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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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16:47

Antonio Delgado, NYS Lt. Governor, Gubernatorial...

Power & Politics ·

2025/08/15

Lieutenant Governor, and now Gubernatorial candidate, Antonio Delgado, rallied with other lawmakers and advocates on Wednesday calling for a Special Session.They also discussed:-Public Service Commission's approval of utility company rate increases-Trump sending National Guard into D.C., Hochul sending National Guard into subways-Congressional District Gerrymandering in New York Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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16:19

Bonus: Dr. James McDonald, Commissioner of the NYS...

Power & Politics ·

2025/08/12

Commissioner of the NYS Department of Health Dr. James McDonald speaks with Briana Supardi about the State's 2025-2030 Prevention Agenda, saying it's their "State Health Improvement Plan". He says it's a partnership between stakeholders throughout the healthcare field in the efforts of improving public health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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25:56

Bonus: Morgan Hook, a partner at Bluejacket...

Power & Politics ·

2025/08/11

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 lawmakers would gerrymander Congressional districts to flip seats from red to blue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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19:05

Dr. Cynthia Leifer, Cornell University immunologist,...

Power & Politics ·

2025/08/08

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 contracts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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25:41

Dr. Elias Zerhouni, former National Institutes of...

Power & Politics ·

2025/08/01

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 task of reconstructing the NIH from within, the COVID-19 pandemic, the state of health care today, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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26:12

Brendan Cox, Interim Albany Police Chief on juvenile...

Power & Politics ·

2025/07/25

Albany Interim Police Chief Brendan Cox joined Power & Politics on Thursday, discussing the Department's role in combatting a recent issue of juvenile crime in the city.This conversation comes on the heels of our special broadcast Tackling Youth Violence: A Community Discussion, which featured several community leaders and organizations in the City of Albany. Chief Cox says he watched the hour-plus long dialogue, responding to a variety of issues the individuals at the table brought up over the

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56:02

Bonus: Tackling Youth Violence-A Community...

Power & Politics ·

2025/07/21

A group of leaders, organizations and voices participated in a lengthy, layered discussion regarding juvenile crime in the City of Albany this week, participating in a process aimed at diagnosing and solving the trend of young individuals engaging in violent behavior.The discussion involved: Pastor Charlie Muller of Victory Church, Executive Director Ta-Sean Murdock of the Center for Law and Justice, Founder/CEO Eva Bass of Bridge Tha Gap Community Outreach and Resource, Co-Founder Lukee Forbes

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21:18

Dr. James McDonald, Greg Olsen break down Master Plan...

Power & Politics ·

2025/07/18

NYS Commissioner of Health Dr. James McDonald and NYS Office of Aging Acting Director Greg Olsen broke down the recently unveiled Master Plan for Aging this week.The plan included hundreds of stakeholders, nearly two dozen public events and thousands of survey responses. They discussed the plan's "Nine Pillars", which include technology, healthcare workforce, housing, and community integration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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26:09

Sen. Julia Salazar (D), on accompanying immigrants,...

Power & Politics ·

2025/07/11

NYS Senator Julia Salazar discusses her experience accompanying individuals to immigration court in New York City, recent public hearings over utility rate increases (and responds to calls to revoke NY's Climate law), recent discussions on allocation of Raise the Age funding, and the State's response to the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill" passage and the potential cuts to come along with it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:50

Rep. Mike Lawler (R), on House passage of "Big...

Power & Politics ·

2025/07/04

Republican Congressman from the Hudson Valley Mike Lawler discusses the passage of Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill", including its impact on Medicaid, immigration, the SALT Cap, and on New Yorkers in general Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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8:55

Bonus Live: Asm. John McDonald (D) on "Big Beautiful...

Power & Politics ·

2025/07/04

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 the healthcare system, especially in rural areas. He also discusses the potential for a special session for the legislature to re-do the Budget with the "Big Beautiful Bill" in mind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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24:05

Paul Tonko, NY Rep, (D) discusses Iran, Big Beautiful...

Power & Politics ·

2025/06/28

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 the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act", the reactions of Republicans and Democrats to the victory of Zohran Mamdani, and recent Supreme Court DecisionsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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15:23

Mike Lawler, NY Rep (R) discusses Iran, SALT Cap...

Power & Politics ·

2025/06/28

Hudson Valley Republican Congressman Mike Lawler joins Tom Eschen to provide his perspective on the US's involvement in the Middle East, the SALT cap negotiations in the midst of the debate over the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act", the Democratic Party's stance on Zoran Mamdani's candidacy for NYC Mayor, and the impact of the Working Families Party line's success in the 2025 primaries on the 2026 Gubernatorial election Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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21:06

Morgan Hook analyzes Tuesday's primary success for...

Power & Politics ·

2025/06/28

Morgan Hook, Partner at Blue Jacket strategies, a Democratic consultant who also worked with David Patterson, joins Power & Politics to discuss the 2025 June Primary election in New York City, along with the rest of the State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:02

Dorcey Applyrs, Albany Democratic Mayoral nominee,...

Power & Politics ·

2025/06/27

Dorcey Applyrs speaks with Tom Eschen about her Albany Mayoral Democratic primary victory live at her watch party Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:21

Sam Fein, Winner of Albany Democratic Chief City...

Power & Politics ·

2025/06/27

Sam Fein, who won the Albany Chief City Auditor Democratic Primary on Tuesday night, says he's committed to providing the oversight the position requires, and that voters saw that in his campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:26

Carolyn McLaughlin, Albany Democratic Mayoral...

Power & Politics ·

2025/06/20

Albany's Democratic Mayoral Primary is Tuesday, June 24th Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:51

Corey Ellis, Albany Democratic Mayoral Candidate, the...

Power & Politics ·

2025/06/20

The Albany Democratic Mayoral Primary is Tuesday, June 24th Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:19

Dan Cerutti, Albany Democratic Mayoral Candidate, the...

Power & Politics ·

2025/06/20

The Albany Democratic Mayoral Primary is June 24th, 2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:27

Dorcey Applyrs, Albany Democratic Mayoral Candidate,...

Power & Politics ·

2025/06/20

The Albany Mayoral Democratic Primary is Tuesday, June 24th Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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