Rutgers Political Science Professor Saladin Ambar joins us to discuss his new book, “Stars and Shadows: The Politics of Interracial Friendship from Jefferson to Obama.” Also, NYC-based Children’s Tumor Foundation President Annette Bakker, PhD, is spearheading an initiative that turns old medicines into lifesaving treatments.

Rutgers Political Science Professor Saladin Ambar joins us to discuss his new book, “Stars and Shadows: The Politics of Interracial Friendship from Jefferson to Obama.”

Tonight, we hear from urban rat expert Michael Parsons, visiting research scholar at Fordham University, and freelance journalist T.M. Brown discuss why the rat population is growing in New York City. NYC Councilmember Sandy Nurse discusses the council's "Rat Action Plan," and tells us why gentrification and inequality are exacerbating ...

NYC Councilmember Sandy Nurse discusses the council's "Rat Action Plan," and tells us why gentrification and inequality are exacerbating the problem in underserved neighborhoods.

Tonight, we hear from urban rat expert Michael Parsons, visiting research scholar at Fordham University, and freelance journalist T.M. Brown discuss why the rat population is growing in New York City.

A new documentary “#IAmVanessaGuillen”, tells the story of Spc. Vanessa Guillén who was murdered after reporting her assault that took place at Fort Hood in Texas, as well as how she inspired countless others to share their own stories of sexual violence. Joining us to discuss the film are Andrea ...

A new documentary “#IAmVanessaGuillen”, tells the story of Spc. Vanessa Guillén who was murdered after reporting her assault that took place at Fort Hood in Texas, as well as how she inspired countless others to share their own stories of sexual violence. Joining us to discuss the film are Andrea ...

We talk with Rafael Mangual, author of the new book “Criminal [In]Justice” and the head of research for the Policing and Public Safety Initiative at the Manhattan Institute. In his book, he argues that recent reforms in New York and elsewhere have failed; and that the people those reforms were ...

Here to explain how to stay safe this summer we’re joined by Frank Quevedo, executive director of South Fork Natural History Museum, which oversees a shark research and education program; Greg Metzger, the program’s field coordinator, and Lt. Brian Matteo, of the New York State Park Police’s marine unit that’s ...

Linda Villarosa, a contributing writer for "The New York Times Magazine," joins us to discuss her new book, “Under the Skin: The Hidden Toll of Racism on American Lives and on The Health of Our Nation."