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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 208 episodes available.
September 11, 2025Terry Strada, National Chair of 9/11 Families United, September 11th, 2025Terry Strada, who lost her husband in the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, shares her story on the day of the attacks, and the years since. She also speaks of her advocacy, fighting for accountability and justice for her, and the hundreds of families impacted by the terror attack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...more33minPlay
September 05, 2025Tom DiNapoli, NYS Comptroller on budget projections, federal funding, Mamdani policies, September 5th, 2025YS Comptroller Tom DiNapoli joined Power & Politics this week, discussing his most recent analysis of the State FY2026 Budget.He touched on the impact of the economic outlook, the potential for federal budget cuts, and the impacts of changes to SNAP and Medicaid at the federal level.DiNapoli also addressed the weight of the New York City Mayoral election on the rest of the State's finances, and how Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani's proposals would make an impact if elected.They also discussed Raise the Age funding along with his perspective on the recent Master Plan for Aging. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...more27minPlay
August 29, 2025Christina Keim, Author: “UNWANTED: The Causes and Effects of America’s Horse Population Crisis”, August 28th, 2025Tom Eschen speaks with Author Christina Keim about her new book, “UNWANTED: The Causes and Effects of America’s Horse Population Crisis”. Keim discusses her deep dive into the perception of horses, and horse racing, not only in New York State, but across the country and even the world. She talks about what happens after a horse's "work" is done, and what resources are available for long-term quality of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...more29minPlay
August 22, 2025Jon Campbell, WNYC and Gothamist Reporter on his reporting into the aftermath of the death of Peanut the Squirrel, August 22nd, 2025WNYC and Gothamist Reporter Jon Campbell joined Power & Politics this week, discussing his recent reporting on the aftermath of the viral death of social media-famous Peanut the Squirrel.To listen to Jon's reporting on NYC Now, click here.To read Jon's reporting in Gothamist, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...more29minPlay
August 18, 2025Jacqueline Franchetti, Kyra's Mother, Child Advocate, on meeting with Governor's Office, August 18th, 2025A step forward at the State Capitol this week for a mother still grieving the murder of her 2-year-old daughter, which happened in the middle of a custody battle. Ever since that day in 2016, Jacqueline Franchetti has worked to pass Kyra's Law, which she says will save lives.This week, she says she was able to speak with members of Kathy Hochul's administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...more26minPlay
August 15, 2025Antonio Delgado, NYS Lt. Governor, Gubernatorial Candidate, calls for special session, August 14th, 2025Lieutenant Governor, and now Gubernatorial candidate, Antonio Delgado, rallied with other lawmakers and advocates on Wednesday calling for a Special Session.They also discussed:-Public Service Commission's approval of utility company rate increases-Trump sending National Guard into D.C., Hochul sending National Guard into subways-Congressional District Gerrymandering in New York Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...more17minPlay
August 12, 2025Bonus: Dr. James McDonald, Commissioner of the NYS Department of Health, speaks with CBS6's Briana Supardi, August 12th, 2025Commissioner of the NYS Department of Health Dr. James McDonald speaks with Briana Supardi about the State's 2025-2030 Prevention Agenda, saying it's their "State Health Improvement Plan". He says it's a partnership between stakeholders throughout the healthcare field in the efforts of improving public health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...more20minPlay
August 11, 2025Bonus: Morgan Hook, a partner at Bluejacket Strategies and Democratic consultant, analyzes NYS gerrymandering possibilities, August 11th, 2025Morgan Hook, a partner at Bluejacket Strategies and Democratic consultant, sat down with Tom Eschen to take a look at where, and how, New York lawmakers would gerrymander Congressional districts to flip seats from red to blue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...more26minPlay
August 08, 2025Dr. Cynthia Leifer, Cornell University immunologist, reacts to RFK Jr.'s plan to cancel $500 million in mRNA vaccine contracts, August 7th, 2025Dr. Cynthia Leifer, an immunologist at Cornell University, provided her reaction on Thursday to RFK Jr.'s plan to cancel $500 million in mRNA vaccine contracts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...more20minPlay
August 01, 2025Dr. Elias Zerhouni, former National Institutes of Health Director, on new memoir "Disease Knows No Politics" July 31st, 2025Dr. Elias Zerhouni was the NIH Director during the Bush Administration, and discusses his journey to that role, keeping politics out of his work, his task of reconstructing the NIH from within, the COVID-19 pandemic, the state of health care today, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...more29minPlay
FAQs about Power & Politics:How many episodes does Power & Politics have?The podcast currently has 208 episodes available.