Beste CUNY podcasts (2025)

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Silvia Albert Sopale, Isabel Saavedra, Anapaula Guajardo 28:34

21h ago28:34

28:34

Spaniard Afro-descendant actor, writer & cultural organizer Silvia Albert Sopale explores art, activism & identity. Isabel Saavedra, once undocumented, is now a top immigration lawyer. Anapaula Guajardo brings Hispanic comedy to a new level in NYC.

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How a $100K Gift Is Shaping the Future of LGBTQ Studies Center 30:21

3d ago30:21

30:21

Founded at the CUNY Graduate Center over 30 years ago, CLAGS: The Center for LGBTQ Studies has been a leader in LGBTQ scholarship. Now, a $100,000 unrestricted gift from CUNY scholar James M. Saslow helping to secure its legacy and future impact. CLAGS Executive Director Matt Brim, a professor at the Graduate Center and the College of Staten Island…

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Patrick Bringley on Art, Grief, and Healing at the Met 26:59

9d ago26:59

26:59

Sheryl McCarthy interviews Patrick Bringley, author of All the Beauty in the World, about his decade as a guard at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. He reflects on how the job helped him heal from the grief of losing his brother, offering him peace through the museum's quiet spaces. Patrick shares his connection to the art, particularly the Old Maste…

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Destigmatizing Poverty: The Cost of Living Documentary, Narrative Change, and Organizing 57:50

10d ago57:50

57:50

This presentation examines survey results from three screenings of The Cost of Living (2023, Sixty First Productions), a documentary highlighting the financial struggles of three families in Flushing. The film is part of the Undo Poverty: Flushing (UPF) collaboratives efforts to combat poverty and reduce stigma through a narrative change approach. …

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Solid Gold, NYC in Film, Off-Broadway Spring Preview, and more! 27:11

20d ago27:11

27:11

This month on Arts in the City… we visit a Solid Gold exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum; take a look at art that contemplates freedom and healing at MOMA/PS1; explore our city’s maritime history at the South Street Seaport Museum; check out NYC’s starring role in film at the Museum of the City of New York; and preview Off-Broadway’s spring debuts.…

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David Greenberg, "John Lewis: A Life" Part 2 - POLITICS 26:33

24d ago26:33

26:33

In POLITICS - Part 2, author David Greenberg, “John Lewis: A Life,” reviews Lewis’s 34 long years of extraordinary service in Congress: his moral authority, principles, leadership, and support of interracial cooperation – the idea that we’re all in this together; we have to work together.

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Kids Feel Grief Too! 27:07

24d ago27:07

27:07

New York Times best-selling author Renée Watson talks about her book All the Blues in the Sky, which follows 13-year-old Sage as she navigates the pain and sorrow of losing her best friend. Also joined by Sharice Simpson and Dr. Charles Barrett.

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Mapping the Wreckage of War and Wildfires 44:01

15d ago44:01

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In this episode of The Thought Project, we delve into the innovative work of Corey Scher, whose satellite mapping techniques provide crucial insights into the human and environmental costs of conflict and disaster — from the wars in Ukraine and Gaza to wildfires in Los Angeles. Scher, an Earth and Environmental Sciences Ph.D. candidate at the CUNY …

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A Transformative Look at the Lives of Filipina Care Workers and Their Mutual Aid Practices 1:01:54

18d ago1:01:54

1:01:54

Migrant workers have long been called upon to sacrifice their own health to provide care in facilities and private homes throughout the United States. What draws them to such exploitative, low-wage work, and how do they care for themselves? In Caring for Caregivers: Filipina Migrant Workers and Community Building during Crisis (University of Washin…

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Belonging in Higher Education: Perspectives and Lessons from Diverse Faculty 1:34:49

18d ago1:34:49

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Co-editors Nicholas D. Hartlep, Terrell L. Strayhorn, and Fred A. Bonner II will present on Belonging in Higher Education: Perspectives and Lessons from Diverse Faculty (Routledge, 2024), a new book that illuminates autoethnographic stories of belonging in higher education in the United States. These narratives celebrate diverse experiences and off…

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Transgender Rights: Healthcare, Sports, and Equality 26:00

