Podcasts by CUNY TVs Let It Rip
Let It Rip is an unapologetic progressive news and commentary program delivering fact-based information on the issues that are impacting our everyday lives. Convening distinguished academic scholars, notable community advocates, and prominent elected-officials to focus on solutions to complex matters with style and passion. Ripping through the noise and going beyond the headlines for truth and accountability.
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Prison Industrial Complex from 2023-12-06T08:26:08
Let It Rip examines the foster care to prison pipeline and the rapidly growing aging prison population in America.
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Political Chaos from 2023-12-06T08:23
Let It Rip breaks down the disarray consuming the Republican party with the ouster of the former speaker, Kevin McCarthy, and the MAGA hardliners pushing both the Republican and Democratic parties ...
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Rudy Giuliani, Proud Boys, and Domestic Terrorism from 2023-10-05T17:03:47
Let It Rip examines the rise and fall of indicted Ex NYC Mayor, Rudy Giuliani and the historical similarities between the 1992 City Hall police riots and the January 6 insurrection. We also take a ...
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Affirmative Action and Legacy Admissions from 2023-09-13T08:47:16
Let It Rip sits down with NY Assembly Member, Latrice Walker; NYC Council Member, Eric Dinowitz; Hunter College Professor, Margaret Chin; and York College Dean, George White to discuss proposed leg...
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NYPD Commissioner’s Resignation&Affordable Housing Crisis from 2023-07-05T13:19:04
Let It Rip examines the unexpected resignation of NYPD Commissioner, Keechant Sewell, along with the recently approved rent hike by the Rent Guidelines Board impacting over 1 million New Yorkers li...
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NYC Council District 9 Candidate's Debate from 2023-06-08T11:23:17
Let It Rip, presented by CUNY TV, is thrilled to present the only televised Democratic primary District 9, New York City Council Candidate’s Debate for 2023.
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Trump’s Indictment and The Expulsion of Tennessee Lawmakers from 2023-05-03T11:34:22
Let It Rip examines the irony of the criminal investigation into Donald Trump and the connection to the exoneration of the Central Park 5. We will also analyze the expulsion and reinstatement of tw...
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Fox News Lawsuit&The Banking Crisis from 2023-04-18T15:17:22
Let It Rip examines the $1.6 Billion dollar defamation lawsuit against Fox corporation, brought by Dominion Voting System, that claims various Fox entities peddled election falsehoods and lies arou...
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Tyre Nichols and Police Reform from 2023-03-01T12:27:19
In a passion filled discussion, Let It Rip examines the recent killing of Tyre Nichols by Memphis, Tennessee Police officers and debates Police reform with retired NYPD Officer, Priscilla Harden; N...
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Black History Month Special from 2023-02-06T16:40:02
Let It Rip celebrates Black History Month by highlighting the great accomplishments Black Art has contributed to civil and human rights. Let It Rip also sits down with the newly appointed President...
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Labor Crisis, Brittney Griner Update, and Dr. King's Legacy from 2023-01-04T14:09:56
Let It Rip takes a deep dive into the latest unemployment data in NYC, examines the recent release of WNBA superstar Brittney Griner from a Russian penal colony and the needed push for Cannabis ref...
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Midterm Election Results and Political Weaponizing Of Crime from 2022-12-06T14:48:07
Let It Rip examines the recent midterm election results, and spotlights the weaponization of crime used by both Republican and Democratic candidates for votes. Guests include NY State Senator, Jaba...
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U.S. Midterm Elections from 2022-11-02T12:25:49
Let It Rip examines the upcoming midterm elections, along with the impact the Economy, Reproductive Rights and Social Justice issues will have on voters. We will also sit down with two CUNY Student...
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Environmental Racism&Criminal Justice Reform from 2022-10-05T12:54:06
Let It Rip breaks down how decades of systemic racism is at the root of Jackson, Mississippi’s water crisis and the recent mass exoneration by the Brooklyn DA to overturn almost 400 convictions due...
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Trump, Brittney Griner, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery from 2022-09-20T13:52:48
Let It Rip takes a summer recap of the Trump Mar-a-Lago investigation, the Brittney Griner’s Russian conviction, the indictments of the killer cops of Breonna Taylor by the FBI and the convictions ...
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Abortion Rights&Gun Violence Prevention from 2022-07-06T12:20:21
Let It Rip examines the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade with CUNY Law Professors, Natalie Gomez-Velez and Cynthia Soohoo. We also sit down with the newly appointed Gun Czar of NYC, A...
