CUNY TV's Let It Rip

Mike Gilliam sits down with retired NYPD Lieutenant, Darrin Porcher, and Victor Dempsey, the brother of Delrawn Small, a 37 year-old man who was shot three times after approaching the car of an off-duty officer in an alleged road rage incident. In this passion filled conversation, they share their perspectives on the current climate of police and community engagement, along with tangible steps in making it better.

Mike Gilliam, joined by former executive director of the New York Civil Liberties Union, Norman Siegel; CUNY Constitutional law professor, Ruthann Robson; and Community organizer, Omowale Clay, break down the specificities of the U.S. impeachment process, as well as examine the congressional impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump and what may be it's political ramifications.

Mike Gilliam sits down with Human-Rights Attorney, Roger Wareham, and Adjunct CUNY Professor and co-author of "Addressing The Myths Of Terrorism In America", Celinet Duran, for a provocative discussion around Hate Crimes, White Nationalism, and Guns in America.

Mike Gilliam sits down with the Bronx Borough President, Rubén Díaz Jr., and the former Co-chair of The Women's March, Linda Sarsour, to discuss the recent divisive and racist remarks made by President Trump. During the show they examine Trump's attack on four congresswomen of color, along with a broader analysis on how race, immigration and voter turnout will impact the 2020 presidential elections.

Mike Gilliam examines the recent abortion restrictions and growing national debate around reproductive rights and the impact it will have on the 2020 presidential race. Mike Gilliam is joined by Christina Chang from Planned Parenthood NYC (plannedparenthood.org) and Brittany Brathwaite from Girls For Gender Equity (ggenyc.org).

Examining the impact big tech companies like Facebook, Google, and social media platforms have on mental health, algorithmic biases, and competitive enterprises.

Examining the impact big tech companies like Facebook, Google, and social media platforms have on mental health, algorithmic biases, and competitive enterprises.

A multi-layered discussion on the way race, wealth, and influence exerts itself in education, against the backdrop of the recent celebrity college admissions scandal.

A critical analysis of the growing cannabis industry, as local initiatives and big corporations seek to facilitate medicinal or recreational use, even after decades of failed policies and hyper incarceration around this plant.

Mike Gilliam explores the systemic and historical realities of mass incarceration in America. He sits down with New York State Assembly Member, Charles Barron, to discuss some new legislation introduced, both on the local and federal level to combat this problem. In addition, he’s also joined by the founder of Re-Entry Rocks, Sharon Richardson, who shared ways her organization is trying to address recidivism amongst formerly incarcerated women.