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A work-in-progress documentary called “The Rabbis’ Intifada” tells the story of a group of Orthodox Rabbis who are speaking out around the globe in support of Palestinian liberation. Filmmaker Heather Tenzer joins us in the studio. Then, Chief Ayanda Clarke speaks with Brian about African Traditionalism, what it takes to become a Nigerian Chief, and an upcoming event he’s organized on culture, tradition, and identity.

Council Member and Chair of the City Council’s Committee on Oversight and Investigations, Ritchie Torres brings us up to date on the latest NYCHA news. Then, Rebecca Brown, Director of Policy at The Innocence Project, talks about the #GuiltyPleaProblem. 95% of felony convictions in the U.S. come from guilty pleas, and of all the wrongfully convicted individuals exonerated by The Innocence Project, 18% had pleaded guilty. Hear from Rebecca on why the system is in desperate need of reform.

Women’s anger is not only potent, but essential for social change, and it has been throughout history. Author Rebecca Traister talks with Ashley about her book “Good and Mad” and how we can harness our rage to encourage progress.

Hear from Prospect Park’s lead gardener as thousands of ladybugs are being mobilized to save the Park’s beloved aster flowers from the destructive lace bugs. Then, following last week’s large-scale mass shooting, the National Rifle Association told doctors to “stay in their lane.” But gun violence is directly related to public health, and to talk about the intersection of guns, medicine, and mental health, Dr. Jonathan Metzl joins Ashley in the studio.

Max Rose’s victory over incumbent Dan Donavan means NYC no longer has a Republican in the House of Representatives. To talk about the win and her Times article titled “What Max Rose can Teach Democrats about Beating Republicans,” Ginia Bellafante phones in. Then, Lisa Schreibersdorf, executive director of Brooklyn Defender Services, talks about criminal justice reform, the possibility of closing Rikers Island, and how to hold Democrats accountable to the promises they made during the Midterms.  

A division of Amazon’s new headquarters is coming to Island City, and the city’s residents and politicians are already bracing themselves for drastic infrastructure changes and an explosion in property values. To talk about Amazon’s potential impact on the city, Amy Plitt, editor of Curbed New York, joins us in the studio. Then, Brian speaks with MaNishtana, Black Orthodox Jewish Rabbi and author of “Arial Sampson, Freelance Rabbi.”

Following last month’s New York Times report on a Trump administration memo revealing a plan to define “transgender” out of existence, MacKenzie speaks with Ana Connor, co-director at Third Wave Fund, about how the local organization is fighting back. Then, the Vital Theater Company is putting on a performance of “The Wizard of Oz” for kids 4 and up at Kingsborough Theater. To tell us more, we’re joined by Anna Becker, the Executive Director of On Stage at Kingsborough.

Amazon recently announced that their new headquarters will be split between Arlington, VA and Long Island City in Queens. With this tech boom, some are concerned that the city will gentrify even more rapidly. To talk about what this move might be, we’re joined by Vox reporter, Gaby Del Valle. Then, to advocate for New York City’s nightlife, Council Member Espinal helped create the role of the Night Mayor. We’re joined by the first person to hold this role, Ariel Palitz, and Council Member Espinal.  

History was made in the past Midterm Elections, as two Muslim women were voted into U.S. Congress. Mohammed Khan, campaign director at MPower Change, joins Jarrett in the studio to talk about mobilizing the Muslim vote. Then, we’re joined by journalists Paula Katinas of the Brooklyn Eagle and Julianna McShane of the Brooklyn Daily who discuss the results of the Midterms, and how Brooklyn races shaped the dramatic outcome.                   

First up, immigration attorney Cesar Vargas joins us in the studio to shed some light on Trump’s plans to abolish birthright citizenship. Then, Brian speaks with Antoinette Cockerham, Executive Vice President of External Relations and Family Services for Spence-Chapin Services to Family and Children. Cockerham lays out the current landscape of adoption in the U.S., what’s changed over the years, and what stereotypes persist.

