Episodes

  • Senator Liz Krueger On Congestion Pricing, MTA Finances, & More

    Senator Liz Krueger On Congestion Pricing, MTA Finances, & More
    Jun 17 2024
    State Senator Liz Krueger, a Manhattan Democrat and chair of the Senate finance committee, joined the show to discuss her opposition to Governor Hochul's pause on congestion pricing implementation, what could become of MTA finances, and more. (Episode 452)
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    48 mins
  • Congressman Dan Goldman Of NY - 10

    Congressman Dan Goldman Of NY - 10
    Jun 12 2024
    Rep. Dan Goldman, a Democrat representing New York's 10th congressional district covering parts of Manhattan and Brooklyn, joined the show to discuss issues facing his district and New York, divided government in Washington, opposing Trumpism, the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, and more. (Ep 451)
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    58 mins
  • 'Back Roads & Better Angels' - Frank Barry On American Democracy

    'Back Roads & Better Angels' - Frank Barry On American Democracy
    Jun 6 2024
    From a live event at New York Law School, hear author and columnist Frank Barry talk with host Ben Max about Barry's new book Back Roads and Better Angels: A Journey Into the Heart of American Democracy, including reflections on New York's role in our national identity, challenges, and fundamental values. (Ep 450)
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    56 mins
  • Public Advocate Jumaane Williams On 'The State Of The People'

    Public Advocate Jumaane Williams On 'The State Of The People'
    May 30 2024
    NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams returned to the show to discuss his 2024 'State of the People' address, his policy agenda and a variety of challenges facing the city, his latest assessment of Mayor Eric Adams' job performance, and more. (Ep 449)
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    59 mins
  • The Push For Funding NYC Parks, With Shekar Krishnan & Adam Ganser

    The Push For Funding NYC Parks, With Shekar Krishnan & Adam Ganser
    May 24 2024
    New York City Council Member Shekar Krishnan, chair of the Council's Parks Committee, and Adam Ganser, Executive Director of New Yorkers for Parks, joined the show to discuss the push for more funding for city parks, pools, beaches, playgrounds, and other public recreational places. (Ep 448)
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • LinkNYC, 5G, And Public Information Technology, With Margaux Knee

    LinkNYC, 5G, And Public Information Technology, With Margaux Knee
    May 15 2024
    Margaux Knee, Chief Administrative Officer for LinkNYC, joined the show to discuss the LinkNYC network of public wi-fi kiosks that replaced payphones around the city and the newer "5G smartpoles," public information technology, closing the 'digital divide,' public-private partnerships, and more. (Ep 447)
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Andrew Kimball on NYC's 'Harbor of the Future' & Other Economic Development Efforts

    Andrew Kimball on NYC's 'Harbor of the Future' & Other Economic Development Efforts
    May 6 2024
    Andrew Kimball, President and CEO of the New York City Economic Development Corporation, joined the show to discuss how the Adams Administration and NYC EDC are advancing economic development initiatives, especially the 'harbor of the future' plan, the city's overall economic health, and more. (Ep 446)
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Senator Julia Salazar On New York's Good Cause Eviction Compromise & What Comes Next

    Senator Julia Salazar On New York's Good Cause Eviction Compromise & What Comes Next
    Apr 29 2024
    New York State Senator Julia Salazar, a Brooklyn Democrat and lead sponsor of 'Good Cause Eviction' legislation, joined the show to discuss the 'good cause' compromise passed in the new state budget, how the deal got done and how it fits into the larger housing policy package, and what comes next in terms of implementing and assessing the policy. (Episode 445)
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    1 hr and 14 mins