The award-winning series MetroFocus premieres new episodes in the New York and tri-state region weeknights at 5 p.m. on WLIW21, 5:30 p.m. on NJTV and 6 p.m. on THIRTEEN. All episodes are available at metrofocus.org following the broadcast.
The episodes description for tonight, Monday, March 28 follow below. Please note episode descriptions are subject to change. Please visit
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Monday, March 29 at 5:00 p.m. on WLIW21, 5:30 p.m. on NJTV and 6:00 p.m. on THIRTEEN
Allegations Against Cruz - Over the weekend, Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders won primaries in Alaska, Hawaii and Washington state, narrowing rival Hillary Clinton's lead and placing even more pressure on the 291 delegates at stake in New York's primary last month. But Sanders enjoyed limited time in the spotlight as a controversy brewed on the Republican side. A National Enquirer article alleges Sen. Ted Cruz has committed at least five extramarital affairs. Cruz denounced the story and accused candidate Donald Trump's team of planting the smear. The issues gives rise to important ethical questions when covering a campaign, and Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism Professor Betsy West joins us to answer them all.
Feeding New York's Hungry - Beginning April 1, fewer people in New York will be eligible for food stamps. The state is updating its requirements to be more selective, and food banks across the region are bracing for the change, expecting to see more hungry residents in need of their services. Food Bank for New York City CEO Margarette Purvis joins us to provide perspective on this critical issue and how organizations like hers are preparing to address the increased need.
Part IV With Dick Cavett - We wrap up our four-part interview with legendary late night talk show host Dick Cavett. See what final stories and laughs he has to share with us.
Looking Closer at "The Amazing" Randi - We hear the story of James "The Amazing" Randi, who has spent his life entertaining audiences with his mastery of "magic, escape, and trickery." The new award-winning documentary, "An Honest Liar," by co-producer and co-director Justin Weinstein, depicts Randi's life and the deceptive magicians he exposed to the masses.
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MetroFocus Series Overview MetroFocus is an award-winning multi-platform news magazine focusing on the New York and tri-state region. The MetroFocus television program features interviews, in-depth reporting, content from many partners and solutions-oriented reports from the community. Major areas of coverage include sustainability, education,
Science and technology, the environment, transportation, poverty and underserved communities. MetroFocus.org amplifies that reporting with daily updates and original stories that also cover culture, government and politics, the economy, urban development and other news in the metropolitan region. More information at: thirteen.org/metrofocus/about-us-faq/
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