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1st District Matters

1st District Matters

By: WLIW-FM and The Express News Group
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 1st District Matters is a six-part series from The Express News Group and WLIW-FM bringing you in-depth discussion with incumbent 1st District Republican Congressman Nick LaLota and Democratic congressional candidate John Avlon vying for the Congressional seat covering the eastern two-thirds of Suffolk County. Hear the two candidates speak in their own words on immigration, the economy, criminal justice, the environment, women’s rights, and healthcare. Joining Express News Group Executive Editor Joe Shaw in conversation with the candidates are WLIW-FM Long Island Morning Edition Host Michael Mackey and Express New Group Staff Writer Christopher Walsh. New episodes will be published online each Thursday at 10 a.m. starting September 26th. Listen to 1st District Matters on your schedule below, on the WLIW-FM app, and 27east.com. Or subscribe to 1st District Matters wherever you get podcasts so you never miss an episode. We look forward to keeping you informed. 1st District Matters as part of Your Election 2024, a special collection of programs, series, and resources from The WNET Group to illuminate election issues on-air, online, and on YouTube leading into the November 5th elections.Copyright 2026 WLIW-FM and The Express News Group Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • On this weekend's show, Southampton Town Police Chief emphasises transparency amid rising use of video technology in law enforcement - Behind The Headlines

    On this weekend's show, Southampton Town Police Chief emphasises transparency amid rising use of video technology in law enforcement - Behind The Headlines
    Jan 22 2026

    With the growing prevalence of cameras in public spaces and what some refer to as a "surveillance state," many citizens are concerned with the widespread use of license plate readers and related video technologies in police departments. James Kiernan is Chief of Police for the Town of Southampton police department. He joins the panel to discuss the practical and local applications of video surveillance and how he views law enforcement's moral precedent to use technology available to them for the sake of public safety. The topic was prompted by a recent article from the East End Beacon about the seemingly sudden rise in solar-powered traffic cameras across the East End.

    Live on WLIW-FM Saturday at 10am, and on demand right here where you get podcasts.
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    1 min
  • John Avlon Complete Interview

    John Avlon Complete Interview
    Nov 12 2024

    The complete, unedited conversation with Democratic nominee John Avlon, recorded in Southampton on August 23rd, 2024.
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    2 hrs and 1 min
  • Nick LaLota Complete Interview

    Nick LaLota Complete Interview
    Nov 12 2024

    The complete, unedited conversation with Congressman Nick LaLota, recorded in Southampton on September 13th, 2024.
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    1 hr and 12 mins
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