Best Spectrum News NY1 Podcasts (2025)

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Midtown mass shooting takes focus in mayoral race 34:56

4d ago34:56

34:56

This week, in New York City's deadliest shooting in decades, a Las Vegas resident entered a Midtown office building and shot multiple people with an automatic weapon. That includes NYPD officer Didarul Islam, who was laid to rest Thursday. NY1 investigative reporter Courtney Gross, political reporter Bobby Cuza and statehouse reporter Bernadette Ho…

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Will Democrats get a makeover after Mamdani’s win? 44:06

4d ago44:06

44:06

It’s been over a month since Queens Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani stunned the city with his victory in the Democratic mayoral primary, a result that has sent shockwaves through the political establishment. Among the most forceful responses came from longtime Democratic strategist Dr. Hank Sheinkopf, who warned, “If Mamdani is elected mayor, Jewish New…

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Mamdani leaves town as Adams splits with Trump 34:14

11d ago34:14

34:14

This week, the Democratic nominee for mayor, Zohran Mamdani, is thousands of miles away from New York City, vacationing in his native Uganda. Back in the city, Mayor Eric Adams is creating distance between himself and the Trump administration. His recent remarks questioning the conditions at a federal immigration center in Lower Manhattan have put …

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Rebecca Katz: De Blasio and Fetterman’s consultant breaks down Mamdani’s win 38:27

11d ago38:27

38:27

This year’s New York City mayoral primary delivered twists, upsets and a surprise victory that’s redrawing the city’s political landscape. To unpack the moment, seasoned strategist and key adviser Rebecca Katz joined NY1’s Errol Louis for a wide-ranging conversation on strategy, authenticity and what it takes to win. Katz, whose track record includ…

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Zohran Mamdani exclusive interview: Trump's attacks and 'globalize the intifada' 18:52

18d ago18:52

18:52

During an interview with NY1, Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic mayoral nominee, shot back at rival Andrew Cuomo, questioning the former governor's interest to "help working people." When asked where he stands on the phrase “globalize the intifada,” Mamdani said the distance between what some intend and what others hear is “a bridge that is too far,” …

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Cuomo is officially back while Mayor Adams — and his NYPD — face multiple lawsuits 30:31

18d ago30:31

30:31

This week, former governor Andrew Cuomo announced he is officially back in the race for mayor as an independent candidate, but is it too late for him? Meanwhile, Democratic primary winner Zohran Mamdani met with business leaders and Democrats in Washington looking to shore up support. NY1 investigative reporter Courtney Gross and political reporter…

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Ramzi Kassem: Freeing Khalil and defending civil liberties 32:02

19d ago32:02

32:02

In 2024, Columbia University became the center of a U.S. pro-Palestinian protest movement that swept across college campuses and led to more than 2,000 arrests. The legal battles surrounding student protests, particularly the case of Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil, have been making headlines. Ramzi Kassem is a professor at CUNY School of Law, the …

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Exclusive interview: Andrew Cuomo blames himself for losing to Mamdani — and then attacks him 25:13

19d ago25:13

25:13

After Andrew Cuomo announced he’s running for mayor as an independent candidate, the former governor spoke with NY1’s Errol Louis about what went wrong with his Democratic primary campaign while also heavily criticizing the man who beat him, Zohran Mamdani. Cuomo also reflected on past initiatives during his tenure as HUD secretary under Bill Clint…

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Will Mamdani win over the Dems? 31:09

25d ago31:09

31:09

Zohran Mamdani is now the Democratic nominee for mayor, riding a wave of post-primary momentum that includes major endorsements from the teachers union and key political figures. Will the rest of the party — and the city — fall in line? NY1 investigative reporter Courtney Gross and political reporters Bobby Cuza and Ayana Harry unpack the evolving …

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Joel Berg: How Trump’s food stamp cuts could tighten belts in NYC 28:06

26d ago28:06

28:06

Recent shifts in national policy and bold local proposals have put hunger relief at a crossroads. President Donald Trump’s newly passed bill slashes billions of dollars from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — once known as food stamps. Meanwhile, Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is pushing a radically different vision: openi…

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Lina Khan: Tech giants under scrutiny 25:40

1M ago25:40

25:40

Google’s monopoly in online search was recently adjudicated by a federal court. There is also an ongoing FTC case against Meta for anti-competitive behaviors involving Instagram and WhatsApp acquisitions. What are the legal and commercial dynamics of these key antitrust cases, and what is the broader impact on the market? Lina Khan is an associate …

