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David O'Rourke, New York Racing Association CEO live from Belmont Stakes Festival, June 5th, 2025
NYRA CEO David O'Rourke joined Power & Politics at Saratoga Racecourse on Thursday evening, discussing the Belmont Festival, the potential for Belmon…
1 year, 4 months ago
Lucy Lang, New York State Inspector General on 10-year anniversary of Dannemora Prison Escape, June 5th, 2025
Episode 77
New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang highlights the IG's office role in investigating the Clinton Correctional Facility prison escape on June 6…
1 year, 4 months ago
Natasha Pernicka, Executive Director at The Alliance for a Hunger-Free New York, on SNAP Cuts, NYS Budget funding, 5/27/2025
The U.S. Senate is currently debating the provisions outlined in the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act", of which was passed last week in the Republican-le…
1 year, 5 months ago
Murad Awawdeh, New York Immigration Coalition President and CEO on ICE Activity in New York, May 29th, 2025
Episode 76
NYIC President and CEO Murad Awawdeh joined Power & Politics on Thursday to discuss the Cohoes incident, along with the other issues impacting immigr…
1 year, 5 months ago
Bonus: Dr. Seanelle Hawkins, Chair of the New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies, May 29th, 2025
New York's Reparations Commission is nearly one year into its work in examining the legacy of slavery and discrimination in New York, and what potent…
1 year, 5 months ago
Siena pollster discusses Hochul favorability, 2026 Gubernatorial race, and how blue is NY?
Episode 75
Steven Greenberg, pollster with the Siena College research institute, joined Power & Politics on Thursday, discussing their latest poll.
He discussed…
1 year, 5 months ago
Bonus: Kristen Gonzalez, NYS Senator on House's Proposed AI Legislation Moratorium, May 16th, 2025
New York State Senator Kristen Gonzalez, the Chair of the Senate Internet & Technology Committee, penned a letter signed on by more than 50 NYS Democ…
1 year, 5 months ago
Rob Hayes, Director of Clean Water at Environmental Advocates, May 15, 2025
Episode 74
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin defended proposed budget cuts to the agency at a House Appropriations subcommittee Thu…
1 year, 5 months ago
James Skoufis, NYS Senator (D-Cornwall), on Hochul's budget approach, May 8th, 2025
Episode 73
Moments after his speech on the Senate floor, James Skoufis explained his critique of Governor Hochul's handling of the State Budget process.
Skoufis…
1 year, 5 months ago
Albany Chief City Auditor Democratic Primary Debate, May 6th, 2025
Schenectady — Three candidates on the ballot in June's Albany Chief City Auditor Democratic Primary took the debate stage at CBS6 in Schenectady on T…
1 year, 5 months ago