Best Michael Yost Podcasts (2025)

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Peter Yost and Michael Rohatyn: The big lessons of New York’s fiscal crisis 27:09

27d ago27:09

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A combination of economic stagnation, disinvestment and mismanagement of the city’s budget brought New York into a fiscal crisis in 1975 — unlike any it had seen up to that point. The result was shuttered schools and firehouses, mountains of garbage on the streets, and cops being laid off by the thousands. But what happened next is perhaps even mor…

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

13h 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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Now Showing: Sinners, Frewaka, The Rule of Jenny Pen 1:06:42

1d ago1:06:42

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With Now Showing, your Halloweenies gather each month for a roundtable review on something new and something old in horror. This month, they discuss Sinners, Frewaka, The Rule of Jenny Pen, Dead Ringers, Phase IV, and Anguish. Special guest includes Bloody Disgusting writer Brian Keiper, who also co-hosts of Movies for Life and The Pod and the Pend…

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The race for mayor: Scott Stringer’s plan to tackle corruption 43:33

6d ago43:33

43:33

With the June 24 Democratic primary fast approaching, Scott Stringer — the former state assemblyman, comptroller and Manhattan borough president — sat down with NY1’s Errol Louis to discuss his second bid for mayor. The episode marks the third installment of the “You Decide” mayoral candidate interview series. Stringer highlighted his extensive pol…

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The Top 10 "Phantom" Movies and Media (We Think) 1:02:30

8d ago1:02:30

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The Halloweenies continue their Universal Monsters coverage with 1925s The Phantom of the Opera. In anticipation, the gang shares their picks for the best Phantom films of all time.By The Losers' Club LLC

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The race for mayor: How Michael Blake intends to lead NYC 40:10

13d ago40:10

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With the June primary quickly approaching, Michael Blake, the former assemblyman and vice chair of the Democratic National Committee, sat down with NY1’s Errol Louis for the second installment of his mayoral candidate interview series. Blake highlighted his multifaceted governmental experience and emphasized the need for a mayor with managerial ski…

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The race for mayor: Jessica Ramos planning for NYC’s future 37:38

20d ago37:38

37:38

With the June 24 Democratic primary fast approaching, Queens state Sen. Jessica Ramos sat down with NY1’s Errol Louis for the first installment of a series of interviews with the mayoral candidates. Ramos, who hopes to become the city’s first woman and Latina mayor, focused on key issues such as affordability, housing and mental health. She reflect…

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The Invisible Man (1933) 2:31:08

22d ago2:31:08

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The Halloweenies continue their Universal Monsters coverage with James Whale's 1933 Hollywood wonder The Invisible Man.By The Losers' Club LLC

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Cathie Mahon: The fight for clean energy funding 28:57

1M ago28:57

28:57

The Trump administration is continuing its efforts to claw back $20 billion worth of Biden-era climate funding for low-income communities — part of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. For now, the $20 billion remains frozen in a Citibank account, preventing eight organizations from distributing the money that would finance tens of thousands of proje…

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The Top 10 'Invisible' Movies (We Think) 1:44:23

1M ago1:44:23

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The Halloweenies continue their Universal Monsters coverage with 1933's The Invisible Man. In anticipation, the gang shares their invisible picks for the best invisible films of all time. Or something like that.By The Losers' Club LLC

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The high-stakes battle to be New York City’s next mayor 43:36

1M ago43:36

43:36

There probably wouldn’t be enough room in a three-ring circus for all the candidates and all the drama in the race for mayor in New York City. In the wake of federal corruption charges that have been dropped against him, incumbent Mayor Eric Adams is struggling in the polls. Rather than run in a crowded Democratic primary, Adams announced this mont…

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Steve Oney: ‘On Air’ — The legacy of National Public Radio 33:54

2M ago33:54

33:54

There’s an ongoing debate in Washington over whether the federal government should continue funding public news organizations like National Public Radio. President Donald Trump says he would like to strip federal funding from the outlets, calling it a waste of money. Joining NY1’s Errol Louis to discuss NPR and public broadcasting is journalist and…