24d ago26:00

26:00

In this One to One interview, Sheryl McCarthy speaks with Red Washburn, Professor of English and Women and Gender Studies at Kingsborough Community College and the CUNY Graduate Center about the state of transgender rights, focusing on issues like sports, healthcare, and recent legal restrictions. Washburn argues that these restrictions are distrac…

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David Greenberg, "John Lewis: A Life" Part 1 - PROTEST 26:56

24d ago26:56

26:56

In Part 1, PROTEST of a 2 part conversation, Bob and David Greenberg, author of "John Lewis: A Life," discuss the high points of Lewis’s extraordinary activism – the sit-ins, the freedom rides, the March on Washington, Selma, Bloody Sunday, the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, and its effect on John Lewis and the civil rights movement.…

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Albania Rosario, Rueda de Oro, Juan Ospina, Manuel de la Cruz 26:21

29d ago26:21

26:21

Honoring Black History Month with FDLA founder Albania Rosario and the Caribbean rhythms from music and dance collective La Rueda de Oro. During Fashion Week, designer Manuel de la Cruz shares how indigenous and Catholic traditions inspire his work.

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How the CUNY Mapping Service Supports a Fair Census 34:45

1M ago34:45

34:45

How do we ensure every community is counted in the census? In a conversation on The Thought Project, Steven Romalewski, director of the CUNY Mapping Service, discusses the critical role of data mapping in ensuring a fair and accurate 2030 census. His team collaborates with national civil rights organizations, policymakers, and community groups to i…

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Roya Marsh on Identity, Poetry & Empowerment | Performances 27:26

1M ago27:26

27:26

In this One to One interview, poet and educator Roya Marsh reflects on her experiences as a black, queer woman from the Bronx. She discusses the complexities of her identity, growing up without queer representation but finding support through her brothers, community, and the arts. Marsh shares how her poetry serves as a "love letter" to her queerne…

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A Biochemist Seeks Better Prostrate Cancer Treatments 24:11

1M ago24:11

24:11

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers among men, with risk factors including age, race, lifestyle, and environmental exposures. Daniel Okpattah, a Biochemistry Ph.D. student at the CUNY Graduate Center, studies the molecular processes that drive prostate cancer. His research focuses on how cancer cells grow, survive, and resist treatmen…

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How New Yorkers View Immigrants in the City 38:36

1M ago38:36

38:36

This episode of The Thought Project features a compelling discussion with Professors Philip Kasinitz and Liza Steele, sociologists at the CUNY Graduate Center, on immigration, public opinion, and the evolving challenges of migration policy. The conversation explores their analysis of a YouGov survey, which reveals a surprisingly positive outlook am…

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A Look at the Evolving New York Historical 25:12

2M ago25:12

25:12

Sheryl McCarthy sits down with Louise Mirrer, president and CEO of the New York Historical, to discuss the museum's evolution. Founded in 1804, the museum is updating its name, dropping the hyphen and the word "Society" to become more inclusive. Mirrer shares insights into the museum’s cultural updates, including the addition of Abraham Lincoln and…

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Barbie, Eureka Day, Making Home at Cooper Hewitt, and more! 29:08

2M ago29:08

29:08

This month on Arts in the City… we check out Barbie’s impact on fashion and pop culture at the Museum of Arts and Design; visit Cooper Hewitt’s triennial that’s dedicated to the concept of home; take a look at 200 years of women’s clothing at The New York Historical; explore lighthouse history at the National Lighthouse Museum; chat with the actor …

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The Apollo Theater: Continuing the Legacy 26:06

2M ago26:06

26:06

Executive Producer, Kamilah Forbes discusses the legacy and future of the Apollo Theater and her work as a director.

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Gabriela Ortiz, Rosalinda Martinez, Catalina Cruz, Ivan Argote 26:48

2M ago26:48

26:48

Mexican composer Gabriela Ortiz talks about her Carnegie Hall residency; activist Rosalinda Martínez and Assemblywoman Catalina Cruz tackle mass deportations; Colombian artist Iván Argote unveils the reason forDinosaur his giant dove sculpture in Midtown.

