In the second part of a two-part series, Doug welcomes back Diane Ravitch, Research Professor of Education at NYU and author of the book “The Death and Life of the Great American School System: How Testing and Choice Are Undermining Education.”

In the first part of a two-part series, Doug welcomes Diane Ravitch, Research Professor of Education at NYU. Ms. Ravitch discusses her recent book, “The Death and Life of the Great American School System: How Testing and Choice Are Undermining Education.”

Doug welcomes architect and author Michael Sorkin to the program to discuss his most recent book, “20 Minutes in Manhattan,” which details the walk from his apartment Greenwich Village to his studio in Tribeca.

Doug is joined by the Chair and CEO of the Metropolitan Transit Authority, Jay H. Walder. They discuss the financial difficulties facing the MTA and how the organization plans to deal with them.

Doug is joined by legendary sports writer Maury Allen, a former columnist for the “New York Post,” and the author of over twenty books about baseball, including his latest book, “Dixie Walker of the Dodgers: The People's Choice.”

Doug sits down with Dr. Shoshanna Sofaer of Baruch College School of Public Affairs. Dr. Sofaer is an internationally recognized expert in health care measurement and improvement. She joins Doug to discuss our country’s sweeping healthcare changes.

Doug is joined by Ann L. Buttenwieser, author of “Governors Island: The Jewel of New York Harbor.” The book tells of the island's rich history, including the vital role it played until recently in the country's armed forces.

Doug welcomes back New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli to the program for the second part of a two-part series. They discuss the budget crisis and how the state is coping with the severe deficit and grim unemployment rates.

Doug welcomes New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli to the program for the first part of a two-part series. They discuss the budget crisis and how the state is coping with the severe deficit and grim unemployment rates.

Doug sits down with John Avlon, senior political columnist at the Daily Beast and author of “Wingnuts: How the Lunatic Fringe is Hijacking America.” The book looks at the outbreak of extremism in the opening years of the Obama administration.