Keeping Relevant With Ronnie Eldridge

Ronnie is joined by Daniel Meltzer, author, playwright, and Professor of Journalism at NYU. He shares his opinions on the state of modern journalism and the credibility of today's media.

Ronnie welcomes Hon. Guillermo Linares, Commissioner of the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs. The two discuss New York City's vast immigrant population and the problems they face on a daily basis.

Ronnie is joined by Matilda Raffa Cuomo, Founder and Chairperson of Mentoring USA and former First Lady of New York State. Mentoring USA is an effective, early-intervention mentoring program to prevent school dropout.

Ronnie is joined by Elizabeth Berger, president of The Alliance for Downtown New York. Ms. Berger discusses the latest developments taking place downtown and the effects of 9/11 on the community.

Carol Jenkins, President of the Women’s Media Center, joins Ronnie to discuss the coverage of women in newspapers and television.

Ronnie is joined by Norman Siegel, Director of the Freedom Legal Defense and Education Project. Mr. Siegel is a civil rights lawyer who is currently running for New York City Public Advocate. He and Ronnie discuss recent, high profile New York cases.

Joan Wile, an ageless songwriter/cabaret singer has written an inspiring story, “Grandmothers Against the War.” She, along with the great actress and grandmother Vinie Burrows, join Ronnie to tell how the grannies put their anti-war effort together.

Ronnie sits down with Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner in this episode. Mr. Kushner is best known for his two-part epic “Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes.” He discusses political activism and an artist’s voice in politics

Ronnie sits down with "Button Man" Mort Berkowitz, owner and president of Bold Concepts, a specialty adverting agency that produces political campaign buttons.

Joining Ronnie is James Vacca, Member of the New York City Council representing the 13th Council District in the Bronx. Born and bred in the Bronx, Councilman Vacca is a long-time community leader.

Bottomless Closet has helped thousands of women to achieve economic independence. Join Ronnie as she welcomes Kendall Farrell and Tami Peter from Bottomless Closet, as well as Deloris Nobles, one of the many women who has been helped by this organization.

Ronnie welcomes fellow CUNY TV host Doug Muzzio, of “City Talk,” to the show this week. They dissect national politics and focus in on the heated race for the Democratic nomination between Senators Obama and Clinton.

Ronnie sits down for the second part of a two-part conversation with Les Leopold, labor expert and author of “The Man Who Hated Work and Loved Labor: The Life and Times of Tony Mazzocchi.”

Ronnie sits down with Les Leopold, labor expert and author of “The Man Who Hated Work and Loved Labor: The Life and Times of Tony Mazzocchi.” The book tells of the life of Tony Mazzocchi, the late Oil, Chemical, and Atomic Workers Union leader.

Ronnie sits down with lobbyist and political consultant Vincent Montalbano of Montalbano Initiatives, Inc. The two discuss a variety of issues such as the education system in New York City and the campaigns for the Democratic nomination for president.

Ronnie is joined by Bernard L. Stein, co-publisher of “The Riverdale Press,” the community newspaper for the Northwest Bronx. Mr. Stein also edits “The Hunts Point Express,” a newspaper which is produced by students at Hunter College.

Ronnie is joined by New York City Councilman Eric Gioia to discuss his latest community improvement projects. Representing District 26 in Queens, Councilman Gioia has earned a reputation as an advocate for education and an adversary of poverty.

Elaine Berg, President of the New York Organ Donor Network, joins Ronnie this week. Ms. Berg explains the entire process of organ donation, including how to register as a donor and how organ recipients are placed on the list.

Joining Ronnie are Suzanne Braun Levine and Mary Thom, editors of an oral history on Bella Abzug. The book covers Abzug's decades of public service and leadership in the women's movement.

Ronnie visits with Catherine Abate, former New York State Senator and current President and CEO of the Community Healthcare Network. The two women discuss the network, which is a not-for-profit healthcare service provided in underserved communities.

Ronnie is visited by Dr. Carol Fineberg, a longtime arts-in-education consultant, to discuss the current state of arts education in public schools. She explains how an arts program can benefit a student's academic and social development.

Peace Corps Recruiter Merle Rubine, and New York Regional Manager of the Peace Corps Vincent Wickes, visit with Ronnie to share their experiences and to explain what they look for in recruits over 50 years of age.

Ronnie is joined by Barbara Seaman, author of a multitude of books about women’s health issues, and her co-author on several of her endeavors Laura Eldridge. The three women yield a discussion on the birth control pill, menopause and estrogen regulation.

Writer Jimmy Breslin returns to “Eldridge & Co.” for a stimulating conversation about the future of politics in New York and throughout the country. Jimmy also gives us a heads up on what he has been working on lately.

Former New York State Governor Mario Cuomo joins Ronnie for the second part of a two-part special. Governor Cuomo, now a corporate lawyer, discusses the constitutional rights of Congress, in regard to the war in Iraq.