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January 18, 2021 at 6:30 pm
In the third and final installment of our special series produced in conjunction with PBS’ American Portrait project, we bring you a look at the unwavering resiliency of our nation as seen through the eyes of everyday America. Tonight, Leonard Jacobs, Interim Executive Director for The Jamaica Center For Arts and Learning and Tara DePorte, the Founder of The Human Impacts Institute join us.
October 28, 2020 at 6:30 pm
With new cases of COVID arising across the tri-state, fears of a second wave may be rooted in scientific fact. But will the infection be mutated and more dangerous or severe? Tonight, Dr. Ian Lipkin, the preeminent epidemiologist at Columbia University who consulted on the movie Contagion and is known as the “master virus hunter,” shares his concerns about COVID’s trajectory in New York City.
October 27, 2020 at 6:30 pm
Public advocate Jumaane Williams is cracking down on the city’s worst landlords and gives us a front-row seat to the fight. Plus, he shares his views on the new COVID lockdown as well as the “toxic machismo” driving the governing of the city and the state. Also, historian Michael Beschloss reflects on the leaders of old in his book "Presidents of War: The Epic Story, From 1807 to Modern Times."
October 21, 2020 at 6:30 pm
Tonight, David Paterson shares his memoirs as well as the trials and tribulations of being "Black, Blind, & In Charge: A Story of Visionary Leadership and Overcoming Adversity." Also, Author James Zirin’s book “Plaintiff in Chief: A Portrait of Donald Trump in 3,500 Lawsuits” offers a comprehensive analysis of the president’s legal history, exploring his temperament, character, and morality.
Culture, Economy, Education, Energy & Environment, Government & Politics, Metrolife, News, Science & Technology, Urban Development, Watch MetroFocus
October 21, 2020 at 6:30 pm
Tonight, David Paterson shares his memoirs as well as the trials and tribulations of being "Black, Blind, & In Charge: A Story of Visionary Leadership and Overcoming Adversity."
Economy, Education, Energy & Environment, Government & Politics, Metrolife, News, Science & Technology, Watch MetroFocus
October 19, 2020 at 6:30 pm
Weighing in on local and national headlines this week is our veteran panel featuring political commentator and CUNY Professor J.C. Polanco, noted author, associate professor of political science at Rutgers University and a senior scholar at their Eagleton Institute of Politics, Dr. Saladin Ambar and NY Daily News editorial board member, Laura Nahmias.
September 23, 2020 at 7:32 pm
In the 1970s, 80% of the South Bronx burned to the ground. Now, one resident activist is uncovering the untold story behind the fires and the community that chose to resist, remain and rebuild.
September 14, 2020 at 6:30 pm
A look at the news making local and national headlines. This week our panel features political commentator and CUNY Professor J.C. Polanco, noted author, associate professor of political science at Rutgers University and a senior scholar at that school’s Eagleton Institute of Politics, Dr. Saladin Ambar and NY Daily News editorial board member, Laura Nahmias.
September 09, 2020 at 6:30 pm
The Child Mind Institute’s Dr. Harold Koplowicz, joins us with tips to help parents, children and educators cope with the anxiety as they head back to school amid the pandemic.
