Doug is joined by John Matteson, CUNY professor and Pulitzer Prize-winning author of “Eden's Outcasts: The Story of Louisa May Alcott and Her Father.” They discuss the joys and frustrations of writing a biography.

"John McWhorter is an iconoclast who provides provocative viewpoints supported by scholarly savvy," says Doug Muzzio of his guest. The two discuss racism in America and Dr. McWhorter’s newest book “All About the Beat: Why Hip-Hop Can't Save Black America”

Joining Doug to talk about the history and the impact of debate in American Politics is David Birdsell, Dean of the School of Public Affairs at Baruch College and an authority on political speech and communication - including presidential debates.

Doug welcomes NYC Council Member Alan J. Gerson. As a representative of downtown Manhattan, Council Member Gerson is uniquely qualified to discuss the issues affecting downtown and the city at large.

Political strategist and communications expert Ed Rollins joins Doug for a conversation about the presumptive presidential candidates, and their strengths and weaknesses.

Frequent City Talk guest Grayson Dantzic, musician, videographer, archivist and son of the late Jerry Dantzic, visits to discuss his father’s latest exhibition of jazz photography at The National Arts Club.

Doug is joined by Gary Dunning, Executive Director of the Big Apple Circus, to discuss the 30th anniversary of the famed, not-for-profit traveling show.

New York City Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe joins Doug to discuss the latest developments taking place in our city's parks and recreation centers, and shares some insight on the “Million Tree NYC” campaign.

Political strategist and communications expert Ed Rollins joins Doug for a conversation covering Mr. Rollins’ distinguished career, including his prominent role in former presidential candidate Mike Hukabee’s campaign for the Republican nomination.

Doug visits with political strategist Ed Rollins, and governmental relations consultant Hank Sheinkopf. The discussion covers the Democratic primary race and each candidate's prospects in the general presidential election.