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 University’s Law Professor, Stacey Lee. We also examined the fight for Voting Rights with Atlanta Councilman, Antonio Lewis and The Poor Peoples’s Campaign Co-Chair, Rev. Liz TheoHarris.

CUNY TV's Mike Gilliam: Let It Rip

Omicron & Voting Rights

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 Doyran; Deputy District Manager of Community Board 5, Keron Alleyne; and CEO of Brock Logistic, Christopher Brock.

Inflation Crisis

Let It Rip sits down with Giants Super Bowl Champion, Chris Canty; Retired ESPN commentator, Bill Daughtry; York College Professor, Michele Gregory, and Brooklyn College Professor, Lawrence Johnson, to discuss the recent racist and homophobic emails from former NFL Coach, Jon Gruden which led to his resignation from the Las Vegas, Raiders football team.

NFL & Social Justice

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 Health Law; and Community Organizer, Brenda Walker.

Vaccine Mandates

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.

Political Shakeup

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 access for people of color.

The Fight Against Voter Suppression

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 look into the Derek Chauvin's murder verdict, and what this conviction does or does not signal regarding police brutality moving forward.

Biden's First 100 Days

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 with the new Child Tax Credit which the White House hopes will slash child poverty by 50%.

Black Farmers & Child Poverty

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.

Student Debt Crisis & Vaccine Distribution

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 Baruch’s associate Dean, Patria de Lancer Julnes; York College Professor, Michael Sharpe; Mayoral Candidate, Thelma Watkins; Former NYPD Detective, Marq Claxton; and CUNY Professor, Celinet Duran.

Inauguration & Capitol Riot

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 activist and attorneys to stop evictions and foreclosures. Let It Rip also sits down with two registered nurses to discuss the recent COVID-19 vaccines and it’s importance in stopping this deadly virus.

Evictions, Foreclosures, & Vaccines

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 court.

Biden's Victory Over Trump

Let It Rip examines the presidential election results with former Bronx Borough President, Adolfo Carrión Jr.; former NY Assemblyman, Adam Clayton Powell iIV; CUNY political science professor, Charles Tien; and Senior Legislative Policy Analyst for the NYC Council, Kalima Johnson.

Election Analysis

Let It Rip, joined by former NY Governor, David Paterson; Attorney, Norman Siegel; and CUNY professor, Deepak Bhargava; examines the Presidential election. As well as an update on the Breonna Taylor case with Attorneys, Ron Kuby, Malaika Jabali, and Kiiru Gichuru.

Joe Biden, Donald Trump, & Breonna Taylor

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 includes Super Bowl Champion, Chris Canty; Sport commentator, Bill Daughtry; and retired Sgt. Cheryl Dorsey. Let It Rip also takes a look into Kamala Harris’s historic Vice President nomination, with Brooklyn president of the NAACP, L. Joy Williams; Director of Publisher Growth at Medium, Tracey Ford; and Attorney, Casilda Roper-Simpson.

Kamala Harris, Sports, & Social Unrest

Veteran journalist Mike Gilliam and his guests look at issues that are impacting our everyday lives through a lens that looks beyond the headlines. A no-holds-barred discussion seeking to get at the root of issues that matter the most.

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CUNY TV's Mike Gilliam: Let It Rip

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