Ivory Tower

The Panelists discuss the lawsuit that was settled between President Trump and Paramount. What significance does this case hold? Next, has Robert Kennedy Jr. been effective with parts of his Make America Healthy campaign? Finally, Zohran Mamdani, can he be elected the next mayor of New York City? Will his policies be economically sound?

The panelists discuss the flood zone in Texas. Was FEMA prepared? Next they talk about the Big Beautiful Law and what some people might not know it included. Finally, Will Gov. Hochul lead NY State into more nuclear facilities? Will this be a good thing for the Empire State?

The panelist discuss if the Madison County Sheriffs Department and ICE are working together to make Madison County safer or to just send illegal immigrants back to their countries? Next, should the voting age be lowered to 16 years old? Finally, what can be done about high food prices?

The panelists discuss whether the state or the federal government should regulate the AI industry. Next, is former President Obama safe from prosecution, after the supreme court as already ruled that Trump could not be prosecuted earlier? Finally, does Syracuse need to do more about their lead pipe issue?

Nina Moore hosts this week and is joined by Rick Fenner, Anirban Acharya, and Jennifer Stromer-Galley. To start off, the panel debates if democrats should fight fire with fire by utilizing partisan gerrymandering. Next they go back and forth on if colleges should abandon DEI or lose federal funding. Lastly, they discuss the repercussions of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting shutting down.

The panelists discuss President Trump's actions of moving the National Guard into Washington DC to curb the crime in the nation's capital, Next, is give China advanced Chips for a price a good idea? Is it even legal? Finally, a look at New York State's Budget. With Washington taking away money, how will NY make things work?

The panelists discuss whether its right to involuntary commit homeless people to mental health facilities? Next., the Trump administration said it will require colleges to submit six years of data separated out by race and sex. Will schools comply? Finally, Syracuse Police purchased drones for first responder calls, should they be used? Are the citizens 4th amendment rights in trouble?

The panel discusses the latest actions of President Trump, is he an authoritarian as his opponents have been calling him? Next, will a Fulton woman who entered the country illegally with drugs many years ago be forced to return to Honduras? The panel looks at this case and weighs in. Finally, will there be Nuclear Power on the Moon? Should there be?

With the China summit happening this week, is China trying to form a new power base in Asia? Next. it looks like Congress is set to ban stock trading for its members but how effective will this ban be? Are there ways to get around the rules if they are passed? Finally, a look at Google. Are they getting too big? Should they be made to break up?

US Military destroyed a small boat suspected of carrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea; Should the military be used to prevent drug trafficking? Next, authorities last week raided a Central NY business and five workers have been arrested for re-entering the country with many more detained. Should some of them been allowed to stay? Finally, teacher lead prayer, should new guidelines allow for it?

The Panelists discuss whether the President should have more control over the Federal Reserve. Should the Federal Reserve have less independence from the White House? Next, they discuss whether or not President Trump is a Socialist because of the some investments in companies. Finally, will Onondaga Co. evict a 91 year-old resident after telling her she could stay there for the rest of her life?

This week David Chanatry is joined by Chad Sparber, Jennifer Stromer-Galley, Michael Tillotson and Rick Fenner to discuss the repercussions of Charlie Kirk's death, which is affecting the freedom of speech and the press. Next, the panel debates if companies and universities should have to pay a hefty fee for H-1B visas. Finally, we explore if prop bets should be banned in New York State.

The panelist discuss President Trump talk with all the Generals earlier this week. Can he use the military to fight the "War Within"? Next, who will be the next owners of Tik Tok? Will it be some of President Trump's friends? Finally, a look at Zohran Mamdani, is he the new face of the Democratic Party?

The panelists discuss the Federal Shutdown and who's to blame for not giving in. Next, will President Trump will the Nobel Peace Prize next year? Should we give him credit for starting the peace talks in the Middle East? Finally, why is Syracuse on the top ten list of most impoverished cities for its size? What are the reasons? Housing? Schools? Jobs?

The Panelists discuss if the Voting Rights Act Section 2 should be repealed by the Supreme Court; next they talk about Gov. Hochul's decision to whether or not sign a bill that will reject anonymous reports of child abuse ; Finally, a look at the State's Rights Battle over the Abortion Pill. Should Texas be able to sue a NY Doctor for sending pills to Texas, a state that doesn't allow it.

The panelists discuss whether President Trump can send in the national guard to Chicago when the city officials tell them they don't want them. Next, should the United States be sending Argentina 20 Billion dollars to help that county? Is it a risk we should be taking? Finally, Should Ai Chat bots be regulated?

The panelists review some significant election races with voting next Tuesday. They also look at Onondaga's Proposition One that will be on the ballot. Next, they talk about the SNAP food shortage that will happen if the shutdown continues. What will states do to feed their constituents Finally, a look at President Trump's trip to Asia. Did it accomplish anything significant?

The panelists discuss President Trump's Tariffs now that the Supreme Court is looking at them. How will the highest court in the land rule? Next, due to a new book coming out from Ivory Tower's own Ty Seidule, the panelists discuss the Military Base name shuffle. Finally, a look at last weeks elections. What do the results mean?

The panelists discuss some of President Trump's ideas to make things more affordable. Is a 50-year mortgage a good idea? How about sending out 2,000 checks to everyone? Next, which way will the Democrats go? The way of Mamdoni, in NYC or perhaps a more moderate approach? Finally, should the state of New York get in on redrawing districts to make things a bit more even?

This week Barbara Fought is joined by Nina Moore, Rick Fenner, Anirban Acharya and Ben Baughman to analyze Republicans defying the President in the vote to release the Epstein files. Then they discuss the increased US Military presence in Venezuela and the CIA's green light to continue covert actions against Nicholas Maduro. Finally, the group explores the current US and Saudi Arabia relationship.

The panelists discuss the war on drugs in the Caribbean. Is how President Trump is handling things legal? Next, how much power can the President have over Federal Agencies? Part of that question will be answered, when the Supreme Court decides on the Trump v Slaughter Case, Finally, are Covid era subsidies with Obamacare sustainable?

The panelists discuss whether or not the acquisition of Warner Brothers/Discovery by Netflix is a good move. Will it stifle competition or will it just be another merger with little fanfare? Next, Australia is trying to ban certain social media to teens, is this possible in the United States? Would the First amendment ever allow it? Finally, are casinos a good idea for NYC?

On David Chanatry's final show as host, the Ivory Tower panelists discuss the Trump administration's restrictions on immigration; declining birth rates and ways to incentivize women to have children; and tax-exempt donations funding college football coach salaries and severances.

This week Barbara Fought is joined by Rick Fenner, Anirban Acharya, Jennifer Stromer-Galley and Aaron Strong to discuss topics of concern as we enter the new year. The panel explores environmental concerns affecting us at home and throughout the country in 2026. Then our professors examine the state of our country's democracy going forward and the ongoing battle between federal and state powers.