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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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NY 21st Congressional District Republican Primary...

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2026/05/29

Sticker Mule CEO Anthony Constantino and Assemblymember Robert Smullen, candidates in the Republican primary for New York's 21st Congressional District, took the CBS6 debate stage on Thursday evening. They debated and discussed issues like the North Country, farmers, health care, immigration, President Trump, GOP endorsements and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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25:43

Bob Ward, former Deputy New York State Comptroller...

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2026/05/26

Bob Ward, former Deputy New York State Comptroller and an Albany resident, joined Power & Politics this week. Ward served as Deputy New York State Comptroller from 2012-2021, and prior to that was with Rockefeller Institute of Government. He also wrote a comprehensive look at State government workings in his book: New York State Government. More recently, Ward has been analyzing the City of Albany's budget deficit, writing articles on Substack breaking down everything from the impact of State Aid

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37:59

Meghan Keegan, Chair of the City of Albany Common...

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2026/05/22

Meghan Keegan is the Chair of the City of Albany Common Council Finance, Taxation & Assessment Committee, provides an update on the City of Albany's finances. She discusses the movement towards bringing in the State Comptroller to review the City's finances, the impact State aid could have on the present, and future of the city's fiscal health, along with long-term concerns, and remedies to bring the City's budget back into balance. [00:00] Intro & Albany’s Budget Crisis [01:25] Where the

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23:52

Former U.S. IG Mark Mark Greenblatt on impact of...

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2026/05/18

Former United States Department of the Interior Inspector General Mark Greenblatt speaks with Tom Eschen about the State of Minnesota moving forward with adding a Statewide Inspector General, and how that impacts the rest of the country when it comes to taxpayer money, especially regarding Medicaid. He also discusses the recent letter from the Department of Health and Human Services to States to prosecute Medicaid fraud. He discusses the DOJ's audit of the release of the Epstein files as well

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42:17

NYS Senator Kristen Gonzalez (D-Queens) and John...

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2026/05/15

In the midst of her 3rd annual "AI Week", NYS Senator Kristen Gonzalez (D-Queens) joined Power & Politics. Gonzalez discussed her legislation targeting chatbots and data centers, along with the current dynamic between the federal government and state government when it comes to regulating artificial intelligence. The second half of the podcast features John Thickstun, Assistant Professor at Cornell University. He discusses the fears surrounding AI, where the U.S. stacks up in the world when it

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16:01

Bonus: Lara Bryn discusses Hantavirus with NYS Health...

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2026/05/14

Lara Bryn sits down with NYS Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald for a one-on-one interview about Hantavirus and how the state is coordinating with federal health agencies to manage the outbreak. They discuss the risk level for New Yorkers, how the exposed New Yorkers are handling their quarantine in Nebraska and how monitoring will continue moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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16:37

Lara Blume McGee, Jeffrey Epstein Sex Trafficking...

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2026/05/08

Lara Blume McGee and Jordan Merson discuss their trip to the New York State Capital, advocating for legislation to hold offenders accountable, and eliminate the statute of limitations. 00:00:00–00:01:40 – Testimony at the Capitol00:01:40–00:03:25 – Breaking Silence After 20 Years00:03:25–00:05:20 – Statutes of Limitations vs. Justice00:05:20–00:07:10 – Federal Inaction and Holding on to Hope00:07:10–00:08:40 – Grooming in the Modeling Industry00:08:40–00:10:15 – From Constant Fear to

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26:13

NYS Sen. Jeremy Cooney (D) and NYS Asm. Phil...

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2026/05/01

NYS Senator Jeremy Cooney discusses his legislation aimed at creating more State regulation around prediction markets, while NYS Assemblymember Phil Palmesano talks about the late State budget, and his remarks on the floor. [0:00:00] NYS Senator Jeremy Cooney [0:00:52] What Are Prediction Markets? – Popularity, NYC mayoral race, consumer risk [0:02:52] Cooney’s Proposal – DFS oversight, licensing, comparison to other financial products [0:04:12] Sports Betting Angle – Role of Gaming Commission,

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27:42

Rikki Shaw, Former Jane Doe NYS Capital sexual...

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2026/04/30

More than 20 years after she was a victim of gender-based violence at the New York State Capital, a former Jane Doe discussed her decision to step forward and reveal her identity on Power & Politics this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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22:20

Walter Masterson on being arrested at the NYS...

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2026/04/27

Walter Masterson is one of 18 people arrested at the New York State Capitol with a court date in Albany this week, charged with 2nd degree Obstructing Governmental Administration. Masterson has about 5 million followers on social media, known for his political satire, street interviews and poking fun at a variety of political ideals. "I don't really get a lot of views off of this," Masterson told CBS6. "I just felt like this is something where I wanted to be on the right side of history." He

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NYS Inspector General Lucy Lang breaks down 2025...

