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WCBS 880 Reporter Rich Lamb sits down with new City Council Speaker Corey Johnson.  The speaker has been asked if before if he has plans to run for mayor.  Just weeks ago Johnson said "never." But now, he's leaving the possibility open.

The Justice Department confirms Attorney General Jeff Sessions was interviewed by Special Counsel Robert Mueller last week as part of Mueller's Russia investigation. The New York Times reports Mueller interviewed former FBI Director James Comey last year. CBS News Justice Reporter Paula Reid discusses these developments with WCBS Newsradio 880 Anchor Michael Wallace.

The Oscar nominations were announced today. "THe Shape of Water" leads all films with 13 nominations, including for Best Picture. Hunter Harris, associate editor at Vulture, New York Magazine's site for Entertainment news, breaks down the nominees with WCBS 880 Anchor Michael Wallace.

Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal tells WCBS 880 afternoon anchor Steve Scott why he and 15 other Democrats couldn't support today's temporary funding measure.

Meet Westchesters Champion for Affordable Housing; Jim Killoran

Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) spoke with WCBS Newsradio 880 Anchor Joe Avellar live Saturday morning. He claims despite the deep partisan divide, the two parties agree on the major issues - DACA, the children's health insurance program or chip and defense spending, among them. The White House seeks a large increase in Defense spending. CHIP was included in the funding bill that stalled in the Senate last night. All but five Democrats voted against a short-term deal; they were all from states President Trump carried in the 2016 presidential election.

An optimistic Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D), who represents New York City's 12th District, says essential services such as Post Office mail will continue to be provided despite the Federal Government shutdown. She spoke with WCBS Newsradio 880 Anchor Joe Avellar live this morning.

New York and Newark have made Amazon's short list for the location of its second headquarters.  WCBS Reporter Peter Haskell spoke with Aisha Glover, President and CEO of Newark's Economic Development Corportation.  

Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D-NY) spoke with WCBS Newsradio 880 Anchor Michael Wallace about the congestion pricing proposal he supports, which would cost drivers $11.52 for driving below 60th Street. 

Mideast expert, journalist and author Robin Wright talks with WCBS 880 anchor Steve Scott about tensions in the Middle East. Wright will be the next guest of the New Jersey Speakers Series, February 1st, at NJPAC in Newark.