CUNY TV's City Talk

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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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Thomas DiNapoli: New York State Comptroller

Feb 01 2017 29 mins

The Trump presidency will-possibly-have a negative impact on NY's finances: healthcare ($5.7B), sanctuary cities ($7B), immigration ($7.5B). NYS Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli emphasizes the word "possibly" as the White House has not given us the details.

Amb. Richard Murphy: Syria, Saudi Arabia, Mauritania, Philip

Jan 04 2017 29 mins

Richard Murphy, former US ambassador to Syria, Saudi Arabia, Mauritania, and the Philippines discusses Israel-Palestine, Security Council 2334, Secretary of State John Kerry's speech, and more in the second part of his conversation on the Middle East.

Amb. Richard W. Murphy: Syria, Saudi Arabia, Mauritania, Philippines

Dec 07 2016 28 mins

Former US Amb. Richard Murphy (Syria, Saudi Arabia, Mauritani, the Philippines) discusses Syria, Iran and president-elect Trump's foreign policy, remarking that being "unpredictable" as a candidate is not so good from a president. First of future shows.

Wise Guys & Gal - 2016 Presidential Election, “What happened/Why and How?”

Nov 09 2016 28 mins

Doug Muzzio with guests-David Birdsell, Marxe School of Public and International Affairs, Baruch College, Micheline Blum, Baruch College Survey Research & Hank Sheinkopf, Sheinkopf Communications, discuss the election of Donald Trump, US 45th President.

James Zirin, Author, "Supremely Partisan"

Oct 12 2016 29 mins

James Zirin, former Assistant US Attorney for NY's Southern District, television host, author of "The Mother Court" and "Supremely Partisan: How Raw Politics Tips the Scales in the United States Supreme Court," discusses theappointment of the 9th Justice.

Political Wiseguys Discuss the Clinton/Trump Debate #1

Sep 28 2016 27 mins

On Monday night, 9/26/16, the American people witnessed a "Super Bowl" of a presidential debate. Hillary Clinton vs. Donald Trump! It was fiery; it was contentious! Who won/who lost? What was gained or forfeited?

New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli-Season Premiere

Sep 14 2016 27 mins

New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli talks politics, the governor, state Senate elections, Clinton/Trump-and issues-public corruption, corporate political spending and more as Doug Muzzio's guest on "CityTalk," Muzzio's first program of the season.

Tony Guida: Life Goes On

Jul 01 2015 27 mins

Veteran newsman Tony Guida shares highlights of his career in NYC tv and radio, recalling his favorite incidents and news stories - one of which commemorated the 10th anniversary of 9/11 on CBS Evening News and provided viewers with a message of hope.

Thomas P. DiNapoli, New York State Comptroller

Jun 24 2015 29 mins

Thomas DiNapoli, NYS Comptroller talks about what he does and how he does it, about New York City's and New York State's economy and about politics - particularly about UGLY Albany politics.

Nancy Foner, Hunter College & Graduate Center/CUNY

Jun 17 2015 29 mins

Distinguished Professor Nancy Foner reminds us that while current immigrants are different-coming from different places-than earlier immigrants, they come for the same reasons: freedom from wars, economic opportunity, a better life for their children.