News 4 Debrief
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The Migrant Crisis in New York City
July 29, 2022 20:43 - 7 minutes - 6.57 MBThe federal government is shipping migrants from Texas to New York City -- with erroneous paperwork that's leaving families with nowhere to go. News 4's Melissa Russo talks to David Ushery about what she's learned, what the city is doing to fix the problem, and what's coming next. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What Is It Like to Get Monkeypox?
July 08, 2022 16:28 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBNew York City has become an epicenter of the global monkeypox outbreak, and one man who's been infected tells us all about his illness and treatment. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Controversy Over Transgender Athletes
July 01, 2022 21:18 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBSwimmer Lia Thomas became the first transgender athlete to win a Division I national title - and now swimming's world governing body has barred most trans athletes. Adam Kuperstein speaks to athletes and advocates on both sides of the decision. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
SCOTUS Gun Ruling: What Now for New York?
June 26, 2022 12:26 - 24 minutes - 22 MBThe Supreme Court radically reshaped gun control in America this week, striking down a New York law that kept people from carrying firearms in public. News 4's Adam Kuperstein talks to Bronx DA Darcel Clark and Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez about what happens now to gun laws in New York City and statewide. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Why Don't Some People Get COVID?
June 21, 2022 13:43 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBDoctors are scrambling to find out why some people just simply seem to not catch COVID, no matter their exposures. Adam Kuperstein talks to scientists studying the issue - and those being studied as well for clues to their possible immunity. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This Supreme Court Decision Could Make Guns EASIER to Obtain
June 03, 2022 19:34 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBThe U.S. Supreme Court is about to decide a case (originating in New York) that could invalidate a whole host of gun laws already on the books. Chris Glorioso is joined by John Jay professor Warren Eller to discuss the impact the Bruen case could have on gun laws in America. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How Climate Change Contributed to Those Deadly Tornadoes
December 17, 2021 11:23 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBAfter an outbreak of severe weather swept across the country last week, leaving a swath of destruction across five states -- and including a tornado that destroyed everything in its path for 200 miles -- the first impulse for many was to blame our changing climate. This week on The Debrief, Pei-Sze Cheng and Janice Huff explore that assertion. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Jussie Smollett Verdict: The Problems with the Case & How it Was Covered
December 11, 2021 03:04 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBFormer "Empire" Actor Jussie Smollett was found guilty on five of six counts of felony disorderly conduct on Thursday after staging what prosecutors have called a "hate crime hoax." This week on The Debrief, Chris Glorioso talks with a reporter who has followed the case since the beginning, and a professor at John Jay College who takes issue with the way the case has been framed - and the amount of attention it has received. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cali...
Why NYC's First Safe Injection Sites Are Such a Big Deal
December 04, 2021 01:01 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBEvery four hours, someone in New York City dies of an overdose. This week on The Debrief, Adam Kuperstein takes an in-depth look at the city’s new authorized safe injection sites, where people suffering from addiction can bring and use drugs under medical supervision. Hear what experts say really happens inside the controversial program that they claim saves lives. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not...
The (Real) Story of Thanksgiving
November 24, 2021 20:31 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBThanksgiving is one of those holidays with what seems like a pretty clear origin story: the Mayflower landed at Plymouth Rock, Massachusetts, where pilgrims celebrated the first harvest in their new home with members of the Wampanoag tribe who already lived there. But Dr. Joe Stahlman, a professor at the University of Buffalo and a member of the Seneca Nation of Indians, says it didn’t actually go down that way. In this holiday edition of The Debrief, he talks with Michael Gargiul...
Malcolm X Assassination: The Activist and Attorneys Who Changed the Case
November 20, 2021 01:28 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBThis week on The Debrief, Chris Glorioso talks with the activist who uncovered evidence that showed the two men convicted of killing civil rights leader Malcolm X were innocent - and two attorneys who helped clear their names. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
A Defense Attorney Breaks Down the Kyle Rittenhouse Trial
November 12, 2021 11:41 - 13 minutes - 12 MBKyle Rittenhouse testified Wednesday he was under attack when he killed two men and wounded a third with his rifle during a chaotic night of protests in Kenosha, saying: “I didn’t do anything wrong. I defended myself.” This week on The Debrief, defense attorney Michael Bachner breaks down the case - and gives what would be his closing statements if he was part of the trial. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do...
