Ronnie is joined by Donna Lieberman, Executive Director of the New York Civil Liberties Union. Under Ms. Lieberman's leadership the NYCLU has experienced a resurgence in its role as the state's leading voice for freedom, justice and equality.

Ronnie welcomes best selling author, journalist, former academic and active historian Louise Bernikow. Ms. Bernikow shares her inspiration for her most recent book “Dreaming in Libro: How a Good Dog Tamed a Bad Woman.”

Katrina vanden Heuvel, editor of “The Nation” magazine, visits Ronnie for a conversation about the current state of politics and world affairs, as well as the current standards of journalism in this country.

Join Ronnie as she welcomes Bill Perkins, New York State Senator from Harlem. The two discuss health issues in New York State, including the high incidence of lead poisoning. Senator Perkins also shares his views on Rudy Giuliani's mayoral missteps.

Join Ronnie as she welcomes Ed Ott, Executive Director of The New York City Central Labor Council. Mr. Ott shares his views on the history of the labor movement and the status of the working class in New York City.

Martina Arroyo describes what life is like for an opera singer on and off the stage. She joins Ronnie to reveal the work that must be put into a strong operatic performance and shares some tales about the students from her children's foundation as well.

Ronnie is joined by Marilyn Nissenson, author of “The Lady Upstairs: Dorothy Schiff and the New York Post.” Ms. Nissenson shares her expertise on Dorothy Schiff's tumultuous personal life and career at the New York Post.

Ronnie welcomes feminist and author Alix Kates Shulman to talk about her novel “Memoirs of an Ex-Prom Queen,” which has been reissued in celebration of its 35th anniversary.

In the second part of a two-part series, Ronnie is joined again by Wayne Barrett, a senior editor at the Village Voice and author of “Grand Illusion: The Untold Story of Rudy Giuliani and 9/11.”

In the first part of a two-part series, Ronnie is joined by Wayne Barrett, a senior editor at the Village Voice and author of “Grand Illusion: The Untold Story of Rudy Giuliani and 9/11.”