A Blue Tsunami : America's Political Turning Point? | CUNY Forum

This new episode of the CUNY FORUM examines the historic Democratic victories in the 2026 midterm elections, highlighting the rejection of Donald Trump, the return of Democratic control of Congress, and the implications for New York and national politics. The panelists discuss the challenges facing the Democratic Party, including restoring healthcare benefits, addressing economic concerns, holding the administration accountable, engaging younger voters, and developing a clear agenda ahead of the 2028 presidential election. Follow CUNY TV: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CUNYTV Twitter: https://twitter.com/cunytv Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/cuny.tv/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cunytv75  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cunytv Find more from CUNY TV at https://tv.cuny.edu Guest List: Ruth Messinger - Former Manhattan Borough President Jeffrey Rodus - Former Vice Chancellor for Government Relations, CUNY Robert A.George - Searchlight Editor, Citizens Union Heath Brown - Professor of Public Policy, John Jay College of Criminal Justice Recording Date 11/04/2026 First Air Date 11/10/2026 CUNY Forum is an hour-long program that allows for extended discussion of governmental issues by panels of educators, government leaders and industry figures. The audience consists of students participating in the CUNY Edward T. Rogowsky Internship Program in Government and Public Affairs, who are encouraged to question and interact with the panel. CUNY Forum is one of a number of programs produced by the City University appearing in the CUNY Presents time slot, on a rotating monthly basis. Watch more at https://tv.cuny.edu/show/cunyforum Subscribe to the Series Playlist: https://bit.ly/2DtcTNB Subscribe to the CUNY TV channel: https://bit.ly/2GmGb13 CFOR29002