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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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39:33

A System Under Siege: Fight for Prison Reform, March...

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2025/03/19

A roundtable discussion, hosted by CBS6's Briana Supardi and Tom Eschen, with a variety of perspectives on the current state of New York's prison system. Guests: Patrick Stevens, Center for Community Alternatives, formerly incarcerated individual Melanie Bishop, Mother of a currently incarcerated individual Nate Yando, a CO who recently resigned Bernadette Singer, Wife of a CO Asm. Scott Gray of Watertown (R) Asm. Emily Gallagher of Brooklyn (D) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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20:40

NYS Senate Minority's Response to Passed One-House...

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2025/03/14

A fierce debate over the One-House Budget proposals took place at the NYS Capitol this week, as the Senate and Assembly passed their budgets, setting up negotiations with Governor Kathy Hochul ahead of the April 1st final Budget Agreement deadline. Jake Ashby provided some of the Senate Minority's perspective on the issues, including rebate checks, NY Heat Act, prison closures, affordability and the increase of corporate tax rates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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31:03

Deshanna Wiggins, CEO-Albany Black Chamber of...

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2025/03/13

Deshanna Wiggins, CEO of the Albany Black Chamber of Commerce joined Power & Politics on Thursday, discussed several topics, including the work the organization does to build minority-owned businesses and beyond in the City of Albany. Wiggins talked about the challenges facing business owners in Albany, and the work they do to overcome them, saying collaboration is key. The discussion also included: -Proposed State Funding in Albany -DEI initiatives -Albany growing up vs Albany now -Difference

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30:36

Clyde Vanel, NYS Assemblyman (D-Queens), March 7th, 2025

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2025/03/07

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34:44

Diane Mbombo-Tite, President Congolese Association of...

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2025/03/07

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69:29

Antonio Delgado, New York Lieutenant Governor,...

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2025/02/27

In a wide-ranging, hour-plus long conversation on CBS6's Power & Politics, New York Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado, among other topics, addressed his recent announcement that he won't be running on Governor Hochul's Gubernatorial ticket in 2026.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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17:03

Thomas Gant, Center for Community Alternatives,...

Power & Politics ·

2025/02/25

Thomas Gant from the Center for Community Alternatives says he believes it's not a coincidence that correction officers are putting on unsanctioned strikes as the indictment into the homicide of Robert Brooks is unsealed. He defends the HALT Act, while also advocating for legislation to improve conditions for incarcerated individuals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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14:00

P&P Top 3 February 21, 2025: Trump vs....

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2025/02/23

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27:22

Ta-Sean Murdock, Director-Center for Law and Justice,...

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2025/02/17

Ta-Sean Murdock, Director of Albany's Center for Law and Justice, joined CBS6's Power & Politics on Thursday, discussing several topics and issues facing the City of Albany and beyond. "I think it's heartbreaking," Murdock said regarding the several violent incidents in Albany this week. "We're seeing continued acts of violence all across the city of Albany, but in particular the South End. And for a while, I've been saying, 'Hey, we need to do better at finding ways to pour resources into areas

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15:15

P&P Top 3: February 15, 2025 AG Bondi vs NY, Adams'...

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2025/02/16

-U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announces that the Justice Department is suing the State of New York over its greenlight laws and immigration policies-High-ranking State Democrats are calling on NYC Mayor Eric Adams to step down, or for Kathy Hochul to remove him from his role...the 2025 Mayoral primary is June 24th -NY State Democrats proposing a bill to align the special election timeline with general elections...why it reported is tabled because of Kathy Hochul and Donald Trump Learn more about

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29:06

Dan Cerutti, Albany Mayoral Candidate, February 10th,...

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2025/02/10

Albany Mayoral Candidate Dan Cerutti joined Power & Politics on Thursday, going over his plan if elected Mayor of Albany.Cerutti's background is in the tech industry, with this campaign being his first foray into the political realm. He's an Albany native, leaving the area for college and his business career, but returned nearly 10 years ago to put down roots in the Capital Region once again. A portion of the conversation focused on the $400 million proposed State funding for the revitalization of

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11:04

P&P Top 3: February 7th, 2024, New York's Special...

