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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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8:47

Tom Harris. President of Times Square Alliance ahead...

Power & Politics ·

2025/12/26

Tom Harris talks New Year's prep in Times Square, a new Times Square ball, and the impact of New Year's Eve on the districtLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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14:49

Santa Claus on delivering presents, the Elf on a...

Power & Politics ·

2025/12/24

Santa Claus joins Power & Politics to answer the tough questions about Christmas! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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18:40

Sen. Julia Salazar on prison reform omnibus bill...

Power & Politics ·

2025/12/19

Governor Kathy Hochul has until Friday, December 19, to sign or veto a package of 10 bills aimed at creating more oversight and transparency within New York State's corrections system.The omnibus package was created in the wake of the deaths of Robert Brooks and Messiah Nantwi while in custody, and on Wednesday, Senate sponsor Julia Salazar (D–18th Senate District) expressed optimism the Governor would sign the legislation into law, with some changes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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20:01

Sen. Kristen Gonzalez on pending AI legislation, data...

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2025/12/19

NYS Senator Kristen Gonzalez discusses the LOADing Act extension she hopes the Governor signs by Friday, her legislation regarding data center accountability, cybersecurity in elections, and Zohran Mamdani Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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21:35

Blake Washington, NYS Budget Director on State ...

Power & Politics ·

2025/12/12

With the New York State FY2027 Executive Budget due in a little more than a month, New York State Budget Director Blake Washington joined Power & Politics this week.Right now, the Division of Budget is hearing budget recommendations for the next year, while also assessing the State's current fiscal status in FY2026. He says economics have changed since they adopted the FY2026 budget in late Spring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:36

Dorcey Applyrs and Camoin Associates break down...

Power & Politics ·

2025/12/05

Albany Mayor Elect/Chief City Auditor Dorcey Applyrs and Tom Dworetsky of Camoin Associates break down the release of the City of Albany Housing Audit. The audit detailed the issues being faced by residents, organizations, developers and elected officials, and provides a tool for Applyrs, as Mayor-Elect, to utilize when she takes office in January. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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16:11

Dr. Irwin Redlener, discusses CDC's change of "Autism...

Power & Politics ·

2025/11/30

Dr. Irwin Redlener, a pediatrician, discusses the CDC's revised vaccine safety statement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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21:40

Jason Palmer, Artificial Intelligence Impact...

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2025/11/28

Tom Eschen speaks with Jason Palmer, a venture capitalist and impact investor in this space, who says he has invested in eight companies where AI is a key part of their work. "The biggest reason is because AI is going to transform our economy," he says. "It's going to be more important than electricity, more important than oil and gas. It's actually going to really transform our society. And this is the very beginning of it, and it's the right time to get involved, when there's a new technology and

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28:45

Dylan Hewitt, NY-21 Democratic Congressional...

Power & Politics ·

2025/11/21

Dylan Hewitt, a South Glens Falls native who is running for New York's 21st Congressional District seat joined Power & Politics on Thursday.The conversation ranged from his stance on the Government shutdown, the Epstein files, tariffs and trade, immigration, agriculture, Elise Stefanik, and winning as a Democrat in a district dominated by the Republican party for the last decade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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20:32

Bruce Blakeman, Nassau County Executive, on potential...

Power & Politics ·

2025/11/14

In a comprehensive exclusive interview, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman sat down with CBS6, discussing his potential run for New York Governor, which would include a primary of Elise Stefanik in order to potentially take on incumbent Kathy HochulLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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16:45

Ken Girardin, Fellow at Manhattan Institute,...

Power & Politics ·

2025/11/08

Ken Girardin of the Manhattan Institute talks about Zohran Mamdani's proposals, and if they can be implemented in the midst of the State's current financial situation. He also provides his perspective on the calls to "Tax the Rich". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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22:41

Colin Seeberger, Senior Adviser at the Center for...

