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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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46:04

The race for mayor: Whitney Tilson’s vision for New York

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2025/05/22

Whitney Tilson, a newcomer to politics, is trying to make a splash in the crowded Democratic race for mayor. A successful investor, civic activist and lifelong Democrat, Tilson sat down with NY1’s Errol Louis to discuss his decision to run for mayor and try to shake up the political establishment. The episode marks the fourth installment of the “You Decide” mayoral candidate interview series. Tilson highlighted his plans to improve city safety, affordability, education, housing and homelessness. He

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29:52

BONUS: Bill Thompson and Elizabeth Holtzman: How to...

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2025/05/20

With the June primary approaching, plenty of attention has been focused on the race for mayor. But there’s an important and highly competitive contest on the undercard: the race for City Comptroller. What does the comptroller do and why should New Yorkers care? NY1’s Errol Louis decided to talk more about the job with two former comptrollers who were major players in New York’s political arena — Liz Holtzman and Bill Thompson. A former congresswoman and district attorney, Holtzman served as a city

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43:33

The race for mayor: Scott Stringer’s plan to tackle...

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2025/05/15

With the June 24 Democratic primary fast approaching, Scott Stringer — the former state assemblyman, comptroller and Manhattan borough president — sat down with NY1’s Errol Louis to discuss his second bid for mayor. The episode marks the third installment of the “You Decide” mayoral candidate interview series. Stringer highlighted his extensive political experience and discussed his campaign platform, focusing on criminal justice, hunger, housing and homelessness. He also spoke about the importance

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40:10

The race for mayor: How Michael Blake intends to lead...

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2025/05/08

With the June primary quickly approaching, Michael Blake, the former assemblyman and vice chair of the Democratic National Committee, sat down with NY1’s Errol Louis for the second installment of his mayoral candidate interview series. Blake highlighted his multifaceted governmental experience and emphasized the need for a mayor with managerial skills and empathy, particularly in the current political climate. He also shared personal insights on his family, background and faith, and explained how

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37:38

The race for mayor: Jessica Ramos planning for NYC’s...

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2025/05/01

With the June 24 Democratic primary fast approaching, Queens state Sen. Jessica Ramos sat down with NY1’s Errol Louis for the first installment of a series of interviews with the mayoral candidates. Ramos, who hopes to become the city’s first woman and Latina mayor, focused on key issues such as affordability, housing and mental health. She reflected on her journey from growing up in a working-class Colombian family in Queens to her accomplishments in the state Senate, including helping raise the

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27:09

Peter Yost and Michael Rohatyn: The big lessons of...

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2025/04/24

A combination of economic stagnation, disinvestment and mismanagement of the city’s budget brought New York into a fiscal crisis in 1975 — unlike any it had seen up to that point. The result was shuttered schools and firehouses, mountains of garbage on the streets, and cops being laid off by the thousands. But what happened next is perhaps even more important: the city somehow united to pull itself out of financial and cultural ruin. The story is told in a new documentary called “Drop Dead City.”

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28:57

Cathie Mahon: The fight for clean energy funding

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2025/04/17

The Trump administration is continuing its efforts to claw back $20 billion worth of Biden-era climate funding for low-income communities — part of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. For now, the $20 billion remains frozen in a Citibank account, preventing eight organizations from distributing the money that would finance tens of thousands of projects across the country to fight climate change. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin has accused the recipients of the program of misconduct and waste. Cathie

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43:36

The high-stakes battle to be New York City’s next mayor

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2025/04/10

There probably wouldn’t be enough room in a three-ring circus for all the candidates and all the drama in the race for mayor in New York City. In the wake of federal corruption charges that have been dropped against him, incumbent Mayor Eric Adams is struggling in the polls. Rather than run in a crowded Democratic primary, Adams announced this month that he’s skipping that race in June and will run as an independent candidate in the general election in November. Meanwhile, despite major

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33:54

Steve Oney: ‘On Air’ — The legacy of National Public...

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2025/04/03

There’s an ongoing debate in Washington over whether the federal government should continue funding public news organizations like National Public Radio. President Donald Trump says he would like to strip federal funding from the outlets, calling it a waste of money. Joining NY1’s Errol Louis to discuss NPR and public broadcasting is journalist and author Steve Oney, the author of a new book: “On Air: The Triumph and Tumult of NPR.” Together, they looked back on NPR’s history, including its

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23:27

Shea Vance: Inside Columbia’s campus turmoil

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2025/03/27

Since the start of the Israel-Hamas war in October 2023, Columbia University has found itself at the center of pro-Palestinian demonstrations. Columbia is no stranger to anti-war protests. In the spring of 1968, a student uprising against the Vietnam War saw students occupy five buildings on campus and hold the acting dean of Columbia College hostage. Most recently, the arrest of Columbia protest leader Mahmoud Khalil and the university’s response to policy demands from the Trump administration have

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38:03

Live From N.Y.: John Lindsay and his impact on New...

