Keeping Relevant With Ronnie Eldridge

Lisa Gugenheim brings us to the NY Hall of Science (NYSCI): its history, its innovative Design, Make, Play exhibits, for all learners, programs-STEM Comes to Life, promoting STEM skills in collaboration with families, local schools and the community.

Dorchen Leidholdt tells us that big problems of abused women: surveillance, retaliation and being controled as victims are intensified by the internet. Sanctuary For Families urges governments-city/state/federal to work together to help vulnerable people.

Discussing the 2044 election and America's democratic process, Jerry Goldfeder sites radical conservatism's attempts to suppress the vote, to deny women's health care, to deny election results and more. Yet Goldfeder is hopeful: VOTE and we'll be OK!

Activist/scholar Michelle Fine dedicated to justice, solidarity and empathy working with incarcerated women, domestic abuse victims of violence, discusses CUNY's unique role in higher education: We promote education equity and we're part of the community.

Beth Finkel, leader of AARP New York, advocates for many millions of New Yorkers - 50 and older - who are seeking help with various issues: health/health insurance, home care, nursing homes, and loneliness. "Age just happens but making things better for the aged needs help," welcome AARP New York.

Every presidential candidate, always assuming that he/she will win the election, must prepare and present a transition plan. A transfer of power plan, to be presented every four years was formalized in 1963 and is a characteristic of American democracy.

Ronnie Eldridge and a friend for the past 60 years, Jerry Kretchmer, discuss politics from their "new point of view," that of an "older person"..unhappy with what's happening in the world," especially with what's happening in the presidential election.

Welcoming Mary Brosnahan, an ardent and passionate advocate for the homeless, a 30-year veteran heading the Coalition for the Homeless, Ronnie notes-almost with disbelief, the number of people who need housing - and the significant number of people who are without any.

Journalist, writer - 30 year veteran of The New York Times Editorial Board and a former fellow at the Brennan Center for Justice - Dorothy Samuels is the best person to talk with about federal courts, the Supreme Court’s recent activities, and politics.

Adrienne Kivelson, author of "What Makes New York City Run?" discusses NYC's history and major changes to its Charter, its Constitution. We are reminded that the Charter, received in 1898 - a little over 100 years ago - made New York-New York City. The 1979 financial disaster prompted significant bookkeeping changes. Over the years, Charters have broadened citizen participation, making New York City a more democratic City.