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Mamdani momentum: Assemblyman clinches Democratic nomination 33:29

1M ago33:29

33:29

Continuing his stunning political rise, Zohran Mamdani officially won the Democratic primary for mayor on Tuesday. After the Board of Elections conducted its ranked-choice voting tabulations, Mamdani ended up with 56 percent of the vote — compared to Andrew Cuomo’s 44 percent. Now, it’s on to November. NY1’s investigative reporter Courtney Gross, a…

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From June to November: New York's new political climate 34:45

1M ago34:45

34:45

Queens Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani is poised to win the Democratic mayoral primary — easily outperforming Andrew Cuomo, Brad Lander and eight other candidates . NY1’s investigative reporter Courtney Gross, political reporter Bobby Cuza and political director Bob Hardt break down the results of primary day and discuss what this may mean for the Novem…

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Defying the odds with Zohran Mamdani 33:05

1M ago33:05

33:05

The surprising Democratic primary victory of 33-year-old Zohran Mamdani over former Gov. Andrew Cuomo has left many political insiders scratching their heads. What does this mean for the future of the Democratic Party and how did a young assemblyman who was polling at 1% in February defeat a well-known New York political giant? NY1 political report…

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BONUS EPISODE: Mamdani stuns New York City with primary day upset 18:46

1M ago18:46

18:46

Political history was made in New York City on June 24, and once NY1’s live TV coverage wrapped early Wednesday morning, NY1’s Errol Louis, Courtney Gross and Bobby Cuza broke down the surprise results of the Democratic primary in this special crossover episode of Off Topic/On Politics and You Decide. Queens Assemblyman and Democratic Socialist Zoh…

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BONUS EPISODE: Mamdani stuns New York City with primary day upset 18:46

1M ago18:46

18:46

Political history was made in New York City on June 24, and once NY1’s live TV coverage wrapped early Wednesday morning, NY1’s Errol Louis, Courtney Gross and Bobby Cuza broke down the surprise results of the Democratic primary in this special crossover episode of Off Topic/On Politics and You Decide. Queens Assemblyman and Democratic Socialist Zoh…

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BONUS: The slate of contenders: Sorting out New York’s political scene with Gerson Borrero 36:09

2M ago36:09

36:09

With the June 24 primary almost upon us, could Queens Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani pull off an upset over Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic race for mayor? Could City Comptroller Brad Lander capitalize on his arrest by federal immigration officials and make a last-minute push? Gerson Borrero is a journalist, radio host and political commentator who appe…

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The battle for New York City hits the final stretch 36:50

2M ago36:50

36:50

A new Marist University poll shows former Gov. Andrew Cuomo holding his lead in the Democratic primary for mayor, but the race is tightening. Could Queens Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani have enough time to close the gap? Meanwhile, the shocking arrest of mayoral hopeful and City Comptroller Brad Lander at an immigration court made headlines this week. …

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Bill de Blasio: Lessons from City Hall 28:53

2M ago28:53

28:53

When it comes to mayoral primaries, few people know the terrain better than Bill de Blasio. As the 109th mayor of New York City, he served two terms from 2014 to 2021, the last Democratic mayor since Ed Koch to serve two terms in office. De Blasio joined NY1’s Errol Louis to discuss his thoughts on the 2025 Democratic primary. They also discussed t…

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NY1 debate night: The race for City Hall hits a fiery final stretch 29:45

2M ago29:45

29:45

With early voting about to begin and the Democratic mayoral primary heating up, NY1 hosted the final debate in the race and it didn’t disappoint. The heated debate, moderated by NY1’s Errol Louis, Katie Honan of THE CITY and WNYC’s Brian Lehrer saw seven candidates take the stage, but the spotlight was on former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Assemblyman Zo…

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The race for mayor: Can Adrienne Adams become NYC’s first woman mayor? 39:50

2M ago39:50

39:50

With the June 24 Democratic primary fast approaching, City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams sat down with NY1’s Errol Louis to discuss her run for mayor. A late addition to the race, Adams emphasized her leadership style, which she says is based on appointing competent, community-based leaders. The episode marks the eighth and final installment of th…

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Bonus episode: Jessica Ramos shocks the mayor’s race: A Cuomo endorsement no one saw coming 15:37

