Let It Rip takes a deep dive into the Trump administration’s deportation efforts of dissenting voices by international students, the targeting of free speech on college campuses by Elon Musk, and the growing resistance of citizens pushing back against what some believe is authoritative actions from Donald Trump. How far will the state go to silence dissent—and how far will the people go to fight back?
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NYC Mayoral Race Heats Up As Trump Battles Democratic Party
Let It Rip breaks down the very contentious Mayoral race in New York City as former Govenor, Andrew Cuomo, officially puts his hat in the ring against an embattled Eric Adams. We also take a deep dive into the fractured Democratic Party infighting as President Donald Trump doubles down on his controversial executive orders.
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TRUMP's Crackdown On BirthRight Citizenship And DEI
Let it Rip examines the return of Donald Trump to the white house and the sweeping executive orders to end Diversity equity and inclusion programs, Birthright citizenship and the recent raids by ICE to execute mass deportation of undocumented immigrants. Guests include former Speaker of the New York City Council, Melissa Mark-Viverito; Executive Director of the NYC Commission on Racial Equity (CORE), Linda Tigani; and anti-racist historian, Ernest Crim.
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Robert Brooks And The Push For Prison Reform
Let It Rip kicks off the new year with a new host, Angelo Pinto, and a powerful conversation examining the recent killing of a black inmate, Robert Brooks, by correctional officers in a New York State prison. Guest include, an exclusive interview with the father of Robert Brooks, Robert Ricks; NY Assembly member, Khaleel Anderson; Hip-Hop Artist, Mysonne Linen; Former NYPD Officer, Edwin Raymond; Fredricka Martinez; Frans Sital; and Gerard Domond; a Brooklyn native that was exonerated after serving 30 years in prison for a crime he did not commit.
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Election 2024: A Trump Mandate Or Democratic Party Failure?
Let It Rip goes beyond the mainstream headlines to breakdown the 2024 Presidential election results and its impact on New York City, along with race relations in America.
Guests include NYC Council member Althea Stevens; former NYS Assembly member, Adam Clayton Powell; and Chairperson of the December 12th movement, Omowale Clay.
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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