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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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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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12:47

Bonus-Part 2: Lucy Lang, New York State Inspector...

Power & Politics ·

2025/06/16

New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang highlights the IG's office role in investigating the Clinton Correctional Facility prison escape on June 6th, 2015. Their investigation revealed systemic failures, she discusses how they were addressed, and what's changed 10 years later. This portion of the conversation discusses the panel Lang moderated at the U.S. Capital with the former DOCCS Commissioner, State Police and journalist who covered the escape in 2015. Learn more about your ad choices

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18:28

Alan Sealls, President-Elect of the American...

Power & Politics ·

2025/06/16

Alan Sealls, President-Elect of the American Meteorological Society, joined CBS6 this week to discuss the public safety, and economic impact of weather forecasting, of which is estimated to be about $100 billion annually, and the ripple effect of federal funding cuts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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32:32

Bonus: Lauren DesRosiers, Director of the Immigration...

Power & Politics ·

2025/06/14

Following the testimony of Democratic Governors at the U.S. Capitol this week regarding immigration policy, Lauren DesRosiers, Director of the Immigration Law Clinic at Albany Law School, broke down the issues of Sanctuary Status, due process and constitutional rights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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25:59

Eva Bass, Founder of Bridge Tha Gap Resource and...

Power & Politics ·

2025/06/13

Eva Bass, founder of Bridge Tha Gap Resource and Outreach, and a prominent community voice in the City of Albany, joined Power & Politics on Thursday. Bass and her organization sent out press release on Wednesday, saying they were "saddened" by Albany City Officials and Police recently touting a statistical decrease in crime. "Of course, some of the numbers went down," she said. "So I'm not calling anybody a liar about that, but the lived experience of the community members in the City of Albany

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16:12

David O'Rourke, New York Racing Association CEO live...

Power & Politics ·

2025/06/06

NYRA CEO David O'Rourke joined Power & Politics at Saratoga Racecourse on Thursday evening, discussing the Belmont Festival, the potential for Belmont at Saratoga in 2026 and the future of the Saratoga meet.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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