Ross Barkan, journalist and former democratic State Senate candidate, phones in to talk about what’s on the ballot this year for NYC residents. Then, college applications are always a long and difficult process, but especially so for minority and low-income students. Brian is joined by Juliane Dressner, director of a new documentary “Personal Statement”, which explores the fraught landscape and follows three NYC students competing for scholarships and acceptance into four-year colleges.

Want to help get out the vote for the upcoming Midterm Elections? Jon Mallow, Senior Advisor at non-profit Swing Left, joins us to talk about opportunities in New York City. Then, Lurie Daniel Favors, general counsel at the Medgar Evers Center on Law and Social Justice, discusses racially motivated murders in American history. Finally, Racquel Gates, author of the book “Double Negative” explores representations of black people in popular media.

Writer Batya Ungar-Sargon joins us to talk about her piece in The Forward, which unpacks a debates within the diverse American Jewish community about public toleration for the president following the mass shooting in Pittsburgh. Then, the “Everything is Alive” podcast interviews inanimate objects, personifying them and posing existential questions that make for a unique and smart package with an unexpectedly moving edge. To tell us more, podcast creator and host Ian Chillag joins us in the studio.

Colin Dickey, author of “Ghostland, An American History in Haunted Places,” joins Ashley in the studio to talk about hauntings: is it ghosts that define a spirit-rich space, or is it the people trying to reconcile the feeling that they’re among the undead? Then, Brooklynite Parker MacLure, recently crowned Miss Subways, talks to us about how they plan on using their platform to advocate for subway reform.

The anti-Semitic shooter who took the lives of 11 people at a Pittsburgh synagogue this weekend had fixated on HIAS, a refugee advocacy organization, claiming that their work were aiding terrorists crossing borders into the U.S. We revisit Ashley’s interview with Rabbi Rachel Grant Meyer, Educator Director of HIAS. Then, Kristin Russo, co-host of the “Buffering the Vampire Slayer” podcast, joins us in the studio to talk about queerness and patriarchy-toppling in the cult-classic "Buffy the Vampire Sl

Brooklyn Tech Week’s inaugural edition kicks off early next month. To tell us more about the event and about the growth of Brooklyn’s tech hub, Program Coordinator Nizar Saunders joins us in the studio. Then, learn about New Fest, one of the oldest and most storied LGBTQ film festivals in the country. Directors Gustavo Sánchez and Caroline Berler talk with Ashley about their films and what to expect from the festival’s 30th edition.  

The “Reimagine End of Life” Festival is coming to NYC this Saturday, kicking off a week of events and discussions exploring death and challenging the taboos around it. Filmmaker Shaina Feinberg joins us in the studio to talk about her upcoming presentation at the festival, which will take a comedic approach to death and includes a screening of her film, “Senior Escort Service.” Then, Anthony Long and Andrew Arnett of the Brooklyn Paranormal Society tell us about Brooklyn’s most haunted haunts.

Small businesses are disappearing in the city, and City Council is continuing to fight for legislation that will prevent the die-off. Journalist Steven Wishnia tells us about first meeting of the Committee on Small Businesses and his Gothamist article on this subject. Then, Borough President Eric Adams joins us in the studio to talk about the 2020 Brooklyn census, the city charter, climate change, and more. 

First up: Joanna Cifredo, Media Relations Manager at GLSEN, phones in to talk about the Trump administration’s recent attempts to define transgender and gender non-conforming folks out of existence. Then, author Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah joins us in the studio to talk about “Friday Black,” his debut collection of satirical stories about racism and capitalism, drawing from the author’s experience working in retail.

Washington Post’s Istanbul Bureau Chief and former Brooklynite Kareem Fahim joins us to talk about the disappearance of Saudi dissident and journalist Jamal Khashoji. Kareem helps us make sense of the events and what this saga means for the region and U.S. relations between Turkey and Saudi Arabia. Then, Well-Read Black Girl founder Glory Edim joins us to talk about her upcoming release of “Well-Read Black Girl: Finding Our Stories, Discovering Ourselves’, a collection of essays by black women writer