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Power & Politics

Power & Politics

By: WRGB CBS6 Power And Politics Tom Eschen
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 A Murrow Award winning podcast that brings you inside the issues impacting our communities. Every week, Tom Eschen sits down with local leaders and power brokers for a frank, sometimes blunt, conversation about the current political environment and how their decisions and stances shape and alter all of our lives. Whether it’s your tax bill, public safety, schools, immigration, or healthcare – politics affects every day and every aspect of your life. From the corridors of power to the heart of the debate, this podcast aims to ask the tough questions you want answered – to hold leaders accountable, to cut through the rhetoric and the canned responses. It’s a conversation that really matters.Sinclair Broadcast Group Political Science Politics & Government Social Sciences
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  • Dylan Hewitt, NY-21 Democratic Congressional Candidate, November 21st, 2025

    Dylan Hewitt, NY-21 Democratic Congressional Candidate, November 21st, 2025
    Nov 21 2025
    Dylan Hewitt, a South Glens Falls native who is running for New York's 21st Congressional District seat joined Power & Politics on Thursday. The conversation ranged from his stance on the Government shutdown, the Epstein files, tariffs and trade, immigration, agriculture, Elise Stefanik, and winning as a Democrat in a district dominated by the Republican party for the last decade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • Bruce Blakeman, Nassau County Executive, on potential Gubernatorial Run, November 14th, 2025

    Bruce Blakeman, Nassau County Executive, on potential Gubernatorial Run, November 14th, 2025
    Nov 14 2025
    In a comprehensive exclusive interview, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman sat down with CBS6, discussing his potential run for New York Governor, which would include a primary of Elise Stefanik in order to potentially take on incumbent Kathy Hochul Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 mins
  • Ken Girardin, Fellow at Manhattan Institute, discusses the fiscal impact of NYC Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani's proposals, November 8th, 2025

    Ken Girardin, Fellow at Manhattan Institute, discusses the fiscal impact of NYC Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani's proposals, November 8th, 2025
    Nov 8 2025
    Ken Girardin of the Manhattan Institute talks about Zohran Mamdani's proposals, and if they can be implemented in the midst of the State's current financial situation. He also provides his perspective on the calls to "Tax the Rich". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    17 mins
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