loss of connection between worker, labor unions and the community. Do we consider the low wages of the worker who has helped us, the tw...

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Elizabeth Nunez-"Not for Everyday Use: A Memoir" from 2014-04-16T09:00:14

Elizabeth Nunez, Hunter College, scholar, author of 8 novels, talks about "Not for Everyday Use: A Memoir" her latest book. Ms. Nunez explores family relationships, the struggle to meet expectation...

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Eldridge&Co.: Sheila Rule-Think Outside the Cell from 2014-04-09T09:00:25

Sheila Rule, founder of the Think Outside the Cell Foundation, works to end the stigma that follows the formerly incarcerated and their families through the End the Stigma/Expand Opportunities Camp...

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Les Leopold, Author - "The Looting of America" from 2014-04-02T09:00:09

Les Leopold is puzzled that the people of the U.S., the richest nation - ever - in the world, are constantly being told that "we can't afford it." We can't afford free higher education, or childre...

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Eldridge&Co: David Hawkins, NRDC from 2014-03-26T09:00:09

David Hawkins, at the Natural Resources Defense Council, has been in the business of climate change for many decades. His goals: to get the U.S. government to adapt better carbon-pollution standard...

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Seymour Lachman, Author: Mr. New York" from 2014-03-19T09:00:22

Seymour Lachman's latest book, "Mr. New York: Lew Rudin and His Love for the City," prompts Ronnie Eldridge to describe her guest as "Mr. New York himself." Author of 7 books, including "Three Men ...

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Eldridge&Co: Ed Ott-Murphy Institute/CUNY from 2014-03-05T09:00:46

Ed Ott, Distinguished Lecturer in Labor Studies, Murphy Institute/CUNY School of Professional Studies, reminds us of the 4 decades of loss suffered by the labor movement; we must adjust to the "new...

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Eldridge&Co: Soffiyah Elijah-Correctional Assoc from 2014-03-05T09:00:43

In New York, more than 54,000 people are in prison at a cost of $60,000/year/inmate under 40 and $240,000/year/inmate over 40 due to increased health issues. Soffiyah Elijah, Correctional Associati...

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Eldridge&Co.-Gale Brewer, Manhattan Borough Pres from 2014-02-26T09:00:43

Working towards a realistic discussion of policy, Gale Brewer, Manhattan Borough President, discusses: housing, particularly affordable housing, education, classroom space for pre-K and charter sch...

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Eldridge&Co: Gloria Feldt, Take the Lead from 2014-02-19T09:00:08

Gloria Feldt, of Take the Lead, describes the organization's mission: "to prepare, develop, inspire and propel women" to leadership positions to achieve leadership parity. Ms. Feldt is an author, ...

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Eldridge&Co: Myrna Pérez, Brennan Center, NYU from 2014-02-12T09:00

Myrna Pérez, deputy director of the Democracy Project at NYU's Brennan Center for Justice is a little more optimistic these days, reporting in their "Voting Laws Roundup 2014" of "real momentum tow...

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Eldridge&Co: Audrey Flack-Painter, Sculpter from 2014-02-05T09:00:29

Artist Audrey Flack and Ronnie Eldridge talk about their "callings" art and public service.
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Mark Winston Griffith: Brooklyn Movement Center from 2014-01-29T09:00:46

The Brooklyn Movement Center, a community based organization, identifies issues, and works to improve the quality of life of the central Brooklyn community. Mark Winston Griffith, BMC's executive ...

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"Dr. DuBois and Miss Ovington" Coss&Chalfant from 2014-01-22T09:00:08

Mary White Ovington was a suffragette, journalist, and the first white woman to dedicate her life's work to racial equality. A trusted colleague and friend of W.E.B Du Bois, she is the main charact...

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Eldridge&Co., Richard Steier, The Chief-Leader from 2014-01-08T09:00:51

Richard Steier, editor of The Chief-Leader, and author of "Enough Blame to go Around: The Labor Pains of New York City's Public Employee Unions," talks about unions, in general, the complexity of N...

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Gail Levin: Artist Theresa Bernstein from 2014-01-01T09:00:50

CUNY Distinguished Professor and art historian Gail Levin describes the life and career of American artist Theresa Bernstein. In her long life, (1890-2002), Bernstein made and exhibited her art in ...

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Helen Rosenthal-Councilwoman-Elect 6th Dist (M) from 2013-12-25T09:00:11

Ronnie Eldridge welcomes Helen Rosenthal, newly elected to the City Council, to represent Manhattan's 6th Council District-the district Ronnie represented for 12 years. Conversation referred to the...

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Eldridge&C-Kathy Goldman-Community Food Advocate from 2013-12-18T09:00:08

Kathy Goldman, longtime advocate for children and the poor, co-founder of Community Food Advocates and Ronnie Eldridge talk about the "Lunch for Learning Campaign for Free and Healthy School Lunch ...

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Eldridge&Co. Jennifer George from 2013-11-27T09:00:59

Jennifer George presents "The Art of Rube Goldberg: (A) Inventive (B) Cartoon (C) Genius" for our pleasure.The book is filled with photos, personal stories, commentary and of course, Rube Goldberg ...

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Harriet Taub: Materials for the Arts from 2013-11-20T09:00:37

In Queens, one can find such treasures-to make any teacher, artist, set designer, social and health community service organization-any creative person's heart beat a little faster. Harriet Taub, M...

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Eldridge&Co: Jeanette Carlason-AntiApartheid Ac from 2013-11-13T09:00:46

A teacher, mother, wife, and a Black Sash member, Jeanette Carlson describes the privileged life of the whites and the victimization of blacks in apartheid South Africa. Joel Carlson was one of S...

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Eldridge&Co-Jennifer Baumgardner: Feminist Press from 2013-11-06T09:00:52

Jennifer Baumgardner, feminist journalist, filmmaker, writer and new publisher and executive director of the Feminist Press at CUNY and Ronnie Eldridge share their understanding of and history with...

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Eldridge&Co: Kate Shaw-Cardozo School of Law from 2013-10-30T09:00:20

Kate Shaw, professor at Cardozo School of Law, describes the responsibilities and long hours of the law clerk to a Supreme Court Justice. Professor Shaw has been there - serving for a year, as law...

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Eldridge&Co. - Muzzy Rosenblatt/BRC from 2013-10-23T09:00:57

In 1971, men, living on Skid Row, wanting to change their lives, joined to form the Bowery Residents Committee. Executive director Muzzy Rosenblatt and host Ronnie Eldridge discuss the shelter sys...

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Eldridge&Co: Thomas Kamber-OATS - Senior Planet from 2013-10-16T10:30:26

Ex. director Tom Kamber of OATS (Older Adults Technology Services) and Senior Planet admires seniors "aging with attitude." Host Ronnie Eldridge says these organizations have married the Longevity ...

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Eldridge&Co: Sally MacNichol from 2013-10-09T09:00:01

The 19th anniversary of the landmark legislation, the Violence Against Women Act is a bitter-sweet event. Each year-in the USA-1 in 3 women is killed by a spouse or partner; a half million women ar...

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Eldridge&Co.-Nancy Rankin, CSS from 2013-10-02T09:00:08

Nancy Rankin and Ronnie Eldridge discuss the 2013 report, Issued by the Community Service Society, asking low-income New Yorkers their priorities. "The Race for Mayor: What's in it for low-income N...

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Eldridge&Co.-Kenneth Prewitt on the Census from 2013-09-18T09:00:36

Prof. Kenneth Prewitt and Ronnie Eldridge talk about the history of the census and the significance of the numbers reported every 10 years and the reliance-in the 21st century-on discredited scienc...

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Eldridge&Co. - Vincent Montalbano from 2013-09-03T09:00:59

Vincent Montalbano congratulates NY's candidates for elected office, commenting that-whoever wins- they are really talking about the issues. Mr. Montalbano and Ronnie Eldridge are concerned about t...

