Nights & Weekends

Elie Mystal, Justice Correspondent at The Nation, talks with Lee Pacchia about the actual legislation and policy reforms likely to emerge from the recent spate of Black Lives Matter protests sweeping across the United States. Rich Boatti, attorney and activist, talks about why it's time for Italian-Americans to consider replacing Christopher Columbus Day with a less problematic and more relevant figure.

David Karpf, associate professor in the School of Media and Public Affairs at the George Washington University, talks with Lee Pacchia about recent turmoil between labor and management in newsrooms and media organizations around the country. 

Ben Adler, senior editor at City & State, talks about how police unions in New York City have stood in the way of reforming law enforcement and how that could be changing in light of recent protests. Ben also drills down on how NYC's handling of the Covid-19 pandemic and George Floyd will end Bill De Blasio's political career and who might be his replacement. Finally, Ben talks about how the recent spate of crises facing the city will effect the city's future.