Distinguished Lecturer in journalism at Queens College and long-time New York Newsday columnist Sheryl McCarthy speaks with accomplished individuals from all walks of life in this engaging half-hour series.
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A weekly half-hour program featuring interviews with significant men and women from a variety of fields: officeholders and activists, economists, labor leaders, writers and artists.
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A monthly look at the lively arts scene – film, theatre, art, dance, music and events – in the New York metropolitan area.
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Nueva York is an Emmy award winning series about Latino culture in New York. The 30-minute show explores the rich textures of Latino society in the city, focusing on politics, art, culture, and the traditions of Spanish-speaking populations across the metropolitan area.
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Black America is an in-depth conversation that explores what it means to be Black in America. The show profiles Black activists, academics, business leaders, sports figures, elected officials, artists and writers to gauge this experience in a time of both turbulence and breakthroughs.
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Science Goes to the Movies hosted by Faith Salie, looks at the science in contemporary motion pictures. Written and Produced by Lisa Beth Kovetz.
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Ronnie Eldridge, articulate, outspoken, and passionate discusses issues, institutions and politics that affect us all. Celebrating her tenth decade, and trying hard to keep relevant, Ronnie says, “I heard or read this somewhere: ‘… no matter who we are or where we come from, we each grow older every year, but how we handle that process of aging is a personal story. That’s our conversation for today.’”
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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.
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Brian Lehrer, of WNYC Radio's Brian Lehrer Show, also hosts an hour-long weekly television show on CUNY-TV. In addition to highlighting new academic research with the power to transform society and policy in a regular segment called, "Public Intellectual," Brian interviews experts on a wide variety of topics including: the digital age and how it’s transforming our world; new social and political trends and current events in New York City and beyond; entrepreneurs of change; grassroots enviro ...
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The Stoler Report, Real Estate Trends in the Tri-State region, is New York's only television broadcast featuring real estate and business leaders. Hosted by Michael R. Stoler, the monthly program features lively round-table discussions of topical issues in the world of real estate. The series has aired on CUNY TV since 2003.
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The history of radio crackles to life with Audio Maverick, a 9-part documentary about one of the most visionary figures in radio, Himan Brown. Explore the Golden Age of radio through Brown's life, as we travel from the birth of audio drama to the programs that brought millions of families into their living rooms every night. CUNY TV and the Himan Brown Archive assemble the story of how radio became an entertainment medium through archival audio of some of the most famous audio dramas, contem ...
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Cultivating Food Dignity and Youth Empowerment
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26:15Chef Chrystina Casado joins host Carol Jenkins to discuss her journey launching her business, Brunch at Zion's, as well as her nonprofit, Dine with Dignity. And then, Duane Ferguson talks to author Tony Weaver Jr. about mental health, representation and youth empowerment.
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OlaRonke Akinmowo shares how The Free Black Women’s Library grew from a stoop-based book swap into a Bed-Stuy community hub celebrating Black women writers, reflecting on its pandemic-era expansion and the joy of fostering connection and discovery.
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Bob Herbert welcomes Diane Ravitch, education historian, activist and author to the first of three programs, discussing her long career analyzing public education and her relentless push for school reform. Show two will explore Diane's memoir: "An Education: How I Changed My Mind About Schools and Almost Everything Else," highlighting her personal …
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Holiday fun in NYC, Queens Museum, Indigenous Art, and more!
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26:24This month on Arts in the City… we take a look at incredible contemporary Indigenous Art; stop by an Upper West Side jazz club; chat with Tony Award-winning actress Ali Stroker; check out the largest scale model of NYC; and show you some of the best ways to celebrate the holidays in the city!
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Ty Jones, Producing Artistic Director of the Classical Theater of Harlem, shares how the organization brings to life classical stories with a twist while surviving federal funding cuts to the arts.
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Exploring Grief through Music with Nnenna Freelon
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28:34Nnenna Freelon, a seven-time Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist and composer, podcaster and now author, shares with host Carol Jenkins how she overcame a series of personal losses and how that grief has shaped her musical path and latest book, Beneath the Skin of Sorrow.
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Cabrini Immigrant Services, Amelia Scdoris, Adriana Aristizabal, Barbara Herr
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27:37We spoke with Amelia Scdoris from Cabrini Immigrant Services, which supports migrant families; Adriana Aristizábal, a journalist and founder of iVoice Communications; and Bárbara Herr, a pioneering transgender actress and LGBTQ+ rights advocate.