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Eldridge&Co. - Michael Sorkin, Architect, Author from 2013-08-28T09:00:47

Ronnie Eldridge and architect and urbanist, Michael Sorkin, talk about New York as 2 cities. They explore solutions, including the appropriate role of government. Their conversation is about Huds...

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Eldridge&Co. - Tom Allon, City&State from 2013-08-21T09:00:45

Tom Allon may not be running for office-this year-but he continues to bring us "21st century content, delivered in a 21st century way," via a monthly publication and the internet. Mr. Allon outlin...

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Eldridge&Co. - Jerry Skurnik, Prime New York from 2013-08-14T09:00:15

Jerry Skurnik is the political consultant to political consultants, working behind-the-scenes, gathering information, crucial to the success of political campaigns. With experience dating back to t...

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Ester Fuchs, Columbia University from 2013-08-07T09:00:31

Ester Fuchs, Columbia University, and host Ronnie Eldridge stress how essential voting is to the future of the democracy we all enjoy, reminding us that democracy is dependent on a public that is e...

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Eldridge&Co., Dick Dadey, Citizens Union, NYC from 2013-07-31T09:00:27

Dick Dadey, Citizens Union and Ronnie Eldridge discuss the "porous and weak campaign finance laws" that need to be strengthened to take money out of politics. The two talk about stop & frisk, argua...

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Michael Powell, The New York Times from 2013-07-24T09:00:18

Ronnie Eldridge and New York Times columnist, Michael Powell, talk about all things New York: income disparity, high cost of living, the Bronx, parts of Brooklyn, and, of course, politics. Despite ...

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Eldridge&Co: William Cope Moyers&Judith Moyers from 2013-07-17T09:00:39

William Cope Moyers wrote"Broken: My Story of Addiction and Redemption" and "Now What? An Insider's Guide to Addiction and Recovery." TV producer and his mother, Judith Moyers, joins Ronnie and Wil...

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Eldridge&Co.: Ann Northrop&Andy Humm from 2013-07-10T09:00:06

Guests Ann Northrop and Andy Humm, co-hosts of "Gay USA," and host Ronnie Eldridge reflect on the early days of the gay rights movement on to the history-in-the-making Supreme Court decision, strik...

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Eldridge&Co.: Myrna Perez, Brennan Center from 2013-07-03T09:00:02

Ronnie Eldridge feels that on June 25..."5 justices of the United States Supreme Court took the heart out of the Voting Rights Act of 1965." Ronnie and Myrna Pérez, of the Brennan Center, urge let...

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Eldridge&Co.: Suzanne Braun Levine from 2013-06-26T09:00:44

Suzanne Braun Levine writes books that explore and provide fresh insights into life - life beginning with our 50's and beyond. "Inventing the Rest of Our Lives: Women in Second Adulthood" and other...

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Eldridge&Co. - Susan Lerner, Common Cause NY from 2013-06-19T09:00:36

Common Cause New York director, Susan Lerner and host Ronnie Eldridge talk about our electoral system, described by Susan Lerner as "...mired in the 19th century." They discuss the need to overhau...

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Eldridge&Co.: Ghita Schwarz, Attorney from 2013-06-12T09:00:06

Ghita Schwarz, author of "Displaced Persons," and an attorney with the Center for Constitutional Rights, confirms New York's long history of protecting the immigrant, and agrees with Mayor Bloomber...

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Eldridge&Co: Donna Lieberman, NY Civil Liberties from 2013-06-05T09:00:30

Donna Lieberman of the New York Civil Liberties Union speaks enthusiastically about the Women's Equality Agenda and Governor Cuomo's support. The Women's Equality Agenda clarifies current law and ...

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Eldridge&Co.: Luke Hayes from 2013-05-08T09:00:55

Welcoming Luke Hayes to the show, Ronnie asks Mr. Hayes about his experiences working with the Obama Presidential Campaign. Whether it be economic equality, prison reform, health care, Luke Hayes i...

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Eldridge&Co., - Eleanor Randolph from 2013-05-01T09:00:06

A Quinnipiac poll reported that 9 out of 10 New York voters think corruption in Albany is a major problem. Ronnie Eldridge and guest Eleanor Randolph, editorial writer for the NYT, discuss the ques...

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The New American Academy from 2013-04-24T09:00:47

The Headmaster mentoring the Master Teachers mentoring Apprentice Teachers, team teaching of small groups, open classrooms - The New American Academy, a model school in Brooklyn, linking children's...

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Faith Ringgold, Artist from 2013-04-17T09:00:11

Artist Faith Ringgold says that she always painted and loved to listen to her families' stories. Ms. Ringgold provides her vision of African art, and tumultuous events she experienced-the Civil Rig...

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Tom Allon: CEO, City&State from 2013-04-10T09:00:18

Tom Allon decided to run for mayor. "The word long-shot was attached to my name, said Mr. Allon, Ronnie Eldridge's guest. A crowded field, issues of money and name recognition suggested he reconsi...

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Sterling Lord-Sterling Lord Literistic, Inc. from 2013-04-03T09:00:01

Sterling Lord, legendary representative of authors awarded Pulitzer Prizes, National Book Awards, best-sellers, commercial novelists, politicians, scientists, journalists, is himself an author of t...

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Virginia Casper-Bank Street College from 2013-03-27T09:00:25

Dr. Virginia Casper, a well-known developmental psychologist and director of Infant & Family Development & Early Intervention Programs at Bank Street College and host Ronnie Eldridge talk about the...

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Emily Godman, State Supreme Court Justice (ret.) from 2013-03-20T09:00:47

Ronnie Eldridge describes her guest state Supreme Court Justice Emily Jane Goodman as an activist judge. Retired now, having served 20 years of service, Judge Goodman talks about pro bona cases, t...

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Comm. James Larocca, NYS Public Service Commission from 2013-03-06T09:00:50

We've muddled through short power outages; suffered through the long ones-but many fear that the loss of power will become a regular event. Comm. James Larocca of the NYS Public Service Comm and R...

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Robert Gangi-Urban Justice Center from 2013-02-27T09:00:46

Robert Gangi directs PROB - the Police Reform Organizing Project - a new project of the Urban Justice League. Mr. Gangi and host Ronnie Eldridge discuss what many consider the mis-use and abuse of...

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Claire Reed, Author "Toughing It Out from 2013-02-20T09:00:14

When you're in the 9th decade of your life-and your Claire Reed, an extraordinary woman-who worked with Bella Abzug, with Women Strike for Peace, and the civil rights organization, SNCC-(the list g...

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Rachel Natelson - Service Women's Action Network from 2013-02-13T09:30:34

Ronnie Eldridge introduces Rachel Natelson, the legal director at SWAN. Ms. Natelson has worked on behalf of the underserved, and with SWAN, advocates for all military women.

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Albert F. Appleton, Cooper Union from 2013-01-23T09:00:34

Eldridge & Co. welcomes Al Appleton, an environmental and infrastructure consultant and a Senior Fellow at The Cooper Union Institute for Sustainable Design. He and Ronnie discuss the booming indus...

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Andrew Friedman, The Center for Popular Democracy from 2013-01-16T09:00:22

Community organizer, Andrew Friedman talks with Ronnie Eldridge about the role of community organizations. Mr. Friedman now heads The Center for Popular Democracy (CPD) - providing the "connective ...

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David Rothenberg, Author, "Fortune in My Eyes" from 2013-01-09T09:00:26

In "Fortune in My Eyes: A Memoir of Broadway Glamour, Social Justice, and Political Passion," David Rothenberg describes his dazzling career, working with show biz stars and to his dedication to in...

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Justin Ferate - New York Walking Tours from 2012-12-12T16:00:05

Justin Ferate knows more facts and stories about New York City than a lot of people! He is an urban, social and architectural historian and New York's most illustrious tour guides. Ferate and Ronn...

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Martha Baker - Advocate from 2012-12-12T09:00:36

Martha Baker, working to extend paid leave to a greater number of New York's working families, talks with Ronnie Eldridge about the burden to the poor and middle-class with no employer provided pai...

