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.

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Episodes 79

Primary Shake-Up: Election Upsets & Budget Divide
1mo ago · 29:21
In an exclusive sit-down interview, Let It Rip speaks with newly elected Democratic nominees Eon Tyrell Huntley and Christian Celeste Tate following their victories over longtime New York Assembly incumbents. The program also features in-depth conversations with Progressive Caucus Co-Chair and NYC Council Member Sandy Nurse, and NYC Council Member Althea Stevens, who explains why she voted against Mayor Mamdani and Speaker Menin’s $126 billion New York City budget.
Deed Theft & Public Safety
1mo ago · 27:51
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 one-on-one with the Deputy Mayor of Community Safety in Newark, New Jersey, for a conversation on innovative approaches to public safety, following our recent interview with New York City’s Deputy Mayor of Community Safety. Led by Black women, both offices offer unique perspectives on building safer, stronger communities.
ICE, NYPD & The Youth Crisis
3mo ago · 28:57
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 Renita Francois, Council Member Shahana Hanif, Khari Edwards, Mysonne Linen, and DYCD Commissioner Sandra Escamilla-Davies.
NYC BUDGET CRISIS & THE STATE OF EDUCATION
4mo ago · 27:36
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 state of education in NYC, featuring former Chancellor Meisha Porter, former NYC Council Member Inez Barron, and education policy expert Matt Gonzales.
Zohran Mamdani, ICE & The Winter Storm
5mo ago · 28:27
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 newly elected Mayor Zohran Mamdani under intense pressure over the New York City Police Department’s collaboration with federal authorities. As tensions mount, a brutal winter storm batters the city, and unhoused New Yorkers die in the freezing cold — forcing the mayor to navigate two escalating crises at once. The episode also features an in-depth conversation with Rita Joseph, the newly elected Higher Education Committee Chair of the New
Trump Meets Zohran Mamdani & The DEi Holiday Boycott
8mo ago · 26:44
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 expectations and showed common ground, especially around the rising cost of energy for New Yorkers by utility company, Con Edison. We also breakdown the holiday economic boycott by community organizers against major retail giant, target, for their canceling of their DEI efforts.
How Should Zohran Mamdani Handle ICE Operations in NYC?
9mo ago · 27:02
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 cities. We also take a look at how the Trump administration has weaponized the DOJ against political opponents like, NY Attorney General, Tish James.
Political Uproar: ICE, Dems Infighting, & HealthCare Cuts
10mo ago · 29:58
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 Activist, Tamika Mallory. Along with an in-depth interview with the current NY Lieutenant Governor, Antonio Delgado, on why he’s looking to unseat his former running-mate Governor, Kathy Hochul. We also take a deep dive into President Trump’s Healthcare Cuts and the impact it will have on New York, with NYC Council member, Mercedes Narcisse.
Zohran Mamdani And The Divided Democratic Party
1y ago · 26:42
Let It Rip analyzes the Infighting among Democrats after the unexpected Zohran Mamdani primary Mayoral victory in New York City. Guests include NY Assembly Member, Claire Valdez; Raymond Santana; Kirsten John Foy; and Eon Tyrell Huntley to breakdown how race played a factor in the NYC election results for the Progressive-Left.
NYC Mayor Race: Social Justice Reform & Ranked-Choice Voting
1y ago · 21:36
NYC Mayor Race: Social Justice Reform & Ranked-Choice Voting
NYC Mayoral Candidates Black Agenda
1y ago · 28:56
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 and hear their plans to address key issues impacting Black New Yorkers. Topics include affordable housing, education, economic opportunity, and racial justice.
Mass Deportations
1y ago · 27:38
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 on college campuses by Elon Musk, and the growing resistance of citizens pushing back against what some believe is authoritative actions from Donald Trump. How far will the state go to silence dissent—and how far will the people go to fight back?
NYC Mayoral Race Heats Up As Trump Battles Democratic Party
1y ago · 24:46
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 embattled Eric Adams. We also take a deep dive into the fractured Democratic Party infighting as President Donald Trump doubles down on his controversial executive orders.
TRUMP's Crackdown On BirthRight Citizenship And DEI
1y ago · 26:20
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 citizenship and the recent raids by ICE to execute mass deportation of undocumented immigrants. Guests include former Speaker of the New York City Council, Melissa Mark-Viverito; Executive Director of the NYC Commission on Racial Equity (CORE), Linda Tigani; and anti-racist historian, Ernest Crim.
Robert Brooks And The Push For Prison Reform
1y ago · 25:50
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 correctional officers in a New York State prison. Guest include, an exclusive interview with the father of Robert Brooks, Robert Ricks; NY Assembly member, Khaleel Anderson; Hip-Hop Artist, Mysonne Linen; Former NYPD Officer, Edwin Raymond; Fredricka Martinez; Frans Sital; and Gerard Domond; a Brooklyn native that was exonerated after serving 30 years in prison for a crime he did not commit.
Election 2024: A Trump Mandate Or Democratic Party Failure?
1y ago · 26:01
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 in America. Guests include NYC Council member Althea Stevens; former NYS Assembly member, Adam Clayton Powell; and Chairperson of the December 12th movement, Omowale Clay.
Feds Charge NYC Mayor Eric Adams & Calls For His Resignation
1y ago · 25:16
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 some viewing this as a larger attack against Black political representation in New York City. Guests include NYC Council Member, Sandy Nurse; and Attorney, Angelo Pinto.
Kamala Harris & The Haitian Dominican Republic Conflict
1y ago · 27:09
Let It Rip examines the political significance of Kamala Harris’ Presidential candidacy and the historical tension between Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
Budget Talk With Mayor Eric Adams and The Progressive Caucus
2y ago · 27:54
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 the progressive caucus, to hear why they voted against this record-breaking budget.
Trump vs Biden: The Battle for Black and Latino Voters
2y ago · 25:03
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 include NY Assembly member, Landon Dais; Chairman of the NY Young Republican Hispanic Caucus, Adam Solis; CUNY Professor Reece Peck; and community organizer, Jordan Wright.
Israel - Hamas War
2y ago · 25:22
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 college campuses with New York City Council member, Inna Vernikov and New York State Senator, Jabari Brisport.
Fireside Chat With The Hood Caucus & Ingrid Martin-Lewis
2y ago · 25:34
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 government to do more for underserved neighborhoods, along with an in-depth chat with Mayor Adams’ Chief Advisor, Ingrid Martin-Lewis.
Young Voters Onx The Biden vs Trump Rematch
2y ago · 27:19
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 Biden and Donald Trump. Guests include two PhD CUNY candidates, Tanzeem Ajmiri and Alexandria Lockhart; along with Republican strategist, Vanessa Simon.
Tackling The Racial Wealth Gap
2y ago · 26:23
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. Guests include NYC Comptroller, Brad Lander; NYC Council Member, Althea Stevens, and Vice President of Government Relations at The Parkside Group, Kalima Johnson.
City Council Clashes With Mayor Eric Adams
2y ago · 26:34
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 oversight of the NYPD. Joining us in discussion are City Council members, Yusef Salaam, Sandy Nurse, and Chi Ossé.