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Power & Politics

WRGB CBS6, Power And Politics, Tom Eschen

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, conversation about the current political environment and how their decisions and stances shape and alter all of our lives. Whether it’s your tax bill, public safety, schools, immigration, or healthcare – politics affects every day and every aspect of your life. From the corridors of power to the heart of the

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17:33

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand from the U.S. Capitol

Power & Politics ·

2024/08/23

At the U.S. Capitol, CBS6 spoke at length with U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, who reflected on her last 15 years in office, along with some of her areas of focus right now. Gillibrand addressed the concerns regarding Joe Biden's vitality and Donald Trump's felony conviction in this Presidential race, also discussing the Farm Bill and the fight to restore maximum SNAP benefits. Gillibrand also spoke about immigration, and the impact of Joe Biden's executive action bringing border crossings to a

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9:52

NYS Congressman Paul Tonko from the U.S. Capitol

Power & Politics ·

2024/08/23

New York Democratic Congressman Paul Tonko spoke with CBS6 as a part of Power and Politics on location at the U.S. Capitol, discussing many issues currently impacting New Yorkers and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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38:55

NYS Republican 109th Assembly District Primary Winner...

Power & Politics ·

2024/08/23

In a wide-ranging conversation, Purdy, a former journalist who ran for Mayor of Albany in 2021, and the 109th seat in 2022, discussed many local and State issues impacting Capital Region residents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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35:42

NYS Democratic 109th Assembly District Primary Winner...

Power & Politics ·

2024/08/23

The Democratic representative for the 109th NYS Assembly District, Gabriella Romero, joined CBS6 Power and Politics on Thursday. Romero was fresh off of her Tuesday primary victory. She spoke about: -Her primary victory, and connecting with the 109th District moving forward -The City of Albany's recent case of an undocumented immigrant accused of raping a teenager -The Albany Common Council's ceasefire resolution, which she co-sponsored Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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33:09

Albany County District Attorney David Soares

Power & Politics ·

2024/08/23

Over the course of the nearly 30 minute conversation, Soares discussed the County Comptroller's investigation of a $24,000 bonus he gave himself, the status of public safety in Albany County, his perspective on bail reform and what he says his office was doing prior to the laws being enacted in 2019. He also gave his thoughts on the Democratic party, and his status within the party, and what he believes is riding on this election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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26:34

Albany County District Attorney Candidate Lee Kindlon

Power & Politics ·

2024/08/23

A week away from the Democratic primary, prominent Capital Region Defense Attorney Lee Kindlon joined CBS6' Power and Politics on Tuesday, discussing the race, his positions, and what incumbent David Soares has said during the campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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24:47

NYS Assemblywoman Pat Fahy

Power & Politics ·

2024/08/23

NYS Assemblymember Pat Fahy discusses her endorsements for upcoming Democratic primaries, recent Supreme Court decisions addressing guns, specifically bump stocks, the future of the St. Rose campus, housing-including her short term rental legislation, the Central Warehouse and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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14:45

Bonus: Legendary Track Announcer Tom Durkin Live from...

Power & Politics ·

2024/08/23

Legendary horse racing announcer Tom Durkin joined Tom Eschen on CBS6's Power and Politics on Thursday, live from Saratoga Race Course. Durkin, who retired in 2014, said, prior to the construction at Belmont Park, situating the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Race Course was an "impossibility". In the extended conversation Durkin also spoke about: -The biggest differences between Belmont Park and Saratoga Race Course -Long-term impact of Saratoga hosting the Belmont Stakes -Why Saratoga is the "Graveyard

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30:48

NYS Assemblyman Scott Bendett

Power & Politics ·

2024/08/23

Bendett, whose district covers Rensselaer, Washington, Columbia counties, along with the Town of Bethlehem, was a Rensselaer County legislator prior to his election to the State Assembly in November of 2022. They covered several topics: -Impressions of the State legislature as he looks back at his first term in office -Reaction to Donald Trump's conviction -The difference between working in the Republican majority of the Rensselaer County legislature and the Republican Minorityin the NYS

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36:42

Redburn Development Principal Jeff Buell

Power & Politics ·

2024/08/23

While appearing on CBS6's Power and Politics, Redburn Development Partners Principal Jeff Buell said the company has officially applied for a State grant to help fund the cost of demolishing the structure. Buell also spoke about the proposal for a soccer stadium in Downtown Albany, his new initiative Knowhere Collaborative and its roots, inclusionary zoning, and his hope for the future of the region. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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24:53

Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce President Todd...