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Eldridge&Co. - The Rockaway Waterfront Alliance from 2012-12-05T09:00:21

The people of the Rockaways - like the people in various parts of New Jersey - have suffered terribly from Hurricane Sandy. Jeanne DuPont, president and executive director of The Rockaway Waterfro...

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Eldridge&Co. - Jerry Goldfeder, Election Lawyer from 2012-11-28T09:00:19

Ronnie Eldridge and guest Jerry Goldfeder discuss voting rights and ballot access, two issues that were so prominent in the 2012 election and the role that state and local laws play in the attempt ...

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Douglas Kellner-New York State Board of Elections from 2012-11-14T09:00:48

Doug Kellner co-chair of the NYS Board of Elections, and an early advocate for a voter verifiable paper audit trail for electronic voting machines, and Ronnie Eldridge reviewed NYS election procedu...

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Victoria Bassetti - "Electoral Dysfunction" from 2012-11-07T09:00:13

Victoria Bassetti, author of "Electoral Dysfunction: A Survival Manual for American Voters" and Ronnie Eldridge explores our electoral system, surprising some and reminding others that the Founding...

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Eldridge&Co. - Merle Hoffman from 2012-10-24T09:00:01

Merle Hoffman dreamed of life as a warrior, but she didnit think that her battle would be for women's freedom. Ronnie Eldridge talks with this relentless champion of women and pioneer in women's h...

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Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney of NY's 14th District from 2012-10-10T09:00

Ronnie welcomes Representative Carolyn B. Maloney, U.S. Congresswoman from New York's 14th District representing Manhattan and Queens. The two discuss the importance of women in the political proce...

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Lawrence Norden, Brennan Center for Justice from 2012-09-26T09:00:14

Host Ronnie Eldridge of Eldridge & Co. sits down with Lawrence Norden, Deputy Director of the Democracy Program at the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law. The two discuss recent change...

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Bob Shrum and Ed Rollins - Decision 2012 Special from 2012-09-19T09:00:13

Decision 2012, a two-part special featuring Ronnie Eldridge, of Eldridge & Co., and Doug Muzzio, of City Talk, brings together political strategists Bob Shrum, Senior Fellow at NYU Wagner and Ed Ro...

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NYS Senator Liz Krueger from 2012-09-12T09:00:01

Eldridge & Co. welcomes back New York State Senator Liz Krueger back to the program. Senator Krueger discusses how the upcoming presidential election could affect many of the programs that New Yor...

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Michael Grumet, 47th St Business Improvement Dist. from 2012-06-27T09:00:36

"Eldridge & Co." welcomes Michael Grumet, Executive Director of the 47th Street Business Improvement District, better known as New York City's diamond and jewelry district. Mr. Grumet discusses the...

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Joel Berg, New York City Coalition Against Hunger from 2012-06-20T09:00:36

Eldridge & Co. host Ronnie Eldridge is joined by Joel Berg, Exec. Dir. of the NYC Coalition Against Hunger. The organization represents over 1,100 nonprofit soup kitchens and food pantries in NYC.

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Bob Shrum and Ed Rollins, Election 2012 from 2012-06-13T09:00:22

On this episode of "Eldridge & Co.," Doug Muzzio, host of "City Talk," guest hosts for Ronnie Eldridge to welcome noted political consultants Ed Rollins and Robert Shrum. The three discuss the 2012...

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Fred Cerullo, Grand Central Partnership from 2012-05-30T09:00:07

Eldridge & Co. host Ronnie Eldridge welcomes Fred Cerullo, President and CEO of Grand Central Partnership, one of the largest Business Improvement Districts in the city, as well as in the country.

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Doug Muzzio, host of "City Talk" from 2012-05-16T09:00:22

Ronnie Eldridge sits down with fellow CUNY TV host Doug Muzzio to discuss what is happening in politics and public affairs in the city, state and nation on this week's Eldridge & Co.

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Deanna Zandt, Media Technologist from 2012-05-09T09:00:49

Host Ronnie Eldridge of Eldridge & Co. is joined by Deanna Zandt, media technologist and the author of "Share This! How You Will Change the World with Social Networking." The two discuss the impact...

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Speaker Christine C. Quinn, New York City Council from 2012-04-25T09:00:49

Ronnie sits down with Hon. Christine Quinn, Speaker of the New York City Council, to discuss the need for childcare in New York City, affordable housing, the importance of the City Council, and the...

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Loretta Swit - Actor from 2012-04-04T09:00:30

Host Ronnie Eldridge welcomes actor, singer, dancer, and artist, Loretta Swit. She is best known as the iconic Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan from the television series M*A*S*H, however she is also a...

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NYC Council Member Melissa Mark-Viverito from 2012-03-28T09:00:47

Ronnie welcomes NYC Council Member Melissa Mark-Viverito of the 8th Council District, which covers Manhattan Valley, El Barrio/East Harlem in Manhattan, as well as part of Mott Haven in the Bronx.

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Jennifer March-Joly, CCC from 2012-03-21T09:00:58

Ronnie welcomes Jennifer March-Joly, Executive Director of the Citizens' Committee for Children, an organization which has a unique approach to child advocacy, combining its highly regarded public ...

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Ramona Ripston, former Exec. Dir., ACLU/SC from 2012-03-07T09:00:41

Ronnie welcomes Ramona Ripston, who retired last year after 40 years as the Executive Director of the ACLU of Southern California.

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Matilda Cuomo, founder, Mentoring USA from 2012-02-29T09:00:46

Ronnie welcomes Matilda Cuomo, founder of Mentoring USA, a nation wide program which is based on a one-to-one mentoring model. Ms. Cuomo is also the editor of “The Person Who Changed My Life: Promi...

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Jewell Jackson McCabe from 2012-02-22T09:00:40

Eldridge & Co. has Jewell Jackson McCabe, Founder of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women discussing race relations in America.

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Jeremy Travis from 2012-02-15T09:00:36

Ronnie sits down with Jeremy Travis, President of John Jay College of Criminal Justice/CUNY. The two discuss our country’s criminal justice system and how important education is to society as a whole.

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Sara Bennett, attorney from 2012-02-08T09:00:54

Ronnie sits down with Sara Bennett, attorney for Judith Clark, an inmate at Bedford Hills Correctional Facility who is currently seeking clemency.

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Jerry Goldfeder, Election Lawyer from 2012-02-01T09:00:14

Ronnie sits down with Jerry H. Goldfeder, a prominent election lawyer with over thirty years of trial and appellate experience. Mr. Goldfeder gives us a better understanding of some of our nations ...

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Brad Lander, New York City Council Member from 2012-01-25T09:00:16

Ronnie sits down with New York City Council Member Brad Lander, who represents the 39th district in Brooklyn. Council Member Lander discusses the state of public schools and affordable housing.

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Jessica Lappin, New York City Council Member from 2012-01-11T09:00:03

Ronnie welcomes NYC Council Member Jessica Lappin. Councilwoman Lappin represents the 5th Dist. of Manhattan, which includes the Upper East Side and Roosevelt Island. Among other topics, they discu...

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Dr. Stuart Weiss, Endocrinologist from 2011-12-14T09:00:24

Ronnie Eldridge sits down with endocrinologist Dr. Stuart Weiss. They discuss the growing diabetes epidemic threatening the future of our country, and what can be done to prevent and treat this ter...

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Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel from 2011-11-30T09:00:55

Ronnie is joined by Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel, chair of the Historic Landmarks Preservation Center and author of “The Landmarks of New York: An Illustrated Record of the City's Historic Bui...

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Arva Rice, New York Urban League from 2011-11-23T09:00

Ronnie is joined by Arva Rice, President & CEO of New York Urban League. The mission of the New York Urban League (NYUL) is to enable African Americans and other underserved ethnic communities to s...

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Lawrence Norden, Brennan Center- Democracy Program from 2011-11-16T09:00:27

Eldridge & Co. has Lawrence Norden, Deputy Director of the Brennan Center for Justice's Democracy Program. They discuss the voting law changes that are currently taking place in many states through...

