CUNY TV's Bob Herbert's Op-Ed.TV

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Rebecca Traister on Women Taking Action Feb 20, 2017

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The Women’s March that followed Donald Trump’s inauguration exceeded all expectations, and people have not stopped protesting since. Bob Herbert talks about this and more with New York magazine writer Rebecca Traister on Op-Ed.TV.

Irwin & Karen Redlener on the Impact of Obamacare Feb 13, 2017

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What’s going to happen to the Affordable Care Act/Obamacare? Dr. Irwin Redlener and wife Karen Redlener of the Children's Health Fund share their thoughts and predictions about the controversial healthcare mandate on Bob Herbert's Op-Ed.TV.

The Early Days of the Trump Administration w/Nicholas Lemann Feb 06, 2017

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Bob Herbert discusses the whirlwind first few days of the Donald J. Trump administration with his guest, Nicholas Lemann, a distinguished journalist and historian, and a former dean of the Graduate of Journalism at Columbia University.

Earl Lewis & Nancy Cantor on Our Compelling Interests Jan 30, 2017

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Bob Herbert talks U.S. demographic changes, and the benefits & challenges they bring with guests Nancy Cantor & Earl Lewis, leading educators and co-editors of "Our Compelling Interests: The Value of Diversity for Democracy and a Prosperous Society."

Eric Alterman on the Changing Media Landscape Jan 23, 2017

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Bob Herbert discusses the changing media landscape surrounding the presidency of Donald Trump with guest Eric Alterman, a journalist, an historian, a distinguished professor of journalism at CUNY’s Brooklyn College, and the media columnist for The Nation.

Ari Berman on Voter Suppression and the 2016 Election Dec 26, 2016

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The abhorrent practice of voter suppression is alive and well. Bob Herbert talks about this with guest, Ari Berman, a senior contributor for The Nation magazine & author of the book, “Give Us the Ballot: The Modern Struggle for Voting Rights in America.”

Christina Greer on the 2016 Election and America's Future Dec 19, 2016

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Bob Herbert talks presidential temperament, misogyny, racism and more with guest Christina Greer, a professor of political science at Fordham University.

Allan Wernick on the Future of DACA and Immigration Policy Dec 12, 2016

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Bob Herbert talks about the future of DACA and other immigration matters with guest Allan Wernick, a professor of law at Baruch College and director of CUNY's Citizenship Now! project.

A Post-Katrina New Orleans with Gary Rivlin Dec 05, 2016

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Bob Herbert and journalist/author Gary Rivlin talk about Hurricane Katrina's devastation of New Orleans, and how the city fares today, noting some political scandals that echo current national politics.

Press Election Coverage with Anya Schiffrin & Alexandra Solomon Nov 28, 2016

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Joining Bob Herbert's Op-Ed.TV are Anya Schiffrin, a lecturer of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University, and Alexandra Solomon, a student in the graduate program discussing the press coverage of the 2016 Presidential Campaign.