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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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26:07

Hakeem Jeffries on leadership and legislative battles

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2026/03/19

House Democratic Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries sat down with NY1's Errol Louis in Washington, D.C. this week for an exclusive one-on-one interview. Jeffries highlighted his new leadership office and outlined the party's strategy for the 2026 midterms, aiming to capture 40–45 seats. He also criticized President Donald Trump's family dealmaking, while praising New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for prioritizing affordability and public safety in the city. Regarding urban development, Jeffries

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36:34

The reality of working in the Adams administration

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2026/03/12

They're not just a New York power couple. Former New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks and former First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright have launched a new podcast, focusing on their decades in public service. "The Beacon and Blueprint" aims to "inspire, educate, and activate" listeners toward civic engagement. Banks and Wright joined NY1's Errol Louis to discuss their new project and their current work in consulting, literacy initiatives, and affordable housing. They also reflected on the state

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30:42

The life of a New York City writer, exposed

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2026/03/05

Novelist and critic Emily Gould joined NY1's Errol Louis to talk about building a writing career and sustaining a creative life in New York City. Gould recounted moving to New York in 2001 at 19 years old, starting in book publishing and being recruited as editor for the Gawker blog. She also discussed the economics of book advances and how child care and market rent make savings difficult despite steady work, and how Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to help change that.

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37:30

Jeffrey Toobin: What Nixon feared that Trump embraced

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2026/02/26

Renowned legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin joined NY1's Errol Louis to discuss the politics of presidential pardons and how he thinks that Gerald Ford's pardoning of Richard Nixon created a dangerous precedent that reverberates in politics today. Their wide-ranging conversation also tackled ICE's national crackdown and upcoming Supreme Court cases on birthright citizenship and a Louisiana Congressional redistricting case that could fundamentally change the Voting Rights Act.

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37:10

Why Latinos are still waiting to win statewide and...

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2026/02/19

According to the latest census figures, there are approximately 3.87 million people of Hispanic or Latino origin living in New York state. They constitute about 19 to 20% of the state's total population, and the majority of this population, which is about 2.5 million, live in New York City, making up 28 or 29% of the city's population. And yet, New York has never elected a Latino to a statewide office or a citywide office. Scholar, activist, political adviser and ordained minister Eliezer "Eli"

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36:20

Re-Release - Jesse Jackson: A Lifetime of Battles

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2026/02/17

Editor's Note: This episode of "You Decide with Errol Louis" originally aired in 2019. We are re-releasing it after Jesse Jackson's death Tuesday at the age of 84. Jesse Jackson joins Errol to look back on how he got his start in the civil rights movement, his relationship with Martin Luther King Jr. and his time in the ministry. He also shares his experiences of running for the White House, counseling Bill Clinton during his impeachment hearings, and weighs in on the current race for the White

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51:38

How the Bernhard Goetz shooting shaped modern America

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2026/02/12

On Dec. 22, 1984, a loner named Bernhard Goetz shot four Black teenagers on a New York City subway, saying they were trying to mug him. The incident sparked an international debate about crime, fear, race and justice, which persists to this day. This year, two new books about the shootings and its impact on America are getting a lot of attention: "Fear and Fury: The Reagan Eighties, the Bernie Getz Shootings, and The Rebirth of White Rage" by Heather Ann Thompson, and "Five Bullets: The Story of

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29:26

The rise of deed theft in New York City: Brooklyn...

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2026/02/05

Brooklyn Councilman Chi Ossé has introduced a new initiative aimed at ending deed theft, a growing problem in neighborhoods like Bedford-Stuyvesant and Crown Heights, where criminals have disproportionately targeted homeowners to steal property deeds. Ossé joined NY1's Errol Louis to discuss his efforts to combat deed theft, including a proposed temporary eviction moratorium and increased legal transparency for homeowners. They also talked about his use of social media as a tool for political

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22:17

One-on-one with Mayor Zohran Mamdani

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2026/01/29

In an exclusive, in-depth interview, Mayor Zohran Mamdani sat down with NY1's Errol Louis as his first month in office came to a close. The mayor addressed the city's $12 billion budget gap, his proposal to raise taxes on the wealthiest New Yorkers and corporations and his relationship with President Donald Trump.

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34:49

New York's fiscal frontier in an election year:...