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2025/03/20

Building on the success of NY1’s documentary about the tumultuous two-term mayoralty of John V. Lindsay, NY1 and Hunter College’s Roosevelt House held an in-depth discussion about the former mayor that was moderated by NY1’s Errol Louis. Panelists included former Lindsay aides, Sid Davidoff, Ronnie Eldridge and Robert Laird, and Lindsay historian Joseph Viteritti. The special live taping of the panel on May 14 was held at Roosevelt House — Hunter College’s Public Policy Institute and the former

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29:09

Greg David: New York’s economic challenges under Trump

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2025/03/13

In office less than two months, President Donald Trump is sending economic shockwaves across the world — including New York City. From cutting the federal workforce to launching massive tariffs, Trump’s fiscal moves are already having an impact on Wall Street and the rest of the five boroughs. Greg David, an economics reporter from the news outlet The City, has been detailing how Trump’s measures could affect New York City residents. David joined NY1’s Errol Louis to discuss the vulnerabilities of

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36:19

Christopher Robbins: Assessing Andrew Cuomo’s...

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2025/03/06

After much anticipation, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo officially entered the race for New York City mayor, joining a crowded Democratic primary field. Cuomo resigned in 2021 amid 11 allegations of sexual harassment, though Cuomo has denied wrongdoing. NY1’s Errol Louis spoke about Cuomo’s legacy and his future, with Christopher Robbins, an editor and co-founder of the news outlet Hell Gate. They also talked about recent polling that shows Mayor Eric Adams’ job approval rating dipping to an

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39:56

Navigating NYC’s political chaos

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2025/02/27

The five months since Mayor Eric Adams was indicted have consisted of an extraordinary sequence of events that has found the mayor bruised but emboldened, still firmly in office, and about to launch a campaign for re-election. Katie Honan, a reporter for The CITY and co-host of the FAQ NYC podcast, has been closely following the mayor through these many twists and turns. Honan joined NY1’s Errol Louis to discuss several issues surrounding Adams, including his legal troubles, loss of security

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34:04

Lindsey Cormack: How to raise a citizen

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2025/02/20

Civics education in American public schools began to significantly decline in the 1960s, leaving many students without any knowledge of how our government works and about the historical significance of events. With misinformation polluting social media, some believe that civics education should begin at home, with parents teaching their kids how to understand and navigate the system. It’s all laid out in a new book, “How to Raise a Citizen and Why It’s Up to You to Do It,” written by Lindsey Cormack

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40:57

J.C. Polanco: Making the legal field diverse as DEI...

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2025/02/13

With affirmative action and so-called diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs under attack by President Donald Trump, J.C. Polanco is holding his ground. A former Republican candidate for public advocate in New York City, Polanco is the CEO of the Council on Legal Education Opportunity, a national nonprofit organization that was founded in 1968 to expand opportunities for underrepresented students to attend law school. Polanco, who is also a law professor at the University of Mount St

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51:23

Richard Haass: Charting foreign policy in Trump’s...

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2025/02/06

Just weeks into his second term, President Donald Trump is sending shockwaves around the world. From proposing resettling the population of Gaza to saying he wants the United States to regain control of the Panama Canal, the president is making it clear that he’s not following the traditional set of rules that have guided American foreign policy for decades. Looking at Trump’s plans abroad, NY1’s Errol Louis recently held an in-depth discussion with veteran diplomat Richard Haass, the president

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26:45

Peter Beinart: Being Jewish as Gaza crumbles

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2025/01/30

After 15 months, the Israel-Hamas war has reached a ceasefire deal. Israeli troops have pulled back to the edges of Gaza and some hostages have been released by their Hamas captors. Many Palestinians are returning to what remains of their homes with humanitarian aid flowing into the region. As Palestinians begin rebuilding, Peter Beinart is exploring the defense of Israel by some of his fellow Jews in a new book, "Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza: A Reckoning." Beinart, a professor at the

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25:03

One-on-one with Gov. Hochul

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2025/01/23

One day after unveiling her $252 billion state budget, Gov. Kathy Hochul joined NY1’s Errol Louis for an exclusive one-on-one interview. The conversation covered many aspects of her new budget proposal: congestion pricing, the proposed cellphone ban in schools, and the challenges she is facing already since President Donald Trump took office. Join the conversation, weigh in on Twitter using the hashtag #NY1YouDecide or give us a call at 212-379-3440 and leave a message. Or send an email

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27:09

Reuven Blau: Why are disgraced doctors practicing in...

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2025/01/16

Several doctors who have been judged guilty of medical misconduct, negligence, incompetence and even felonies are still finding a place to practice — New York state prisons. The shocking practice was uncovered by Reuven Blau, a criminal justice reporter for The City, an online news outlet. Blau joined NY1’s Errol Louis to discuss the shocking story of physicians who have found work in the prison system despite being sanctioned for horrific mistakes and other professional abuses. They also talked

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