CUNY TV's Let It Rip

About CUNY TV's Let It Rip

Let It Rip is an unapologetic progressive news and commentary program delivering fact-based information on the issues that are impacting our everyday lives. Convening distinguished academic scholars, notable community advocates, and prominent elected-officials to focus on solutions to complex matters with style and passion. Ripping through the noise and going beyond the headlines for truth and accountability.

Publisher

CUNY TV

Category

news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Nov 2018

Latest episode

29 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

81 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Oct 2026

   Zohran Mamdani's NYPD & ICE Problem

   On this episode of LET IT RIP, we examine growing frustration among Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s allies over stalled NYPD reforms, Commissioner Jessica Tisch’s leadership, nearly $54 million in police misconduct payouts, and ongoing ICE operations in NYC. As ICE operations intensify across NYC, questions are mounting about police accountability, the NYPD’s relationship with federal immigration enforcement, and Mamdani’s unfulfilled campaign promises.

2. 

   30 Sept 2026

   Socialism vs. Capitalism: The Mamdani Effect on Politics

   Let It Rip tackles the growing divide over socialism, capitalism, race, class, and power—and the tension between longtime Black political institutions and a progressive movement whose leadership and base have often been criticized as predominantly white. Is Black & Brown political power being strengthened, challenged—or fundamentally redefined? Guest include NYS Senator Kevin Parker, Assembly Democratic nominee, Brian Romero, and President of the African American Clergy and Elected Officials (AACEO), Rev. Dr. Robert Waterman.

3. 

   29 Jul 2026

   Primary Shake-Up: Election Upsets & Budget Divide

   In an exclusive sit-down interview, Let It Rip speaks with newly elected Democratic nominees Eon Tyrell Huntley and Christian Celeste Tate following their victories over longtime New York Assembly incumbents. The program also features in-depth conversations with Progressive Caucus Co-Chair and NYC Council Member Sandy Nurse, and NYC Council Member Althea Stevens, who explains why she voted against Mayor Mamdani and Speaker Menin’s $126 billion New York City budget.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

22,009,897

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 43 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

37

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

32

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Guest appearances

Books guests

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