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2026/01/22

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is talking tough when it comes to President Donald Trump, but also pushing back against New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani who wants Hochul and the legislature to raise taxes on the wealthy. Joining NY1's Errol Louis to discuss where New York state is headed in 2026 is Susan Arbetter, the host of Spectrum News' nightly upstate political program "Capital Tonight." They talked about Hochul and Mamdani's push for universal child care, a possible nuclear power plant

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31:09

Hochul's big speech and Mamdani's opening act

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2026/01/15

This week, Gov. Kathy Hochul delivered her fifth State of the State address, highlighting her accomplishments and laying out her plans for this election year. Newly elected New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani was on hand for her address as he begins working to fulfill his campaign promises, many of which will require support from Albany. Nicole Gelinas, a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and a contributing editor at City Journal, joined NY1's Errol Louis to analyze Hochul's address and assess

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27:42

Can Mamdani's new tenant advocate overcome...

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2026/01/08

One of Mayor Zohran Mamdani's first appointments after being sworn in was Cea Weaver, the director of the Mayor's Office to Protect Tenants. Weaver is a longtime tenant organizer and the executive director of Housing Justice for All, an organization that works to strengthen tenant organizing, advance pro-tenant legislation, and elect tenants and their allies to public office. She also served as a policy adviser to Mamdani's mayoral campaign and is a frequent spokesperson in local, state and national

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31:57

How did Zohran Mamdani's inauguration land with New...

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2026/01/02

In a day of firsts at City Hall, Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City's 112th mayor in front of a large crowd of supporters. Now officially holding what's often called "the second toughest job in America," Mamdani faces a daunting set of challenges. NY1 investigative reporter Courtney Gross, political reporter Bobby Cuza and political anchor Errol Louis look back on a monumental New Year's Day and what this new era could mean for New York City.

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41:39

Bella's Battles: The Activist and Icon Who Changed...

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2025/12/22

Almost 55 years ago, Bella Abzug entered Congress, quickly emerging as a fierce champion of women's and minority rights and forging powerful alliances with fellow New York trailblazers like Shirley Chisholm and Elizabeth Holtzman. In part two of this Spectrum News NY1 series, Errol Louis examines Abzug's relentless work ethic and major legislative achievements, including the Child Care Act and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, as well as her early and outspoken support for gay rights. The episode

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28:52

Bella's Battles: The Activist and Icon Who Changed...

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2025/12/17

From Mississippi to Beijing to the halls of Congress, Bella Abzug battled injustice her entire life. Known for her trademark hats and fearless style, Abzug helped reshape New York politics and the national women's movement. In part one of this two-part podcast series from Spectrum News NY1, Errol Louis traces Abzug's early life from her path to Columbia Law School to her work as a civil rights attorney and anti-war activist. The episode explores her role in defending African American civil rights,

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52:03

Why Hochul's 2026 reelection just got more complicated

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2025/12/11

The race for governor is already stealing the political spotlight in New York with competitive primaries looming for both the Democratic and Republican parties. Running for reelection, Gov. Kathy Hochul is facing a primary challenge from Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado. Republicans will also have a primary on their hands with Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman announcing this week that he's entering the governor's race, setting up a GOP primary challenge against Rep. Elise Stefanik, who represents an

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44:21

A Jewish perspective on the surge of antisemitism

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2025/12/04

With antisemitism on the rise, NY1's Errol Louis sat down with Yair Rosenberg, a journalist at The Atlantic who is the author of its newsletter "Deep Shtetl," which explores the intersection of politics, culture and religion. Rosenberg has written extensively about antisemitism in America, the historical context behind it and its troubling resurgence today. In the conversation, Rosenberg also examined the role social media platforms play in spreading extremist views, as well as the generational

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17:25

Trying to take the House: One-on-one with Rep. Hakeem...

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2025/11/25

House Democratic Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined NY1's Errol Louis for an exclusive one-on-one interview, discussing last week's surprisingly cordial meeting between President Donald Trump and Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, as well as the recent news that a federal judge dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York state Attorney General Letitia James. Jeffries also talked about the future of the Democratic Party, the city's affordability crisis and how he's

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39:19

Morris Katz: Meet the strategist behind Mamdani's big...

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2025/11/20

While Zohran Mamdani will be the youngest mayor in more than 125 years, his top strategist is even younger — 26-year-old Morris Katz. Katz joined NY1's Errol Louis to discuss Mamdani's historic win, reflecting on the campaign's digital strategy to meet younger voters in one of their favorite hangouts: social media. He also spoke about the tactics used by Andrew Cuomo's campaign and their impact on the Jewish community. And finally, Katz offered a critique of the broader political consulting

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41:18

David Remnick: What Mamdani can — and can't — do

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2025/11/13

New Yorker editor and the host of "The New Yorker Radio Hour" David Remnick joined NY1's Errol Louis to discuss the big mayoral win of Zohran Mamdani and look at why he strongly resonated with younger voters. Remnick also reflected on the challenges of covering President Donald Trump, the ongoing war in Ukraine, and his own remarkable tenure at The New Yorker and Netflix's upcoming documentary, "The New Yorker at 100."

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