Jack goes in depth on the housing boom in NYC after the city says "yes" to a program to build 80,000 new homes.

--> Can this work Upstate and will Governor Hochul address new housing in her Executive Budget?

Also:

-->Will some NY businesses have to pay for the effects of climate change on the state?

-->Why Governor Hochul has reversed course on cuts to NY school districts

-->The plan to keep the federal government operating with a deadline looming

-->Power struggle in D.C.... will Democrats have any clout once the Republicans take control in 2025?

Grab your headphones! Worth a listen!

Jack dives into the resounding win by former President Trump:

-->Where did he gain votes?

-->Harris's biggest misstep

-->What to expect from GOP control in D.C.

-->How will the NYS Legislature respond to a Trump presidency?

Give it a listen!

Will trade relations with Canada be affected under President-elect Trump?

Our Jack O'Donnell joins host David Common to talk election results and impact.

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Our Jack O'Donnell joins CBC Metro Morning host David Common for an interview on the neck and neck race for the White House.

How are the presidential campaigns being viewed in Canada?

Worth a listen!

Listen as Jack O'Donnell dives into the topics written about in our Monday Morning Memo for October 21st.

-->Budget talk from Governor Hochul's top aides... any surprises?

-->Is Hochul interested in a Cabinet job if Harris wins? Hear what Jack says.

-->Impact of a court case on when to count absentee ballots

-->Jack weighs in on the campaign strategies in the race for the White House as we enter the final weeks before Election Day. Which candidate is doing the best job?

Listen as Jack dives deeper into the issues featured in our Monday Morning Memo for October 14:

—>Growing rift between NY's PBA and Governor Hochul and the union's billboard attack campaign

—>Why NY's election year changes are on hold for now

—>What's behind Trump’s campaign rally in NYC?

—>OD&A’s Election Day Digest

Next week’s preview and Jack's favorite read! Check it out!

The issues driving the tight presidential race top this week's Monday Morning Minute, the podcast version of our popular weekly newsletter, Monday Morning Memo.

Jack breaks down the topics for October 7:

-How Hurricane Helene packs a punch in the presidential race

-Why Jack thinks J.D. Vance won the vice-presidential debate

-Can the NYC Mayor remain in office following his indictment?

-NY budget squeeze: who will be most affected by the projected deficit next year?

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Jack is back with even more insight on our Monday Morning Memo for September 30 that led with the bombshell indictment of NYC Mayor Eric Adams.

--> Impact on NYC and state

--> What happens if he resigns?

--> Will the Governor remove him from office?

Jack also talks about the end-of-year stress on Congress to pass a final budget, his VP debate predictions and favorite read!

Jack O'Donnell joins us 'From the Lobby' to break down the topics in the Monday Morning Memo from September 23.

He talks:

-->Spending opioid settlement money

-->Closing the gap on MTA budget

-->Trump NY rally and SALT reversal

--> Budget breakthrough in DC

-->This week's favorite read: toy vote from The Strong National Museum of Play

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Our Jack O'Donnell is back ‘From the Lobby’ for our first-ever Monday Morning Minute, the podcast version of our popular weekly newsletter.

It’s a chance for Jack, managing partner at O’Donnell & Associates and author of our Monday Morning Memo to take a deeper dive into the topics written about in the latest edition.

September 16, 2024:

-Unprecedented campaign bounces from the presidential debate

-The showdown in Congress over a possible government shutdown

-Upstate NY Tech Hub

-Favorite reads

Tune in!