CUNY TV's Let It Rip
By CUNY TV
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Description
Let It Rip is an unapologetic progressive news and commentary program delivering fact-based information on the issues that are impacting our everyday lives. Convening distinguished academic scholars, notable community advocates, and prominent elected-officials to focus on solutions to complex matters with style and passion. Ripping through the noise and going beyond the headlines for truth and accountability.
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CleanYoung Voters Onx The Biden vs Trump Rematch | Let It Rip sits down with young voters for a passionate conversation to hear their thoughts on the upcoming 2024 presidential election rematch between Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Guests include two PhD CUNY candidates, Tanzeem Ajmiri and Alexandria Lockhart; along with Republican strategist, Vanessa Simon. | 4/4/2024 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanTackling The Racial Wealth Gap | Let It Rip examines the racial wealth and pay gap facing New Yorkers of color, particularly women, and the impact it may have on the presidential election. Guests include NYC Comptroller, Brad Lander; NYC Council Member, Althea Stevens, and Vice President of Government Relations at The Parkside Group, Kalima Johnson. | 3/14/2024 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanCity Council Clashes With Mayor Eric Adams | Let It Rip examines the political tension between Mayor Eric Adams and the City Council in what has been a months-long battle over recent budget cuts and oversight of the NYPD. Joining us in discussion are City Council members, Yusef Salaam, Sandy Nurse, and Chi Ossé. | 2/8/2024 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanReproductive Rights | Let It Rip examines the impact Reproductive Rights and the turnout of people of color will have on the 2024 presidential election. | 1/4/2024 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanPrison Industrial Complex | Let It Rip examines the foster care to prison pipeline and the rapidly growing aging prison population in America. | 12/6/2023 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanPolitical Chaos | Let It Rip breaks down the disarray consuming the Republican party with the ouster of the former speaker, Kevin McCarthy, and the MAGA hardliners pushing both the Republican and Democratic parties further to the right. Guests include John Jay College student and Managing Editor of the Sentinel, Alexandra Cortese; New York City Council Member Charles Barron; and former NY Assembly Member Adam Clayton Powell, IV. | 12/6/2023 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanRudy Giuliani, Proud Boys, and Domestic Terrorism | Let It Rip examines the rise and fall of indicted Ex NYC Mayor, Rudy Giuliani and the historical similarities between the 1992 City Hall police riots and the January 6 insurrection. We also take a deep dive into the growing concerns around homegrown violent extremist organizations like the Proud Boys. | 10/5/2023 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanAffirmative Action and Legacy Admissions | Let It Rip sits down with NY Assembly Member, Latrice Walker; NYC Council Member, Eric Dinowitz; Hunter College Professor, Margaret Chin; and York College Dean, George White to discuss proposed legislation to end Legacy Admissions and the recent overturning of race based college admissions by the Supreme Court. We also announce the new host of Let It Rip, Kiiru Gichuru, and chat with Mike Gilliam about his new show, “A Slice of New York. | 9/13/2023 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanNYPD Commissioner’s Resignation & Affordable Housing Crisis | Let It Rip examines the unexpected resignation of NYPD Commissioner, Keechant Sewell, along with the recently approved rent hike by the Rent Guidelines Board impacting over 1 million New Yorkers living in rent stabilized apartments in the city. Guests include New York City Council member, Chi Ossé; Co-Founder of Black Lives Matter of Greater NY, Chivona Newsome, and Vice President of The NYPD Guardians Association, Eric Blake. | 7/5/2023 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanNYC Council District 9 Candidate's Debate | Let It Rip, presented by CUNY TV, is thrilled to present the only televised Democratic primary District 9, New York City Council Candidate’s Debate for 2023. | 6/8/2023 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanTrump’s Indictment and The Expulsion of Tennessee Lawmakers | Let It Rip examines the irony of the criminal investigation into Donald Trump and the connection to the exoneration of the Central Park 5. We will also analyze the expulsion and reinstatement of two Black Tennessee representatives and what it reveals about race and democracy. | 5/3/2023 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanFox News Lawsuit & The Banking Crisis | Let It Rip examines the $1.6 Billion dollar defamation lawsuit against Fox corporation, brought by Dominion Voting System, that claims various Fox entities peddled election falsehoods and lies around Dominion’s voting machines during the 2020 elections. Let It Rip also sits down with NY State Comptroller, Thomas DiNapoli, to discuss the recent Bank failures and the various attacks by the GOP on so-called “woke” capitalism. | 4/18/2023 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanTyre Nichols and Police Reform | In a passion filled discussion, Let It Rip examines the recent killing of Tyre Nichols by Memphis, Tennessee Police officers and debates Police reform with retired NYPD Officer, Priscilla Harden; NYC Council Member, Charles Barron; John Jay College Professor, Felipe Rodriquez; City College Professor, Herb Boyd; and Co-Founder Of Black Lives Matter of Greater NY, Hawk Newsome. | 3/1/2023 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanBlack History Month Special | Let It Rip celebrates Black History Month by highlighting the great accomplishments Black Art has contributed to civil and human rights. Let It Rip also sits