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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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38:29

Adem Bunkeddeko, Democratic Candidate for NYS...

Power & Politics ·

2026/02/22

Adem Bunkeddeko, a former Congressional candidate, discusses his run for New York State Comptroller. He breaks down his approach to the office, talking investing in entities like the Knicks, divesting, auditing, oversight and more0:00:00 – 0:02:24 — Introduction and Why He’s Running0:02:24 – 0:07:03 — Why Comptroller and Using the Pension Fund for Housing0:07:03 – 0:13:13 — Audits, Policy, and the Role of the Comptroller0:13:13 – 0:21:28 — What the Pension Fund Is and the New York

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33:00

Peter Gannon, President & CEO of United Way of the...

Power & Politics ·

2026/02/20

Peter Gannon, President & CEO of United Way of the Greater Capital Region joined Power & Politics this week, discussing the organizations programs revolving around housing, food, emergency assistance and more. His appearance comes less than a week after New York State announced their "Downtown Albany Strategy" plan, which involves a $200 million investment into Albany's Downtown. He also addressed their analysis of ALICE data, and how they use the tool to help address the needs of

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Asm. Brian Cunningham (D-Brooklyn), on Budget,...

Power & Politics ·

2026/02/19

New York State Assemblymember Brian Cunningham (D-Brooklyn), sits down for a wide-ranging interview on CBS6's Power & Politics with Tom Eschen. In the interview, Cunningham discusses Governor Kathy Hochul's State of the State proposals, the FY2027 Budget, universal childcare, and affordability.He reacted to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's testimony during the State Budget Hearing, and talked about "taxing the rich". He also addressed being on the short list for Governor Hochul's ticket in

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Tom DiNapoli, New York State Comptroller and 2026...

Power & Politics ·

2026/02/13

New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli has been in office since 2007, and is running for reelection in 2026. For the first time in about two decades, he's potentially being challenged in a primary. Now, following last week's NYS Democratic Convention, DiNapoli is the party's nominee, with none of the challengers receiving enough of the vote to be automatically on the ballot. Therefore, Raj Goyle, Drew Warshaw and Adem Bunkeddeko will need to petition to get on the ballot. Joseph Hernandez has been

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Joseph Hernandez, Republican nominee for New York...

Power & Politics ·

2026/02/12

On Tuesday, Joseph Hernandez was unanimously nominated to be the Republican representative on the ballot for New York State Comptroller in the November election. In this discussion, Hernandez discusses his motivations, platforms and more: -Role of Capitalism and Entrepreneurship -Vision for the Comptroller's Office -Economic Development and Investment Strategies -Auditing and Fraud Prevention -Political Independence and Investment Decisions -Personal Background Learn more about your ad

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32:45

Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake), on New York's state of...

Power & Politics ·

2026/02/06

With the Super Bowl days away, it's estimated $1.7 billion will be wagered this year. With that in mind, CBS6 sat down with NYS Assembly's Standing Committee on Racing & Wagering Chair Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake) on Thursday. "When we look at the revenue reports associated with mobile sports wagering, it is a steep slope. Every month we see more and more people playing on mobile sports wagering, or people who have been playing more frequently, the amount of money wagered in New York is going

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27:01

Raj Goyle, Democratic candidate for NYS Comptroller,...

Power & Politics ·

2026/01/30

Raj Goyle, a Democratic candidate for New York State Comptroller, joined Power & Politics this week. His candidacy, along with fellow Democratic candidates Drew Warshaw and Adem Bunkeddeko have all announced campaigns, the first primary challenges against incumbent Tom DiNapoli in two decades.Goyle says he wants to leverage more power out of the Comptroller's office, hoping to counter Trump Administration policies and threats. The DiNapoli campaign responded to Goyle's interview, you can read

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25:18

Patrick Wildes, Director of Albany Law School’s...

Power & Politics ·

2026/01/23

Prior to his role with Albany Law School, Wildes managed several State Agencies, (Office of Mental Health, the Office of Addiction Services and Supports, the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, and the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs). He also played a major role in implementing the Governor's $1 billion investment into New York State's mental health system.He also addressed:Affordability and Policy in the BudgetAdvocacy and Mental Health

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Robert Brooks Jr., on meeting with Governor Hochul,...

Power & Politics ·

2026/01/16

The family of Robert Brooks met with Governor Kathy Hochul at the State Capital on Monday, calling it a good first step as they advocate for prison reform.Robert Brooks was killed while in custody at Marcy Correctional Facility in December 2024, the video of his beating going viral and sparking a movement to end violence in prisons. A prison omnibus package, inspired by this movement, aimed at transparency and oversight was signed by Governor Hochul in December. Now, the Brooks family says the

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30:35

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D) and Rep. Mike...

Power & Politics ·

2026/01/09

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16:15

NYS Asm. Ed Ra, (R-Franklin Square), on Zohran...

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2026/01/04

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24:03

Julie Tighe, President of New York League of...

Power & Politics ·

2026/01/02

Julie Tighe, President of New York League of Conservation Voters, broke down her stance on the Governor signing into law the rescinding of the 100-foot rule to end 2025, and the status of New York's energy policy, and CLCPA compliance, heading into 2026.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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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20:01

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

Power & Politics ·

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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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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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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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...

Power & Politics ·

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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