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Nancy Wackstein, United Neighborhood Houses from 2011-11-09T09:00

Ronnie is joined by Nancy Wackstein, Executive Director of United Neighborhood Houses of New York (UNH), who shares with us the history of settlement houses and explains how UNH helps New Yorkers i...

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Jennifer Raab,Pres., Hunter College/CUNY from 2011-11-02T09:00:59

Jennifer Raab, president of Hunter College/CUNY, and a leader in urban education discusses history of Hunter College, its programs and rigorous academics with host Ronnie Eldridge.

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Mary Brosnahan, Coalition for the Homeless from 2011-10-26T09:00:53

Ronnie welcomes Mary Brosnahan, Exec. Dir. of the Coalition for the Homeless .The two discuss the ever-present homeless problem in NYC and what the Coalition for the Homeless is doing to help comba...

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Sara Porath and Willhelmina Grant, breast cancer survivors from 2011-10-19T09:00:04

CUNY TV producer Sara Porath and artist Wilhelmina Grant join Ronnie to discuss how surviving breast cancer has inspired them to share their journeys.

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Bill Dobbs, community activist from 2011-10-12T09:30:19

Community activist Bill Dobbs joins Ronnie to discuss the events unfolding in Zuccotti Park known as Occupy Wall Street. He gives us some insight and clarity into the protests and describes the cur...

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Hilary Doe, National Director of Roosevelt Institute Campus Network from 2011-10-05T09:00:32

Ronnie Eldridge and Hilary Doe, of the Roosevelt Institute Campus Network talk about the country's first and only student think tank-a major hope for the future.

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Robert Master, Legislative and Political Director, CWA District 1 from 2011-09-27T09:00:39

Bob Master, CWA Legislative and Political Director and Ronnie Eldridge talk about jobs, jobs, jobs and challenging labor issues.

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Louise Bernikow, author, "The Radical Rich" from 2011-09-21T09:00:53

Host Ronnie Eldridge talks with Louise Bernikow, noted author and journalist, about her commitment to feminism and fascination with politics. The stories about women's suffrage are wonderful, the c...

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Bob Shrum, political consultant/campaign director from 2011-09-14T09:00:49

Ronnie Eldridge, host of "Eldridge & Co.," discusses national and local politics - the Republican candidates, the 2012 run for the Presidency - with former Democratic Political Strategist, Robert S...

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Dr. Lisa Staiano-Coico, President, CCNY from 2011-06-29T09:00

Ronnie welcomes Dr. Lisa Staiano-Coico, President of The City College of New York/CUNY. The two discuss the college’s rich history and the challenges the institution faces in light of New York’s ec...

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Andy Humm, co-host, Gay USA from 2011-06-22T09:00

Andy Humm, gay rights activist and co-host of the television program Gay USA, joins Ronnie to discuss the gay rights movement in New York and throughout the country.

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Susan Xenarios, CVTC St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital from 2011-06-15T09:00

Host Ronnie Eldridge and guest Susan Xenarios, of the Crime Victims Treatment Center in St. Luke’s-Roosevelt, talk about the CVTC’s compassionate care of victims of violence.

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Regina Quattrochi, CEO, Bailey House from 2011-06-08T09:00

Host Ronnie Eldridge and guest Regina Quattrochi – Bailey House CEO, discuss the homelessness among men with HIV/AIDS, leading to the founding of Bailey House.

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Dan Barry, author, “Bottom of the 33rd” from 2011-06-01T09:00

Host Ronnie Eldridge and guest Dan Barry talk about baseball’s longest game – 33 innings – and his column “This Land.”

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Julie Menin, Chairperson, Community Board 1 from 2011-05-25T09:00

Host Ronnie Eldridge and guest Julie Menin talk about the exploding population and exciting development of Lower Manhattan.

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Gloria Jacobs, The Feminist Press at CUNY from 2011-05-18T09:00

Host Ronnie Eldridge and guest Gloria Jacobs talk about how – and if – women’s lives have changed in the last 50 years.

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Kala Ganesh, Executive Director CONNECT from 2011-05-11T09:00

Host Ronnie Eldridge and guest Kala Ganesh talk about the increase in domestic violence and how to deal with violence against women.

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Sam Roberts, The New York Times from 2011-04-27T09:00

Host Ronnie Eldridge and guest Sam Roberts – New York Times columnist and host of The New York Times Close Up - talk about the changes, and the implications of these changes, in the demographics of...

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Liz Abzug, Bella Abzug Leadership Institute from 2011-04-20T09:00

Liz Abzug, president and co-founder of the Bella Abzug Leadership Institute, joins Ronnie to discuss how the institute mentors and trains young women to become our future leaders.

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Elizabeth Gaynes from 2011-04-13T09:00

Ronnie welcomes Elizabeth Gaynes, Executive Director of The Osborne Association, one of the largest multi-service criminal justice organizations in the country.

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Annia Ciezadlo from 2011-04-06T09:00

Join Ronnie as she welcomes Anna Ciezadlo, author of “Day of Honey: A Memoir of Food, Love, and War”. The memoir tells of the six years Ms. Ciezadlo spent living in Baghdad and explores the heighte...

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Comm. James Larocca from 2011-03-30T09:00

Join Ronnie as she welcomes James Larocca back to the show. A frequent CUNY TV guest, Mr. Larocca is currently the Commissioner of the New York State Public Service Commission. They discuss the ben...

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Lee Camp from 2011-03-23T09:00

Ronnie welcomes comedian and activist Lee Camp. Camp is a stand-up comic and writer who has been called one of the best New Faces at the Montreal Comedy Festival. His recently released album, “Chao...

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Dr. Nawal El Saadawi from 2011-03-16T09:00

In this special episode of “Eldridge & Co.” Ronnie welcomes renowned Egyptian icon, physician, scholar, author and leading feminist activist Dr. Nawal El Saadawi of The Sisterhood is Global Institute.

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Ricki Goldman from 2011-03-09T09:00

Ronnie is joined by Ricki Goldman, a leading media and learning theorist. She is an educator, inventor, designer and video ethnographer at the NYU Steinhardt School.

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Hon. Bill de Blasio from 2011-03-02T09:00

Ronnie welcomes Bill de Blasio, Public Advocate for the City of New York. Public Advocate de Blasio discusses how he got involved in public service, as well as the role of the Public Advocate.

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Frances Fox Piven from 2011-02-23T09:00

Ronnie welcomes Frances Fox Piven, Distinguished Professor at the CUNY Graduate Center. The two discuss poverty and the welfare system in our country.

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Gail Collins from 2011-02-09T09:00

Ronnie welcomes frequent CUNY TV guest Gail Collins, Op-Ed Columnist for “The New York Times.” They discuss Collins’s latest book “When Everything Changed: The Amazing Journey of American Women fro...

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Richard Aborn from 2011-02-02T09:00

Ronnie welcomes Richard Aborn, an attorney and longtime gun control advocate, currently the President of New York City's Citizen Crime Commission. They discuss the legislation that controls gun sal...

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Les Leopold Part 2 from 2011-01-26T09:00

Ronnie welcomes Les Leopold, author of “The Looting of America: How Wall Street's Game of Fantasy Finance Destroyed Our Jobs, Pensions, and Prosperity -- and What We Can Do About It.” The two discu...

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Les Leopold Part 1 from 2011-01-19T09:00

Ronnie welcomes Les Leopold, author of “The Looting of America: How Wall Street's Game of Fantasy Finance Destroyed Our Jobs, Pensions, and Prosperity -- and What We Can Do About It.” The two discu...

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Leila Zand from 2011-01-12T09:00

Ronnie is joined by Leila Zand, director of the Iran Program for The Fellowship of Reconciliation. The Fellowship of Reconciliation is composed of women and men who have joined together to explore ...

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David Tipson from 2010-12-08T09:00

Ronnie welcomes David Tipson, Director of New York Appleseed, a public interest justice center. New York Appleseed collaborates with volunteer lawyers and other professionals to identify issues, co...

