Are higher taxes going to push businesses out of New York? And is the MTA sacrificing safety to save a buck? We are asking the hard questions on this week's episode of Politics Unusual.

The Budget & The Wealthy: NYS Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins breaks down the legislative push to tax millionaires and corporations. We discuss the fears of a wealthy exodus, how the state plans to help NYC fill its budget gap, and if these debates are going to delay the April 1st budget deadline.

The Transit Union Strikes Back: TWU International President John Samuelsen joins us to discuss his upcoming clash with Governor Hochul and the MTA. After the Governor vetoed a crucial bill requiring two-person train crews citing high costs, Samuelsen is firing back. He lays out his safety concerns and why this veto will fuel the fire in their upcoming contract fight.

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