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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, conversa... more
FAQs about Power & Politics:How many episodes does Power & Politics have?The podcast currently has 159 episodes available.
January 16, 2026Robert Brooks Jr., on meeting with Governor Hochul, advocating alongside End Prison Violence, January 16th, 2026The family of Robert Brooks met with Governor Kathy Hochul at the State Capital on Monday, calling it a good first step as they advocate for prison reform.Robert Brooks was killed while in custody at Marcy Correctional Facility in December 2024, the video of his beating going viral and sparking a movement to end violence in prisons. A prison omnibus package, inspired by this movement, aimed at transparency and oversight was signed by Governor Hochul in December.Now, the Brooks family says the work will continue, with the meeting with the Governor aimed at pushing for more change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...more20minPlay
January 09, 2026U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D) and Rep. Mike Lawler (R) on U.S. operation in Venezuela, January 9th, 2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...more31minPlay
January 04, 2026NYS Asm. Ed Ra, (R-Franklin Square), on Zohran Mamdani's budget impact, energy policy, and Bruce Blakeman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...more17minPlay
January 02, 2026Julie Tighe, President of New York League of Conservation Voters, January 2nd, 2026Julie 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...more25minPlay
December 26, 2025Tom Harris. President of Times Square Alliance ahead of New Year's Eve, December 26th, 2025Tom 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...more12minPlay
December 24, 2025Santa Claus on delivering presents, the Elf on a Shelf, the Grinch and more, December 24th, 2025Santa Claus joins Power & Politics to answer the tough questions about Christmas! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...more15minPlay
December 19, 2025Sen. Julia Salazar on prison reform omnibus bill deadline, December 19th, 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...more19minPlay
December 19, 2025Sen. Kristen Gonzalez on pending AI legislation, data centers, Zohran Mamdani and more, December 19th, 2025NYS 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...more21minPlay
December 12, 2025Blake Washington, NYS Budget Director on State discusses fiscal status, child care, federal and Mamdani impactsWith 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...more22minPlay
December 05, 2025Dorcey Applyrs and Camoin Associates break down Albany Housing Audit, December 6th, 2025Albany Mayor Elect/Chief City Auditor Dorcey Applyrs and Tom Dworetsky of Camoin Associates break down the release of the City of Albany Housing Audit. The audit detailed the issues being faced by residents, organizations, developers and elected officials, and provides a tool for Applyrs, as Mayor-Elect, to utilize when she takes office in January. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...more14minPlay
FAQs about Power & Politics:How many episodes does Power & Politics have?The podcast currently has 159 episodes available.