2M ago15:37

15:37

Mayoral candidate Jessica Ramos, once a critic of Andrew Cuomo, has endorsed his candidacy, emphasizing experience over 'performative politics.' The announcement was held at a union rally, stirring the political landscape. In this special bonus episode of "Off Topic/On Politics," NY1 investigative reporter Courtney Gross, and political reporters Bo…

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Debate drama: Nine candidates face off 36:00

2M ago36:00

36:00

Nine candidates for mayor faced off in a two-hour debate on WNBC, co-sponsored by Telemundo and Politco this week. The debate marked the first time Andrew Cuomo was on the stage with his fellow candidates. The mayoral frontrunner withstood the bulk of attacks from his rivals. On the heels of the debate came Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's endorsements f…

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The race for mayor: A look at Zohran Mamdani’s grassroots campaign 53:59

2M ago53:59

53:59

Queens state Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani sat down with NY1’s Errol Louis to discuss his high-energy grassroots campaign and his attempts to close the polling gap with frontrunner Andrew Cuomo. The episode marks the seventh installment of the “You Decide” mayoral candidate interview series. Their conversation touched on Mamdani’s journey from being a…

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The race for mayor: Trying to jumpstart his campaign, Brad Lander talks housing, growth and leadership 40:37

2M ago40:37

40:37

With the June 24th Democratic primary less than a month away, City Comptroller Brad Lander sat down with NY1’s Errol Louis to discuss his campaign for mayor. The episode marks the sixth installment of the “You Decide” mayoral candidate interview series. The conversation touched on Lander’s background and his various roles in the city government. He…

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(From 2019) Charles Rangel: The lion of Lenox Avenue tells his Harlem story 46:59

2M ago46:59

46:59

Back in March of 2019, Errol had the honor of speaking with Rep. Charles Rangel for just the eighth episode of this podcast. They talked about everything—from his roots in Harlem and his service in the Army, to his rise through New York politics and his experience on the House Judiciary Committee during the Watergate era. He also shared his thought…

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Regarding the landscape: From Cuomo's candidacy to Rangel’s legacy 34:24

2M ago34:24

34:24

For the last several months, “Off Topic/On Politics” has been discussing the top Democratic candidates for mayor, looking at their policies, platforms and political challenges. This week, their focus is on Andrew Cuomo. NY1 investigative reporter Courtney Gross, political reporters Bobby Cuza and Ayana Harry examine the legacy, controversies and pr…

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The race for mayor: Zellnor Myrie’s ambitious campaign 36:53

2M ago36:53

36:53

With the June 24 Democratic primary fast approaching, Brooklyn state Sen. Zellnor Myrie sat down with NY1’s Errol Louis to discuss his decision to run for mayor. The episode marks the fifth installment of the “You Decide” mayoral candidate interview series. Myrie discussed proposals including increasing affordable housing by building one million ho…

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What the Cuomo investigation means for New York’s mayoral contest 33:47

2M ago33:47

33:47

Andrew Cuomo is under criminal investigation. The Justice Department is examining whether the former governor - and current mayoral frontrunner - made false statements to Congress regarding the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. NY1 investigative reporter Courtney Gross, political reporter Bobby Cuza and statehouse reporter Bernadette Hogan…

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The race for mayor: Whitney Tilson’s vision for New York 46:04

3M ago46:04

46:04

Whitney Tilson, a newcomer to politics, is trying to make a splash in the crowded Democratic race for mayor. A successful investor, civic activist and lifelong Democrat, Tilson sat down with NY1’s Errol Louis to discuss his decision to run for mayor and try to shake up the political establishment. The episode marks the fourth installment of the “Yo…

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BONUS: Bill Thompson and Elizabeth Holtzman: How to do more than count the city’s money 29:52

3M ago29:52

29:52

With the June primary approaching, plenty of attention has been focused on the race for mayor. But there’s an important and highly competitive contest on the undercard: the race for City Comptroller. What does the comptroller do and why should New Yorkers care? NY1’s Errol Louis decided to talk more about the job with two former comptrollers who we…

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The future of Rikers 32:12

3M ago32:12

32:12

This week, a federal judge ordered the city to hand over the operations of its troubled jails on Rikers Island to an outside manager. Lawyers for detainees on Rikers Island have argued in court that the practices, violence and mismanagement in city jails violate the constitutional rights of the people awaiting trial there. NY1 investigative reporte…

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