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On this episode of LET IT RIP, we examine growing frustration among Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s allies over stalled NYPD reforms, Commissioner Jessica Tisch’s leadership, nearly $54 million in police misconduct payouts, and ongoing ICE operations in NYC. As ICE operations intensify across NYC, questions are mounting about police accountability, the NYPD’s relationship with federal immigration enforcement, and Mamdani’s unfulfilled campaign promises.

Let It Rip tackles the growing divide over socialism, capitalism, race, class, and power—and the tension between longtime Black political institutions and a progressive movement whose leadership and base have often been criticized as predominantly white. Is Black & Brown political power being strengthened, challenged—or fundamentally redefined? Guest include NYS Senator Kevin Parker, Assembly Democratic nominee, Brian Romero, and President of the African American Clergy and Elected Officials (AACEO), Rev. Dr. Robert Waterman.

In an exclusive sit-down interview, Let It Rip speaks with newly elected Democratic nominees Eon Tyrell Huntley and Christian Celeste Tate following their victories over longtime New York Assembly incumbents. The program also features in-depth conversations with Progressive Caucus Co-Chair and NYC Council Member Sandy Nurse, and NYC Council Member Althea Stevens, who explains why she voted against Mayor Mamdani and Speaker Menin's $126 billion New York City budget.

Next on Let It Rip, we examine the fight to stop deed theft in New York City and protect homeowners from losing generations of wealth. Plus, we sit down one-on-one with the Deputy Mayor of Community Safety in Newark, New Jersey, for a conversation on innovative approaches to public safety, following our recent interview with New York City's Deputy Mayor of Community Safety. Led by Black women, both offices offer unique perspectives on building safer, stronger communities.

This week on Let It Rip — ICE raids, NYPD tensions, and the battle for New York’s youth take center stage in one explosive conversation. Featuring Deputy Mayor Renita Francois, Council Member Shahana Hanif, Khari Edwards, Mysonne Linen, and DYCD Commissioner Sandra Escamilla-Davies.

Let It Rip with NYC Comptroller Mark Levine takes a deep dive into the city’s budget crisis and rising calls to tax the wealthy. The show also examines the state of education in NYC, featuring former Chancellor Meisha Porter, former NYC Council Member Inez Barron, and education policy expert Matt Gonzales.

Let Rip breaks down the wave of protests erupting across New York City over deadly enforcement actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, placing newly elected Mayor Zohran Mamdani under intense pressure over the New York City Police Department’s collaboration with federal authorities. As tensions mount, a brutal winter storm batters the city, and unhoused New Yorkers die in the freezing cold — forcing the mayor to navigate two escalating crises at once. The episode also features an in-depth conversation with Rita Joseph, the newly elected Higher Education Committee Chair of the New York City Council.

Let It Rip takes a deep dive into the face-to-face meeting between Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani. After months of trading insults, the meeting defied expectations and showed common ground, especially around the rising cost of energy for New Yorkers by utility company, Con Edison. We also breakdown the holiday economic boycott by community organizers against major retail giant, target, for their canceling of their DEI efforts.

Let It Rip passionately debates what should be the response of local government that seeks to combat the efforts of Donald Trump's ICE operations in sanctuary cities. We also take a look at how the Trump administration has weaponized the DOJ against political opponents like, NY Attorney General, Tish James.

Let It Rip examines the recent arrest of NY elected officials during an anti-ICE protest and Charlie Kirk, with NYC Public Advocate, Jumaane Williams, and Activist, Tamika Mallory. Along with an in-depth interview with the current NY Lieutenant Governor, Antonio Delgado, on why he’s looking to unseat his former running-mate Governor, Kathy Hochul. We also take a deep dive into President Trump’s Healthcare Cuts and the impact it will have on New York, with NYC Council member, Mercedes Narcisse.

Let It Rip analyzes the Infighting among Democrats after the unexpected Zohran Mamdani primary Mayoral victory in New York City. Guests include NY Assembly Member, Claire Valdez; Raymond Santana; Kirsten John Foy; and Eon Tyrell Huntley to breakdown how race played a factor in the NYC election results for the Progressive-Left.

NYC Mayor Race: Social Justice Reform & Ranked-Choice Voting

Brad Lander and Michael Blake join LET IT RIP to make their case to black voters on why they are the best candidates for mayor. We tackle their Black agenda and hear their plans to address key issues impacting Black New Yorkers. Topics include affordable housing, education, economic opportunity, and racial justice.

Let It Rip takes a deep dive into the Trump administration’s deportation efforts of dissenting voices by international students, the targeting of free speech on college campuses by Elon Musk, and the growing resistance of citizens pushing back against what some believe is authoritative actions from Donald Trump. How far will the state go to silence dissent—and how far will the people go to fight back?

Let It Rip breaks down the very contentious Mayoral race in New York City as former Govenor, Andrew Cuomo, officially puts his hat in the ring against an embattled Eric Adams. We also take a deep dive into the fractured Democratic Party infighting as President Donald Trump doubles down on his controversial executive orders.