Tue, Jan 23, 2024
Transgender issues are currently being debated between Republicans and Democrats. Both sociologists and psychologists define gender identity as the differing cultural and social roles that men and women inhabit, as well as how individuals experience those roles, both internally and in terms of the ways they present themselves to the world through their manner of dress and behavior.
Tue, Feb 6, 2024
A conversation regarding the U.S. Border Crisis with Jean Bergantini Grillo, Former Democratic District Leader and current member of the Downtown Progressive Democrat's Club and Playwright, and James Balletto, Writer and Producer of the film "Flatbush Luck" and registered Republican. This is a top issue for voters in the 2024 Presidential Election.
Tue, Feb 20, 2024
City Mayors claim the asylum crisis is causing their cities to collapse. A conversation regarding Migrant Crisis in Sanctuary Cities with Jean Bergantini Grillo, former Democratic District Leader and current member of the Downtown Progressive Democrat's Club and Playwright, and James Balletto, Writer and Producer of the film "Flatbush Luck" and registered Republican. A discussion about problems with crime, strained budgets, and housing. Frustrated taxpayers dealing with the crisis.
Tue, Mar 5, 2024
Carmella Cann asks NYC residents if abortion still resonates for them in the 2024 election. Thomas Duane, former New York State Senator and former New York City Council Member, and Sara Thompson, New York Attorney and registered Democrat weigh in on abortion rights, FVI treatment, the U.S. Supreme Court, and breakdown of Roe v. Wade, and the 14th Amendment "right to privacy".
Tue, Mar 19, 2024
Transgender people are front and center in the political culture war in America. Many red states are trying to ban gender-affirming care for trans youth. Thomas Duane, former New York State Senator and former New York City Council member and registered Democrat, along with Leslie Ann, a trans woman musician and registered Republican, and Josie, a trans woman health worker, who identifies as an Independent voter, discuss the attack on transgender youth. Josie and Leslie Ann talk about bringing back the Benjamin model of standards for transgender people wanting to transition. Leslie Ann also addresses being transgender and a Republican and talks about Log Cabin Republicans.