Keeping Relevant With Ronnie Eldridge

Joining Ronnie is James Vacca, Member of the New York City Council representing the 13th Council District in the Bronx. Born and bred in the Bronx, Councilman Vacca is a long-time community leader.

Bottomless Closet has helped thousands of women to achieve economic independence. Join Ronnie as she welcomes Kendall Farrell and Tami Peter from Bottomless Closet, as well as Deloris Nobles, one of the many women who has been helped by this organization.

Ronnie welcomes fellow CUNY TV host Doug Muzzio, of “City Talk,” to the show this week. They dissect national politics and focus in on the heated race for the Democratic nomination between Senators Obama and Clinton.

Ronnie sits down for the second part of a two-part conversation with Les Leopold, labor expert and author of “The Man Who Hated Work and Loved Labor: The Life and Times of Tony Mazzocchi.”

Ronnie sits down with Les Leopold, labor expert and author of “The Man Who Hated Work and Loved Labor: The Life and Times of Tony Mazzocchi.” The book tells of the life of Tony Mazzocchi, the late Oil, Chemical, and Atomic Workers Union leader.

Ronnie sits down with lobbyist and political consultant Vincent Montalbano of Montalbano Initiatives, Inc. The two discuss a variety of issues such as the education system in New York City and the campaigns for the Democratic nomination for president.

Ronnie is joined by Bernard L. Stein, co-publisher of “The Riverdale Press,” the community newspaper for the Northwest Bronx. Mr. Stein also edits “The Hunts Point Express,” a newspaper which is produced by students at Hunter College.

Ronnie is joined by New York City Councilman Eric Gioia to discuss his latest community improvement projects. Representing District 26 in Queens, Councilman Gioia has earned a reputation as an advocate for education and an adversary of poverty.

Elaine Berg, President of the New York Organ Donor Network, joins Ronnie this week. Ms. Berg explains the entire process of organ donation, including how to register as a donor and how organ recipients are placed on the list.

Joining Ronnie are Suzanne Braun Levine and Mary Thom, editors of an oral history on Bella Abzug. The book covers Abzug's decades of public service and leadership in the women's movement.