While The New York Times is riding a remarkable wave of journalistic success, it’s sometimes been a bumpy ride for the most-heralded and most-read newspaper in the United States. The long and storied history of the newspaper is detailed in Adam Nagourney’s new book, “The Times: How the Newspaper of Record Survived Scandal, Scorn, and the Transformation of Journalism.” The book looks at the last four tumultuous decades of the newspaper’s history, including its coverage of the Sept. 11 attacks and its ousting of two high-profile executive editors. 

Nagourney, who covers national politics for The Times, joined NY1’s Errol Louis to discuss how he went about writing the book and how the digital revolution became one of its key themes. They also touched on Nagourney’s history of covering the gay rights movement, the importance of mentorships in the newsroom, and how covering New York City is sometimes not a priority for the paper.

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Last week, a horrific surprise attack on Israeli civilians by the Palestinian terrorist organization Hamas has now grown into a full-blown war. The conflict has gripped the United States, provoking intense and varied reactions from political leaders across the country. President Joe Biden has condemned the attacks, saying the United States stands firmly behind Israel. This comes after the White House saw a different kind of chaos when House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was ousted by his own party in an unprecedented, historic event.

Errol Louis was joined this week by Spectrum colleagues from different cities to obtain a more national perspective on all the big news. His guests were North Carolina political anchor Tim Boyum, who is the host of “Capital Tonight” and the “Tying it Together” podcast, and from Los Angeles political anchor Alex Cohen, who is the host “Inside the Issues.” The trio also weighed in on Donald Trump’s commanding lead in the GOP primary race, the potential effects of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s decision to run as an independent in the presidential race, and the United Auto Workers strike.

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As it did in universities and colleges across the country, enrollment at CUNY campuses dropped significantly due to the pandemic. For the first time in three years, the public university system has seen an uptick in enrollment. Félix V. Matos Rodríguez joined NY1’s Errol Louis to discuss the state of the university and a new initiative aimed towards public high school seniors in the five boroughs. 

They also weighed in on the dangers of political interference in classrooms in states such as Florida, Texas and North Carolina.

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Even though the Latino population in New York is at record levels, there are no citywide Latino officials. A new survey of Latino voters in New York finds that Latinos themselves have a hard time naming an influential Latino leader in New York, with just under 15% naming Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Latino voters are also split in their opinion of the Democratic Party — with 40% saying that the state government does not represent or incorporate the Latino perspective.

Luis Miranda, founder of the Hamilton Campaign Network, and Melissa Mark-Viverito, president of the network and former City Council speaker, joined NY1’s Errol Louis to discuss the poll they commissioned and the role of Latinos in New York politics. They also talked about how the migrant crisis needs a leading voice from the Latino community, and how some asylum seekers have encountered acts of violence and hostility upon arriving in New York.

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With a re-election campaign looming next year, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand joined NY1’s Errol Louis to talk about the issues she’s focusing on during a tumultuous political season, including her thoughts on the state’s migrant crisis.

A senator since 2009, Gillibrand also discussed her recent 62-county, statewide tour and her concerns about a potential government shutdown.

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As the migrant crisis continues, New York City has faced multiple challenges helping feed and house those staying in the five boroughs. Around 113,000 asylum seekers have entered the country since the spring of 2022, and last week, Mayor Eric Adams said the crisis would “destroy” the city. It appears now that some federal help is on the way, as the legal battle continues over the city’s right-to-shelter laws. And at the same time, there has been misinformation over the legal status of arriving migrants.

Luis Gomez Alfaro is an attorney in New York and New Jersey, with extensive experience in immigration law. He has advocated for clients in various immigration courts across the country. Luis joined Errol to discuss the crisis from a legal perspective. Their conversation touched on the process of migrants applying for asylum, the complexities of immigration, and what Adams and the White House could do to speed up the process of obtaining work authorization.

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The nearly constant shifts in our relationship with the internet have permanently altered our lives and they show no signs of slowing down. In her new book, “Extremely Online: The Untold Story of Fame, Influence, and Power on the Internet,” Taylor Lorenz, a technology columnist at the Washington Post, documents these shifts and the rise of social media. The book chronicles what Lorenz calls the “history of the social internet.”

Lorenz joined NY1’s Errol Louis to discuss her book, as well as her career in tech journalism. They also discussed how “mommy blogging” was the true beginning of content creation and pioneering revenue streams; the significance of going viral; the downfall of Vine; the role of Netflix in the writers’ strike; and how former President Donald Trump’s social media campaign could fare in his third election cycle. They also touched on Lorenz’s struggles with long COVID and how she uses her platform to strengthen communication around the virus. 

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As migrants seeking asylum continue to come to New York City in droves, some residents are fighting efforts by the city to place the newcomers in their neighborhoods.

One of the protest leaders, former mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa, joined NY1’s Errol Louis to discuss his fight against the policies of the Adams administration. Their discussion focused on the migrant influx and how Sliwa has been arrested three times in the last two weeks. Sliwa, the founder of the Guardian Angels, explained why he thinks many asylum seekers are “jumping the line,” and why he thinks they should be housed at Rikers Island.

They also touched on Sliwa’s long career in radio, his role as an animal-rights activist and tips on how to be a successful organizer.

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In 1984, a subway straphanger named Bernhard Goetz shot four Black teenagers who he said were trying to mug him. The case soon drew national attention — with Goetz being celebrated as a hero by some New Yorkers, even after he was charged with attempted murder. The city was reminded of the Goetz case this past May after 30-year-old Jordan Neely was placed in a fatal chokehold by a man who said he was defending his fellow subway passengers.

Noted podcast host and producer Leon Neyfakh was in the middle of producing a six-part audio documentary on Goetz called “Vigilante” when the Neely news broke. He joined NY1’s Errol Louis for a look at the Goetz story and how he thinks the killing of Neely indicates how little has changed in four decades. They also discussed how he began his podcast career, why he created the hit podcast “Slow Burn” for Slate, and his thoughts around his latest project “FIASCO.”

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With the music world celebrating hip-hop’s 50th birthday, New York Lt. Gov Antonio Delgado joined NY1’s Errol Louis to talk about hip-hop, including his pursuit of a recording career as “AD the Voice,” which preceded his venture into politics. They also touched on the migrant crisis and the statewide reach of anti-hate task forces.

After that, NY1 criminal justice reporter Dean Meminger shared his thoughts on the anniversary of hip-hop from outside a celebration and concert at Yankee Stadium. Their conversation included Dean’s memories of growing up in New York and hearing the music for the first time. 

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