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Donna Nevel from 2010-12-01T09:00

Ronnie welcomes Donna Nevel, a community psychologist, educator and organizer, currently working with the Center for Immigrant Families, which is a popular education-based organizing and training c...

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Hon. Daniel Dromm from 2010-11-23T09:00

Ronnie welcomes Daniel Dromm, NYC Councilmember for District 25. Daniel Dromm is an educator, community organizer, union leader, and political activist. His district includes Jackson Heights, Elmhu...

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Jane Brody from 2010-11-17T09:00

Ronnie welcomes “New York Times” health columnist Jane Brody, author of “Jane Brody's Guide to the Great Beyond: A Practical Primer to Help You and Your Loved Ones Prepare Medically, Legally, and E...

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Angelo Falcón from 2010-11-10T09:00

Ronnie welcomes Angelo Falcón, President and Founder of the National Institute for Latino Policy. They discuss the conditions affecting the Latino community in New York City and focus on the new re...

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Dr. Michelle Fine from 2010-11-03T09:00

Ronnie is joined by Dr. Michelle Fine, Distinguished Professor of Psychology at the CUNY Graduate Center. For the past 20 years, Dr. Fine has been engaged in varied critical participatory research ...

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Vincent Montalbano from 2010-10-20T09:00

This week Ronnie is joined by political consultant, “Staten Island Advance” columnist, and frequent CUNY TV guest Vincent Montalbano of Montalbano Initiatives. The two discuss the current political...

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Claudia Dreifus from 2010-09-22T09:00

Ronnie welcomes Claudia Dreifus, journalist, Columbia University professor and co-author of “Higher Education? How Colleges are Wasting Our Money and Failing Our Kids and What We Can Do About It.”

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Carole Artigiani from 2010-07-07T09:00

Ronnie is joined by Carole Artigiani, founder and Exec. Dir. of Global Kids. Its mission is to educate and inspire urban youth to become global citizens and community leaders by engaging them in ac...

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Hon. Lilliam Barrios-Paoli from 2010-06-30T09:00

Ronnie is joined by Lilliam Barrios-Paoli, Commissioner of the New York City Department for the Aging (DFTA). The two discuss the continuing effort the DFTA makes to improve city life for New York’...

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Allen Roskoff from 2010-06-23T09:00

Ronnie is joined by gay rights activist Allen Roskoff to discuss the progress that the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) community has made in securing the same rights and freedoms as ever...

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Judge Judith Kaye from 2010-06-16T09:00

Ronnie is joined by Judge Judith Kaye, retired New York judge who served as Chief Judge of New York from 1993 until 2008. Recently, Andrew Cuomo appointed Kaye as a special counsel to investigate G...

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Debra Zimmerman from 2010-06-09T09:00

Ronnie sits down with Debra Zimmerman, Executive Director of Women Make Movies, a non-profit feminist media organization that has grown into the largest distributor of films and videotapes by and a...

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Gene Russianoff from 2010-06-02T09:00

Ronnie is joined by Gene Russianoff, staff attorney and chief spokesman for the Straphangers Campaign for NYPIRG, a New York City-based public transport advocacy group that focuses primarily on sub...

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Richard Aurelio from 2010-05-26T09:00

Ronnie is joined by former Deputy Mayor Richard Aurelio, to discuss the administration of John Lindsay, currently being honored at a new exhibit at the Museum of the City of New York.

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Susan Herman from 2010-05-19T09:00

Ronnie welcomes Susan Herman, former Exec. Dir. of The National Center for Victims of Crime and author of “Parallel Justice for Victims of Crime.” The book presents a new approach to getting your l...

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Sandra Priest Rose, Esther Morgan Sands and Lauren Wedeles from 2010-05-12T09:00

Ronnie welcomes Sandra Priest Rose, Esther Morgan Sands, and Lauren Wedeles of the Reading Reform Foundation of New York. The foundation is dedicated to improving reading instruction by providing c...

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Sarah Bartlett from 2010-05-05T09:00

Ronnie welcomes Professor Sarah Bartlett, Director of the Urban Reporting Program at CUNY Graduate School of Journalism. Prof. Bartlett shares her views on the current climate of Wall Street as wel...

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Simon Heller from 2010-04-28T09:00

Ronnie welcomes Simon Heller to the program to discuss the selection of the next justice to the Supreme Court. Mr. Heller is a student of the federal courts and formerly served as the legal directo...

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Anuradha K. Bhagwati from 2010-04-21T09:00

Ronnie is joined by Anuradha K. Bhagwati, Marine Corps veteran and Executive Director of Service Women's Action Network (SWAN). SWAN is a non-profit human rights organization that works to improve ...

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Gloria Feldt, Courtney E. Martin and Deborah Siegel from 2010-04-14T09:00

Join us for "Women, Girls, Ladies: A Fresh Intergenerational Conversation" with guests Gloria Feldt, women's activist and best selling author; Courtney E. Martin, Brooklyn-based writer and teacher,...

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Liz Neumark from 2010-04-07T09:00

Ronnie welcomes Liz Neumark, Founder and President of catering company Great Performances, and founder of the Sylvia Center, a nonprofit organization that inspires healthful eating for children.

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Lorraine Diehl from 2010-03-31T09:00

Ronnie is joined by Lorraine Diehl, author of “Over Here! New York City During World War II,” which takes a nostalgic and inspiring look at the center of the home front during World War II-New Yor...

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Hon. Jimmy Van Bramer from 2010-03-24T09:00

Ronnie welcomes NYC Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer, who represents District 26 in Queens. A lifelong resident of Western Queens, Council Member Van Bramer discusses the diversity of his district a...

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Jill Vexler from 2010-03-17T09:00

Ronnie welcomes Jill Vexler, a cultural anthropologist who specializes in curating exhibitions about cultural identity. She has brought her expertise to Barnard College as Project Manager of the ex...

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Sean Basinski and Cheikh Fall from 2010-03-09T09:00

Ronnie sits down with Sean Basinski, Director of the Street Vendor Project, and vendor Cheikh Fall. They discuss the need for more vendor licenses and how important vendors are to New York City’s w...

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Osman Canales and Yasmine Farhang from 2010-03-03T09:00

Ronnie sits down with Osman Canales and Yasmine Farhang, activists travelling with the "Road Trip for Our Future: Immigration Reform." They discuss their travels across New York State in order to f...

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Norma Ramos from 2010-02-24T09:00

Ronnie sits down with Norma Ramos, Esq., Executive Director of the Coalition Against Trafficking in Women. CATW is a non-governmental organization that promotes women's human rights and works inter...

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James Larocca from 2010-02-17T09:00

Join Ronnie as she welcomes back James Larocca. A frequent CUNY TV guest, Mr. Larocca has had a rich and varied career in government, business, the law and academe. He is currently the Commissioner...

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Fran Barrett from 2010-02-03T09:00

Ronnie welcomes Fran Barrett, Founder and Exec. Dir. of Community Resource Exchange. Ms. Barrett founded CRE in 1979 to give the leadership of small neighborhood groups in NY greater access to the ...

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Richard D. Emery from 2010-01-27T09:00

Ronnie sits down with Attorney Richard D. Emery, litigator for civil rights and election law at Emery Celli Brinckerhoff & Abady LLP. The two discuss campaign finance, recent elections, and what th...

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Fiona Oliphant from 2010-01-20T09:00

Ronnie welcomes Fiona Oliphant to the program. Ms. Oliphant is the attorney who directs the legal advocacy programs at CONNECT, an organization that works to prevent interpersonal violence and prom...

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Lynn Lane from 2009-12-30T09:00

Ronnie is joined by Lynn Lane, widow of "Finian's Rainbow" composer Burton Lane and political activist. They discuss the Broadway revival of "Finian's Rainbow" and her commitment to social change.

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Judith Leiber and Jeffrey Sussman from 2009-12-23T09:00

Ronnie is joined by famed handbag designer Judith Leiber and Jeffrey Sussman, author of “No Mere Bagatelles: Telling the Story of Handbag Genius Judith Leiber and Modernist Artist Gerson Leiber.”

