Paul Tonko, NY Rep, (D) discusses Iran, Big Beautiful Bill negotiations, and Zohran Mamdani, June 27th, 2025
Albany Congressman Paul Tonko joins Tom Eschen to provide his perspective on the US's involvement in the Middle East, the impacts on healthcare in the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act", the reactions of Republicans and Democrats to the victory of Zohran Mamdani, and recent Supreme Court Decisions
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Mike Lawler, NY Rep (R) discusses Iran, SALT Cap negotiations, and Zohran Mamdani discusses Iran, SALT Cap negotiations, and Zohran Mamdani, June 27th, 2025
Hudson Valley Republican Congressman Mike Lawler joins Tom Eschen to provide his perspective on the US's involvement in the Middle East, the SALT cap negotiations in the midst of the debate over the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act", the Democratic Party's stance on Zoran Mamdani's candidacy for NYC Mayor, and the impact of the Working Families Party line's success in the 2025 primaries on the 2026 Gubernatorial election
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Morgan Hook analyzes Tuesday's primary success for Zohran Mamdani, Working Families Party, and lawmakers reaction, June 26th, 2025
Morgan Hook, Partner at Blue Jacket strategies, a Democratic consultant who also worked with David Patterson, joins Power & Politics to discuss the 2025 June Primary election in New York City, along with the rest of the State.
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Dorcey Applyrs, Albany Democratic Mayoral nominee, Live on Election Night June 24th, 2025
Dorcey Applyrs speaks with Tom Eschen about her Albany Mayoral Democratic primary victory live at her watch party
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Sam Fein, Winner of Albany Democratic Chief City Auditor Primary, June 26th, 2025
Sam Fein, who won the Albany Chief City Auditor Democratic Primary on Tuesday night, says he's committed to providing the oversight the position requires, and that voters saw that in his campaign.
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