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2025/02/07

-New York Democrats reportedly want to extend the timeline of special elections and consolidate with primary or general election dates...which some are calling political-Pam Biondi is threatening funding municipalities who have Sanctuary Status -Donald Trump says he wants the United States to take ownership of the Gaza Strip Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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49:31

Dan McCoy, Albany County Executive, February 3rd, 2025

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2025/02/03

Albany County Executive Dan McCoy joins Power & Politics this week, discussing some of the biggest issues facing Albany County, and discussing his future as County Executive. The wide-ranging conversation covered a variety of topics, including:-Reaction as a former first responder to the tragic plane crash in D.C. -What "Sanctuary Status" means in Albany County -If he will run for Mayor of Albany in 2025 -Where he's hoping the $200 million in proposed State funding to the City of Albany will

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15:59

P&P Top 3 January 31st, 2025: D.C. Plane Crash,...

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2025/01/31

-Recovery continues after a helicopter and passenger jet collided in Washington D.C., falling into the Potomac River, killing 67 people on board. Reaction pouring in after Donald Trump said Diversity-Equity-Inclusion to blame, Air Traffic Controllers saying hiring process is rigorous-How would potential federal funding cuts impact non-profit organizations, and how did Democrats respond? -Confirmation hearings continued this week, with New Hampshire Senator Maggie Hassan making a passionate

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27:10

Corey Ellis, Albany Mayoral Candidate and Common...

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2025/01/27

Corey Ellis, Albany Common Council President, discussed his third run for Mayor of Albany on Power & Politics this week, outlining his vision, plans and proposals for the city's future.The conversation with Ellis continues CBS6's coverage of the Albany Mayoral race, already interviewing two candidates, Dorcey Applyrs and Carolyn McLaughlin, with plans to speak with the rest of the candidates leading up to the June 24 primary. "I'm running because of the same reason why I ran before," Ellis, who

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12:40

P&P Top 3: President Trump's Executive Orders, Hochul...

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2025/01/24

-Donald Trump's immediate Executive Orders stretch across industry and issues in the United States, including January 6th pardons-NY Governor Kathy Hochul proposed her FY2026 Budget this week, and says the State won't backfill any cuts of funding or services by the federal government -Tik Tok gives credit to Donald Trump for its return Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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29:09

Murad Awawdeh, President and CEO New York Immigration...

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2025/01/20

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10:40

P&P Top 3: Hochul's State of the State, Trump Cabinet...

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2025/01/17

Governor Kathy Hochul delivered her State of the State address this week, promising an agenda of affordability, which includes tax cuts to the middle class, universal free school meals and tripling the child care tax creditTrump's Cabinet picks questioned at the Capitol by lawmakers, including Pete Hegseth and Lee Zeldin Israel and Hamas appear to be on the verge of a ceasefire, but when will it be finalized? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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18:51

Will Barclay, Assembly Minority Leader, reacts to...

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2025/01/15

Barclay reacted to the Governor's speech, saying that Hochul echoed initiatives the Republican party has been pushing for the last few years in the State legislature, mostly the Child Tax Credit. (The Governor proposed to triple the Child Tax Credit, to $1000)"Welcome to the party, Governor, because these are issues that she talked about in her State of the State that Republican Assembly members have been talking about for some time, the two biggest things, affordability and crime," Barclay said

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12:52

Michael Gianaris, NYS Senate Deputy Majority Leader,...

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2025/01/13

Albany — Michael Gianaris, the NYS Senate Deputy Majority Leader from Queens, joined Power & Politics this week as lawmakers returned to the State Capital for the 2025 legislative session. The conversation ranged over a myriad of topics, including: affordability priorities, universal childcare, MTA funding gap, taxing the rich, Marcy Correctional, Trump-proofing policies, immigration legislation, universal school lunches and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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