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Eleanor Randolph from 2009-12-09T09:00

Ronnie welcomes Eleanor Randolph, editorial writer for “The New York Times.” A member of “The Times” editorial staff since 1998, Ms. Randolph is the author of the "Fixing Albany" series on state go...

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Peter Edelman from 2009-12-02T09:00

Ronnie welcomes Peter Edelman, Professor at Georgetown University Law Center and author of “America's Heart: RFK and the Renewal of Hope.” Professor Edelman is a specialist in the fields of poverty...

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Cathie Black from 2009-11-25T09:00

Ronnie welcomes Cathie Black, President of Hearst Magazines and author of the best-selling “Basic Black: The Essential Guide for Getting Ahead at Work (and in Life).”

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Nina Morrison from 2009-11-18T09:00

Ronnie welcomes Nina Morrison. The two discuss the Innocence Project and how Ms. Morrison litigates claims for access to post conviction DNA evidence.

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Lillian Pollak from 2009-11-11T09:00

Ronnie welcomes author and activist Lillian Pollak. Her book “The Sweetest Dream: Love, Lies & Assassination” is a lively, romantic, historical novel that was published last year by iUniverse.

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Barbara Glickstein from 2009-11-04T09:00

Ronnie welcomes Barbara Glickstein, Registered Nurse and Program Director of Project Kesher. Founded in 1989, Project Kesher is one of the fastest growing advocacy and human rights organizations in...

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Dr. Jo Ivey Boufford from 2009-10-28T09:00

Ronnie welcomes Dr. Jo Ivey Boufford, President of The New York Academy of Medicine. They discuss President Obama's health care proposal, as well as the controversy it has sparked.

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Alida Brill from 2009-10-21T09:00

Ronnie welcomes Alida Brill, co-author of “Dancing at the River's Edge: A Patient and her Doctor Negotiate Life with Chronic Illness.” The book is a personal dual memoir, written in collaboration w...

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Sara Horowitz from 2009-10-14T09:00

Ronnie is joined by Sara Horowitz, Founder and Executive Director of the Freelancers Union. The Freelancers Union is a nonprofit organization that represents the needs and concerns of independent w...

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Elizabeth Nuñez from 2009-10-07T09:00

Ronnie is joined by Elizabeth Nuñez, scholar, educator and award-winning author, most recently of the novel “Anna In-Between.”

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Robert Shrum from 2009-09-29T09:00

Ronnie welcomes Democratic consultant Robert Shrum, a highly sought-after political consultant in the United States, having worked on the campaigns of hundreds of Democratic candidates for Presiden...

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Linda Loffredo from 2009-09-23T09:00

Ronnie welcomes Linda Loffredo, of the HIV Center for Clinical and Behavioral Studies at the New York State Psychiatric Institute and Columbia University.

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Patricia DeGennaro from 2009-09-16T09:00

Ronnie is joined by Patricia DeGennaro, professor at New York University's Center for Global Affairs where she teaches courses on subjects such as US Foreign Policy, Civil-Military Affairs, and Nat...

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Les Leopold from 2009-06-10T09:00

Ronnie is joined by Les Leopold, author of “The Looting of America: How Wall Street's Game of Fantasy Finance Destroyed Our Jobs, Pensions, and Prosperity - and What We Can Do About It.”

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Roberta Brandes Gratz from 2009-06-03T09:00

Ronnie is joined by Roberta Brandes Gratz, author of “The Living City: Thinking Small in a Big Way” and “Cities Back from the Edge: New Life for Downtown.” She is an international lecturer on urban...

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Jessica Mates from 2009-05-27T09:00

Ronnie is joined by Jessica Mates, director of high school programs for FoodChange. FoodChange is an advocacy group that runs a food pantry, helps to improve food in school cafeterias, and now help...

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Gen. Janis Karpinski Part 2 of 2 from 2009-05-20T09:00

Ronnie is joined by General Janis Karpinski, author of “One Woman's Army” in the second episode of this two-part series. Gen. Karpinski was the first female general to command troops in a combat zone.

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Gen. Janis Karpinski from 2009-05-13T09:00

Ronnie is joined by General Janis Karpinski, author of “One Woman's Army” in the first part of a two-part series. Gen. Karpinski was the first female general to command troops in a combat zone.

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Helen Rosenthal from 2009-05-06T09:00

Ronnie welcomes Helen Rosenthal, Chairperson of Manhattan’s Community Board 7. The board has an advisory role in dealing with land use and zoning matters, the City budget, and multiple community co...

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Michael Stoller from 2009-04-01T09:00

Ronnie welcomes Michael Stoller, Executive Director of the Human Services Council of New York. The HSC focuses on public policy and advocacy, technology improvement, disaster preparedness and respo...

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William vanden Heuvel from 2009-03-25T09:00

Ronnie is joined by William vanden Heuvel, author, attorney, former diplomat and businessman. They reflect on the past and look to the future of our country.

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Steve Banks from 2009-03-18T09:00

Ronnie welcomes Steve Banks, Attorney-in-Chief of the Legal Aid Society. The Legal Aid Society is the nation's oldest and largest provider of legal services to the disadvantaged.

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Doug Lasdon from 2009-03-11T09:00

Ronnie welcomes Doug Lasdon, founder and Executive Director of the Urban Justice Center. The Center seeks to offer legal outreach services to New York City's most vulnerable residents through a com...

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Naomi Feigelson Chase from 2009-03-04T09:00

Ronnie is joined by poet and political activist Naomi Feigelson Chase. Author of several books of poetry, including “Gittel: The Would Be Messiah and The One Blue Thread,” Ms. Chase shares one of h...

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Gloria Feldt from 2009-02-25T09:00

Ronnie is joined by Gloria Feldt, President of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. A leading expert in the field of women's rights and reproductive justice, Ms. Feldt discusses the always con...

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Doreen Wohl and Margaret Jelks from 2009-02-18T09:00

Ronnie welcomes Doreen Wohl, the director of a very special food pantry, West Side Campaign Against Hunger, and Margaret Jelks, a most valuable volunteer. The ladies discuss the overwhelming need f...

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Dominic Carter from 2009-02-11T09:00

Ronnie is joined by Dominic Carter, Senior Political Reporter for NY1. As anchor of NY1's acclaimed “Inside City Hall,” Mr. Carter is well versed in the politics of the city, the state, and the nat...

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Ronnie Lowenstein from 2009-02-04T09:00

Ronnie is joined by Ronnie Lowenstein, Director of the Independent Budget Office. Ms. Lowenstein talks about the current economic crisis and how it is affecting different aspects of city life, incl...

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Haile Rivera from 2009-01-28T09:00

Join Ronnie as she welcomes Haile Rivera, a student organizer and campaign worker for President Obama. Mr. Rivera discusses his contributions to the campaign and the significance of this election.

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Ken Macdonald from 2009-01-21T09:00

Ronnie is joined by Ken Macdonald, a founding member of Brooklyncohousing, a group of Brooklynites dedicated to creating a sustainable community.

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Sara Haile-Mariam from 2009-01-14T09:00

Ronnie welcomes Sara Haile-Mariam to the show. Ms. Mariam is an undergraduate student at NYU who became politically active as a result of President-Elect Obama's candidacy. She discusses her work a...

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Mary Brosnahan from 2008-12-24T09:00

Ronnie is joined by Mary Brosnahan, Executive Director of the Coalition for the Homeless. The two discuss the ever-present homeless problem in New York City and what the Coalition for the Homeless ...

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Seth Pinsky from 2008-12-17T09:00

Ronnie is joined by Seth W. Pinsky, President of the New York City Economic Development Corporation. The two discuss the Atlantic Yards project, Hunts Point and New York’s two new baseball stadiums.

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Vincent Montalbano, Part 2 of 2 from 2008-11-19T09:00

In Part 2 of a two-part series, Ronnie is joined once again by lobbyist and political consultant Vincent Montalbano of Montalbano Initiatives, Inc. The two discuss the City Council’s extension of t...