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2026/04/24

The New York State Inspector General's annual Workers Compensation Fraud Report was released this week, with 22 arrests, and $1.9 million identified ($1.7 million recovered) in fraudulent activity in 2025. The 22 arrests are more than double the 2024 total, with six of the 22 coming from Department of Corrections and Community Supervision. While the Office of the New York State Workers’ Compensation Fraud Inspector General (WCFIG) covers all state agencies along with businesses across the State,

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52:23

AI in Government Part 2 of 2: Dru Rai, New York State...

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2026/04/17

Dru Rai discusses the application of Artificial Intelligence in State Government, and what training looks like for more than 100,000 State workers. He says they first wrote AI Policy in 2023, and now are invested in growing ITS staff to help facilitate implementation and responsible use of AI.Intro & Who’s in Charge of AI [0:00:00 – 0:00:36] Introduction of Dru Rai and the focus on AI in New York State government. How NY Is Rolling Out AI [0:00:36 – 0:07:32] From first

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33:23

AI in Government Part 1 of 2: Beth Noveck, InnovateUS...

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2026/04/16

Beth Noveck, founder of InnovateUS, discusses the rollout of their Artificial Training to New York State's Government workforce. She also talks about her book "Reboot AI, the Race to Save Democracy"00:00 – 01:12 — Introducing InnovateUS and Beth NoveckSetting the stage: Beth’s role, InnovateUS, and AI in New York State government. 01:12 – 04:45 — Why Focus on Government Workers?Government’s role in people’s lives and how AI can improve services and efficiency. 04:45 – 06:54 —

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26:22

Donna Lieberman, Executive Director of the New York...

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2026/04/13

Donna Lieberman of the New York Civil Liberties Union joins Power & Politics to discuss their perspective and priorities for the FY2027 New York State Budget, which currently is past its April 1st deadline. Policy in the Budget – [0:00:00]–[0:02:19] Protest Buffer Zones Fight – [0:02:19]–[0:09:20] Worship vs. Free Speech – [0:09:20]–[0:10:11] Immigration, ICE, and Legal Aid – [0:10:11]–[0:17:05] Climate Rollbacks & Gender-Affirming Care – [0:17:05]–end Learn more about your

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27:07

Dr. Len Cutler, Siena University professor of...

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2026/04/10

Dr. Len Cutler, professor of political science and international relations at Siena University, joined Power & Politics on Thursday, discussing the current conflict between the United States and Iran.Setting the Stage: Iran–U.S. Crisis Overview [0:00:01 – 0:04:10] Introduces the conflict, brief history since 1979, and Trump’s stance on Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Trump I vs. Trump II: Expanding Presidential Power [0:04:10 – 0:08:21] Compares Trump’s first and second terms

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52:42

Dr. Betty Rosa, Commissioner of the New York State...

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2026/04/03

NYS Department of Education Commissioner Betty Rosa, Senior Deputy Commissioner Jeffrey Matteson and Assistant Commissioner David Frank joined Tom Eschen on Power & Politics this week.They discussed the State's funding formula, student outcomes, Back to Basics reading implementation, Tier 6, America 250 and moreIntroduction & Funding vs Outcomes0:00:00 – 0:02:28 Funding Formula, Equity & High-Need Students0:02:28 – 0:10:08 Costs, Early Childhood & Universal Pre-K0:10:08 –

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Drew Warshaw, Democratic Candidate for NYS...

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2026/03/27

Drew Warshaw is part of a group looking to challenge New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli in the Democratic primary in June. On the heels of a campaign stop at the State Capital proposing a $20 billion affordable housing fund, Warshaw joined Power & Politics. He and Tom Eschen discussed: Introduction & Campaign Overview – 00:00–00:30 $20 Billion Affordable Housing Fund – 00:30–01:32 Pension Fund Performance & Wall Street Fees – 01:32–04:06 Firing Wall Street Managers & Index

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23:48

Dr. Emily Eisner, Acting Executive Director at the...

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2026/03/26

Dr. Emily Eisner, Acting Executive Director and the Chief Economist at the Fiscal Policy Institute spoke with CBS6's Tom Eschen providing their perspective on the current budget conversation both at the State level and for New York City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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32:20

John D'Alessandro, Secretary of the Firefighters...

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2026/03/20

John D'Alessandro, Secretary of the Firefighters Association of the State of New York, joined Power & Politics this week to discuss the state of volunteer firefighters in New York.His appearance comes a few weeks after a different firefighter association, the Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York, said the decline in volunteer firefighter staffing has become a "public safety crisis". On Power & Politics, D'Alessandro disagreed. Intro & Who Protects New York[00:00:01] –

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37:43

Jackie Salvatore, Columbia County Sheriff, March...

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2026/03/13

Jackie Salvatore, the first woman of color to be elected Sheriff in New York State, joined Power & Politics for a wide ranging interview on Thursday evening.Salvatore, a Democrat who had been Columbia County Undersheriff since 2022, was elected in November 2025. Chapters: Historic First & Early Months in Office [0:00:00 – 0:04:30] Becoming sheriff, being the first woman of color sheriff in NYS, key breaks in her career. Women in Policing & Personal Identity [0:04:30 –

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