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You Decide with Errol Louis

Spectrum News NY1

NY1"s Errol Louis has been interviewing powerful politicians and cultural icons for years, but it"s when the TV cameras are turned off that things really get interesting. From career highlights, to personal moments, to stories that have never been told, join Errol each week for intimate conversations with the people who are shaping the future of New York and beyond. Listen to "You Decide with Errol Louis" every Wednesday, wherever you listen to podcasts.

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44:19

A.R. Bernard: A faith walk that led to a megachurch

You Decide with Errol Louis ·

2023/02/09

For over 22 years, A.R. Bernard has run the largest church in New York City, the Christian Cultural Center in Brooklyn. Starting as a preacher from his kitchen in Williamsburg, Bernard is now of of New York’s most powerful religious officials, running the center at its 10-acre campus in Brooklyn. Bernard has advised everyone from actor Denzel Washington to Mayor Michael Bloomberg to NBA star Jason Kidd to President Bill Clinton and, for a short time, President Donald Trump. Bernard joined Errol

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Bonus: Kathy Hochul talks budget, MTA and chief judge...

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2023/02/03

Just a day after announcing her $227 billion state budget plan, Gov. Kathy Hochul joined Errol for an exclusive one-on-one interview. The conversation covered many aspects of the new budget proposal, including her plan to help the city with an increase of asylum seekers. They also discussed congestion pricing, a potential gas stove ban, and the steps she’ll be taking after her chief judge nominee, Hector LaSalle, was rejected by a state Senate committee. Join the conversation, weigh in on Twitter

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56:12

Mayor Adams lays out plan for the five boroughs

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2023/02/02

Eric Adams began his second year as mayor of New York City with his annual State of the City address, which outlined his so-called “Working People’s Agenda.” The address detailed proposals covering everything from public safety to housing and the economy. He then joined Errol for an interview, highlighting some core issues and discussing where things stand with public housing and Rikers Island. After that, Katie Honan, reporter for the news organization THE CITY and co-host of the “FAQ NYC”

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32:45

Graham Rayman and Reuven Blau: Inside Rikers Island

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2023/01/26

As the calls continue to close the city’s massive jails complex on Rikers Island, most New Yorkers are unaware of the history – and sometimes horrors – of the infamous correctional institution. The country’s largest detention complex, Rikers is now overseen by a federal monitor after years of mismanagement, violence, and dysfunction. A new book, “Rikers: An Oral History," by journalists Graham Rayman and Reuven Blau, pulls back the curtain and goes behind the bars to look at life in the notorious

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38:29

Cea Weaver: How to solve New York's housing crisis

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2023/01/19

The housing crisis in New York has now reached epic proportions. In her State of the State address, Gov. Kathy Hochul vowed affordable housing would be a top priority as she aims to build over 800,000 new homes over the next decade. Meanwhile, Mayor Eric Adams has stated he’s looking to expand affordable housing through incentives for developers and preserving existing below-market units. Cea Weaver, who co-founded the Housing Justice for All coalition, joined Errol to talk through the different

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41:44

What’s next for George Santos?

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2023/01/12

Rep. George Santos started his first term in Congress representing parts of Long Island and Queens with a resume which has been proven to be a series of lies. While his fellow Republicans in Congress have avoided criticizing his, Santos is now being attacked by some of his fellow New York Republicans. Meanwhile, Santos’ presence on Capitol Hill has also been the subject political drama and he's been pursued daily by reporters who want answers. Errol sat down with NY1 political reporter Emily Ngo and

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41:28

You Decide: The Year in Review — 2022, Part 2

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2023/01/05

To call 2022 an eventful year in New York politics is an understatement. NY1’s “You Decide” was there for all of it. This week, Errol Louis selected some of his favorite episodes of the podcast from the past 12 months, and discussed why he found each conversation so memorable. He revisited his interviews with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration Anne Milgram, city Comptroller Brad Lander, Mayor Eric Adams and many others in an attempt to make sense of a

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40:55

You Decide: The Year in Review - 2022, Part 1

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2022/12/29

To call 2022 an eventful year in New York politics is an understatement. NY1’s “You Decide” was there for all of it. This week, Errol Louis selected some of his favorite episodes of the podcast from the past 12 months, and discussed why he found each conversation so memorable. He revisited his interviews with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, DEA Administrator Anne Milgram, the city’s Comptroller Brad Lander, Mayor Eric Adams and many others in an attempt to make sense of a year that was full of

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26:05

William Neuman: Inside the migration crisis

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2022/12/22

Over the last year, Venezuelans have been crossing the Texas border into the United States in record numbers. Because of Texas Gov. Greg Abbot’s controversial busing plan, many of those asylum seekers have arrived here in New York City. Why are Venezuelans fleeing at such a record pace? Journalist William Neuman tackles the issue in his fascinating book “Things Are Never So Bad That They Can't Get Worse: Inside the Collapse of Venezuela.": Neuman recently joined Errol for a candid discussion about

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33:15

Maggie Haberman: Donald Trump and the breaking of...

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2022/12/15

Just a few weeks ago, former President Donald Trump announced he’d be running for president again in 2024, despite many critics feeling he was responsible for the Republicans’ overall poor performance in the midterm elections. Acclaimed journalist Maggie Haberman has covered Trump more closely than anyone, and examines the former president in a new book, "Confidence Man: The Making of Donald Trump and the Breaking of America." She recently returned to You Decide and discussed the book with Errol,

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22:13

The Rev. Al Sharpton: Civil rights activist takes...

