BronxTalk

This week's BronxTalk examines the historic renaming of the NWBCCC into "Our Bronx".  Executive Director Sandra Lobo and Chief of Staff Katherine Mella talk with host Gary Axelbank about the restructuring and their collaborations with other Bronx organizations that benefit the entire borough through a range of initiatives. Hosted by Gary Axelbank, BronxTalk is the three-decade flagship talk show o...

This week on BronxTalk, nine-time Grammy nominee Bobby Sanabria presents his just-released "Arsenio and Beyond," the new album by Bobby Sanabria and the Multiverse Big Band.  Sanabria discusses Arsenio Rodriguez, known as the true Father of Mambo and Son Montuno, and shows videos of the stellar live recording at the Bronx Music Hall.  BronxTalk is hosted by Gary Axelbank. Hosted by Gary Axelbank,...

Liberty Aldrich, Executive Director of The Children's Law Center, and Hailey Fletcher, a Children's Voice Fellow at the organization, discuss how the Children's Law Center is working to protect the children of the Bronx. Hosted by Gary Axelbank, BronxTalk is the three-decade flagship talk show of the Bronx, featuring Bronx education, crime and policing, politics, health care, youth services, domes...

This week's BronxTalk previews the 2026 baseball season, focusing on the Yankees, the Mets, and an overview of the modern game of Major League Baseball.  The guests are MLB official scorer, author, and SiriusXM update host Howie Karpin, and best-selling baseball author Jane Leavy.  Hosted by Gary Axelbank, BronxTalk is the three-decade flagship talk show of the Bronx, featuring Bronx education, cr...

This week’s BronxTalk looks at “Our Forgotten Borough," a year-long series in the Bronx Times that provides analysis of overlooked aspects of life in the Bronx for Bronxites and the world at large.  The guests are editor Lesley Cosme Torres and reporter Marina Samuel.  BronxTalk is hosted by Gary Axelbank. Hosted by Gary Axelbank, BronxTalk is the three-decade flagship talk show of the Bronx, feat...

This week's BronxTalk features Senator Luis Sepulveda, the state senator from the 32nd Senatorial District, which includes the Bronx neighborhoods of Parkchester, Soundview, West Farms, Hunts Point, Longwood, Concourse, Melrose, Morrisania, Mott Haven, East Tremont, and Westchester Square.  He's also the Chair of the Senate's Judiciary Committee.  He discusses the committee's activities, the Prima...

This week's BronxTalk focuses on Hunts Point through the eyes of the Greater Hunts Point Development Corporation, the Fulton Fish Market, and the 100-year-old Yula Corporation.  The guests are Donald Eversley, Executive Director of the Development Corporation, Nicole Ackerina, Chief Executive Officer of the Fulton Fish Market Cooperative; and Matthew Feldman, Yula Co-President. Hosted by Gary Axel...

On this week’s BronxTalk, Sen. Luis Sepulveda talks about his appointment as Chair of the NYS Senate Judiciary Committee, his response to the Trump State of the Union address, the attack on Iran, his ongoing support for 2023 Driver’s License Reciprocity bill that he sponsored despite attacks from the Justice Department, and more. Hosted by Gary Axelbank, BronxTalk is the three-decade flagship talk...

This week's BronxTalk is a retrospective of BronxTalk from the years 2015-2019. Featured are programs with Arlene Alda and former Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr.  We also rolled out archives from a show with Bronx student musicians, a discussion on immigration crackdowns, and a look at the iconic Bronx film 'Decade of Fire'.  Hosted by Gary Axelbank, BronxTalk is the three-decade flagship talk s...

This week's BronxTalk takes a look at the annual Bronx Parks Speakup that is happening at Lehman College on February 28.  The Deputy Director of the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance, Christina Taylor, and the Deputy Director of Programming for the Bronx River Alliance, Daniel Rannels, talk with host Gary Axelbank about their advocacy and enthusiasm for Bronx parks and how it will be portrayed at the 32...

This week's BronxTalk spotlights an exhibition at the Bronx Documentary Center that features the winning projects of the 2025 World Press Photo contest. These urgent and compelling photos span six world regions, reflecting a diversity of perspectives.  BronxTalk will present photos from some of the world’s greatest photographers that are on display at the BDC Annex, at 364 east 151st. The guests a...

This week's BronxTalk features Council Member Eric Dinowitz of the 11th CD in the Bronx.  He talks with host Gary Axelbank about the Council's Education Committee, recently passed housing legislation, concerns over increased ICE activity in the city, the new mayor and council speaker, and much more.  Hosted by Gary Axelbank, BronxTalk is the three-decade flagship talk show of the Bronx, featuring...

This week's BronxTalk features Council Member Althea Stevens of the 16th CD in the Bronx.  She talks with host Gary Axelbank about concerns over increased ICE activity in the city, the new mayor and council speaker, legislation on gangs, advocacy in Albany, and much more. Hosted by Gary Axelbank, BronxTalk is the three-decade flagship talk show of the Bronx, featuring Bronx education, crime and po...

This week's BronxTalk features the debate for the Bronx’s 13th Council District, which includes the Bronx neighborhoods of Throggs Neck, Pelham Parkway, Morris Park, Pelham Bay, Schuylerville, Country Club, Locust Point, Westchester Square, Allerton, and Van Nest.  Republican Incumbent Kristy Marmorato, Democrat Shirley Aldebol, and the Unity Party's Joel Rivera will be debating. Hosted by Gary Ax...