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Vincent Montalbano, Part 1 of 2 from 2008-11-12T09:00

In Part 1 of a two-part series, Ronnie is joined by lobbyist and political consultant Vincent Montalbano of Montalbano Initiatives, Inc. The two discuss President-elect Barack Obama's historic win ...

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James L. Larocca, Part 2 of 2 from 2008-11-05T09:00

In the second part of a two-part series, Ronnie is once again joined by James L. Larocca. Mr. Larocca is Chairman and Trustee of the Long Island Power Authority and lends his expertise on energy co...

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Tanya Melich from 2008-10-29T09:00

Ronnie welcomes author and political analyst Tanya Melich. A former Republican activist, Ms. Melich is known as one of the founders of the modern women's movement.

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Hon. Edward I. Koch from 2008-10-22T09:00

Ronnie is joined by Hon. Ed Koch, former Mayor of New York City. The venerated political analyst discusses the controversial issue of term limits and shares his views on the upcoming election.

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James Larocca, Part 1 of 2 from 2008-10-15T09:00

Ronnie is joined by James L. Larocca for the first part of a two-part series. Mr. Larocca is Chairman and Trustee of the Long Island Power Authority and lends his expertise on energy consumption.

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Gordon J. Davis from 2008-10-01T09:00

Ronnie is joined by Gordon J. Davis, who in the past has served as Parks Commissioner and President of Lincoln Center. Currently, he is campaigning for Sen. Barack Obama. The two discuss what it wi...

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Katha Pollitt from 2008-09-24T09:00

Katha Pollitt, columnist for “The Nation” magazine joins Ronnie this week. Her new book of personal essays, “Learning to Drive and Other Life Stories,” is now in paperback. They discuss the current...

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Michael Daly from 2008-09-17T09:00

Author, and columnist for the Daily News, Michael Daly joins Ronnie to talk about his book “The Book of Mychal: The Surprising Life and Heroic Death of Father Mychal Judge.”

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Dick Dadey from 2008-09-10T09:00

Ronnie welcomes Dick Dadey, Executive Director of Citizens Union of the City of New York. They discuss election reform, including term limits and restrictions on the size of political contributions...

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Hon. Sal Albanese from 2008-08-20T09:00

Former NYC Councilman Sal Albanese sits down with Ronnie to discuss New York politics as well as the 2008 presidential campaign. Like Ronnie, Mr. Albanese is a delegate to the Democratic National C...

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John Liu from 2008-08-13T09:00

Ronnie welcomes Hon. John C. Liu, representing District 20 in the New York City Council, and the only Asian Pacific American ever elected to a New York City government office.

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Joyce Johnson from 2008-08-06T09:00

Ronnie is joined by Joyce Johnson, President of the Black Equity Alliance. This year Ms. Johnson has gone from building a base of support for Sen. Obama, to strengthening one that supports New York...

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Debra Cooper from 2008-07-30T09:00

Ronnie is joined by Debra Cooper, an attorney who through the Sojourners Detention Center Visitor Project, is helping in the field of immigration.

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Rita D. Jacobs from 2008-07-23T09:00

Ronnie welcomes Rita D. Jacobs, Professor of English at Montclair State University and author of “The Useful Humanists: Alternate Careers for PhDs in the Humanities” and “The Way In: Journal Writin...

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Senator Liz Krueger from 2008-07-16T09:00

Ronnie sits down with New York State Senator Liz Krueger. Representing the 26th Senate District on the eastside of Manhattan, Senator Krueger fills us in on the recent progress taking place in Albany.

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Robert Gangi from 2008-07-02T09:00

Ronnie is joined by Robert Gangi, Executive Director of The Correctional Association of New York. Mr. Gangi talks about the vision of The Correctional Association, and shares how his organization a...

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Ester Fuchs from 2008-06-25T09:00

Ronnie is joined by Ester Fuchs, Professor at Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs, to discuss City Hall politics and her experiences as a college professor.

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Daniel Meltzer from 2008-06-18T09:00

Ronnie is joined by Daniel Meltzer, author, playwright, and Professor of Journalism at NYU. He shares his opinions on the state of modern journalism and the credibility of today's media.

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Hon. Guillermo Linares from 2008-06-11T09:00

Ronnie welcomes Hon. Guillermo Linares, Commissioner of the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs. The two discuss New York City's vast immigrant population and the problems they face on a daily basis.

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Matilda Raffa Cuomo from 2008-06-04T09:00

Ronnie is joined by Matilda Raffa Cuomo, Founder and Chairperson of Mentoring USA and former First Lady of New York State. Mentoring USA is an effective, early-intervention mentoring program to pre...

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Elizabeth Berger from 2008-06-01T09:00

Ronnie is joined by Elizabeth Berger, president of The Alliance for Downtown New York. Ms. Berger discusses the latest developments taking place downtown and the effects of 9/11 on the community.

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Carol Jenkins from 2008-05-21T09:00

Carol Jenkins, President of the Women’s Media Center, joins Ronnie to discuss the coverage of women in newspapers and television.

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Norman Siegel from 2008-05-14T09:00

Ronnie is joined by Norman Siegel, Director of the Freedom Legal Defense and Education Project. Mr. Siegel is a civil rights lawyer who is currently running for New York City Public Advocate. He an...

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Joan Wile, Vinie Burrows from 2008-05-07T09:00

Joan Wile, an ageless songwriter/cabaret singer has written an inspiring story, “Grandmothers Against the War.” She, along with the great actress and grandmother Vinie Burrows, join Ronnie to tell ...

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Tony Kushner from 2008-04-30T09:00

Ronnie sits down with Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner in this episode. Mr. Kushner is best known for his two-part epic “Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes.” He disc...

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Mort Berkowitz from 2008-04-23T09:00

Ronnie sits down with "Button Man" Mort Berkowitz, owner and president of Bold Concepts, a specialty adverting agency that produces political campaign buttons.

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James Vacca from 2008-04-16T09:00

Joining Ronnie is James Vacca, Member of the New York City Council representing the 13th Council District in the Bronx. Born and bred in the Bronx, Councilman Vacca is a long-time community leader.

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Kendall Farrell, Tami Peter, Deloris Nobles from 2008-04-09T09:00

Bottomless Closet has helped thousands of women to achieve economic independence. Join Ronnie as she welcomes Kendall Farrell and Tami Peter from Bottomless Closet, as well as Deloris Nobles, one o...

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Doug Muzzio from 2008-04-02T09:00

Ronnie welcomes fellow CUNY TV host Doug Muzzio, of “City Talk,” to the show this week. They dissect national politics and focus in on the heated race for the Democratic nomination between Senators...

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Bernard L. Stein from 2008-02-27T09:00

Ronnie is joined by Bernard L. Stein, co-publisher of “The Riverdale Press,” the community newspaper for the Northwest Bronx. Mr. Stein also edits “The Hunts Point Express,” a newspaper which is pr...

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Eric Gioia from 2008-02-20T09:00

Ronnie is joined by New York City Councilman Eric Gioia to discuss his latest community improvement projects. Representing District 26 in Queens, Councilman Gioia has earned a reputation as an advo...

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Elaine Berg from 2008-02-06T09:00

Elaine Berg, President of the New York Organ Donor Network, joins Ronnie this week. Ms. Berg explains the entire process of organ donation, including how to register as a donor and how organ recipi...

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Suzanne Braun Levine and Mary Thom from 2008-01-23T09:00

Joining Ronnie are Suzanne Braun Levine and Mary Thom, editors of an oral history on Bella Abzug. The book covers Abzug's decades of public service and leadership in the women's movement.

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Catherine Abate from 2008-01-16T09:00

Ronnie visits with Catherine Abate, former New York State Senator and current President and CEO of the Community Healthcare Network. The two women discuss the network, which is a not-for-profit hea...

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Dr. Carol Fineberg from 2007-12-12T09:00

Ronnie is visited by Dr. Carol Fineberg, a longtime arts-in-education consultant, to discuss the current state of arts education in public schools. She explains how an arts program can benefit a st...

