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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
- CUNY TV's Let It Rip
Election Analysis
Let It Rip examines the presidential election results with former Bronx Borough President, Adolfo Carrión Jr.; former NY Assemblyman, Adam Clayton Powell iIV…
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Joe Biden, Donald Trump, & Breonna Taylor
Let It Rip, joined by former NY Governor, David Paterson; Attorney, Norman Siegel; and CUNY professor, Deepak Bhargava; examines the Presidential election. As…
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Kamala Harris, Sports, & Social Unrest
Let It Rip examines how the world of sports is dealing with the current social unrest as athletes intensify their protest against police brutality. Guest…
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Best Of Let It Rip
In this special encore addition of Let It Rip, Mike Gilliam takes a look back on all of the extremely potent issues and topics Let It Rip has tackled. From…
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Voices For Change
Let It Rip highlights young activist on the frontline advocating for police reform and an increase in healthcare access to combat the devastation of COVID-19…
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Police, Community, & Small Businesses
Mike Gilliam examines the role police enforcement has been used to conduct New York State social distancing guidelines, along with the economic impact small…
- CUNY TV's Let It Rip
Coronavirus in Prison
As the world continues to grapple with the devastation of the coronavirus, Let It Rip, sits down with prison reform advocate, Talib Shakur; Community Organizer…
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COVID-19
From the home studio, Mike Gilliam sits down with NY State Senator, John Liu, State Committeewoman, Olanike Alabi, SUNY Downstate Doctor, Ramon Gist, and…
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Money In Politics
Mike Gilliam, joined by CUNY doctoral student, Tanzeem Ajmiri, Newsday Editorial board member, Mark Chiusano, and Brooklyn Community Organizer, Keron Alleyne…
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Black Media
For Black History month, Mike Gilliam, examines the current state of Black media. Joined by the publisher of the Black Star News, CUNY John Jay Professor…
- CUNY TV's Let It Rip
U.S. Economy
With a few more days left in 2019, Mike Gilliam, breaks-down the current state of the U.S. economy. Discussing everything from the rising of the minimum wage…
- CUNY TV's Let It Rip
Police Reform
Mike Gilliam sits down with retired NYPD Lieutenant, Darrin Porcher, and Victor Dempsey, the brother of Delrawn Small, a 37 year-old man who was shot three…
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The Trump Impeachment Saga
Mike Gilliam, joined by former executive director of the New York Civil Liberties Union, Norman Siegel; CUNY Constitutional law professor, Ruthann Robson; and…
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Hate & Guns In America
Mike Gilliam sits down with Human-Rights Attorney, Roger Wareham, and Adjunct CUNY Professor and co-author of "Addressing The Myths Of Terrorism In America"…
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Donald Trump's Racist Tweets
Mike Gilliam sits down with the Bronx Borough President, Rubén Díaz Jr., and the former Co-chair of The Women's March, Linda Sarsour, to discuss the recent…
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The Abortion Fight & Right
Mike Gilliam examines the recent abortion restrictions and growing national debate around reproductive rights and the impact it will have on the 2020…
- CUNY TV's Let It Rip
Social Media
Examining the impact big tech companies like Facebook, Google, and social media platforms have on mental health, algorithmic biases, and competitive…
- CUNY TV's Let It Rip
College Admissions Scandal
A multi-layered discussion on the way race, wealth, and influence exerts itself in education, against the backdrop of the recent celebrity college admissions…
- CUNY TV's Let It Rip
Marijuana:The Path Forward
A critical analysis of the growing cannabis industry, as local initiatives and big corporations seek to facilitate medicinal or recreational use, even after…
- CUNY TV's Let It Rip
Incarceration In America
Mike Gilliam explores the systemic and historical realities of mass incarceration in America. He sits down with New York State Assembly Member, Charles Barron…
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Midterm Analysis
Mike Gilliam evaluates the historic 2018 midterm elections. Examining voter turnout, diversity among candidates, and the materialization of the “democratic…
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NFL Controversies
Mike Gilliam tackles the controversy surrounding the NFL and Colin Kaepernick. Joined by New York Giants Super Bowl Champion and broadcaster, Chris Canty…