The COVID Vaccine and Kids: Answering Parents' Questions
November 05, 2021 10:44 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBKids as young as 5 can now be vaccinated against COVID-19 -- but a lot of parents are hesitant, even those who are vaccinated themselves. Pei-Sze Cheng and guests analyze the debate and answer parents' questions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Climate Change: Preparing for Extreme Weather
October 29, 2021 10:44 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBNews 4 Chief Meteorologist Janice Huff weighs in on climate change, and how we prepare for the extreme weather – like Ida -- that’s already here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Where Does the Gabby Petito Investigation Go From Here?
October 23, 2021 00:02 - 22 minutes - 21 MBBrian Laundrie likely never left the Florida nature preserve where he was last seen - and with the discovery of his remains earlier this week, it brings to an end a mystery that has captivated the country. But - even so, there are unanswered questions in the disappearance and death of Gabby Petito. This week, Pei-Sze Cheng revisits experts about the latest in the case and where they think we're headed next. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Not...
What You Missed in the Gabby Petito Autopsy Results
October 15, 2021 10:18 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBThis week on The Debrief, Pei-Sze Cheng takes a deep dive into this week's autopsy results in the Gabby Petito case, and talks with the team behind Wondery's The Vanished podcast about why some missing persons cases get more attention than others. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Brian Laundrie Hunt: A Survivalist's Take
October 08, 2021 10:28 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBThis week on The Debrief, Pei-Sze Cheng talks to survival expert and instructor Dave Canterbury, the author of the New York Times bestseller Bushcraft 101, about how - and how long - Brian Laundrie might be able to survive in the swamps of Florida or the mountains of North Carolina. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Is Brian Laundrie Still Alive?
October 01, 2021 13:59 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBIt's been 16 days since Gabby Petito's fiancé, Brian Laundrie, allegedly told his parents he was going for a hike in a sprawling Florida nature preserve. It's the site of a massive manhunt - but one seasoned U.S. Marshal says he doesn't think Laundrie was ever there. This week on The Debrief, retired U.S. Marshal Craig Caine gives Pei-Sze Cheng his take. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. ...
Why The Whole World Is Following the Case of Gabby Petito
September 24, 2021 10:35 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBThe whole world is following the case of Gabby Petito, the aspiring influencer who disappeared on a cross country road trip with her fiancé, Brian Laundrie. This week on The Debrief, Pei-Sze Cheng gets you caught up to speed on what is now a homicide case, then talks about why it has caught the attention of so many - and how domestic violence survivors might see themselves in the 22-year-old from Long Island. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy N...
What Happened to Gabby Petito?
September 17, 2021 10:36 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBGabby Petito hasn't been seen for more than two weeks and the search is heating up for the Long Island woman, who was on a cross-country trip with her fiancé. This week on The Debrief, Pei-Sze Cheng reports from Grand Teton National Park, where Petito's stepfather is doing all he can to drum up leads and convince Brian Laundrie to tell authorities what he knows about Gabby's whereabouts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19....
Back to School During COVID's Delta Surge
September 10, 2021 10:20 - 10 minutes - 9.37 MBThis week, Michael Gargiulo talks with a pediatric doctor about what it'll really take to keep schools safe this fall - and whether another variant could set our recovery back even further. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Left Behind in Afghanistan: One Man's Story
September 03, 2021 21:12 - 10 minutes - 9.6 MBWhen the last U.S. plane took off out of Afghanistan earlier this week -- thousands of Afghan citizens who aided the US during our 20-year-occupation of the country -- and scores more who were critical of the Taliban regime now in power were left behind. This week, Adam Kuperstein talks to one such man, a journalist in hiding, living in fear of being found by the Taliban leaders who he believes want him silenced. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priva...
Afghanistan in Crisis: 'Every Family Will Have Somebody Who Is Threatened'
August 27, 2021 20:41 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBThousands of Afghans are fleeing their country with only the clothes on their backs. And they’re the lucky ones. This week, less than 24 hours before the bombings, Gilma Avalos talked to a senior fellow at NYU about the terror in her homeland and the families now on hit lists for doing something that was innocent and acceptable one month ago: exercising their freedom. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-...