Power & Politics ·

2025/11/07

Colin Seeberger, Senior Adviser at the Center for American Progress, joined Power & Politics on Thursday to discuss the 2025 General Election. The Center for American Progress is a progressive think tank based in Washington, D.C. Seeberger also discussed:-Wins for Democrats in Virginia and New Jersey-Impact of Government Shutdown/Donald Trump-Democrats not emulating Mamdani-Face of the Democratic Party-Redistricting Impact on 2026 Midterms-Impact on 2026 Midterms in general Learn more about your

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28:58

Bobby Logan, Democratic Candidate for Saratoga County...

Power & Politics ·

2025/10/31

Bobby Logan, Democratic Candidate for Saratoga County District Attorney, sat down with CBS6's Tom Eschen for a comprehensive conversation as Election Day gets closer. Interview conducted 10/24/2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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14:57

Brett Eby, Republican Candidate for Saratoga County...

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2025/10/31

Brett Eby, Republican Candidate for Saratoga County District Attorney, sat down with CBS6's Tom Eschen for a comprehensive conversation as Election Day approaches.Interview conducted 10/24/2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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15:17

Erik Hansen, U.S. Travel Association Senior Vice...

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2025/10/24

Since the government shutdown began, the U.S. Travel Association website has featured an increasing "Travel Spending Lost Since the Government Shutdown" counter. As of Thursday's conversation, the number had breached $3 billion.Hansen says hotels, small businesses, and a variety of other industries have been impacted. "A billion dollars a week every hour the shutdown goes on," Hansen told CBS6. "It comes from a number of different things, delays, cancelations that we've seen historically during

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24:18

CBS6 Town Hall: Tiffani Silverman, Rensselaer County...

Power & Politics ·

2025/10/23

With Election Day less than two weeks away, Rensselaer County Executive Democratic candidate Tiffani Silverman joined CBS6 for a Town Hall on Wednesday evening.Rensselaer County Executive Republican Steve McLaughlin, who is running for reelection, was invited, but did not participate. CBS6 has opened the invitation for him to field questions from voters up until Election Day. Silverman addressed questions regarding:-Her priorities if elected-County budgeting and taxes-Her financial history-Dunn

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38:03

Trent Griffin-Braaf, business leader and...

Power & Politics ·

2025/10/17

Trent Griffin-Braaf, a Capital Region business leader and entrepreneur, joined Power & Politics on Thursday. Griffin-Braaf shared his journey of incarceration to his escalation in the business world, founding several successful initiatives along the way. He discussed ventures like the Tech Valley Shuttle and Success Map Initiative, which includes his work with justice-impacted individuals. He also touched on the business climate in Albany, New York State, and impact of policies like the Clean

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44:48

Saratoga Springs Mayoral Debate, October 9th, 2025

Power & Politics ·

2025/10/10

Saratoga Springs Incumbent Mayor John Safford (R) and challenger Saratoga County Supervisor Michele Madigan (D) debate inside the CBS6 Studios on Thursday, October 9th, 2025Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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25:14

Kathy Sheehan, Mayor of Albany following proposal of...

Power & Politics ·

2025/10/03

A day after proposing the final budget of her 12-year tenure as the Mayor of the City of Albany, Kathy Sheehan joined Power & Politics this week.At the same time, the Mayor is also advocating for the Common Council to go back to the pre-2023 inclusionary zoning ordinance, writing a letter to the Council to reconsider their veto override in 2023. Then, the Council approved a measure expanding inclusionary zoning requirements. The discussion also included:-Mayor Sheehan's reaction to the

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12:26

Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY17) on potential Government...

Power & Politics ·

2025/09/30

The Federal Government is on the verge of a shutdown, as Congressional leaders will need to agree on a stopgap funding plan by midnight on Tuesday. CBS6 spoke with NY-17 Congressman Mike Lawler (R) on Monday: "What's a non negotiable for you at this point that you think you need to hold the line?" "We have passed Continuing Resolutions to keep the government funded year after year after year when Republicans and Democrats have been in charge. This is a straightforward, clean CR to keep the

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