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Morgan Hook, a partner at Bluejacket Strategies and Democratic consultant, analyzes NYS gerrymandering possibilities, August 11th, 2025
Morgan Hook, a partner at Bluejacket Strategies and Democratic consultant, sat down with Tom Eschen to take a look at where, and how, New York lawmak…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Dr. Cynthia Leifer, Cornell University immunologist, reacts to RFK Jr.'s plan to cancel $500 million in mRNA vaccine contracts, August 7th, 2025
Episode 92
Dr. Cynthia Leifer, an immunologist at Cornell University, provided her reaction on Thursday to RFK Jr.'s plan to cancel $500 million in mRNA vaccine…
7 months ago
Dr. Elias Zerhouni, former National Institutes of Health Director, on new memoir "Disease Knows No Politics" July 31st, 2025
Episode 91
Dr. Elias Zerhouni was the NIH Director during the Bush Administration, and discusses his journey to that role, keeping politics out of his work, his…
7 months, 1 week ago
Brendan Cox, Interim Albany Police Chief on juvenile crime, July 24th, 2025
Episode 90
Albany Interim Police Chief Brendan Cox joined Power & Politics on Thursday, discussing the Department's role in combatting a recent issue of juvenil…
7 months, 1 week ago
Tackling Youth Violence: A Community Discussion brings Albany voices to the table
A group of leaders, organizations and voices participated in a lengthy, layered discussion regarding juvenile crime in the City of Albany this week, …
7 months, 2 weeks ago
New York Health Commissioner, Office of Aging Director, break down Master Plan for Aging
Episode 89
NYS Commissioner of Health Dr. James McDonald and NYS Office of Aging Acting Director Greg Olsen broke down the recently unveiled Master Plan for Agi…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Sen. Julia Salazar (D), on accompanying immigrants, utility rate increases, Raise the Age, the New York's Special Session, July 10th, 2025
Episode 88
NYS Senator Julia Salazar discusses her experience accompanying individuals to immigration court in New York City, recent public hearings over utilit…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Rep. Mike Lawler (R), on House passage of "Big Beautiful Bill"
Episode 87
Republican Congressman from the Hudson Valley Mike Lawler discusses the passage of Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill", including its impact on M…
8 months ago
Bonus Live: Asm. John McDonald (D) on "Big Beautiful Bill" impact on New York State, July 3rd, 2025
New York State Assemblyman John McDonald, who sits on the Assembly's Ways and Means Committee, discusses the long-term effects of Medicaid cuts on th…
8 months ago
Paul Tonko, NY Rep, (D) discusses Iran, Big Beautiful Bill negotiations, and Zohran Mamdani, June 27th, 2025
Episode 86
Albany Congressman Paul Tonko joins Tom Eschen to provide his perspective on the US's involvement in the Middle East, the impacts on healthcare in th…
8 months, 1 week ago