Volume 301 | February 25th 2026

Premiering This Week

Zohran Mamdani, ICE, & The Winter Storm

Let It Rip examines protests across NYC over deadly ICE enforcement, as Mayor Mamdani faces scrutiny over NYPD cooperation with federal authorities. A brutal winter storm deepens the crisis. Plus, an in-depth conversation with Council Member Rita Joseph.

Monday - Thursday | 3:30 PM

Let It Rip

Badass Women of New York

Mike Gilliam celebrates “Badass Women in NYC,” spotlighting trailblazers and changemakers. Featuring the "Bad Ass Women Walking tour", stand-up comics Marla Schultz, Leighann Lord, Carole Montgomery, and Medgar Evers President Patricia Ramsey.

Friday - Sunday | 5:00 PM

A Slice of New York

Who Gets to Stay in New York?

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, and social housing.

Monday - Thursday | 5:30 PM

One To One

Spring Preview 2026: The Musicals

The spring theater season is here, and there is plenty to debate. In Part One of our annual Spring Preview, host Patrick Pacheco is joined by Diep Tran of Playbill, Adam Feldman of Time Out New York, and Jesse Green of The New York Times to break down the new musicals heading to Broadway and Off-Broadway.

Friday - Sunday | 8:30 PM

THEATER: All The Moving Parts

When Climate Injustice Hits Home

Climate justice leaders Elizabeth Yeampierre (UPROSE) and Eddie Bautista (NYCEJA) join Tria Case to discuss why low-income communities of color are most impacted by the climate crisis, and how they are fueling solutions for the future.

Monday - Thursday | 10:00 PM

Sustainability Matters

“This Leaves Me Okay” with Walter Pryor

This month on Book It… we chat with author Walter Pryor about his poignant memoir “This Leaves Me Okay”, Isabel Ortiz speaks with Amber Oliver about her debut novel “When the Music Hits”, and Linda Stasi is back with her Uncensored reviews.

Monday - Thursday | 4:30 PM

Book It

Celebrating Black History Month | Urban U

We celebrate Black History Month with a powerful tribute at Queens College honoring trailblazing journalist and women’s rights activist Carol Jenkins during its Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration. We meet Gridlock Sam, the Brooklyn College alum who famously gave a name to every New Yorker’s worst commute and changed how the city talks about traffic and more!

Monday - Thursday | 8:30 PM

Urban U

On the Gram'

Hear "Black America" host Carol Jenkins reflect on reaching the show’s 10-year anniversary.

“CUNY Uncut” is seeking a new host. If you have a passion for TV, podcasting and cool conversations — and want to highlight our students and alumni—apply by March 31. Hear from the current host about this amazing role.

CUNY Immigration Assistance Project (CIAP)

Learn about recent immigration policy updates and the services CUNY offers to support.

In Case You Missed It!

Celebrating Afrolatinidad During Black History Month| February 2026

In this episode - we celebrate Black History Month with host Tinabeth Piña from the Caribbean Cultural Center

African Diaspora Institute (CCCADI) as it commemorates its 50th anniversary & how it uplifts Afro-Latino history. That and more!

Hip Hop Fashion, Modern Love Stories, Gen Z Activism, Stir Fry Guru, Love Stamps

Asian American Life celebrates Lunar New Year and the spirit of love with USPS Asian American designs on stamps; Lessons on modern love stories; Hip hop culture and streetwear; Gen Z student reshapes political activism; Stir fry chef Grace Young.

CUNY TV: 40 Years of Exceptional Television

CUNY TV celebrates its 40th Anniversary with a look back at the early years of the station, the stories that have stuck with the multitude of seasoned journalists and educators who have found a home at

CUNY TV, and a look at the latest shows.

For a full list of premieres from last week, click here

YouTube

NYC Metro 25.3

Spectrum 75

Optimum 75

RCN 77

Verizon FiOS 30