Doug is joined by Richard D. Kahlenberg, senior fellow at The Century Foundation. The two discuss Mr. Kahlenberg’s latest book “Tough Liberal: Albert Shanker and the Battles Over Schools, Unions, Race and Democracy."

Joining Doug to talk about Afghanistan and reporting on the war is Ray Rivera of “The New York Times”. Rivera is recently back from a year-long stint as a “Times” Afghanistan correspondent.

Doug is joined by Dick Dadey, Exec. Dir. of Citizens Union; Lucia Gomez-Jimenez, Exec. Dir. of La Fuente; and Susan Lerner, Exec. Dir. of Common Cause New York. The panel discusses the redistricting of the State of New York.

Doug sits down with “Inside City Hall” host Errol Louis, and “Crain’s New York Business” columnist Greg David to sum up the successes and failures of the New York State government in 2011, and to look ahead at some of the issues that may arise in 2012.

Returning to CityTalk are Joshua David and Robert Hammond, co-founders of Friends of the High Line, discussing the park’s last section. Joining them is Dan Barasch, co-founder of the Delancey Underground, sharing his vision for a new park space.

Doug is joined by Michael Wahid Hanna, Fellow at The Century Foundation focusing on issues of international security, human rights, and post-conflict justice. They discuss the sweeping changes taking place in the Middle East.

Doug is joined by Joshua David and Robert Hammond, co-founders of Friends of the High Line, the non-profit group responsible for The High Line Park in New York City.

Doug is joined once again by Ann Marie McDonnell, artist and director of education at the Alice Austen House Museum, and Dr. Carl Rutberg, the museum’s executive director. They discuss the Alice Austen House and the Staten Island art scene.

Doug is joined by Ann Marie McDonnell, artist and director of education at the Alice Austen House Museum, and Dr. Carl Rutberg, the museum’s executive director. They discuss the works and the life of photographer Alice Austen.

Doug welcomes Vin Cipolla, president of The Municipal Art Society of New York. The two discuss the past, present and future of the garment district and the state of Moynihan Station.