CUNY TV's City Talk
City Talk is CUNY TV 's forum for politics and public affairs. City Talk presents lively discussion of New York City issues, with the people that help make this city function. City Talk is hosted by Professor Doug Muzzio, political commentator for WABC-TV New York, co-director of the Center for the Study of Leadership in Government and the founder and former director of the Baruch College Survey Research Unit, both at Baruch College's School of Public Affairs.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 27 minutes
- Episodes
- 182
- Years Active
- 2007 - 2011
Michael Meyers
Doug is joined by Michael Meyers, the Executive Director of the New York Civil Rights Coalition and a frequent contributor to the national political conversation. They discuss the issues of race rela…
00:27:17 |
Wed 15 Dec 2010
Amb. Richard Murphy
Doug is joined by frequent guest Ambassador Richard W. Murphy to discuss the recent WikiLeaks scandal and its effects. Amb. Murphy has followed Near Eastern developments for over 40 years, 34 of whic…
00:27:28 |
Wed 08 Dec 2010
Eli Silverman and Graham Rayman
Doug is joined by Eli Silverman, author of “NYPD Battles Crime: Innovative Strategies in Policing;” and Graham Rayman, staff writer for “The Village Voice.” They discuss NYPD policy, police statistic…
00:27:23 |
Wed 01 Dec 2010
Daniel L. Feldman and Gerald Benjamin
Doug is joined by Daniel L. Feldman and Gerald Benjamin, who discuss their new book, “Tales from the Sausage Factory: Making Laws in New York State.” The book offers an up-close look at how law and p…
00:27:39 |
Wed 24 Nov 2010
David Birdsell and Micheline Blum, Part 2 of 2
In part 2 of a 2 part series, Doug is joined once again by David Birdsell, Dean of the School of Public Affairs at Baruch College/CUNY and Micheline Blum, Director of Baruch College Survey Research t…
00:27:15 |
Wed 17 Nov 2010
David Birdsell and Micheline Blum, Part 1 of 2
In part 1 of a 2 part series, Doug is joined by David Birdsell, Dean of the School of Public Affairs at Baruch College/CUNY and Micheline Blum, Director of Baruch College Survey Research to discuss t…
00:27:05 |
Wed 10 Nov 2010
Seymour Lachman and Robert Polner
Doug welcomes Seymour P. Lachman and Robert Polner, authors of “The Man Who Saved New York: Hugh Carey and the Great Fiscal Crisis of 1975.” The book offers a portrait of one of New York's most remar…
00:27:11 |
Wed 03 Nov 2010
CUNY Chancellor Matthew Goldstein
Doug welcomes Chancellor Matthew Goldstein of the City University of New York. The Chancellor discusses the recommendations set forth by the NYC Charter Revision Commission, which he recently chaired…
00:27:55 |
Wed 27 Oct 2010
Lieutenant Governor Richard Ravitch, with co-host Sarah Bartlett, Part 2 of 2 Lieutenant Governor Richard Ravitch, with co-host Sarah Bartlett, Part 2 of 2
In the second part of a two-part series, Doug discusses Medicaid with Lt. Governor Richard Ravitch. Co-hosting once again with Doug this week is Professor Sarah Bartlett, Director of the Urban Report…
00:27:32 |
Wed 20 Oct 2010
Lieutenant Governor Richard Ravitch, with co-host Sarah Bartlett, Part 1 of 2 Lieutenant Governor Richard Ravitch, with co-host Sarah Bartlett, Part 1 of 2
In the first part of a two-part series, Doug discusses Medicaid with Lieutenant Governor Richard Ravitch. Co-hosting with Doug this week is Professor Sarah Bartlett, Director of the Urban Reporting P…
00:27:39 |
Wed 13 Oct 2010
Fiore DeRosa and Jen Senko
Doug is joined by Fiore DeRosa and Jen Senko, filmmakers of “The Vanishing City.” The documentary is about New York City neighborhoods where high-rise luxury buildings and flagship stores are displac…
00:27:29 |
Wed 06 Oct 2010
Greg Donaldson
Doug is joined by Greg Donaldson, author of “The Ville.” His most recent book, “Zebratown,” follows the life of an ex-con from Brownsville, Brooklyn.
00:28:47 |
Wed 29 Sep 2010
Ed Rollins and Errol Louis, part 2 of 2
In the second episode of a two-part series, Doug welcomes Ed Rollins, respected campaign consultant; and Errol Louis, columnist for the “Daily News.” They discuss the current state of politics on the…
00:28:30 |
Wed 22 Sep 2010
Ed Rollins and Errol Louis, part 1 of 2
In the first episode of a two-part series, Doug welcomes Ed Rollins, respected campaign consultant; and Errol Louis, columnist for the “Daily News.” They discuss the current state of politics on the …
00:27:54 |
Wed 15 Sep 2010
Joshua Freeman
Doug sits down with Joshua Freeman, Professor of History at Queens College/CUNY, and a prominent labor historian. The two discuss what has happened to New York and its working class over the past dec…
00:28:06 |
Wed 30 Jun 2010
Errol Louis, Part 2 of 2
In the second part of a two-part series, Doug sits down with Errol Louis, “New York Daily News” columnist and host of the Morning Show on radio station AM1600 WWRL. The two discuss all things politic…
00:28:30 |
Wed 23 Jun 2010
Errol Louis, Part 1 of 2
In part one of a two-part series, Doug sits down with Errol Louis, “New York Daily News” columnist and host of the Morning Show on radio station AM1600 WWRL. The two discuss all things politics -- lo…
00:27:59 |
Wed 16 Jun 2010
Diane Ravitch, Part 2 of 2
In the second part of a two-part series, Doug welcomes back Diane Ravitch, Research Professor of Education at NYU and author of the book “The Death and Life of the Great American School System: How T…
00:27:42 |
Wed 09 Jun 2010
Diane Ravitch, Part 1 of 2
In the first part of a two-part series, Doug welcomes Diane Ravitch, Research Professor of Education at NYU. Ms. Ravitch discusses her recent book, “The Death and Life of the Great American School Sy…
00:26:29 |
Wed 02 Jun 2010
Michael Sorkin
Doug welcomes architect and author Michael Sorkin to the program to discuss his most recent book, “20 Minutes in Manhattan,” which details the walk from his apartment Greenwich Village to his studio …
00:29:10 |
Wed 26 May 2010
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