Power & Politics ·

2024/08/23

Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce President Todd Shimkus joined Tom Eschen on Power and Politics this week, discussing the latest in preparations for the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Racecourse on June 8th. Three weeks until race day, Shimkus says hotel rooms are still available for the entirety of the racing festival. Wednesday night will kick the festivities off with "Belmont on Broadway," where Blues Traveler will perform live in the city. "Hotel space is available each night, 180 bars and

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28:47

NYSUT President Melinda Person

Power & Politics ·

2024/08/23

The conversation included topics like school safety/lockdown drills, teacher shortages, absenteeism, along with the discussion around Foundation Aid and Hold Harmless during this year's budget debate. "The perception that school districts are teaching to empty desks, that enrollment has declined so therefore we can cut funding, we really blew that myth away when we went out and talked to educators in schools," Person says. "What we saw was that districts were actually using that decline in

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31:07

NYS Assemblyman John McDonald

Power & Politics ·

2024/08/23

Following the announcement of $5 million in state funding to keep the Burdett Birth Center open over the next five years, New York State Assemblyman John McDonald (D-Cohoes), joined Tom Eschen on Power and Politics. They took a deep dive into the Birth Center funding, and why he wants the State to continue to support pre and postnatal care, and also the community members who fought to keep the Center open. That conversation continued with the issues facing emergency rooms and the root causes behind

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29:25

Troy Mayor Carmella Mantello

Power & Politics ·

2024/08/23

Mantello ran her campaign on creating a "safer, cleaner" future for the City of Troy, and laid out initiatives she believes are steps in the right direction for the citizens of the City. She touches on: -The city's workplace culture -responding to resident issues -vision for future of City Hall -The potential closure of the Burdett Birth Center on June 30th -Troy's lead pipe replacement progress -The City's American Rescue Plan Act funding status -Public safety -Relationship with City

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25:54

Albany County Legislator Carolyn McLaughlin

Power & Politics ·

2024/08/23

Dr. McLaughlin gave her perspective on several of the issues currently facing residents in the City of Albany. -30 years of public service -Being the first Black Albany Common Council President -David Soares controversy -ARPA fund update -Vision for site of South End Grocery store -affordability for the elderly, and young people in the City Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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24:17

Albany Mayoral Candidate Dorcey Applyrs

Power & Politics ·

2024/08/23

The City of Albany's Chief City Auditor and 2025 Albany Mayoral Candidate Dorcey Applyrs appeared on CBS6's Power and Politics this week. She discusses: -The recent comments by Rebecca Lobo saying "What's there to do in Albany?" -Her background, and motivations in public service -Endorsement from State Senator Neil Breslin -Recent equity audit findings -Albany Police Department adding 20 social worker positions -Albany's inclusionary zoning ordinance -The future of the Central Warehouse Learn more

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26:52

Saratoga Springs Mayor John Safford

Power & Politics ·

2024/08/23

The wide-ranging conversation covered several of the current issues in Saratoga Springs right now, including the Belmont, First 100 Days, and Campaign of Civility, People Experiencing Homelessness, Short-Term Rentals, City Council Meetings, Saratoga Black Lives Matter, Paid Parking Proposal, Public Safety and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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21:25

State Senator Neil Breslin

Power & Politics ·

2024/08/23

They discuss: Breslin's retirement after 28 years of serving in the Senate, the Chamber's longest tenured Senator Breslin's brothers, who all held public office at one point in their careers Migrant crisis, and why Breslin believes immigrant can help solve New York's outmigration problem, helping fill jobs The cost of the legislature's budget proposal, going about $13 billion above Governor Kathy Hochul's, over $240 billion from the Senate His thoughts on Governor Kathy Hochul's relationship

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1:16

Introducing Power & Politics

Power & Politics ·

2024/08/05

Power & Politics is a podcast that explores how local political decisions impact our daily lives. Host Tom Eschen engages in frank conversations with community leaders and influential figures, asking tough questions to cut through rhetoric and hold decision-makers accountable on issues ranging from taxes to public safety and healthcare. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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