''Inside City Hall'' is an American political talk show that appears on the 24-hour cable-news television channel

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. The show's format and topics focus primarily on political issues concerning

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, but it extends into other issues, such as social, economic, and education topics affecting New York City. The current host is former ''

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'' columnist

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. ''Inside City Hall'' broadcasts live Monday - Friday from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM and is repeated at 11:00 PM.

Host

''Inside City Hall'' was hosted by Dominic Carter and Andrew Kirtzman for many years until Kirtzman left New York 1 in 2002 to become political reporter and host of "Kirtzman and Company" for WCBS-TV. In 2009, Carter was arrested for domestic assault and NY1 did not renew his contract. His eventual replacement was current host

. Josh Robin fills in occasionally as a guest host.

Recurring segments

Mondays with the Mayor

Mondays with the Mayor segment airs every Monday and consists of a one-on-one interview with Mayor

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to discuss issues within city government. Questions are taken from members of the audience via

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Consultants Corner

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and two

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political consultants discuss current political topics. Typically the segment includes each consultant grading, with and A - F, an elected official's handling of a current incident.

Wise Guys

Wise Guys is a segment that airs on the Tuesday episode. This segment consists of the host discussing current news with three former prominent elected officials, former US Senator

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, and former

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. Former New York City mayor

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and former New York State

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had been a permanent guests. A guest panelist occasionally is fills in for one of the three regulars. "Guest wiseguys" have included

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, Peter Vallone, Sr.,

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, Adolfo Carrión, Jr., Michael Grimm,

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, C. Virginia Fields, Joseph J. DioGuardi,

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, Judith H. Hope, and

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Political Rundown

Political Rundown segment airs on Wednesday.

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founder and radio talk show host

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faces-off with El Diario columnist Gerson Borrero in which they share 60 seconds to comment on a given topic.

The Louis Letter

The Louis Letter segment airs on Thursday and consists of host Errol Louis giving a personal commentary on a subject.

Sound-Off

Sound-Off segment airs on Thursday and consists of an in-depth look at an issue related to city, state, or national politics.

The Friday Conversation

The Friday Conversation segment airs on Friday and consists of an interview focused on one particular current event, commonly related to a forthcoming book, mini-series, or documentary.

Reporters Round Table

Reporters Round Table segment airs on Friday and consists of four reporters discussing issues that are affecting New York City. Part of the segment reporters identifies one specific topic that will be reported on in the near future.

References

External links

Official Web Site
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