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Public Safety&Reparations from 2022-05-04T14:18:34
Let It Rip takes a hard look into the rise in Crime in New York City and recently passed Reparations legislations for African-Americans.
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Ukraine Refugee Crisis&Ketanji Brown Jackson Nomination from 2022-04-06T09:39:43
Let It Rip examines the refugee crisis in Ukraine and the discrimination nonwhite Students in Ukraine face while fleeing the war. Let It Rip also celebrates the historic Supreme Court nomination of...
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Crime&Cannabis Education from 2022-03-02T10:02:51
Let It Rip takes a hard look at the uptick in crime with NYPD Detective, Eric Blake and Violence interrupter, Jibreel Jalloh. We also highlight the first-ever cannabis minor degree program for a CU...
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Omicron&Voting Rights from 2022-02-02T09:01:42
Let It Rip takes a hard look into the new Omicron variant with NYC Councilwoman Gale Brewer; CUNY’s Executive Director of ISPH, Denis Nash; and Johns Hopkins University’s Law Professor, Stacey Lee....
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Inflation Crisis from 2021-12-08T08:53:50
Let It Rip examines America’s inflation crisis and the impact rising cost of goods is having on low-income communities with Lehman College Professor, Mine Doyran; Deputy District Manager of Communi...
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NFL&Social Justice from 2021-11-03T08:58:26
Let It Rip sits down with Giants Super Bowl Champion, Chris Canty; Retired ESPN commentator, Bill Daughtry; York College Professor, Michele Gregory, and Brooklyn College Professor, Lawrence Johnson...
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Vaccine Mandates from 2021-10-06T08:21:30
Let It Rip debates vaccine mandates with Henry Garrido, D.C. 37 Executive Director; Dr. Pamela Foster, Public Health Physician; Janet Calvo, CUNY Professor of Health Law; and Community Organizer, B...
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Political Shakeup from 2021-09-22T09:52:51
Let It Rip examines the ascension of Kathy Hochul, to NY Governor, and the rise of women and people of color to political leadership in New York State.
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The Fight Against Voter Suppression from 2021-06-03T09:18:59
Let It Rip examines the various attacks on Voting Rights and the collective fight by activists, clergy, and the business Community to provide greater Voter access for people of color.
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Biden's First 100 Days from 2021-05-05T12:27:56
Let It Rip examines the first 100 days of the Biden's administration and his handling of the economy, Covid, and vaccine distributions. We also take a hard look into the Derek Chauvin's murder verd...
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Black Farmers&Child Poverty from 2021-04-07T13:37:07
Let It Rip examines the recent $5 billion in aid relief by the Biden Administration to combat decades of discriminatory practices towards Black Farmers, along with the new Child Tax Credit which th...
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Student Debt Crisis&Vaccine Distribution from 2021-03-02T10:22:24
Let It Rip examines the role student debt contributes to the racial wealth gap and the striking racial disparities in the covid-19 vaccine distribution.
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Inauguration&Capitol Riot from 2021-02-02T20:30
Let It Rip explores the historic inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, along with an in-depth look into the US Capitol riot on January 6. Guest include Baruch’s associate Dean, Patria de Lan...
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Evictions, Foreclosures,&Vaccines from 2021-01-05T20:30
Let It Rip explores the dire housing crisis millions of renters, homeowners, and landlords face due to the coronavirus pandemic; and the legal fight by activist and attorneys to stop evictions and ...
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Biden's Victory Over Trump from 2020-12-02T11:35:14
Let It Rip examines Joe Biden’s victory over Donald Trump, the importance of the Black Vote, and Trump’s defiant efforts to contest the election results in court.
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Election Analysis from 2020-11-11T09:46:04
Let It Rip examines the presidential election results with former Bronx Borough President, Adolfo Carrión Jr.; former NY Assemblyman, Adam Clayton Powell iIV; CUNY political science professor, Char...
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Joe Biden, Donald Trump,&Breonna Taylor from 2020-10-07T11:36:32
Let It Rip, joined by former NY Governor, David Paterson; Attorney, Norman Siegel; and CUNY professor, Deepak Bhargava; examines the Presidential election. As well as an update on the Breonna Taylo...
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Kamala Harris, Sports,&Social Unrest from 2020-09-17T10:53:17
Let It Rip examines how the world of sports is dealing with the current social unrest as athletes intensify their protest against police brutality. Guest includes Super Bowl Champion, Chris Canty; ...
