Let It Rip explores the historic inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, along with an in-depth look into the US Capitol riot on January 6. Guest include Baruch’s associate Dean, Patria de Lancer Julnes; York College Professor, Michael Sharpe; Mayoral Candidate, Thelma Watkins; Former NYPD Detective, Marq Claxton; and CUNY Professor, Celinet Duran.

CUNY TV's Mike Gilliam: Let It Rip

Inauguration & Capitol Riot

Let It Rip explores the dire housing crisis millions of renters, homeowners, and landlords face due to the coronavirus pandemic; and the legal fight by activist and attorneys to stop evictions and foreclosures. Let It Rip also sits down with two registered nurses to discuss the recent COVID-19 vaccines and it’s importance in stopping this deadly virus.

Evictions, Foreclosures, & Vaccines

Let It Rip examines Joe Biden’s victory over Donald Trump, the importance of the Black Vote, and Trump’s defiant efforts to contest the election results in court.

Biden's Victory Over Trump

Let It Rip examines the presidential election results with former Bronx Borough President, Adolfo Carrión Jr.; former NY Assemblyman, Adam Clayton Powell iIV; CUNY political science professor, Charles Tien; and Senior Legislative Policy Analyst for the NYC Council, Kalima Johnson.

Election Analysis

Let It Rip, joined by former NY Governor, David Paterson; Attorney, Norman Siegel; and CUNY professor, Deepak Bhargava; examines the Presidential election. As well as an update on the Breonna Taylor case with Attorneys, Ron Kuby, Malaika Jabali, and Kiiru Gichuru.

Joe Biden, Donald Trump, & Breonna Taylor

Let It Rip examines how the world of sports is dealing with the current social unrest as athletes intensify their protest against police brutality. Guest includes Super Bowl Champion, Chris Canty; Sport commentator, Bill Daughtry; and retired Sgt. Cheryl Dorsey. Let It Rip also takes a look into Kamala Harris’s historic Vice President nomination, with Brooklyn president of the NAACP, L. Joy Williams; Director of Publisher Growth at Medium, Tracey Ford; and Attorney, Casilda Roper-Simpson.

Kamala Harris, Sports, & Social Unrest

In this special encore addition of Let It Rip, Mike Gilliam takes a look back on all of the extremely potent issues and topics Let It Rip has tackled. From police reform, reproductive rights, Covid-19, cyber misuse, Donald Trump's racist tweets, to Hate & Guns in America; Let It Rip highlights the unique analysis it has brought to issues by going beyond the headlines.

Best Of Let It Rip

Let It Rip highlights young activist on the frontline advocating for police reform and an increase in healthcare access to combat the devastation of COVID-19 in the African-American community. Guest includes: Sakia Fletcher, President of the Student Association for Medgar Evers College (CUNY); Tim Smith, organizer for F.Y.C, ATL; Andrene Nicole,Editor In Chief of the Caribbean Elite Magazine and Omowale Adewale, Founder of Black Vegan Fest.

Voices For Change

Mike Gilliam examines the role police enforcement has been used to conduct New York State social distancing guidelines, along with the economic impact small businesses have endured during the coronavirus pandemic. Joined by NYS Assemblymember, Charles Barron; Retired NYPD Lieutenant, Darrin Porcher, Legal Aid Society Fellow, Molly Griffard; Owner of 3 Suns Barbershop, Rahkeem Taylor; and Owner of Alvin and Friends Restaurant, Alvin Clayton.

Police, Community, & Small Businesses

As the world continues to grapple with the devastation of the coronavirus, Let It Rip, sits down with prison reform advocate, Talib Shakur; Community Organizer for Release Aging People in Prison/RAPP, Mark Shervington; and the wife of a Rikers Island inmate, Crystal Lowe to discuss the impact the virus has had on the prison system.

Coronavirus in Prison

From the home studio, Mike Gilliam sits down with NY State Senator, John Liu, State Committeewoman, Olanike Alabi, SUNY Downstate Doctor, Ramon Gist, and COVID-19 home quarantine patient, Joyce Brayboy; to share their perspective on the Coronavirus pandemic.

COVID-19

Mike Gilliam, joined by CUNY doctoral student, Tanzeem Ajmiri, Newsday Editorial board member, Mark Chiusano, and Brooklyn Community Organizer, Keron Alleyne sit down to discuss the short entrance of former NYC Mayor, Mike Bloomberg, into the democratic elections and the impact big money will have on the 2020 elections.

Money In Politics

For Black History month, Mike Gilliam, examines the current state of Black media. Joined by the publisher of the Black Star News, CUNY John Jay Professor, Milton Allimadi; the CEO of MEFeater, Gabrielle Amani, and the Vice-President of A&R of NWYE, Tony Thompson, they share their perspectives on the Byron Allen v. Comcast lawsuit, and it's possible impact on the already shrinking Black voices in mainstream media.

Black Media

With a few more days left in 2019, Mike Gilliam, breaks-down the current state of the U.S. economy. Discussing everything from the rising of the minimum wage, to Trump’s Trade War with China, and how it will affect the cost of goods. Mike Gilliam is joined by CUNY’s Distinguished Lecturer at the Craig Newmark Graduate School Of Journalism, Greg David, and the Project Director of the South Bronx Minority Business Center, Sharon Higgins.

U.S. Economy

Mike Gilliam sits down with retired NYPD Lieutenant, Darrin Porcher, and Victor Dempsey, the brother of Delrawn Small, a 37 year-old man who was shot three times after approaching the car of an off-duty officer in an alleged road rage incident. In this passion filled conversation, they share their perspectives on the current climate of police and community engagement, along with tangible steps in making it better.

Police Reform

Veteran journalist Mike Gilliam and his guests look at issues that are impacting our everyday lives through a lens that looks beyond the headlines. A no-holds-barred discussion seeking to get at the root of issues that matter the most.

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CUNY TV's Mike Gilliam: Let It Rip

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