Episodes

  • U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D) and Rep. Mike Lawler (R) on U.S. operation in Venezuela, January 9th, 2026

    U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D) and Rep. Mike Lawler (R) on U.S. operation in Venezuela, January 9th, 2026
    Jan 9 2026
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    31 mins
  • NYS Asm. Ed Ra, (R-Franklin Square), on Zohran Mamdani's budget impact, energy policy, and Bruce Blakeman

    NYS Asm. Ed Ra, (R-Franklin Square), on Zohran Mamdani's budget impact, energy policy, and Bruce Blakeman
    Jan 4 2026
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    16 mins
  • Julie Tighe, President of New York League of Conservation Voters, January 2nd, 2026

    Julie Tighe, President of New York League of Conservation Voters, January 2nd, 2026
    Jan 2 2026
    Julie Tighe, President of New York League of Conservation Voters, broke down her stance on the Governor signing into law the rescinding of the 100-foot rule to end 2025, and the status of New York's energy policy, and CLCPA compliance, heading into 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • Tom Harris. President of Times Square Alliance ahead of New Year's Eve, December 26th, 2025

    Tom Harris. President of Times Square Alliance ahead of New Year's Eve, December 26th, 2025
    Dec 26 2025
    Tom Harris talks New Year's prep in Times Square, a new Times Square ball, and the impact of New Year's Eve on the district Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 mins
  • Santa Claus on delivering presents, the Elf on a Shelf, the Grinch and more, December 24th, 2025

    Santa Claus on delivering presents, the Elf on a Shelf, the Grinch and more, December 24th, 2025
    Dec 24 2025
    Santa Claus joins Power & Politics to answer the tough questions about Christmas! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    15 mins
  • Sen. Julia Salazar on prison reform omnibus bill deadline, December 19th, 2025

    Sen. Julia Salazar on prison reform omnibus bill deadline, December 19th, 2025
    Dec 19 2025
    Governor Kathy Hochul has until Friday, December 19, to sign or veto a package of 10 bills aimed at creating more oversight and transparency within New York State's corrections system. The omnibus package was created in the wake of the deaths of Robert Brooks and Messiah Nantwi while in custody, and on Wednesday, Senate sponsor Julia Salazar (D–18th Senate District) expressed optimism the Governor would sign the legislation into law, with some changes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 mins
  • Sen. Kristen Gonzalez on pending AI legislation, data centers, Zohran Mamdani and more, December 19th, 2025

    Sen. Kristen Gonzalez on pending AI legislation, data centers, Zohran Mamdani and more, December 19th, 2025
    Dec 19 2025
    NYS Senator Kristen Gonzalez discusses the LOADing Act extension she hopes the Governor signs by Friday, her legislation regarding data center accountability, cybersecurity in elections, and Zohran Mamdani Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 mins
  • Blake Washington, NYS Budget Director on State discusses fiscal status, child care, federal and Mamdani impacts

    Blake Washington, NYS Budget Director on State discusses fiscal status, child care, federal and Mamdani impacts
    Dec 12 2025
    With the New York State FY2027 Executive Budget due in a little more than a month, New York State Budget Director Blake Washington joined Power & Politics this week. Right now, the Division of Budget is hearing budget recommendations for the next year, while also assessing the State's current fiscal status in FY2026. He says economics have changed since they adopted the FY2026 budget in late Spring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 mins