down with the newly appointed President of Medgar Evers College, Dr. Patricia Ramsey to discuss her vision for the college and the legacy of Civil Rights Advocate, Medgar Evers. | 2/6/2023 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanLabor Crisis, Brittney Griner Update, and Dr. King's Legacy | Let It Rip takes a deep dive into the latest unemployment data in NYC, examines the recent release of WNBA superstar Brittney Griner from a Russian penal colony and the needed push for Cannabis reform. We also highlight the historical contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to labor struggles and worker’s rights. | 1/4/2023 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanMidterm Election Results and Political Weaponizing Of Crime | Let It Rip examines the recent midterm election results, and spotlights the weaponization of crime used by both Republican and Democratic candidates for votes. Guests include NY State Senator, Jabari Brisport, CUNY Professor, Alexandra Moffet-Bateau, former NY Assemblyman, Adam Clayton Powell, and Community activist, Lawrence Hamm. | 12/6/2022 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanU.S. Midterm Elections | Let It Rip examines the upcoming midterm elections, along with the impact the Economy, Reproductive Rights and Social Justice issues will have on voters. We will also sit down with two CUNY Students to hear their top political concerns and outlook on the current political climate. | 11/2/2022 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEnvironmental Racism & Criminal Justice Reform | Let It Rip breaks down how decades of systemic racism is at the root of Jackson, Mississippi’s water crisis and the recent mass exoneration by the Brooklyn DA to overturn almost 400 convictions due to false testimony by NYPD officers. | 10/5/2022 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanTrump, Brittney Griner, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery | Let It Rip takes a summer recap of the Trump Mar-a-Lago investigation, the Brittney Griner’s Russian conviction, the indictments of the killer cops of Breonna Taylor by the FBI and the convictions of the murderers of Ahmaud Arbery. Also there will be a musical performance by Neo Soul artist, Rob Clove, performing “Little Black Boy”. | 9/20/2022 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanAbortion Rights & Gun Violence Prevention | Let It Rip examines the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade with CUNY Law Professors, Natalie Gomez-Velez and Cynthia Soohoo. We also sit down with the newly appointed Gun Czar of NYC, Andre T. Mitchell. Live in-studio musical performance by Reggae Artist, Ras Droppa. | 7/6/2022 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanPublic Safety & Reparations | Let It Rip takes a hard look into the rise in Crime in New York City and recently passed Reparations legislations for African-Americans. | 5/4/2022 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanUkraine Refugee Crisis & Ketanji Brown Jackson Nomination | Let It Rip examines the refugee crisis in Ukraine and the discrimination nonwhite Students in Ukraine face while fleeing the war. Let It Rip also celebrates the historic Supreme Court nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. | 4/6/2022 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanCrime & Cannabis Education | Let It Rip takes a hard look at the uptick in crime with NYPD Detective, Eric Blake and Violence interrupter, Jibreel Jalloh. We also highlight the first-ever cannabis minor degree program for a CUNY campus, which introduces students and members of the community to the great entrepreneurial opportunities in the Cannabis industry. | 3/2/2022 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanInflation Crisis | Let It Rip examines America’s inflation crisis and the impact rising cost of goods is having on low-income communities with Lehman College Professor, Mine Doyran; Deputy District Manager of Community Board 5, Keron Alleyne; and CEO of Brock Logistic, Christopher Brock. | 12/8/2021 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanNFL & Social Justice | Let It Rip sits down with Giants Super Bowl Champion, Chris Canty; Retired ESPN commentator, Bill Daughtry; York College Professor, Michele Gregory, and Brooklyn College Professor, Lawrence Johnson, to discuss the recent racist and homophobic emails from former NFL Coach, Jon Gruden which led to his resignation from the Las Vegas, Raiders football team. | 11/3/2021 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanVaccine Mandates | Let It Rip debates vaccine mandates with Henry Garrido, D.C. 37 Executive Director; Dr. Pamela Foster, Public Health Physician; Janet Calvo, CUNY Professor of Health Law; and Community Organizer, Brenda Walker. | 10/6/2021 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanPolitical Shakeup | Let It Rip examines the ascension of Kathy Hochul, to NY Governor, and the rise of women and people of color to political leadership in New York State. | 9/22/2021 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Fight Against Voter Suppression | Let It Rip examines the various attacks on Voting Rights and the collective fight by activists, clergy, and the business Community to provide greater Voter access for people of color. | 6/3/2021 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanBiden's First 100 Days | Let It Rip examines the first 100 days of the Biden's administration and his handling of the economy, Covid, and vaccine distributions. We also take a hard look into the Derek Chauvin's murder verdict, and what this conviction does or does not signal regarding police brutality moving forward. | 5/5/2021 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanBlack Farmers & Child Poverty | Let It Rip examines the recent $5 billion in aid relief by the Biden Administration to combat decades of discriminatory practices towards Black Farmers, along with the new Child Tax Credit which the White House hopes will slash child poverty by 50%. | 4/7/2021 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanStudent Debt Crisis & Vaccine Distribution | Let It Rip examines the role student debt contributes to the racial wealth gap and the striking racial disparities in the covid-19 vaccine distribution. | 3/2/2021 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanInauguration & Capitol Riot | 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. | 2/2/2021 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEvictions, Foreclosures, & Vaccines | 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. | 1/5/2021 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanElection Analysis | 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. | 11/11/2020 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanJoe Biden, Donald Trump, & Breonna Taylor | 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. | 10/7/2020 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanKamala Harris, Sports, & Social Unrest | 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. | 9/17/2020 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanBest Of Let It Rip | 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. | 8/5/2020 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanVoices For Change | 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. | 7/8/2020 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanPolice, Community, & Small Businesses | 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. | 6/3/2020 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanCoronavirus in Prison | 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. | 5/5/2020 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanCOVID-19 | 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. | 4/7/2020 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanMoney In Politics | 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. | 3/9/2020 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanBlack Media | 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. | 2/4/2020 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanU.S. Economy | 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. | 12/17/2019 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanPolice Reform | 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. | 11/19/2019 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Trump Impeachment Saga | Mike Gilliam, joined by former executive director of the New York Civil Liberties Union, Norman Siegel; CUNY Constitutional law professor, Ruthann Robson; and Community organizer, Omowale Clay, break down the specificities of the U.S. impeachment process, as well as examine the congressional impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump and what may be it's political ramifications. | 10/15/2019 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanHate & Guns In America | Mike Gilliam sits down with Human-Rights Attorney, Roger Wareham, and Adjunct CUNY Professor and co-author of "Addressing The Myths Of Terrorism In America", Celinet Duran, for a provocative discussion around Hate Crimes, White Nationalism, and Guns in America. | 9/16/2019 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 48 | CleanVideoDonald Trump's Racist Tweets | Mike Gilliam sits down with the Bronx Borough President, Rubén Díaz Jr., and the former Co-chair of The Women's March, Linda Sarsour, to discuss the recent divisive and racist remarks made by President Trump. During the show they examine Trump's attack on four congresswomen of color, along with a broader analysis on how race, immigration and voter turnout will impact the 2020 presidential elections. | 7/31/2019 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 49 | CleanVideoThe Abortion Fight & Right | Mike Gilliam examines the recent abortion restrictions and growing national debate around reproductive rights and the impact it will have on the 2020 presidential race. Mike Gilliam is joined by Christina Chang from Planned Parenthood NYC (plannedparenthood.org) and Brittany Brathwaite from Girls For Gender Equity (ggenyc.org). | 6/24/2019 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 50 | CleanVideoSocial Media | Examining the impact big tech companies like Facebook, Google, and social media platforms have on mental health, algorithmic biases, and competitive enterprises. | 6/5/2019 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 51 | CleanVideoCollege Admissions Scandal | A multi-layered discussion on the way race, wealth, and influence exerts itself in education, against the backdrop of the recent celebrity college admissions scandal. | 4/23/2019 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanMarijuana:The Path Forward | A critical analysis of the growing cannabis industry, as local initiatives and big corporations seek to facilitate medicinal or recreational use, even after decades of failed policies and hyper incarceration around this plant. | 3/7/2019 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanIncarceration In America | Veteran journalist Mike Gilliam and his guests looks at issues that are impacting our everyday lives through a lens that look beyond the headlines. A no-holds-barred discussion seeking to get at the root of issues that matter the most. | 1/18/2019 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanMidterm Analysis | Mike Gilliam evaluates the historic 2018 midterm elections. Joined by political strategist, L. Joy Williams; Activist and attorney, Malaika Jabali; and community organizer, Keron Alleyne. | 12/4/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanNFL Controversies | Mike Gilliam tackles the controversy surrounding the NFL and Colin Kaepernick. Joined by New York Giants Super Bowl Champion and broadcaster, Chris Canty; former ESPN sportscaster, Bill Daughtry; former Chairman of the Black Veterans For Social Justice, Job Mashariki; and Midwood High School coach, Jamal Clarke. | 11/21/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Customer Reviews
Great mike You are a consummate professional and enjoy listening keep up the great work
Mike you’re a great interviewer I love the podcast keep up the great work