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Transforming Governors Island Through Art
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26:10In this episode of One to One, host Sheryl McCarthy speaks with Lauren Haynes, Head Curator and Vice President of Arts and Culture for the Trust for Governors Island. Haynes discusses the island’s transformation from a former military base into a vibrant hub for art, recreation, and education. She describes the island’s public art installations, pe…
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Sheryl McCarthy talks with Dr. Deirdre Conlon about how U.S. immigration detention has become a profit-driven industry where private companies and local governments earn billions amid poor conditions, exploitation, and bipartisan political support.
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Mission: Impossible, Off-Bway Preview, DOC NYC, and more!
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27:38This month on Arts in the City… we visit an exhibit dedicated to the stunts and spectacle of Mission: Impossible; take a look at some incredible travel photography; get the inside scoop on some of Off-Broadway’s best; meet organist Gail Archer; and check out DOC NYC.
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TikTok creator Taylor Cassidy joins host Carol Jenkins to discuss her new book, Black History is Your History—a powerful exploration of influential African American figures and their lasting impact on society.
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Jerry Goldfeder: Election and Voting Rights Attorney
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25:57Ronnie and election and voting rights attorney, Jerry Goldfeder discuss what's going on today, asking if only a constitutional scholar can follow events. Though Americans have never experienced anything like it, Goldfeder believes they can see it and feel it. Mr. Goldfeder senses that they can recognize a power grab - with no respect for the consti…
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Bob Herbert and Prof. Eric Alterman discuss their association with Bill Moyers, a great American journalist who died at 91, has left an astonishing legacy on this nation’s politics, government and news reporting. Bill Moyers' wisdom, influence and unfailing generosity was immense.
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Periodista Mario Murillo, Mexodus Musical, Pedro Juan design
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26:04Professor/Journalist Mario Murillo talks about the upcoming elections & the importance of a free press; fashion designer Pedro Juan on art and Latin heritage; the creators of Mexodus and the untold story of black slaves escaping to Mexico to be free.
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Author David Felsen joins One to One to discuss his book on NYC monuments honoring Black Americans, exploring how representation has evolved and why these public symbols matter.
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Author Derrick Barnes joins us to talk about his powerful new book, The Incredibly Human Henson Blayze. In this heartfelt conversation, Barnes explores the importance of affirming Black boyhood and the inspiration behind Henson's story.
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Bloomingdale School of Music, Milky Way, Mamma Mia, & more!
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27:25It’s the new season of Arts in the City! This month we explore the Milky Way and some out of this world jewelry at the American Museum of Natural History; find out what it takes to be a NYC tour guide; chat with the new cast of Broadway’s Mamma Mia; check out a the Bloomingdale School of Music, a non-profit music school on the Upper West Side; and …
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Kalief’ Browder's Legacy: The Fight to Close Rikers
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27:39Sheryl McCarthy interviews filmmaker Sisa Bueno and advocate Darren Mack about the ongoing crisis at Rikers Island. Despite reforms, harsh conditions persist. Kalief Browder’s story drives the push to close Rikers and reform the justice system.
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Grammy Award-winning drummer and composer Terri Lyne Carrington, together with Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist and recording artist Christie Dashiell discuss We Insist 2025—a powerful reimagining of Max Roach's groundbreaking 1960 work, We Insist!.
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Ronald E. Richter: JCCA - Children's Welfare, A Calling
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27:46Happily the number of children in foster care has decreased dramatically, yet Ronald Richter, JCCA’s leadership notes challenges today’s kids face, entering foster care: many have never been to a dentist, have had inadequate medical care, family violence; difficulties that bring these children closer to the criminal justice system. JCCA and fellow …
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Prof. James F. Booth: Earth & Atmospheric Science - CCNY
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John Gutierrez, Maria Jimena Duzan, Alex Moreno
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29:50John Jay College professor John Gutiérrez examines anti-migration policies; journalist María Jimena Duzán presents her documentary Después del Frío; and as part of MINDS Sessions, Alex Moreno shares his anticorridos for Suicide Prevention Day.
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Trans Rights: Idenity, Policy & Resistance
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29:10This special episode of One to One features a curated selection of two interviews with CUNY professors Paisley Currah and Red Washburn, offering a comprehensive look at the evolution and current state of transgender rights in the United States.
