Power & Politics

NYS Senator Jake Ashby, a Republican, discusses his run for reelection in New York's 43rd Senate District.

He touches on his campaign, utility costs, "Local Cops, Local Crimes" law, Veterans services and more

00:00 Introduction and New York’s energy affordability

03:49 Data centers, grid capacity, and local control

05:34 287(g) agreements and public safety

08:08 Veterans’ services and clinic access

10:41 Cornell investigation, state spending, and affordability

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Devin Lander, New York State Historian, speaks with Tom Eschen about his run for New York State Senate District 43.

Lander discusses his platforms on health care, environmental issues, utility costs and Flock cameras.

00:00 — Devin Lander and His Senate Campaign02:09 — Cost of Living and Healthcare05:40 — Climate, Energy, and Utility Costs11:28 — Data Centers, AI, and Public Safety15:23 — Lander’s Background and Qualifications
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Incumbent Tom DiNapoli (D) is facing GOP Nominee Joseph Hernandez in one of New York's Statewide Elections this year, both joining Power & Politics to discuss their campaigns.

Lee Miringoff spoke with Tom Eschen about the latest Marist Poll.

Power & Politics Producer Olivia Holloway provided this week's Holloway Headlines:

-Budget Deficits

-Cornell latest

-Campaign Developments

0:00 Introduction

1:32 Holloway's Headlines: Albany’s ARPA funding and budget shortfall

7:06 Holloway's Headlines: Cornell case and petition to remove the attorney general

11:32 Holloway's Headlines: Tom discusses NY-21 forum

17:20 Holloway's Headlines: Marist poll and the Governor’s race

19:48 Lee Miringoff on Hochul’s lead and voter turnout

30:44 Joseph Hernandez on the Comptroller’s race

43:50 Tom DiNapoli on the state budget and Medicaid

1:00:29 Power & Pop Culture: AI-generated music

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In front of a studio audience inside the CBS6 Television Station, Anthony Constantino, GOP nominee in New York's 21st Congressional District, discusses his campaign, and issues impacting residents. Constantino had agreed to six different dates for debates with Democratic nominee Blake Gendebien, but Gendebien declined the invitation, saying his schedule was full. The forum was moderated by Power & Politics host Tom Eschen.

00:00 Debate introduction and Anthony Constantino’s background02:43 Canada trade tensions and tariffs on farmers04:46 Iran, fuel prices, and energy policy06:46 Fuel costs, farm regulations, and environmental allegations08:53 Diesel exports and potential steps to lower fuel costs10:58 Iran conflict and national security11:37 Rural hospitals, Medicaid, and telehealth16:22 District priorities: broadband and “Operation Overhaul”18:36 Controversy over remarks about the Akwesasne community21:49 Border security and immigration22:49 Farm labor and the H-2A program24:14 Fort Drum, veterans, and military families25:18 Epstein files transparency26:53 Artificial intelligence in government and society

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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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