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Environmentalist Bill McKibben lays bare the challenges ahead after a UN panel’s latest alarm on climate change. Then, Jarrett Murphy speaks with journalist Stephen Witt of Kings County Politics about the city’s Third Party Transfer program, which is forcing black property owners in Brooklyn to give up ownership and move.

Journalist Nick Murray, who covered last year's white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, which led to the death of counter-protester Heather Heyer, gives his take on the recent Proud Boys fiasco in Manhattan. Then, journalists Kate Aronoff and Audrea Lim join us in the studio to talk about the UN’s recent report on climate change and offer their own insights into preventing further warming.

Heather Wolf, web developer for E-Bird & Cornell Lab of Ornithology gives us a birder's eye-view of what climate change means to Brooklyn's birds and why it matters. Next, hear from actors Tinashe Kajee Bolden and Amber Harris as they talk with Ashley about “DOT”, a new play at the Billie Holiday Theatre. Then, artist and photographer Jon Henry sits down with curator Sol Nova to talk about “Stranger Fruit”, an exhibition currently on view at BRIC.

Thomas Campanella, associate professor at Cornell University and author of the forthcoming book, “Brooklyn, The Once and Future City”, joins us in the studio to talk about the Trump's wealth and the real estate empire Fred Trump built in Brooklyn. Then, hear from Natasha Johnson, executive director & founder of Globalizing Gender, as she works to raise awareness about female genital mutilation.

Our benevolent host Ashley Ford is back! First up: Yankees are out of the playoffs, the NY Giants are looking like peewees, and the Jets are having trouble taking off. USA Today’s sports writer Ted Berg phones in to answer the question: What’s a New York sports fan to do? Then, learn more about Brooklyn Museum’s exhibition, “Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power”, from Ashley James, Assistant Curator of Contemporary Art.

The UN panel on climate change just released a report that says atmospheric temperatures won’t have to rise as high as previously thought before wreaking widespread damage. Daniel A. Zarrilli , Chief Climate Policy Advisor of the Mayor’s Office, joins us to talk about what NYC is doing to address this looming crisis. Then, Congresswoman Yvette Clarke, representative for New York’s 9th congressional district, joins Ashley in the studio to talk about the Kavanaugh hearings and more.

Author, essayist, culture critic and New York City icon, Fran Leibowitz joins Ashley and 112BK for a lively conversation on topics large and small - like living with kids in New York City, riding the subway, technology, and her prediction that Trump would never win the White House.

We’re joined by Francesca Andre, director of “Charcoal,” a Brooklyn-based film exploring the corrosiveness of colorism. Lastly, MacKenzie speaks with the founder & CEO of the Bushwick Film Festival Kweighbaye Kotee, who gives us the scoop on the festival’s 11th year.

A bus driver was found guilty in the death of a Citi Bike rider, Dan Hanegby. Local reporter Emma Whitford joins us on the phone to talk about the verdict and its significance. Then, Andrew Gounardes joins us to talk about his race for the District 22 State Senate seat currently held by eight-term Republican Marty Golden.

Drama erupts at a post-primary election meeting held by the Democrats. Reporter Tyler Pager tells us about proxy voting, and how one man—Frank Seddio—trumped the over 500 committee members with a single vote that counts for 500. Then, Brooklyn author and journalist Nick McDonnell discusses his new book ‘Bodies in Person: An Account of Civilian Casualties in American Wars.”  

First up: an update on Wednesday's federal court NYCHA settlement hearing and the residents' moving testimonials. Next, what makes people vote against their own self-interest in elections? Jonathan Metzl's new book "Dying of Whiteness" explores how those who live in areas with prevalent anxieties about the "decline of whiteness" enter into decisions about public health. 

Christina Blasey Ford will be present at Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's hearing on Thursday. Journalist Amanda Marcotte has been following the story, and phones in to give us a sense on what this hearing might achieve. Next, 2018 Sundance Film Festival selection "306 Hollywood" is a documentary that uses magical realism tools to tell a story. We're joined by Brooklyn filmmaker Jonathan Bogarin. Lastly, hear stories and testimonials given by NYCHA residents to be considered by a federal judge.

This past Tuesday, folks rallied at City Hall in support of sexual violence survivors in light of the recent allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Cecile Noel, commissioner of the newly launched Mayor's Office To End Domestic and Gender-based Violence, joins us to talk about the resources available to survivors. Next, BRIC TV's Brian Vines gives us a preview of NYCHA: The Cost of Living, a #BHeard Town Hall. 

We're joined by two guests all the way from Johannesburg, South Africa. Verne Harris and Partonella Ngaba are with the Nelson Mandela Foundation, and are visiting Brooklyn to celebrate Mandela's centenary, learn about his time spent in New York, and tell more folks about the foundation's work. Then, MacKenzie Fegan speaks with death doula Suzanne O'Brien, who helps individuals take control over their final days and foster new ways of thinking about the exit from life.

Known as one of New York City’s top beatboxers, Chesney Snow joins MacKenzie Fegan in the studio to talk about his new autobiographical Off-Broadway play, “The Unwritten Law.” Next, originally from Ghana and now living in Brooklyn, Blitz Bazawule a.k.a. Blitz the Ambassador tells us about his new film “The Burial of Kojo” premiering at Urban World Film Festival. Joined by actress Cynthia Dankwa, the two tell us about the narrative feature.

As Democrats increasingly outnumber Republicans in Brooklyn, Republican State Senator Marty Golden speaks with Jarrett Murphy about his upcoming race against Democrat Andrew Gounardes. Then, hear from the presenters of Atlantic Antic, Brooklyn’s oldest and largest street fair, as they tell us what to expect for the festival’s 44th year.

A new documentary, Crime & Punishment, shares the story of 12 active cops trying to hold the NYPD accountable and create reform from within.  To talk about the film and the questions it poses, MacKenzie Fegan is joined by director Stephen Maing, retired NYPD detective Derick Waller, and private investigator Manuel Gomez.

After winning his race against Cynthia Nixon, Governor Cuomo said nothing has changed. Is he right? After a weekend of digesting the results of the New York State Primary Elections, host MacKenzie Fegan is joined by political journalist and host for local podcast FAQ NYC Azi Paybarah, founder & editor-in-chief of Kings County Politics Stephen Witt, and freelance reporter Dave Colon.  

Appointed by the City Council, Brooklyn Commissioner of the NYC Charter Revision Commission Sal Albanese breaks down why the city has two commissions. Next, Independent Filmmaker Project (IFP) Week comes to Brooklyn. Bill Curran, programming producer of Made in NY Media Center by IFP and Zach Mandinach, IFP program manager, join Mackenzie Fegan in the studio to talk about why this event matters for independent media.

In this first installment of the 112BK Book Club, Ashley Ford sits down with author, Anand Giridharadas to discuss his latest book, Winner Takes All, an investigation into the new gilded age and the charade of philanthropy as defined by global elites.