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This month on Arts in the City…we take a look at some of our favorite stories from this past season… we check out some artistic and intricate fashion pleating; listen to some up and coming musicians at The New York Songwriters Circle; head over to a museum specializing in the curious and morbid; visit an opera company highlighting talent and inclus…
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Tico Torres, Alexis Rodriguez, Anapaula Guajardo, Ivan Argote
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27:49Photographer Alexis Rodriguez-Duarte & stylist Tico Torres honor Celia Cruz; artist Iván Argote’s giant dove graces the High Line; comic Anapaula Guajardo breaks stereotypes with bilingual humor.
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Straight Out of Flatbush to LA with Kerry Coddett
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24:46Comedian Kerry Coddett shares how she went from struggling in school and growing up in Brooklyn to turning her life around—becoming her high school’s valedictorian and rising to success as a writer, producer, and comedian.
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The following episode of One to One is a curated selection of standout moments from the 2024/2025 season.
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Taking a Look Back to Moments that Challenged & Inspired Us
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27:10We revisited powerful conversations with guests including philanthropist and author Frederick Joseph, artist and activist Sophia Victor, professional troublemaker Luvvie Ajayi Jones, and Lurie Daniel Favors, Exec. Dir. of CLSJ at Medgar Evers College.
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This special anniversary episode celebrates two decades of the groundbreaking CUNY TV show. Through a reunion of producers, impactful stories, and behind-the-scenes moments, it highlights the show's cultural relevance, its role in uplifting Latino voices
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Rockaway Beach, Rooftop Films, Urban Stomp, and more!
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28:08This month on Arts in the City…we head to Rockaway Beach; explore our city’s history of dance; check out Rooftop Films; meet a designer revitalizing the Garment District; and chat with legendary Broadway producer Jeffrey Seller.
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Pride Month : CLAGS, the Center for LGBTQ Studies
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28:06CLAGS Director Matt Brim discusses LGBTQ advocacy, transgender rights, and the challenges the community faces, especially with recent harmful policies. He stresses the importance of integrity, coalition-building, and grassroots movements for resilience.
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In memory of Tom Robbins, Ronnie Eldridge reminds us that he “...could not abide injustice or deceit, nor corruption and greed.” In an earlier conversation, Tom describes his long career as a reporter/journalist as "the greatest job in the world. You get to talk to people, to ask questions; doors may be slammed in your face but the bearer has a 'pa…
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In just the past decade, the number of older adults - 65 and older - living in poverty in New York State has increased by 50%. Many face declining health, loneliness, cognitive decline, and at an increasing and disturbing rate - the impact of poverty. Adding to these hardships is the Trump administration’s threats to support systems: Social Securit…
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The Frick, The High Line, Vintage Toys, and more!
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27:06This month on Arts in the City… we stop by the newly renovated Frick; visit a museum dedicated to vintage toys; take in the outdoor art on the High Line; check out an exhibit inspired by the Bronx; get insider tips for Broadway on a budget; and stop by a cafe fusing Ethiopian and Israeli cuisine.
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In her interview with André Aciman, Sheryl McCarthy explores his new book Room on the Sea, a trio of novellas centered on love in its many forms—missed, impulsive, obsessive, and mystical. Aciman reflects on his fascination with love, shaped by a lifetime of emotional longing, displacement, and a deep connection to the past. He emphasizes the pain …
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Jonathan Bowles: Center for an Urban Future
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25:28Apprenticeships, known in many industries as on-the-job-training, can offer a distinct path to 21st century technology careers, providing access to some of today's good jobs and a middle class standard of living to a larger population. Jonathan Bowles describes the tech apprenticeship as a combination of education and hands-on training. There are n…
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David C. Baluarte: Law in the Service of Human Needs
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26:34David C. Baluarte discusses the need for trained public interest lawyers, noting the government’s violation of the rule of law: people sent to foreign prisons without due process, talk about getting rid of habeas corpus, a disregard for the Constitution; reminding us that these breach of rights can spread from a vulnerable population – and affect u…
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Fernando Travesí, Hennessy Garcia, Buena Vista Social Club Cast
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29:27Join us to celebrate Pride Month, environmental justice & the power of Cuban music on Broadway: Fernando Travesí, dir. of Center for Transitional Justice, Hennessy Garcia and the Sane Energy Project, and the Tony-winner cast of Buena Vista Social Club.
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Filmmaker, Khary Saeed Jones joins host Carol Jenkins for a reflective conversation about his return to the rural Canadian town where he once faced racism in his film, Night Fight.
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Artist and Professor Sophia Victor explores the power of art to give voice to those often forgotten. She reflects on the role of art in preserving narratives that challenge societal norms, pushing back against systems of oppression, and ensuring that important stories are never forgotten.
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