Ivory Tower

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  • Premiered: Sep 2013
  • Episodes: 500
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Season 13
13x1
The SCOTUS offer major abortion decision and a direct democracy as a governing philosophy.
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Jul 01, 2016
On this week’s show the panelists reflect on the primary victories of Democrat Colleen Deacon in the 24th Congressional District and Republican Claudia Tenney in the 22nd District. The .. show full overview
13x2
Reaction to the Dallas shootings; Clinton; How to Improve Race Relations on Campus
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Jul 08, 2016
On this week’s show we open with a short discussion of the shootings in Dallas, which broke just before our taping. Then we focus in detail on FBI Director James Comey’s blunt critique .. show full overview
13x3
ustice Ginsburg says too much about Trump; U.S. too obsessed with jihadists not domestic
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Jul 14, 2016
Panelists debate the wisdom of Justice Ginsburg’s public attack on Donald Trump. Then they discuss our obsession with Islamic terrorism, both abroad and at home, has distorted spending .. show full overview
13x4
Trump says "I" will do it all; Why the failed coup in Turkey is so important
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Jul 21, 2016
The panelists parse Donald Trump’s words and body language in his acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. They discuss whether the media will now .. show full overview
13x5
Critiquing Hillary Clinton's speech; Does Donald Trump have a friend in Putin
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Jul 28, 2016
The Ivory Tower Panelist discuss and critique Hillary Clinton's Speech at the Democratic Convention in Philadelphia. Did he speech do what it meant to do? Then Is Russia trying to get .. show full overview
13x6
Hanna splits with Trump;The courts stop the states from suppressing voter turnout
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Aug 04, 2016
The panelists assess Republican Congressman Richard Hanna’s repudiation of Donald Trump and debate whether this is idiosyncratic to Hanna (who is retiring) or whether it represents a .. show full overview
13x7
Reporting on Donald Trump; Third party candidates; A cashless society
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Aug 11, 2016
The panelists discuss how Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump should be reported on by the media. Is it time for reporters to throw out “normal standards” of journalism when .. show full overview
13x8
Safe Rental properties; Shake up at the Trump Campaign
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Aug 18, 2016
The panelists discuss how to make rental properties safe in Upstate New York, Should there be a law passed like there is in Rochester that allows inspectors to go inside rental units to .. show full overview
13x9
Clinton's Speech; Clinton's Foundation; Trolling on the Internet
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Aug 25, 2016
This week the conversation turns towards Hillary Clinton's speech concentrating on Donald Trumps own remarks and why he is not fit to be President. Then a look at perhaps why she made .. show full overview
13x10
An athlete's protest and the candidate's immigration policies.
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Sep 01, 2016
The panelists discuss the action taken by Colin Kaepernick during the playing of the National Anthem before a game. Should he be vilified for sitting during the anthem or does his .. show full overview
13x11
The Implosion of Fox News; When an artist's checkered past comes back to haunt his art.
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Sep 08, 2016
Panelists discuss all the changes that have occurred at Fox News. The cable news channel is in for some major changes. Then discuss the release of Nate Parker’s film Birth of a Nation. .. show full overview
13x12
The menace that is Facebook; Taking a Selfie in the voting booth; Ending Senate Filibuster
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Sep 15, 2016
The panelists examine some of the actions of Facebook in the past week that illustrate how the site removes content it doesn’t like and distributes to its users “news” stories that are .. show full overview
13x13
Corruption charges rock Central New York; Lester Holt is the man on the spot
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Sep 22, 2016
The panelists assess the arrests of members of Gov. Cuomo’s inner circle who are facing both federal and state charges for bribery and bid rigging. It is the latest chapter in the long .. show full overview
13x14
Athletics as a major; Native Americans unite; Debate observances
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Sep 29, 2016
The panel looks at whether colleges should give football players an option to major in football just like piano players can major in music. Then a look at what the Sioux Nation is .. show full overview
13x15
The Times and Trump's leaked tax data; Katko / Deacon Race; The right to be forgotten
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Oct 06, 2016
Discussion on whether the NY Times was right to publish the leaked tax information about Donald Trump’s declared tax loss on his businesses. Then they assess why Democrat Colleen Deacon .. show full overview
13x16
A three-way race for the 22nd Congressional District; Hacked E-mails
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Oct 13, 2016
The Ivory Tower panelists examine the race to replace Richard Hanna in the 22nd Congressional District of New York. Republican Claudia Tenney leads narrowly at this stage. Democrat Kim .. show full overview
13x17
Will Trump concede, and if not, then what?; How to from a the battle to retake Mosul
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Oct 20, 2016
The Ivory Panelists take Donald Trump at his implied word and discuss whether he will refuse to concede the election on November 8, should he lose; and if he does not concede, what does .. show full overview
13x18
