CUNY TV's Let It Rip

Let It Rip tackles the growing divide over socialism, capitalism, race, class, and power—and the tension between longtime Black political institutions and a progressive movement whose leadership and base have often been criticized as predominantly white. Is Black & Brown political power being strengthened, challenged—or fundamentally redefined? Guest include NYS Senator Kevin Parker, Assembly Democratic nominee, Brian Romero, and President of the African American Clergy and Elected Officials (AACEO), Rev. Dr. Robert Waterman.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 York City Council.

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.

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.

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.