Pediatric COVID Vaccine Trials - Parents Tell Their Stories
August 20, 2021 10:22 - 19 minutes - 18 MBThe surging delta variant has school leaders issuing mask mandates to protect children too young to vaccinate. But this week, Jen Maxfield talks to two parents whose children may have gotten the shot already. They’re taking part in the vaccine trials designed to make sure it’s safe for everyone under 12. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Who Is Kathy Hochul, New York's Next Governor?
August 13, 2021 10:52 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBThis week, Adam Kuperstein talks to a journalist who’s covered the entire political career of New York’s next governor. Hear the stark differences between her and her predecessor, her plan to fight COVID and the potential political controversy that already has people chattering. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Why Some of Cuomo's Former Supporters Want Him to Resign
August 07, 2021 00:28 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBAfter Attorney General Letitia James' explosive report on alleged sexual harassment by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, some of his once-staunch supporters want him to resign. Melissa Russo talks with Democratic activist and former New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn about why she wants the governor out of power in Albany. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Vaccine Mandates: Gov't Overreach or the Definition of Public Health?
July 30, 2021 10:48 - 21 minutes - 20 MBThis week, Michael Gargiulo talks to three experts on all sides of the vaccine mandate debate, including a New York City teacher who founded a group that’s now fighting the mandate he calls “immoral.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Crisis in Cuba
July 16, 2021 12:21 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBThis week, Darlene Rodriguez talks to a 24-year-old protester currently confined to his home after he was arrested during demonstrations in Havana. He circumvented Internet restrictions to tell us about the true conditions there, and what Cubans really need from the United States. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Critical Race Theory: Both Sides of the Fiery Debate
July 02, 2021 11:45 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBCritical race theory is the newest flashpoint in our divided country. But what does it even mean - and how is it really affecting our students? Adam Kuperstein talks to experts on both sides for a balanced look at the movement some say is crucial to understanding the effects of racism in America – and others consider a hidden political agenda that could hurt young kids. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-no...
Homelessness & Mental Health: New York’s Growing Crisis
June 25, 2021 10:32 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBIt’s a dilemma exacerbated by the pandemic, and now it seems unstoppable. This week, Michael Gargiulo takes a deep dive into the problems of homelessness and mental health, and talks to two experts who have ideas on how to solve them. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Understanding Juneteenth, and Why It Matters So Much
June 18, 2021 10:32 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBThis week, Adam Kuperstein commemorates our nation’s first new federal holiday in nearly 40 years - Juneteenth. Experts talk about why some consider it our nation’s real independence day, amid the push for a significant New York state holiday that you have likely never heard of before. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Anti-Asian Attacks and Relations With the Black Community
June 11, 2021 10:50 - 29 minutes - 27 MBThis week, Erica Byfield dives deeper into the recent spate of anti-Asian attacks and broaches the subject of conflict between Black and Asian Americans – conflict that some say has been weaponized to draw attention away from the real issues. Three experts discuss the current crisis, the unfortunate side effects, and the historical perspective that shows the two groups have more in common than many realize. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy No...
How the Stonewall Inn Uprising Sparked a Movement
June 04, 2021 10:21 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBTo mark Pride Month, The Debrief is revisiting a conversation with activist Cathy Renna from 2019, when she recounted the history and legacy of the uprising at the Stonewall Inn. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Looking Back, One Year After George Floyd's Murder
May 28, 2021 10:31 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBNews 4 reflects, one year after the murder of George Floyd changed the country. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
NYPD Pride March Ban: Hear From a Cop & an Organizer
May 21, 2021 10:57 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBIn the wake of NYC PRIDE’s bombshell decision to exclude NYPD officers in uniform, Gus Rosendale talks to both an openly gay NYPD officer about his disappointment, and a member of Pride about why its leaders felt they had to make a big statement right now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Future of Offices in New York City
May 14, 2021 10:40 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBWith many pandemic restrictions lifting, that oft-asked question might be creeping into your head more and more: When will I be heading back into the office? Adam Kuperstein sits down with experts to answer that question - and to see if the Manhattan office landscape will be changed forever. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How Broadway Feels About Broadway's Big Comeback
May 07, 2021 11:12 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBThe curtain is going up on Broadway on Sept. 14 - and it'll take a lot of work between now and then to make sure shows go off without a hitch. Adam Kuperstein talks to a producer who is ecstatic about finally getting an opening date - and a music director who is a little more skeptical. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How One Reporter Got Snared in a 'Virtual Kidnapping' Scam
April 30, 2021 03:30 - 24 minutes - 22 MBThe most terrifying day in Adam Harding's life began with a phone call from his mother's number -- but the caller was a stranger who said the News 4 reporter's mom was being held hostage. He talks with Adam Kuperstein about how it happened - and how to avoid getting ripped off. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Flying Blind: High School Seniors on College Admissions During COVID-19
April 23, 2021 03:36 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBThanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, many seniors are making the most crucial decision of their young careers - choosing a college - sight unseen. Michael Gargiulo talks to a group of teens about the pros, the cons and the uncertainty ahead of decision day, May 1. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
"Being Alive While Black Is Exhausting"
April 16, 2021 12:10 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBThis week, David Ushery takes a very personal look at the death of Daunte Wright in Minnesota, and the toll it’s taking on him, his family and communities of color after yet another life is ended at the hands of police. And, in the time between taping and publishing this podcast, we saw evidence of it happening again. This podcast was recorded before the release of body cam video showing the death of 13-year-old Adam Toledo in Chicago. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priv...
