An unexpected guest caller on The Morning Show was Sen. John Sampson, Majority Conference Leader of the Senate. Sampson lit into Republican gubernatorial candidate Carl Paladino, saying Paladino would "bankrupt New York State" if elected.

Paterson on Politics, Paladino, Prisons and Post-Gubernatorial Plans

Sep 17th, 2010 22m 10s

Gov. Paterson tells why he never seriously intended to appoint himself U.S. senator; explains why he thinks Carl Paladino is not fit to hold his job; talks about exonerations and pardons and offers hints about what he'll be doing after leavin

Debate: Carolyn Maloney v. Reshma Saujani

Sep 7th, 2010 56m 23s

Ed Towns Visits the Middle East and Afghanistan

Aug 9th, 2010 14m 13s

We talk with the Brooklyn congressman about his fact-finding trip and his re-election opponent.

Alan Grayson Comes Out Swinging

Jul 29th, 2010 13m 13s

The fire-breathing freshman from Florida's 8th District is the first Democrat to represent Orlando in 34 years. He says being an unabashed liberal is the key to victory this fall.

Republican Civil Rights Commissioner Calls New Black Panther Case "A Waste of Time"

Jul 15th, 2010 14m 27s

Abigail Thernstrom, Vice-Chair of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, says the controversy is much ado about nothing.

Paterson Announces New Laws on Minority- and Women-Owned Firms

Jul 15th, 2010 21m 23s

The Governor explains a law he will enact today that expands contracting opportunities for minority- and women-owned firms.

Sampson Says the State Senate Won Big Victories

Jul 8th, 2010 12m 24s

The senate leader says there was more going on in Albany than just the budget -- and that Dems don't get enough credit for the laws they passed.

Do We Have the Right Strategy in Afghanistan?

Jul 8th, 2010 16m 9s

We ask Col. Nick Pratt (ret.) about the pros and cons of the McChrystal/Petraeus counterinsurgency doctrine.

Rangel Says: U.S. Out of Afghanistan

Jul 7th, 2010 21m 45s

The Harlem congressman says it’s time to reinstitute a military draft to bring home the true cost of the war.

Keli Goff On the Obama Generation

Jul 6th, 2010 27m 34s

Meet political blogger Keli Goff, author of Party Crashing: How the Hip Hop Generation Declared Independence.

Is Our Afghanistan Strategy Working?

Jul 5th, 2010 12m 50s

Col. Richard Klass, a Rhodes Scholar who flew over 200 combat missions, assesses U.S. strategy.

Why Oakland Could Explode in Riots

Jul 2nd, 2010 15m 57s

West Coast Talker Davey D explains why the upcoming verdict in a controversial police shooting case could lead to civil unrest.

Are Black Politicians Being Targeted?

Jun 25th, 2010

Coincidence or Conspiracy? We ask Elinor Tatum, publisher of the Amsterdam News.

Can Obama's Political Machine Do It Again in 2010?

Jun 14th, 2010 9m 7s

Melissa Derosa, New York State Director of Organizing for America, talks about what the organization will be doing for the midterm elections -- and how you can get involved.

The Coming War Between Andrew Cuomo and Sheldon Silver

Jun 14th, 2010 13m 8s

Wayne Barrett’s cover story in the Village Voice examines the fight shaping up between Cuomo and Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver.

Sen. Parker Defends His Outburst

Apr 28th, 2010 12m 28s

Following yesterday's tumult in Albany, Sen. Parker says "I was loud, but I was on the point I wanted to make" and that "somebody has to fight for people who can't fight for themselves." He also calls Sen. DeFrancisco of Syracuse a "white sup

Diane Ravitch on the Rise and Fall of Public Education

Apr 21st, 2010 20m 1s

Diane Ravitch has a new book, the Death and Life of the Great American School System, that is making waves. She takes on choice, charters, accountability and the (mis)management of public schools in New York and around the nation.

Why Angry Guys with Guns Are Heading to Washington

Apr 6th, 2010 20m 8s

Daniel Almond, founder of Restore the Constitution, makes his case. His website claims that "the Constitution of the United States is being actively undermined by many in the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of the US government.”

Legal Victory by Teachers Union Will Keep 19 Failing Schools Open

Mar 31st, 2010 17m 30s

United Federation of Teachers President Michael Mulgrew explains the court decision that will block the closings and talks about the battle for school reform.