Nothing was off-limits for Independent gubernatorial candidate Christy Mihos when he made an Oct. 12 appearance at a taping of Boston University Television’s new political debate show On That Point, discussing economics, education and college students’ apathy.

Speaking with two BU student panelists, Mihos discussed his platform issues, his campaign efforts and the role of young people in the political process.

“He came across very well and very honest,” On That Point creator, host and executive producer Neil St. Clair said. “I’ve interviewed politicians before, and they always give you a line. Christy gave a lot more of the truth . . . he said exactly what he felt.”

Mihos’ appearance will be part of the show’s pre-election coverage of the upcoming gubernatorial race. The episode, which St. Clair said should air in the next few days, will include appearances by the BU College Democrats’ and College Republicans’ presidents as well as a segment focusing on election issues.

“We’re opening with a bang,” St. Clair, a College of Communication and College of Arts and Sciences junior, said. “This will hopefully draw viewers in and make them ask, ‘what are they going to do next?'”

After the taping, Mihos said he was impressed with the on-air students’ professionalism, applauding them for creating a real debate show with hard-hitting discourse.

“They were well-prepared,” the candidate said. “They asked a question . . . I gave them an answer. That’s what these types of shows should be all about.”

Mihos said he was happy to appear on a show that would reach “young, energetic” people who are concerned with decisions affecting Massachusetts.

“Both reporters really understood the issues,” he said. “They had some very good pointed answers . . . It’s great to see we have a generation coming through that’s going to be able to solve a lot of [state] problems, because they care about what’s going on.”

Panelist Megan Castellano said she and St. Clair had prepared questions for the candidate prior to the taping, and Mihos was not given notice of them beforehand.

“It was very upbeat and informal . . . more of a real dialogue than a structured interview,” the CAS junior said an email. “Christy insisted we call him by his first name.

“He was very accessible and very eager to appear on our show,” she continued. “It absolutely elevates my opinion of him.”

BUTV10 General Manager Jason Marcus said debate shows like On That Point are a strong addition to the station’s show lineup.

“We don’t have anything like [On That Point] on the station,” the COM senior said. “It’s going to add to our caliber and the quality of our programming.”

Castellano said Mihos was optimistic about student involvement in politics, and disagreed with criticism on student political apathy, including their response to civic responsibilities. She said she was appreciative of the atmosphere Mihos created on the set.

“I really respected his answers,” she said. “He was very optimistic toward college students being involved in politics and our government.”

St. Clair said the candidate’s appearance will mark the debut of a show designed to mirror a Crossfire format, where student panelists debate a political issue with a guest speaker or expert.

“I think that students here at BU need their daily dose of politics,” he said. “[On That Point] is based on the focus that we’re going to have extended analysis from multiple viewpoints.

“This is a show that is good for anyone who is interested in current events and likes the news,” St. Clair continued. “We have the potential to become that flagship show for BUTV10.”

Mihos said the only way college students can learn from shows like On That Point and other debate shows is when they question authority and scrutinize what the media relays about state issues.

“The only thing that I think college students really appreciate is when you speak truth to power,” he said. “What we manufacture in Massachusetts is knowledge and brains . . . no one does it as well or better than Boston University.”

Staff reporter Jenny Paul contributed reporting to this article.