Keeping Relevant With Ronnie Eldridge

Former New York State Governor Mario Cuomo joins Ronnie for the first part of a two-part special. Governor Cuomo, now a corporate lawyer, discusses the constitutional rights of Congress, as well as the powers of the President of the United States.

Ronnie is joined by Doug Kellner, co-chair of the New York State Board of Elections. They discuss when New York will be changing its voting machines to an electronic format, as well as how the Electoral College is created.

Ronnie is joined by Finance Commissioner for New York City Martha E. Stark, Esq. Commissioner Stark, the first African-American woman to serve as New York City's Finance Commissioner, discusses the city’s tax structure and where our money goes.

Ronnie is joined by Nina Felshin, curator of the Wesleyan University Ezra and Cecile Zilkha Gallery. Ms. Felshin discusses her views on the relationship between art and politics and shares pieces from some previous exhibitions.

Ronnie is joined by Donna Lieberman, Executive Director of the New York Civil Liberties Union. Under Ms. Lieberman's leadership the NYCLU has experienced a resurgence in its role as the state's leading voice for freedom, justice and equality.

Ronnie welcomes best selling author, journalist, former academic and active historian Louise Bernikow. Ms. Bernikow shares her inspiration for her most recent book “Dreaming in Libro: How a Good Dog Tamed a Bad Woman.”

Katrina vanden Heuvel, editor of “The Nation” magazine, visits Ronnie for a conversation about the current state of politics and world affairs, as well as the current standards of journalism in this country.

Join Ronnie as she welcomes Bill Perkins, New York State Senator from Harlem. The two discuss health issues in New York State, including the high incidence of lead poisoning. Senator Perkins also shares his views on Rudy Giuliani's mayoral missteps.

Join Ronnie as she welcomes Ed Ott, Executive Director of The New York City Central Labor Council. Mr. Ott shares his views on the history of the labor movement and the status of the working class in New York City.

Martina Arroyo describes what life is like for an opera singer on and off the stage. She joins Ronnie to reveal the work that must be put into a strong operatic performance and shares some tales about the students from her children's foundation as well.

Ronnie is joined by Marilyn Nissenson, author of “The Lady Upstairs: Dorothy Schiff and the New York Post.” Ms. Nissenson shares her expertise on Dorothy Schiff's tumultuous personal life and career at the New York Post.

Ronnie welcomes feminist and author Alix Kates Shulman to talk about her novel “Memoirs of an Ex-Prom Queen,” which has been reissued in celebration of its 35th anniversary.

In the second part of a two-part series, Ronnie is joined again by Wayne Barrett, a senior editor at the Village Voice and author of “Grand Illusion: The Untold Story of Rudy Giuliani and 9/11.”

In the first part of a two-part series, Ronnie is joined by Wayne Barrett, a senior editor at the Village Voice and author of “Grand Illusion: The Untold Story of Rudy Giuliani and 9/11.”

Ronnie welcomes attorney Michael Dowd to discuss a recent trial he won regarding sexual misconduct and the Catholic Church. As a Catholic himself, Mr. Dowd shares his personal insights on issues the Catholic Church has faced over the last couple of years.

Ronnie welcomes Vincent Montalbano, lobbyist for Montalbano Initiatives, Inc. to discuss current politics in New York City as well as the on going campaigns for President of the United States.

Part 2 of a combination Eldridge & Co. and City Talk covering the disappearing middle class. Guests include Andrea Schlesinger, executive director of the Drum Major Institute for Public Policy and John Mollenkopf, director of the Center for Urban Research

Ronnie welcomes Sarah Henry, chief curator of the Museum of the City of New York, and Tom Mellins, curator of special exhibitions, to discuss "Facing Fascism: New York and the Spanish Civil War," an exhibit showing at the Museum of the City of New York.

Ronnie is joined by Andrew Friedman, the co-director of “Make the Road by Walking,” an organization that serves as a catalyst for change in low-income New York communities. Friedman is also a fellow at the Drum Major Institute.

Ronnie welcomes Catherine Burns, Artistic Director of The Moth. The Moth is a not-for-profit storytelling organization founded by poet and novelist George Dawes Green. Ms. Burns discusses the programs and shares one of her own intriguing stories.

Ronnie is joined by journalist Evelyn Leopold. As Reuters’ bureau chief at the United Nations, Ms. Leopold discusses her views on many of the most recent international developments that shape our world such as the conflicts in the Middle East and Darfur.

Ronnie is joined by Gloria Jacobs, Executive Director of The Feminist Press, a non-profit publisher affiliated with CUNY. The Feminist Press publishes literature for and by women, and recovers out-of-print works by women throughout history.

Ronnie sits down with veteran television critic and author Marvin Kitman to discuss his new book "The Man Who Would Not Shut Up," which covers the ascent to fame of the controversial Fox News commentator Bill O’Reilly.

Ronnie talks with Elaine Lord, former superintendent at the Bedford Hills Correctional Facility for Women. Ms. Lord discusses her experiences rehabilitating women during her 20-year career at the Westchester facility.

Ronnie talks with Andy Breslau, executive director of City Futures, the parent organization of the Center for an Urban Future. Topics include the need for affordable housing and the problems immigrants face in finding English language classes.