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Merle Rubine and Vincent Wickes from 2007-12-05T09:00

Peace Corps Recruiter Merle Rubine, and New York Regional Manager of the Peace Corps Vincent Wickes, visit with Ronnie to share their experiences and to explain what they look for in recruits over ...

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Barbara Seaman from 2007-11-28T09:00

Ronnie is joined by Barbara Seaman, author of a multitude of books about women’s health issues, and her co-author on several of her endeavors Laura Eldridge. The three women yield a discussion on t...

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Jimmy Breslin from 2007-11-21T09:00

Writer Jimmy Breslin returns to “Eldridge & Co.” for a stimulating conversation about the future of politics in New York and throughout the country. Jimmy also gives us a heads up on what he has be...

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Mario Cuomo part 2 from 2007-11-14T09:00

Former New York State Governor Mario Cuomo joins Ronnie for the second part of a two-part special. Governor Cuomo, now a corporate lawyer, discusses the constitutional rights of Congress, in regard...

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Mario Cuomo part 1 from 2007-11-07T09:00

Former New York State Governor Mario Cuomo joins Ronnie for the first part of a two-part special. Governor Cuomo, now a corporate lawyer, discusses the constitutional rights of Congress, as well as...

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Douglas Kellner from 2007-10-31T09:00

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Martha E. Stark from 2007-10-24T09:00

Ronnie is joined by Finance Commissioner for New York City Martha E. Stark, Esq. Commissioner Stark, the first African-American woman to serve as New York City's Finance Commissioner, discusses the...

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Nina Felshin from 2007-10-17T09:00

Ronnie is joined by Nina Felshin, curator of the Wesleyan University Ezra and Cecile Zilkha Gallery. Ms. Felshin discusses her views on the relationship between art and politics and shares pieces f...

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Donna Lieberman from 2007-10-10T09:00

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Louise Bernikow from 2007-10-03T09:00

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Katrina vanden Heuvel from 2007-09-26T09:00

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Ed Ott from 2007-09-12T09:00

Join Ronnie as she welcomes Ed Ott, Executive Director of The New York City Central Labor Council. Mr. Ott shares his views on the history of the labor movement and the status of the working class ...

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Martina Arroyo from 2007-06-27T09:00

Martina Arroyo describes what life is like for an opera singer on and off the stage. She joins Ronnie to reveal the work that must be put into a strong operatic performance and shares some tales ab...

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Marilyn Nissenson from 2007-06-20T09:00

Ronnie is joined by Marilyn Nissenson, author of “The Lady Upstairs: Dorothy Schiff and the New York Post.” Ms. Nissenson shares her expertise on Dorothy Schiff's tumultuous personal life and caree...

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Alix Kates Shulman from 2007-06-13T09:00

Ronnie welcomes feminist and author Alix Kates Shulman to talk about her novel “Memoirs of an Ex-Prom Queen,” which has been reissued in celebration of its 35th anniversary.

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Wayne Barrett (part 2) from 2007-06-06T09:00

In the second part of a two-part series, Ronnie is joined again by Wayne Barrett, a senior editor at the Village Voice and author of “Grand Illusion: The Untold Story of Rudy Giuliani and 9/11.”

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Wayne Barrett (part 1) from 2007-05-30T09:00

In the first part of a two-part series, Ronnie is joined by Wayne Barrett, a senior editor at the Village Voice and author of “Grand Illusion: The Untold Story of Rudy Giuliani and 9/11.”

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Michael Dowd from 2007-05-23T09:00

Ronnie welcomes attorney Michael Dowd to discuss a recent trial he won regarding sexual misconduct and the Catholic Church. As a Catholic himself, Mr. Dowd shares his personal insights on issues th...

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Ronnie welcomes Vincent Montalbano, lobbyist for Montalbano Initiatives, Inc. to discuss current politics in New York City as well as the on going campaigns for President of the United States.

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The Disappearing Middle Class (part 1) from 2007-05-09T09:00

Part 2 of a combination Eldridge & Co. and City Talk covering the disappearing middle class. Guests include Andrea Schlesinger, executive director of the Drum Major Institute for Public Policy and ...

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Sarah Henry and Tom Mellins from 2007-05-02T09:00

Ronnie welcomes Sarah Henry, chief curator of the Museum of the City of New York, and Tom Mellins, curator of special exhibitions, to discuss "Facing Fascism: New York and the Spanish Civil War," a...

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Andrew Friedman, “Make the Road by Walking” from 2007-04-25T09:00

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Catherine Burns from 2007-04-18T09:00

Ronnie welcomes Catherine Burns, Artistic Director of The Moth. The Moth is a not-for-profit storytelling organization founded by poet and novelist George Dawes Green. Ms. Burns discusses the progr...

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Evelyn Leopold from 2007-04-11T09:00

Ronnie is joined by journalist Evelyn Leopold. As Reuters’ bureau chief at the United Nations, Ms. Leopold discusses her views on many of the most recent international developments that shape our w...

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Gloria Jacobs from 2007-03-28T09:00

Ronnie is joined by Gloria Jacobs, Executive Director of The Feminist Press, a non-profit publisher affiliated with CUNY. The Feminist Press publishes literature for and by women, and recovers out-...

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Marvin Kitman from 2007-03-21T09:00

Ronnie sits down with veteran television critic and author Marvin Kitman to discuss his new book "The Man Who Would Not Shut Up," which covers the ascent to fame of the controversial Fox News comme...

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Ronnie talks with Elaine Lord, former superintendent at the Bedford Hills Correctional Facility for Women. Ms. Lord discusses her experiences rehabilitating women during her 20-year career at the W...

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Andy Breslau from 2007-03-07T09:00

Ronnie talks with Andy Breslau, executive director of City Futures, the parent organization of the Center for an Urban Future. Topics include the need for affordable housing and the problems immigr...

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Majora Carter from 2007-02-28T09:00

Majora Carter, Founder and Executive Director of the urban revitalization organization Sustainable South Bronx, joins Ronnie to discuss the many projects her organization is currently involved in.

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Sheryl McCarthy from 2007-02-22T09:00

Ronnie welcomes Newsday columnist, Sheryl McCarthy to discuss current events and her experiences as an African-American woman in the field of journalism.

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Liz Abzug from 2007-02-14T09:00

Liz Abzug, daughter of the late Congresswoman Bella Abzug, sits down to share stories about her mother's passion and achievements in the political field.

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Anna Quindlen from 2007-02-07T09:00

Anna Quindlen, a Newsweek columnist and author of the new novel "Rise and Shine", joins Ronnie to discuss her latest book. Covering a wide variety of topics, this episode touches on feminism, issue...

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Lisa Beth Kovetz from 2007-01-31T09:00

Ronnie is visited by award winning writer and producer Lisa Beth Kovetz to discuss her first novel "The Tuesday Erotica Club." The book covers the lunch time meetings of four women who live very di...

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Gloria Farber from 2007-01-24T09:00

Ronnie welcomes Gloria Farber, Director of Education for Columbia University's Head Start Program. Head Start is a comprehensive child development program which serves children from birth until the...

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Tom Allon from 2007-01-17T09:00

Ronnie welcomes Manhattan Media President and CEO Tom Allon, to discuss the many newspapers and magazines of the company.

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Author, activist, and editor Robin Morgan discusses her new book “Fighting Words: A Tool Kit for Combating the Religious Right," in which she writes about the separation of church and state, and ho...

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Luke Hayes from 2006-12-20T09:00

Political activist Luke Hayes discusses campaign strategies and his experiences in the field. Also discussed is DNC Chairman Howard Dean, and what affect his 50 state strategy will have in bolsteri...

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Gioia Timpanelli from 2006-12-13T09:00

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Author of the graphic memoir "Cancer Vixen," Ms. Marchetto discusses her new book in which she describes what happens when a "fabulous" single girl living in New York City without health insurance ...

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Martha Baker from 2006-11-22T09:00

Martha Baker discusses her nonprofit organization, Nontraditional Employment for Women (NEW), as well as several other women's advocacy organizations and commissions she has worked on over the years.

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