CUNY TV's Let It Rip

Let It Rip debates vaccine mandates with Henry Garrido, D.C. 37 Executive Director; Dr. Pamela Foster, Public Health Physician; Janet Calvo, CUNY Professor of Health Law; and Community Organizer, Brenda Walker.

Let It Rip examines the ascension of Kathy Hochul, to NY Governor, and the rise of women and people of color to political leadership in New York State.

Let It Rip examines the various attacks on Voting Rights and the collective fight by activists, clergy, and the business Community to provide greater Voter access for people of color.

Let It Rip examines the first 100 days of the Biden's administration and his handling of the economy, Covid, and vaccine distributions. We also take a hard look into the Derek Chauvin's murder verdict, and what this conviction does or does not signal regarding police brutality moving forward.

Let It Rip examines the recent $5 billion in aid relief by the Biden Administration to combat decades of discriminatory practices towards Black Farmers, along with the new Child Tax Credit which the White House hopes will slash child poverty by 50%.

Let It Rip examines the role student debt contributes to the racial wealth gap and the striking racial disparities in the covid-19 vaccine distribution.

Let It Rip explores the historic inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, along with an in-depth look into the US Capitol riot on January 6. Guest include Baruch’s associate Dean, Patria de Lancer Julnes; York College Professor, Michael Sharpe; Mayoral Candidate, Thelma Watkins; Former NYPD Detective, Marq Claxton; and CUNY Professor, Celinet Duran.

Let It Rip explores the dire housing crisis millions of renters, homeowners, and landlords face due to the coronavirus pandemic; and the legal fight by activist and attorneys to stop evictions and foreclosures. Let It Rip also sits down with two registered nurses to discuss the recent COVID-19 vaccines and it’s importance in stopping this deadly virus.

Let It Rip examines Joe Biden’s victory over Donald Trump, the importance of the Black Vote, and Trump’s defiant efforts to contest the election results in court.

Let It Rip examines the presidential election results with former Bronx Borough President, Adolfo Carrión Jr.; former NY Assemblyman, Adam Clayton Powell iIV; CUNY political science professor, Charles Tien; and Senior Legislative Policy Analyst for the NYC Council, Kalima Johnson.