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2022/12/08

“Loudmouth” is a brand new documentary about the life and career of The Rev. Al Sharpton. The retrospective focuses on the Brooklyn-born Baptist minister's origins and takes a detailed look at Sharpton’s journey from his early days as an activist fighting for justice around the 1986 murder of Michael Griffith in Howard Beach to his role in the George Floyd protests. Sharpton returned to “You Decide” to discuss the documentary’s approach to chronicling his life and how the movie came to fruition.

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01:02:09

Erin Billups: Fighting the rise of diabetes

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2022/12/01

More than 37 million Americans are living with diabetes; another 96 million are pre-diabetic, making it among the most widespread health conditions in the U.S. It can also be among the most debilitating — when not well-managed, it can cause heart disease, kidney failure, blindness, and even lower limb amputation. However, for the millions dealing with type 2 diabetes, it is also one of the most treatable chronic diseases. In an effort to raise awareness around the issue, Spectrum News National

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41:11

Scott Hechinger: Public safety, policing and Twitter...

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2022/11/23

Crime and public safety were some of the top issues that New York voters were concerned about during the election cycle and major talking points in the race for governor. Even with the election mostly in the rear-view mirror, the issue of crime will continue to be a focus in New York as Mayor Eric Adams calls for changes to the state’s bail laws and other reforms. Errol talked it over with Scott Hechinger, a former public defender in Brooklyn and the founder of Zealous, a national criminal justice

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56:11

Election Breakdown: Kathy Hochul makes history as...

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2022/11/10

After a highly competitive race, Democratic incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul defeated Republican challenger Rep. Lee Zeldin to make history as the first woman governor of New York. Errol analyzed the results with Harry Siegel of the news organization the City and co-host of the FAQ NYC podcast; Brigid Bergin, host of the “People’s Guide to Power” on WNYC Radio; and Josh Greenman, the editorial page editor of the New York Daily News. They discussed what ultimately led to Hochul’s victory in the

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33:23

Understanding the migrant crisis: a multi-city...

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2022/11/03

The unprecedented migrant crisis in New York City has forced Mayor Eric Adams to declare a state of emergency. The influx of asylum seekers has been accelerated by Texas Gov. Greg Abbot who is is trying to handle his own state’s border issues by busing thousands of migrants to New York. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has also seen a large influx of immigrants from Venezuela, as people try to escape that country’s economic decline. While the number of migrants entering New York City has dropped off

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01:33:12

Susan Arbetter: Hochul and Zeldin come out swinging...

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2022/10/26

This week, incumbent Democrat Gov. Kathy Hochul and her Republican challenger, Rep. Lee Zeldin, squared for the first and likely only time in a televised gubernatorial debate hosted by Spectrum News NY1. Moderators Errol Louis and Susan Arbetter of Spectrum News' "Capital Tonight" weighed in on the highlights of the showdown, including the candidates' extremely different policy views in a race that is tighter than many people anticipated. Hochul and Zeldin sparred over issues such as abortion,

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26:05

Michael Cohen: Talking Trump with his ex-attorney

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2022/10/20

Michael Cohen rose to fame as Donald Trump’s attorney and worked in the Trump organization for over a decade. In 2018, after things disintegrated between the two men, Cohen found himself in a heap of legal trouble which eventually landed him in rison and cost him his ability to practice law. He’s since emerged as an author and a commentator. His brand new book, “Revenge: How Donald Trump Weaponized the US Department of Justice Against His Critics," discusses Cohen’s experiences with Donald Trump,

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30:49

Julie Tighe: will New Yorkers vote to protect the...

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2022/10/13

This November, New Yorkers will be weighing in on a ballot measure that will determine if the state can borrow up to $4.2 billion to finance environmentally friendly projects. Julie Tighe, the president of the New York League of Conservation Voters, joined Errol to explain the importance of the measure, which will address climate change, land conservation and flood prevention initiatives. Tighe has been working on the measure for three years, since the Cuomo administration, but said it’s been under

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Mayor Eric Adams talks migrant crisis, housing plans...

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2022/10/06

The wave of migrants being bused to the city from Texas and Florida has pushed the shelter system to its breaking point. The Adams administration recently announced it will moved a planned emergency relief tent from Orchard Beach to Randall’s Island. Mayor Eric Adams joined Errol for the first time since taking office, to discuss the crisis and react to the City Council pushing back against his Randall’s Island plan, urging the mayor to find alternate locations. He also weighed in on a controversial

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31:49

Andrew Kirtzman: The rise and fall of Rudy Giuliani

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2022/09/29

A few decades ago, Rudy Giuliani was known as “America’s Mayor” with an approval rating of over 90%. His response to the tragedy of 9/11 made him a national hero. The fame he garnered, however, ultimately became the seeds of his undoing, leading to a lengthy series of moral compromises. Author and ex-host of “Inside City Hall,” Andrew Kirtzman, wrote a new book called “Giuliani: The Rise and Tragic Fall of America’s Mayor.” He joined Errol Louis on this week’s “You Decide” to discuss the story of

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