Doug sits down with Diane Ravitch, a Research Professor of Education at NYU. Dr. Ravitch discusses the hot topics involving education such as school report cards, the “Pay the Student Plan,” and standardized tests.

Doug sits down with Brian Camp, co-author of “Anime Classics Zettai: 100 Must-See Japanese Animation Masterpieces.” Mr. Camp talks about the history of anime and shares some of his favorite clips from classic anime features.

Doug sits down with Michael Meyers, President and Executive Director of the New York Civil Rights Coalition, which he co-founded in 1986. The two discuss the state of the NAACP and the desegregation of public schools among many other race related topics.

Doug sits down with Councilmember Leroy Comrie, from the 27th District in Queens, and Cathy Nonas, from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, in order to discuss the growing obesity problem in our city.

Doug sits down with Diana Taylor, Managing Director of Wolfensohn & Co. and Chair of the Hudson River Park Trust. The two discuss the mission of the Trust and the progress that has been made throughout the parkland along the Hudson.

Doug sits down with Robert Paaswell, Director of the University Transportation Research Center at the City College of New York/CUNY. Professor Paaswell discusses the physical and economic growth of New York City.

Doug sits down with Mark Green, former elected Public Advocate for New York City and newly appointed President of Air America Radio. Mr. Green discusses the changes that have taken place since his tenure began at the liberal talk radio network.

Ambassador Richard W. Murphy returns once again to “City Talk” to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East and U.S. foreign policy in the second part of a two-part series.

Ambassador Richard W. Murphy returns once again to “City Talk” to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East and U.S. foreign policy in this first part of a two part series.

Doug visits with Errol Louis, columnist for the “New York Daily News.” Among many other topics, Mr. Louis discusses the recent Eddie Griffin controversy and the movement in the hip-hop community towards a new vocabulary.