Glitter & Doom

First up: drama erupts at a post-primary election meeting held by the Democrats. Reporter Tyler Pager tells us about proxy voting, and how one man—Frank Seddio—trumped the over 500 committee members with a single vote that counts for 500. Then, Brooklyn author and journalist Nick McDonell discusses his new book ‘Bodies in Person: An Account of Civilian Casualties in American Wars.”  Since George W. Bush announced the Global War on Terrorism in 2001, American and allied invasions and bombing campaigns have resulted in an untallied number of civilian casualties.

First up: an update on Wednesday's federal court NYCHA settlement hearing and the residents' moving testimonials. Next, what makes people vote against their own self-interest in elections? Jonathan Metzl's new book "Dying of Whiteness" explores how those who live in areas with prevalent anxieties about the "decline of whiteness" enter into decisions about public health. 

Accuser & survivor Christine Blasey Ford will be present at Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's hearing on Thursday. Journalist and writer Amanda Marcotte has been following the story closely, and phones in to give us a sense on what this hearing might achieve. Next, 2018 Sundance Film Festival selection "306 Hollywood" is a documentary that uses magical realism tools to tell a story. We're joined by Brooklyn filmmakers Jonathan and Elan Bogarin. Lastly, hear stories and testimonials given by NYCHA residents to be considered by a federal judge regarding a NYCHA settlement and oversight plan. 

This past Tuesday, folks rallied at City Hall in support of sexual violence survivors in light of the recent allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. But the sad reality is that most people face significant obstacles in coming forward with allegations of sexual assault, violence, and abuse. Cecile Noel, commissioner of the newly launched Mayor's Office To End Domestic and Gender-based Violence, joins us to talk about the resources available to survivors. Next, BRIC TV's Brian Vines gives us a preview of NYCHA: The Cost of Living, a #BHeard Town Hall. 

We're joined by two guests all the way from Johannesburg, South Africa. Verne Harris and Partonella Ngaba are with the Nelson Mandela Foundation, and are visiting Brooklyn to celebrate Mandela's centenary, learn about his time spent in New York, and tell more folks about the foundation's work. Then, MacKenzie Fegan speaks with death doula Suzanne O'Brien, who helps individuals take control over their final days and foster new ways of thinking about the exit from life. Hear about a one-of-a-kind death doula event she helped organize in NYC this week.

Known as one of New York City’s top beatboxers, Chesney Snow joins MacKenzie Fegan in the studio to talk about his new autobiographical Off-Broadway play, “The Unwritten Law.” Incorporating beatboxing, the performance explores race, incarceration, Jim Crow laws, and family. Next, originally from Ghana and now living in Brooklyn, Blitz Bazawule a.k.a. Blitz the Ambassador tells us about his new film “The Burial of Kojo” premiering at Urban World Film Festival. Joined by actress Cynthia Dankwa, the two tell us about the narrative feature, which tells the story of two brothers and their involvement in Ghana’s illegal small-scale gold mining industry.

As Democrats increasingly outnumber Republicans in Brooklyn, Republican State Senator Marty Golden speaks with Jarrett Murphy about his upcoming race against Democrat Andrew Gounardes. Then, hear from the presenters of Atlantic Antic, Brooklyn’s oldest and largest street fair, as they tell us what to expect for the festival’s 44th year.

There’s been no shortage of critics of the NYPD, and for good reason. A new documentary, Crime & Punishment, shares the story of 12 active cops trying to hold the NYPD accountable and create reform from within. Covering a class-action lawsuit brought forward by these officers against the NYPD alleging illegal quotas for arrests and summonses, Crime & Punishment provides a behind-the-scenes look at the impact cops can have on procedural and structural change.  To talk about the film and the questions it poses, MacKenzie Fegan is joined by director Stephen Maing, retired NYPD detective Derick Waller, and private investigator Manuel Gomez.

After winning his race against Cynthia Nixon, Governor Cuomo said nothing has changed. Is he right? After a weekend of digesting the results of the New York State Primary Elections, host MacKenzie Fegan is joined by political journalist and host for local podcast FAQ NYC Azi Paybarah, founder & editor-in-chief of Kings County Politics Stephen Witt, and freelance reporter Dave Colon.  

Appointed by Borough President Adams, Brooklyn Commissioner of the NYC Charter Revision Commission Sal Albanese breaks down why the city has two commissions, what these commissions are responsible for, and what to look out for during the 2018 Charter revision. Next, Independent Filmmaker Project (IFP) Week comes to Brooklyn. Bill Curran, programming producer of Made in NY Media Center by IFP and Zach Mandinach, IFP program manager, join MacKenzie Fegan in the studio to talk about why this event matters for independent media.