Obamacare shows cracks; Joanie Mahoney bet on wrong horse; Kathleen Rapp behavior
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Oct 27, 2016
The panelists discuss the many problems with Obamacare and offer suggestions on how the next President and Congress might try to tackle them. Then they point the finger of shame at .. show full overview
13x19
Our Fourth Quadrennial Presidential Year Predictions Show
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Nov 03, 2016
Panelists offer their predictions on the outcomes of the following races: the popular vote for President; the electoral vote for President; the party to control the Senate; the party to .. show full overview
13x20
A full hour on the election of Donald Trump
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Nov 11, 2016
The panelists dig into the surprising election of Donald Trump to be President. We discuss how and why he won; how and why Hilary Clinton lost; what we learned about the character of the .. show full overview
13x21
Electoral College; Fake News
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Nov 11, 2016
After a record number of letters to the show, the Ivory Tower panelists discuss the electoral college. How did it start? and do we still need it today? Then they look at the amount of .. show full overview
13x22
Democrats in disarray; Climate Change; Trump's businesses
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Nov 25, 2016
The panelists try and figure what is next for the Democrats after Hillary's defeat; then discuss whether its time to jump right in the climate change discussion, even before Trump takes .. show full overview
13x23
Journalists discuss how to cover Trump; Trump's Tweet about criminalizing flag burning
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Dec 02, 2016
Panelists join in the discussion among journalists about how best to cover this most unconventional President-Elect. Are all his tweets news? Should fact-checking continue to be .. show full overview
13x24
Trump Channels Lady Gaga; The Electoral College will not do what Trump Opponents pray for;
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Dec 09, 2016
Panelists examine Donald Trump as a performance artist. They compare his love of the grand stage to sell himself and his policies with “No Drama Obama” and assess how much of a .. show full overview
13x25
The Public's right to know; Countervailing Institutions; Bob Dylan
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Dec 16, 2016
The panelists discuss what is on President Obama's plate for the remaining month of his administration; then they turn to how Congress has responded to Donald Trump casual dismissal of .. show full overview
13x26
Crime Rate; President Obama; and Milk
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Dec 23, 2016
On this edition of Ivory Tower, the panel breaks down a report released by NYU on crime rates. Then the panel discusses what they would like to see President Obama do in his last few .. show full overview
13x27
The Obama Years; Year End A's and F's, David's farewell
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Dec 30, 2016
The last show of 2016 is David Rubin's last show as moderator of the Ivory Tower. The entire panel is on hand to discuss the last 8 years of President Obama's Presidency and to also give .. show full overview
13x28
The new Congress; Free SUNY tuition; Russian Hacking
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Jan 06, 2017
Moderator David Chanatry and Ivory Tower panelists discuss the direction of the new Congress, then they set their sights on Gov. Cuomo's idea of free SUNY tuition for New York State .. show full overview
13x29
Buzzfeed, Russia and Donald Trump; Cabinet Hearings; State of the State
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Jan 13, 2017
Ivory Tower discuss the controversy over Buzzfeed, Russia and Donald Trump then they look at the Cabinet Confirmation Hearing that are happening in Washington. Finally, they discuss Gov. Cuomo's six state of the state speeches across New York State.
13x30
President Donald Trump, Chelsea Manning, and Boycotts
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Jan 20, 2017
Ivory Tower discuss President Trump's promise to "drain the swamp". In one of his last actions, President Obama commuted the 35-year prison sentence of Chelsea Manning. Was this an .. show full overview
13x31
The week that was President Trump; Gov. Cuomo's released budget
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Jan 27, 2017
The panel once again had to turn towards President Trump as his action packed agenda filled the news. A look at what exactly President Trump is trying to accomplish is his first week as .. show full overview
13x32
Staffers push back against President Trump; Steve Bannon; Neil Gorsuch
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Feb 03, 2017
The panelists discuss members of the state department that have signed a dissent memo opposing the executive order on immigration then they discuss the role of Steve Bannon and how it .. show full overview
13x33
The big court decision and the Consensus plan for consolidation.
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Feb 10, 2017
The panel will discuss the plan to consolidate the City of Syracuse and Onondaga County. Does the plan go too far or not enough; then President Trump loses round two with the state of .. show full overview
13x34
Athletes get political, Katko's town halls, and new gun laws
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Feb 17, 2017
The panelist exam politics when it comes from the sporting world. After several New England Patriots said they were not going to the White House to be honored by President Trump, should .. show full overview
13x35
Trump on Immigration, Who's in charge in the White House, can Facebook save journalism
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Feb 24, 2017
The panel discusses the recent crackdown on illegal immigrants across the United States. The administration has said there will not be a deportation force, but there is fear in immigrant .. show full overview
13x36
Russia election story; School voucher bill; must you live where you work?
