Volume 313 | May 27th 2026

Premiering This Week

New York Gets Ready for the World Cup!

As World Cup excitement grows across New York and New Jersey, Mike Gilliam explores how the tournament is energizing fans, local leagues and college players. The program also highlights free watch parties, fan zones and affordable ways to join in!



Friday - Sunday | 5:00 PM

A Slice of New York

Climate and Health | Sustainability Matters

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we tackle widespread climate anxiety and the health impacts of climate change. Our guests share unique perspectives on how storytelling, culture, and collective action can make space for resilience and hope.


Monday - Thursday | 10:00 PM

Sustainability Matters

Making Time To Heal | Black America

Author and artist Rachel Eliza Griffiths discusses her memoir, The Flower Bearers, reflecting on grief, healing, and finding a path forward through art, memory, and love after profound loss and trauma.


Monday - Thursday | 7:30 PM

Black America

The Arbëreshë Community & NIAF

On this episode of Italics, Professor Giovanni Braico discusses Arbëreshë migration to the United States as we visit the Arbëreshë community on Long Island for the annual V’lami luncheon. We also attend the NIAF annual gala in New York, celebrating Italian and Italian American leaders and honoring Lombardy as NIAF’s 2026 Region of Honor.


Monday - Thursday | 9:30 AM

Italics

On the Gram'

Instagram

From hairstylists to salon owners, #Latinas are shaping New York’s beauty industry. Check out this story on "LATiNAS".

Behind The Scenes

Resources

CUNY Immigration Assistance Project (CIAP)

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

In Case You Missed It!

YouTube

2026 Tony Award Nominations

Patrick Pacheco hosts a special one-hour edition of THEATER: All the Moving Parts featuring Janice Simpson, Adam Feldman, Margaret Hall, and Zachary Stewart breaking down the 2026 Tony nominations, surprises, snubs, and predictions.

Beyond Policing: Rethinking Public Safety

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.

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

Check Out What's On

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NYC Metro 25.3

Spectrum 75

Optimum 75

RCN 77

Verizon FiOS 30


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