Your Vaccine and Variant Questions Answered
April 09, 2021 10:30 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBWhat's a B.1.1.7? And a P.1? Or a B.1.526? There are lots of COVID variants circulating now, and questions about what they do to people and whether vaccines work against them. Rana Novini talks to people for some answers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Living With Legalized Marijuana
April 02, 2021 10:26 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBThis week, Michael Gargiulo explores the changes coming now that marijuana is legal in New York – everything from DUI dangers to party favors to retraining drug-sniffing dogs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Living in Fear: Life as an Asian-American
March 26, 2021 10:37 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBPei-Sze Cheng and two Asian-American New Yorkers share their horror stories, and discuss not only the physical aggressions, but also the microaggressions that have left some afraid to travel alone in their beloved city. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Why Connecticut Is Beating NY and NJ in the Race to Vaccinate
March 19, 2021 10:28 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBAdam Kuperstein talks to a member of Gov. Ned Lamont’s COVID vaccine advisory group and Stamford’s mayor to see how the state is trouncing NY, NJ and most of the country in vaccine distribution. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Understanding the Sexual Harassment Claims Against Gov. Cuomo
March 12, 2021 11:51 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBThis week, Adam Kuperstein talks to Andrew Siff & Jonathan Dienst about the two things that insiders say left Governor Cuomo vulnerable to a barrage of sexual harassment allegations. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Inside the Push to Make Beauty See All Colors
March 05, 2021 11:37 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBThere’s a growing push to do away with the Euro-centric approach to skincare and cosmetics. Checkey Beckford talks to a dermatologist at the forefront of the movement about changes in the industry -- and why having greater diversity and equity in the field can literally make the difference between life and death. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Alarming Rise of Anti-Asian Attacks in New York City
February 26, 2021 10:07 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBAs New York City continues to grapple with the pandemic, Asian-American residents say they’re also suffering from a virus of hate. Over the past year, there’s been a surge of anti-Asian attacks across the country, with a spike of nearly 1,000 percent in the five boroughs. Adam Kuperstein explores the discrimination and rising violence, talking with a state legislator and the top NYPD cop overseeing a task force to stop it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califor...
How Doctors Are Fighting Vaccine Hesitancy in the Black Community
February 19, 2021 13:49 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBErica Byfield explores why Black Americans are less likely to get the COVID-19 vaccine, and talks with Dr. Olajide Williams of Columbia University about a partnership with rapper Daryl 'DMC' McDaniels to overcome that hesitancy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Behind the Push To Expand Black History Curriculum
February 12, 2021 10:38 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MBThere is a shocking lack of Black history being taught in our schools. News 4’s Checkey Beckford takes a look at the problem and talks with Stamford, Connecticut, teacher Ruth-Terry Walden about how she's incorporated Black history into her teachings at a fundamental level. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Why do NY & NJ Have Different COVID Restaurant Restrictions?
February 05, 2021 11:41 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBIf you're east of the Hudson, the bars and restaurants close at 10 p.m. West? They can stay open as long as they like. Adam Kuperstein talks with Dr. Eric Cioe-Pena of Northwell Health about COVID-19 restaurant restrictions - and why they're changing again, a year into the pandemic. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.