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Eric Alterman: What Kind of Journalism Supports Democracy? 26:29

2M ago26:29

26:29

Historian Eric Alterman loves footnotes and cares a lot about where information comes from. Concerned that bad information is crowding out good information-and that the GOP doesn't care, he is unwilling to simply accept what he's read or heard. Alterman urges students to think critically: to evaluate the quality of the source providing the informat…

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Harlem Stage: Amplifying Global Majority Voices 26:03

2M ago26:03

26:03

Sheryl McCarthy interviews Dr. Indira Etwaroo, CEO and Artistic Director of Harlem Stage, an influential arts institution in Harlem that has supported artists of color for over 40 years. Dr. Etwaroo discusses Harlem Stage's commitment to providing a platform for artists of the Global Majority, especially in light of historical funding challenges. T…

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Alvin Ailey, Art Deco, Gypsy, and more! 29:17

3M ago29:17

29:17

In this episode… we take a look at the life and legacy of Alvin Ailey at the Whitney Museum of American Art; visit an exhibit dedicated to our pets at New York Historical; chat about the revival of Gypsy on Broadway; check out the New York Jewish Film Fest; and stop by the Museum of New York City for Art Deco City and Gingerbread NYC!…

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Chester Higgins Is Capturing the Spirit of Africa 26:03

3M ago26:03

26:03

American photographer and visual artist Chester Higgins discusses his journey documenting African and African-American history and culture over five decades, his book The Sacred Nile, and the significance of preserving these histories through visual art.

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Leah Johnson is Celebrating Black Girl Power in Literature 26:06

3M ago26:06

26:06

Award-winning children’s and young adult author Leah Johnson discusses her journey as a writer, her upcoming anthology Black Girl Power, and the importance of representation for Black girls in literature.

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Legacies: Asian American Art Movements in New York City (1969-2001) 1:03:02

3M ago1:03:02

1:03:02

Co-curator Prof. Jayne Cole Southard will present on the exhibition, Legacies: Asian American Art Movements in New York City (1969-2001), an expansive survey of rarely-seen artwork and archival material by artists that constitute and exceed Asian American, a label denoting a cultural and national identity invented in 1968. Utilizing an interdiscipl…

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Philip Lentz: Donald Trump, US President #45 and #47 26:32

3M ago26:32

26:32

In January 2025, Donald Trump will be sworn in – again – as president of the United States, “with no guardrails..to protect American democracy.” Disturbed that “..the structure of our democracy could crumble,” Philip Lentz and Bob Herbert outline the challenges, decisions and lost opportunities that despite an appalling campaign, led to a Republica…

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Carla Guelfenbein, Marco Trigoso, Pulso NY 25:41

3M ago25:41

25:41

This December, Nueva York brings you stories of resilience, creativity, and hope. We highlight the incredible work of Pulso NY, an organization dedicated to reuniting parents and children separated for years, sharing the emotional journeys of families coming together against all odds. Esteemed Mexican author Carmen Boullosa sits down with Chilean w…

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Sylvia Waters on Alvin Ailey's Legacy and Impact on Dance 25:00

3M ago25:00

25:00

Sylvia Waters discusses Alvin Ailey's legacy, his impact on dance, and the importance of the Edges of Ailey exhibit. She highlights Ailey’s contributions to African-American culture, Ailey II's role, and AILEY's educational programs.

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Ginko Okazaki: a Japanese American Novelist in an Age of Ultranationalism 1:25:46

3M ago1:25:46

1:25:46

This panel presentation introduces an ongoing project to recover and translate the Japanese-language writings of the Issei novelist and teacher Ginko Okazaki (pen-name of Masue Shinozaki Orimo, 1895-1973). Ginko was part of a cohort of highly educated Japanese women who emigrated to the United States in the 1920s. Alan K. Ota, nephew of Ginkos daug…

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On Performance, Poetics, and Authoritarianism 52:02

3M ago52:02

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Prof. Christine Balance, the 2024 CUNY Thomas Tam Visiting Professor at the CUNY Graduate Center, will present ongoing research and writing from her book project, Making Sense of Martial Law. In it, she studies what the diverse and contradictory poetics of Philippine martial law (1972-1986) perform and reveal about authoritarianism and cultural mem…

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Making Room for Latin American Studies and Scholars at CUNY 46:53

3M ago46:53

46:53

In this episode of The Thought Project, host Tanya Domi welcomes Mila Burns, associate director of the Center for Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino Studies at the CUNY Graduate Center and a professor of History at the Graduate Center and Lehman College. A proud Graduate Center alumna, she shares insights from her interdisciplinary career spanni…

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Shifting Gears: The Battle for New York's Streets 27:32

3M ago27:32

27:32

Sheryl McCarthy talks to Nicole Gelinas about NYC's shift from car dominance to mass transit, highlighting how activism is challenging the city's historical focus on cars and pushing for better public transportation.

