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MetroFocus: November 3, 2023Episode
November 03, 2023 at 6:30 pm

We’ll take you to Washington Heights’ United Palace for a dialogue about bridging the divide between religion and tradition. Queens is known as the birthplace of religious freedom in America. We’ll tell you why, and show you which neighborhood is the most diverse in the nation. Is it possible for us to put down our phones, disconnect, and actually be fulfilled?

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MetroFocus: October 18, 2023Episode
October 18, 2023 at 6:30 pm

In September, Mayor Eric Adams and the NYPD unveiled a new subway-patrolling robot called K5. New York State Senator Jabari Brisport shares his thoughts on these new robotic technologies. Then, City University of New Yok law professor Rebecca Bratspies, joins us to discuss her new book, “Naming Gotham: The Villains, Rogues, and Heroes Behind New York Place Names."

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MetroFocus: September 5, 2023Episode
September 05, 2023 at 6:30 pm

Baldwin school district on Long Island is transforming its traditional library space into a collaborative hub outfitted with 21st century tech. Baldwin Superintendent Dr. Shari Camhi discusses this next-generation library. Then the co-founders of "he Ideal School of Manhattan," join us to discuss the challenges of inclusive education in New York City.

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MetroFocus: August 1, 2023Episode
August 01, 2023 at 6:30 pm

Tonight, Physicist and bestselling author Dr. Michio Kaku joins us to discuss his latest book “Quantum Supremacy.” Then, U.S. Olympic figure skating legend Kristi Yamaguchi discusses her journey to the 1992 gold medal, the importance of the Japan Parade, and being a champion of childhood literacy with her "Always Dream" foundation.

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MetroFocus: July 31, 2023Episode
July 31, 2023 at 6:30 pm

Joining us tonight is Reid Wiseman, Mission Commander of Artemis II, the first moon crew in over 50 years. Then, on July 20, 1969, NASA astronaut Buzz Aldrin made history by being the second person to walk on the moon. Tonight, he shares his story. Finally, the documentary “8 Days: To the Moon and Back” features NASA footage to provide the blueprint for a recreation of the first lunar landing.

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MetroFocus: July 17, 2023Episode
July 17, 2023 at 6:30 pm

Tonight, we’re going behind the curtain for a closer look at the future of medicine with Dr. Bryan Kelly, President, Surgeon-in-Chief and Medical Director at Hospital for Special Surgery, and Dr. Thomas Sculco, the hospital’s Surgeon-in-Chief Emeritus. Then, "The IDEAL School of Manhattan" has been a game changer for many families as New York’s only K-12+ independent inclusion school.

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