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Mar 03, 2017
The panelists discuss the fallout from reports saying that Jeff Sessions met with the Russian Ambassador after he testified he had no contact with Russia, then they talk about whether a .. show full overview
13x37
Republicans on Obamacare; are college campuses longer safe for free speech?
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Mar 10, 2017
The panelists talk about the republican effort to repeal Obamacare. What does the new bill do for healthcare and will it end up getting passed; Next they discuss protesters at Middlebury .. show full overview
13x38
Dutch elections; Congressional Budget Office; Teachers Opinions in Classroom
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Mar 16, 2017
Bob Greene moderates and panelists discuss the Dutch elections and then they talk about the Republican alternative to Obamacare. Finally, should teachers in the classroom vocalize their political opinions.
13x39
Art and Politics
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Mar 23, 2017
The panel discusses a painting that is causing controversy at a museum. The painting is based on the open casket photo of Emmett Till. The artist is white. Some black artists have called .. show full overview
13x40
Trump takes aim at sanctuary cities, future of big coal, tech companies hiding terrorists
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Mar 30, 2017
The panel discusses Trumps plan to withhold funds from sanctuary cities, then they look at Trumps meetings with coal companies. Can coal really make a come back? Finally, are tech .. show full overview
13x41
The U.S. attacks Syria; Jared Kushner takes charge; Prosecutors feeling the heat
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Apr 06, 2017
Panelist discuss President Trump's ordered attack on Syria days after Syrian President Bashar Assad's chemical weapons attack against one of his own villages. Then a discussion on Jared .. show full overview
13x42
Trump's tax reform; scientists on the march; raising the age of criminal responsibility
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Apr 21, 2017
The panel discuss Trump's campaign promise to overhaul the tax codes, and whether he should release his tax returns. Then they discuss how scientists are marching for science, in light .. show full overview
13x43
North Korea; Trump's First 100 Days; French Election
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Apr 28, 2017
The panel discuss what they think is the best approach to the North Korea crisis. Then, they analyze Trump's first 100 days in office as president. And, the panel discusses the current climate of the French elections.
13x44
"Text-alyzer", New Proposal on Net Neutrality, and a Ban on those Plastic Grocery Bags?
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May 05, 2017
The Ivory Panel discusses a bill the state legislature has taken up for an app that could tell police if drivers were using their phones. Then, the panel discusses FCC's proposal to .. show full overview
13x45
Comey fired; confederate statues; 13 Reasons Why
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May 12, 2017
This week on Ivory Tower, the panel discusses the stunning dismissal of FBI Director James Comey, and the plan to remove confederate statues in New Orleans. Plus panel's take on the .. show full overview
13x46
Washington leaks; John Katko's town hall; Miss U.S.A.
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May 19, 2017
The panelists discuss all the leaks pouring from Washington, then a discussion on Congressman John Katko's first town hall meeting; then they talk about the newest Miss U.S.A. and her conservative views.
13x47
Trump's Trip; security at concerts; separate commencements
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May 26, 2017
The panel discusses whether Donald Trump handled his first International trip the way any other president would. Then, after the Manchester bombing, do concert promoters need to hire .. show full overview
13x48
Climate withdrawal; free speech in Oregon; Universal income
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Jun 02, 2017
The panelist discuss President Trump's fulfilled promise to withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord, and how devastating it might be for the country and the planet, then the discuss the .. show full overview
13x49
Comey's testimony; political discourse; controversial memes
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Jun 09, 2017
The panelists give their take on how James Comey's testimony will affect President Trump then the conversation moves to the state of political discourse in our country today. Have we .. show full overview
13x50
Kansas tax experiment; U.K. election; Fowler High School
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Jun 16, 2017
The panelists look at Kansas' supply side experiment. For years the governor pushed for large tax cuts and an austerity budget, now the Republican legislature recently voted to raise .. show full overview
13x51
Reveal and replace; Supreme Court and gerrymandering
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Jun 23, 2017
The Senate Républicains unveiled their version of Obamacare, the panel discusses what they think of the bill and then the discussion turns towards partisan gerrymandering. What's the .. show full overview
13x52
Fairness of media; Neil Gorsuch; lessons from Canada
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Jun 30, 2017
President Trump feels he is being treated unfairly by the press, much of the reporting has had more of an attitude then normal, should the press move away from "objectivity"? Then a look .. show full overview

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