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David Dinkins/Eric Adams: Different Mayors/Different Times 27:10

3M ago27:10

27:10

Bob Herbert outlines David Dinkins achievements - in a time of severe race-baiting - as New York’s first Black mayor. Describing Mayor Eric Adams’ bombastic-a cop "stark style,” Christina Greer outlines the markedly different times in America’s history in which each was elected.

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Flooding/Hurricanes/Tornados/Wildfires: Climate Change 26:04

3M ago26:04

26:04

Dr. Michael Oppenheimer discusses the dangerous effects of increasing levels of greenhouse gases and global warming on the life of the planet and on the life of all its inhabitants. Hundred Year Floods may occur yearly; coral reefs are bleaching; lives are uprooted-some are lost.

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How Economic Anxiety Shaped the Election With Charles Tien 41:10

4M ago41:10

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In this episode of The Thought Project, Tanya Domi speaks with Charles Tien, a professor of Political Science at the CUNY Graduate Center and Hunter, about the implications of the 2024 Presidential elections. They discuss Donald Trump’s historic re-election, shifting voter demographics, and parallels with the 1980 election of Ronald Reagan. Drawing…

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Paulana Lamonier Is Saving Black Lives from Drowning 26:56

4M ago26:56

26:56

Paulana Lamonier, CEO and Founder of Black People Will Swim, discusses the work her organization is doing to promote water safety, increase access to swimming lessons, and challenge cultural barriers within the Black community.

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Earth Church: Activism, Performing Art, and Social Justice 26:22

4M ago26:22

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In this conversation Sheryl McCarthy talks to Reverend Billy and Savitri D, co-founders of the Church of Stop Shopping and the Earth Church. The Earth Church in New York’s Lower East Side, combines performance art with activism. Initially a critique of consumerism, it now focuses on environmental justice, climate change, gentrification, and social …

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Indigenous Art, Saturday Night, NYC Holiday Fun, and more! 26:04

4M ago26:04

26:04

In this episode… we check out Indigenous art at the American Museum of Natural History; chat with the director and star of the new movie “Saturday Night”; sit down with the creators of “Teeth” the musical; meet an orthodontist who creates some sweet treats; and show you some of the best and brightest ways to celebrate the holidays in NYC.…

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Laura Filloy, Rafa Sanchez, Franck De Las Mercedes 28:54

4M ago28:54

28:54

Carmen Boullosa interviews MET curator Laura Filloy on cultural relevance of ancient artifacts. Rafa Sanchez, Repertorio's new director, shares his vision for Latin theater in NYC. Artist Franck de las Mercedes discusses his creative residency at Oculus.

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BRES at the CUNY Graduate Center 24:09

4M ago24:09

24:09

In this episode of The Thought Project podcast, Tanya Domi talks with Professor Van Tran about the launch of the CUNY Graduate Center’s Ph.D. and master’s programs in Black, Race, and Ethnic Studies (BRES), the first of their kind in the New York metropolitan area. Tran, a sociologist who led the development of the programs with Professor Martin Ru…

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But You're Not Black (Post-Screening Discussion) 38:12

4M ago38:12

38:12

Join the Asian American / Asian Research Institute, and the Committee on Institutional Equity and Diversity (CIED) at the CUNY School of Professional Studies, for a screening of the documentary, But Youre Not Black (2020), directed by Danilelle Ayow. Following the screening will be a discussion with our guest scholar speaker Dr. Aleah N. Ranjitsing…

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The History Behind Blood in the Soil with Jeremy McQueen 23:47

4M ago23:47

23:47

Emmy® award-winning choreographer and founder of the Black Iris Project, Jeremy McQueen, discusses his company's upcoming premiere of Blood in the Soil, a ballet that honors the history and legacy of Black and Indigenous farmers and their deep connection

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