CUNY TV's One to One

Professor Alex Vitale joins Sheryl McCarthy to discuss policing, public safety, crime reduction, and why communities may benefit more from social services than expanded law enforcement.

In this episode of One to One, Sheryl McCarthy and Danny Pearlstein discuss free NYC buses, noting pilot programs boosted ridership but slowed service, and stress funding, bus lanes, and policy changes to improve...

This One to One episode explores CUNY’s SEEK program, showcasing how 60 years of mentoring, support, and opportunity have helped underrepresented students thrive academically and personally.

Sheryl McCarthy interviews Donna Lieberman of the NYCLU, part of the American Civil Liberties Union, on civil rights threats under Trump. She outlines efforts in lawsuits, lobbying, and organizing to protect immigrants...

NYC’s housing crisis is pushing renters to the brink. Housing Justice for All's Sumathy Kumar says lost rent protections and rising rents fueled homelessness, and calls for rent freezes, stronger tenant laws, vouchers...

CUNY professor David Bloomfield analyzes federal challenges to NYC school policies, defends protections for transgender students, and assesses the city’s public schools—highlighting leadership changes, equity issues...

In this One to One interview, Professor Michael Thomas discusses his memoir The Broken King, exploring trauma, neurodivergence, race, family, identity, and how writing helped him find his place and connect with readers.

Sheryl McCarthy interviews Eddie Bautista on how environmental racism and historic policies have burdened Black and Latino NYC communities with pollution, health risks, and climate impacts, while highlighting advocacy...

Sheryl McCarthy interviews Joy Bivins at the Schomburg Center, reflecting on its 100-year legacy, Arturo Schomburg’s vision, its role in preserving Black history and culture, and its enduring mission amid today’s...

OlaRonke Akinmowo shares how The Free Black Women’s Library grew from a stoop-based book swap into a Bed-Stuy community hub celebrating Black women writers, reflecting on its pandemic-era expansion and the joy of...

In this episode of One to One, host Sheryl McCarthy speaks with Lauren Haynes, Head Curator and Vice President of Arts and Culture for the Trust for Governors Island. Haynes discusses the island’s transformation from a...

Sheryl McCarthy talks with Dr. Deirdre Conlon about how U.S. immigration detention has become a profit-driven industry where private companies and local governments earn billions amid poor conditions, exploitation, and...

Author David Felsen joins One to One to discuss his book on NYC monuments honoring Black Americans, exploring how representation has evolved and why these public symbols matter.

Sheryl McCarthy interviews filmmaker Sisa Bueno and advocate Darren Mack about the ongoing crisis at Rikers Island. Despite reforms, harsh conditions persist. Kalief Browder’s story drives the push to close Rikers and...

This special episode of One to One features a curated selection of two interviews with CUNY professors Paisley Currah and Red Washburn, offering a comprehensive look at the evolution and current state of transgender...