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CUNY TV's 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.
Episodes
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Zohran Mamdani's NYPD & ICE Problem
On this episode of LET IT RIP, we examine growing frustration among Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s allies over stalled NYPD reforms, Commissioner Jessica Tisch’s…
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Socialism vs. Capitalism: The Mamdani Effect on Politics
Let It Rip tackles the growing divide over socialism, capitalism, race, class, and power—and the tension between longtime Black political institutions and a…
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Primary Shake-Up: Election Upsets & Budget Divide
In an exclusive sit-down interview, Let It Rip speaks with newly elected Democratic nominees Eon Tyrell Huntley and Christian Celeste Tate following their…
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Deed Theft & Public Safety
Next on Let It Rip, we examine the fight to stop deed theft in New York City and protect homeowners from losing generations of wealth. Plus, we sit down…
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Deed Theft & Public Safety
Next on Let It Rip, we examine the fight to stop deed theft in New York City and protect homeowners from losing generations of wealth. Plus, we sit down…
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ICE, NYPD & The Youth Crisis
This week on Let It Rip — ICE raids, NYPD tensions, and the battle for New York’s youth take center stage in one explosive conversation. Featuring Deputy Mayor…
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NYC BUDGET CRISIS & THE STATE OF EDUCATION
Let It Rip with NYC Comptroller Mark Levine takes a deep dive into the city’s budget crisis and rising calls to tax the wealthy. The show also examines the…
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Zohran Mamdani, ICE & The Winter Storm
Let Rip breaks down the wave of protests erupting across New York City over deadly enforcement actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, placing…
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Trump Meets Zohran Mamdani & The DEi Holiday Boycott
Let It Rip takes a deep dive into the face-to-face meeting between Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani. After months of trading insults, the meeting defied…
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How Should Zohran Mamdani Handle ICE Operations in NYC?
Let It Rip passionately debates what should be the response of local government that seeks to combat the efforts of Donald Trump's ICE operations in sanctuary…
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Political Uproar: ICE, Dems Infighting, & HealthCare Cuts
Let It Rip examines the recent arrest of NY elected officials during an anti-ICE protest and Charlie Kirk, with NYC Public Advocate, Jumaane Williams, and…
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Zohran Mamdani And The Divided Democratic Party
Let It Rip analyzes the Infighting among Democrats after the unexpected Zohran Mamdani primary Mayoral victory in New York City. Guests include NY Assembly…
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NYC Mayor Race: Social Justice Reform & Ranked-Choice Voting
NYC Mayor Race: Social Justice Reform & Ranked-Choice Voting
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NYC Mayoral Candidates Black Agenda
Brad Lander and Michael Blake join LET IT RIP to make their case to black voters on why they are the best candidates for mayor. We tackle their Black agenda…
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Mass Deportations
Let It Rip takes a deep dive into the Trump administration’s deportation efforts of dissenting voices by international students, the targeting of free speech…
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NYC Mayoral Race Heats Up As Trump Battles Democratic Party
Let It Rip breaks down the very contentious Mayoral race in New York City as former Govenor, Andrew Cuomo, officially puts his hat in the ring against an…
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TRUMP's Crackdown On BirthRight Citizenship And DEI
Let it Rip examines the return of Donald Trump to the white house and the sweeping executive orders to end Diversity equity and inclusion programs, Birthright…
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Robert Brooks And The Push For Prison Reform
Let It Rip kicks off the new year with a new host, Angelo Pinto, and a powerful conversation examining the recent killing of a black inmate, Robert Brooks, by…
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Election 2024: A Trump Mandate Or Democratic Party Failure?
Let It Rip goes beyond the mainstream headlines to breakdown the 2024 Presidential election results and its impact on New York City, along with race relations…
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Feds Charge NYC Mayor Eric Adams & Calls For His Resignation
Let It Rip debates the political chaos surrounding the recent federal charges against Mayor Eric Adams, calls for his resignation, and the growing concerns by…
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Kamala Harris & The Haitian Dominican Republic Conflict
Let It Rip examines the political significance of Kamala Harris’ Presidential candidacy and the historical tension between Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
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Budget Talk With Mayor Eric Adams and The Progressive Caucus
Let It Rip sits down with Mayor, Eric Adams, for an exclusive interview to discuss the recently passed $112.4 Billion city budget, along with two members of…
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Trump vs Biden: The Battle for Black and Latino Voters
In a passionate debate, Let It Rip tackles the ongoing push to woo Black and Latino voters by presidential candidates Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Guests…
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Israel - Hamas War
Let It Rip debates the political impact the Israel - Hamas war is having on America, along with the Pro-Palestinian encampment protests taken place across…
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Fireside Chat With The Hood Caucus & Ingrid Martin-Lewis
Let It Rip sits down with the newly formed New York City Council "Hood Caucus" to share how they are reshaping conventional politics and challenging the…
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Young Voters Onx The Biden vs Trump Rematch
Let It Rip sits down with young voters for a passionate conversation to hear their thoughts on the upcoming 2024 presidential election rematch between Joe…
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Tackling The Racial Wealth Gap
Let It Rip examines the racial wealth and pay gap facing New Yorkers of color, particularly women, and the impact it may have on the presidential election…
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City Council Clashes With Mayor Eric Adams
Let It Rip examines the political tension between Mayor Eric Adams and the City Council in what has been a months-long battle over recent budget cuts and…
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Reproductive Rights
Let It Rip examines the impact Reproductive Rights and the turnout of people of color will have on the 2024 presidential election.
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Prison Industrial Complex
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
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…
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Rudy Giuliani, Proud Boys, and Domestic Terrorism
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…
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Affirmative Action and Legacy Admissions
Let It Rip sits down with NY Assembly Member, Latrice Walker; NYC Council Member, Eric Dinowitz; Hunter College Professor, Margaret Chin; and York College…
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NYPD Commissioner’s Resignation & Affordable Housing Crisis
Let It Rip examines the unexpected resignation of NYPD Commissioner, Keechant Sewell, along with the recently approved rent hike by the Rent Guidelines Board…
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NYC Council District 9 Candidate's Debate
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
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…
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Fox News Lawsuit & The Banking Crisis
Let It Rip examines the $1.6 Billion dollar defamation lawsuit against Fox corporation, brought by Dominion Voting System, that claims various Fox entities…
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Tyre Nichols and Police Reform
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…
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Black History Month Special
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…
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Labor Crisis, Brittney Griner Update, and Dr. King's Legacy
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…
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Midterm Election Results and Political Weaponizing Of Crime
Let It Rip examines the recent midterm election results, and spotlights the weaponization of crime used by both Republican and Democratic candidates for votes…
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U.S. Midterm Elections
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…
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Environmental Racism & Criminal Justice Reform
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…
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Trump, Brittney Griner, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery
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…
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Abortion Rights & Gun Violence Prevention
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…
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Public Safety & Reparations
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
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…
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Crime & Cannabis Education
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…
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Omicron & Voting Rights
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…
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Inflation Crisis
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…
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NFL & Social Justice
Let It Rip sits down with Giants Super Bowl Champion, Chris Canty; Retired ESPN commentator, Bill Daughtry; York College Professor, Michele Gregory, and…
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Vaccine Mandates
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…
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Political Shakeup
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
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…
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Biden's First 100 Days
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…
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Black Farmers & Child Poverty
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…
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Student Debt Crisis & Vaccine Distribution
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
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…
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Evictions, Foreclosures, & Vaccines
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…
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Biden's Victory Over Trump
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…