Power & Politics

On this week's episode of Power & Politics, Host Tom Eschen sits down with Bronx Assemblymember Jeffrey Dinowitz, talking about his legislation which he says would close a loophole in the State's sexual assault laws.

Producer Olivia Holloway speaks with Asm. Amy Paulin, going over that legislation which she's co-sponsored, but also her career of legislation aimed at supporting victims of sexual assault, as a survivor herself.

Following tech leaders at the White House, Tom speaks with Kaitlin Asrow, New York State Department of Financial Services Acting Superintendent, discussing the implementation of the State's RAISE Act

Holloway's Headlines Include: Albany and Schenectady's tax hike proposals, Cornell allegations update

Guests: Asm. Jeffrey Dinowitz, Asm. Amy Paulin, and Kaitlin Asrow

00:00 — Introduction and headlines01:29 — Albany’s proposed budget and 15% property-tax increase08:33 — Schenectady’s proposed 42% tax levy increase09:55 — Albany comptroller’s audit and Cornell sexual assault allegations18:31 — Assemblymember Jeffrey Dinowitz on the consent-law bill27:31 — Assemblymember Amy Paulin on sexual assault advocacy37:50 — Kaitlin Asrow on New York’s AI safety framework and the RAISE Act45:09 — Campaign coverage and podcast announcements45:48 — “What Are You Watching?”: TV, books, and pop culture
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Janet Tweed, the Democratic nominee for New York's 102nd Assembly District, speaks with Tom Eschen on Power & Politics. Tweed discusses her background in the district, her goal to pass the New York Health Act, data centers, 287g and more.

Tweed is going up against Republican nominee Marc Molinaro, as both are looking to replace incumbent Chris Tague (R), who is running for State Senate.

00:00 Introduction and the 102nd Assembly District
02:37 Farming, healthcare background
06:14 Data center moratorium, AI, and watershed concerns
07:56 Legislative independence, urban-rural issues, and public safety
12:39 New York Health Act and message to voters

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Former Congressional Rep. Marc Molinaro speaks with Tom Eschen about running for New York's 102nd Assembly District, looking to make a return to the State legislature for the first time in more than 15 years. Molinaro discusses why he's looking to return to the Assembly, cost of living, rural hospital support, 287g agreements and more

Marc Molinaro is going up against Democratic nominee Janet Tweed, as both are looking to replace incumbent Chris Tague (R), who is running for State Senate.

00:00 Mark Molinaro’s Campaign Message
01:10 District Experience and Why He’s Running
05:34 Data Centers and Local Home Rule
08:53 Public Safety and Law Enforcement Cooperation
10:53 Rural Healthcare, Mental Health, and Cashless Bail

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This week, Tom Eschen sits down with Anthony Aguirre, President & CEO of the Future of Life Institute and Tush Nikkolaj President and CEO at Logical Net Corporation, talking AI regulation and innovation

Producer Olivia Holloway's Headlines: New NY Prediction Market lawsuit, new Siena Poll, White House Media Ban/unBan, Waymo movement, AI Regulation

00:00 Intro & Show Preview

01:19 NY Sues Polymarket

03:39 Siena Poll: Hochul vs. Blakeman & Data Centers

08:40 White House Press Access Fight

12:51 Waymo's Push Into New York

18:33 State AGs Call for Federal AI Rules

23:04 Interview: Anthony Aguirre, Future of Life Institute

39:51 Interview: Tush Nikkolaj Logical Net 55:50 Power & Pop Culture

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NYS Senator Pat Fahy (D-Albany), is running for reelection in New York's 46th Senate District. The interview spans from public safety to utility prices, economic investment and the City of Albany's Budget.

Fahy is facing Republican nominee Martha McHugh.

0:00 Introduction: Senator Pat Fay, SD-46
0:19 Albany Violence & Downtown Revitalization
3:06 Juvenile Crime, Absenteeism & Raise the Age
7:37 Solar Panels, Farmland & ORES
10:16 Utility Affordability & Data Centers
14:24 Albany's Finances & $200M Downtown Fund

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