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May 2012 · Current Affairs
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Jim Zirin speaks with Michael Armstrong.

The former chief counsel to the legendary Knapp Commission, chair of the Mayor’s Commission to Combat Police Corruption and author of the bestselling book, “They Wished They Were Honest,” tells Jim why systemic corruption flourished in the New York City Police Department of the 1970′s and how the NYPD has succeeded in policing itself today.

Mar 2012 · Current Affairs
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Jim Zirin speaks with Adam Segal.

Adam, a top cyber-war strategist, assesses the escalation in China’s cyber-attacks on U.S. interests and argues that as  China steps up the hacking,  America must change its game plan, shore up its defenses and counterattack.

Feb 2012 · Current Affairs
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Jim Zirin speaks with Doug Schoen.

The premier political analyst analyzes poll results, measures the Republican slate,  reads the tealeaves and calls the race. He also speculates about unexpected events, such as an Internet-launched third party candidacy, which could derail Obama’s re-election.

Sep 2011 · Current Affairs
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Jim Zirin speaks with Bill Bratton.

When four days of rioting broke out in London last August with thugs mobilizing on the social media, the British government turned to our own Bill Bratton for advice in handling the violence, the street gangs and the Metropolitan Police. Bill explains his strategy to restore law and order in England.

Jan 2011 · Current Affairs
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Jim Zirin speaks with Joseph Califano.

The House repealed Obamacare, but the Senate refused to go along.  At least one federal judge has declared the entire law unconstitutional.  The former HEW Secretary says he sees benefits in Obamacare, which should be preserved, but that reforms are necessary to make the measure work.

Dec 2010 · Current Affairs
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Jim Zirin speaks with Frederick Hitz.

The former CIA Inspector General discusses just how harmful were the WikiLeaks leaks,  and whether Julian Assange is to be praised as a new media hero or hunted down and punished for violations of the Espionage Act.

Dec 2010 · Current Affairs
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Jim Zirin speaks with Dr. Herbert Pardes.

Republicans have made it a priority to repeal or reform the Healthcare Reform Act, but the president and CEO of New York Presbyterian Hospital, explains how soaring healthcare costs can be curtailed without new legislation.

Nov 2009 · Current Affairs
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Jim Zirin speaks with Joseph Califano.

Califano, who was at LBJ’s side when Medicare was enacted, knows how healthcare costs can spiral out of control.

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