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Best Of Let It Rip from 2020-08-05T08:34:08
In this special encore addition of Let It Rip, Mike Gilliam takes a look back on all of the extremely potent issues and topics Let It Rip has tackled. From police reform, reproductive rights, Covid...
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Voices For Change from 2020-07-08T09:23:22
Let It Rip highlights young activist on the frontline advocating for police reform and an increase in healthcare access to combat the devastation of COVID-19 in the African-American community. Gues...
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Police, Community,&Small Businesses from 2020-06-03T08:46:44
Mike Gilliam examines the role police enforcement has been used to conduct New York State social distancing guidelines, along with the economic impact small businesses have endured during the coron...
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Coronavirus in Prison from 2020-05-05T15:06:23
As the world continues to grapple with the devastation of the coronavirus, Let It Rip, sits down with prison reform advocate, Talib Shakur; Community Organizer for Release Aging People in Prison/RA...
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Money In Politics from 2020-03-09T12:06:07
Mike Gilliam, joined by CUNY doctoral student, Tanzeem Ajmiri, Newsday Editorial board member, Mark Chiusano, and Brooklyn Community Organizer, Keron Alleyne sit down to discuss the short entrance ...
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Black Media from 2020-02-04T14:52:45
For Black History month, Mike Gilliam, examines the current state of Black media. Joined by the publisher of the Black Star News, CUNY John Jay Professor, Milton Allimadi; the CEO of MEFeater, Gabr...
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U.S. Economy from 2019-12-17T12:37:32
With a few more days left in 2019, Mike Gilliam, breaks-down the current state of the U.S. economy. Discussing everything from the rising of the minimum wage, to Trump’s Trade War with China, and h...
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Police Reform from 2019-11-19T20:30
Mike Gilliam sits down with retired NYPD Lieutenant, Darrin Porcher, and Victor Dempsey, the brother of Delrawn Small, a 37 year-old man who was shot three times after approaching the car of an off...
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The Trump Impeachment Saga from 2019-10-15T12:06:16
Mike Gilliam, joined by former executive director of the New York Civil Liberties Union, Norman Siegel; CUNY Constitutional law professor, Ruthann Robson; and Community organizer, Omowale Clay, bre...
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Hate&Guns In America from 2019-09-16T10:37:39
Mike Gilliam sits down with Human-Rights Attorney, Roger Wareham, and Adjunct CUNY Professor and co-author of "Addressing The Myths Of Terrorism In America", Celinet Duran, for a provocative discus...
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Donald Trump's Racist Tweets from 2019-07-31T11:58:48
Mike Gilliam sits down with the Bronx Borough President, Rubén Díaz Jr., and the former Co-chair of The Women's March, Linda Sarsour, to discuss the recent divisive and racist remarks made by Presi...
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The Abortion Fight&Right from 2019-06-24T14:00:04
Mike Gilliam examines the recent abortion restrictions and growing national debate around reproductive rights and the impact it will have on the 2020 presidential race. Mike Gilliam is joined by Ch...
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Social Media from 2019-06-05T17:08:43
Examining the impact big tech companies like Facebook, Google, and social media platforms have on mental health, algorithmic biases, and competitive enterprises.
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College Admissions Scandal from 2019-04-23T10:59:21
A multi-layered discussion on the way race, wealth, and influence exerts itself in education, against the backdrop of the recent celebrity college admissions scandal.
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Marijuana:The Path Forward from 2019-03-07T08:00
A critical analysis of the growing cannabis industry, as local initiatives and big corporations seek to facilitate medicinal or recreational use, even after decades of failed policies and hyper inc...
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Incarceration In America from 2019-01-18T10:27:31
Mike Gilliam explores the systemic and historical realities of mass incarceration in America. He sits down with New York State Assembly Member, Charles Barron, to discuss some new legislation intro...
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Midterm Analysis from 2018-12-05T00:01
Mike Gilliam evaluates the historic 2018 midterm elections. Examining voter turnout, diversity among candidates, and the materialization of the “democratic blue-wave”; and what it does or does not ...
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NFL Controversies from 2018-11-21T13:03:18
Mike Gilliam tackles the controversy surrounding the NFL and Colin Kaepernick. Joined by New York Giants Super Bowl Champion and broadcaster, Chris Canty; former ESPN sportscaster, Bill Daughtry; f...
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