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The Mummy (1932) 2:30:41

2M ago2:30:41

2:30:41

The Halloweenies continue their Universal Monsters coverage with Karl Freund's 1932 classic The Mummy starring Boris Karloff.By The Losers' Club LLC

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Shea Vance: Inside Columbia’s campus turmoil 23:27

2M ago23:27

23:27

Since the start of the Israel-Hamas war in October 2023, Columbia University has found itself at the center of pro-Palestinian demonstrations. Columbia is no stranger to anti-war protests. In the spring of 1968, a student uprising against the Vietnam War saw students occupy five buildings on campus and hold the acting dean of Columbia College hosta…

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The Mummy (1999) (Patreon Clip) 9:38

2M ago9:38

9:38

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that sees the Halloweenies wiping the sand off 1999's The Mummy. Want to hear the full thing? Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod and become a Skeleton Patron for more exclusive bonus content!By The Losers' Club LLC

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Re-Animator 40th Anniversary Reunion Live at Creep I.E. Con 2025 53:39

2M ago53:39

53:39

At last month's Creep I.E. Con in Ontario, California, Halloweenies executive producer Michael Roffman and Scare You to Sleep creator Shelby Novak hosted a 40th anniversary panel of Re-Animator featuring Barbara Crampton, Jeffrey Combs, Bruce Abbott, Brian Yuzna, and Richard Band.By The Losers' Club LLC

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Live From N.Y.: John Lindsay and his impact on New York City 38:03

2M ago38:03

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Building on the success of NY1’s documentary about the tumultuous two-term mayoralty of John V. Lindsay, NY1 and Hunter College’s Roosevelt House held an in-depth discussion about the former mayor that was moderated by NY1’s Errol Louis. Panelists included former Lindsay aides, Sid Davidoff, Ronnie Eldridge and Robert Laird, and Lindsay historian J…

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Greg David: New York’s economic challenges under Trump 29:09

2M ago29:09

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In office less than two months, President Donald Trump is sending economic shockwaves across the world — including New York City. From cutting the federal workforce to launching massive tariffs, Trump’s fiscal moves are already having an impact on Wall Street and the rest of the five boroughs. Greg David, an economics reporter from the news outlet …

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Tricks and Treats: Favorite Horror Movies Per Decade, Oscar What-Ifs, and Universal Monster Adds 1:46:44

2M ago1:46:44

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With Tricks and Treats, the Halloweenies answer your questions. In this installment -- their first in nearly a year, mind you -- the gang shares their favorite horror movies per decade, which new monster whould be added to the Universal Monster crew, Oscar what-ifs for horror, and more.By The Losers' Club LLC

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Christopher Robbins: Assessing Andrew Cuomo’s comeback bid 36:19

3M ago36:19

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After much anticipation, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo officially entered the race for New York City mayor, joining a crowded Democratic primary field. Cuomo resigned in 2021 amid 11 allegations of sexual harassment, though Cuomo has denied wrongdoing. NY1’s Errol Louis spoke about Cuomo’s legacy and his future, with Christopher Robbins, an edi…

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Navigating NYC’s political chaos 39:56

3M ago39:56

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The five months since Mayor Eric Adams was indicted have consisted of an extraordinary sequence of events that has found the mayor bruised but emboldened, still firmly in office, and about to launch a campaign for re-election. Katie Honan, a reporter for The CITY and co-host of the FAQ NYC podcast, has been closely following the mayor through these…

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The Wolf Man (1941) 2:30:42

3M ago2:30:42

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The Halloweenies continue their Universal Monsters coverage with George Waggner's 1941 werewolf classic The Wolf Man starring Lon Chaney Jr.By The Losers' Club LLC

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Lindsey Cormack: How to raise a citizen 34:04

3M ago34:04

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Civics education in American public schools began to significantly decline in the 1960s, leaving many students without any knowledge of how our government works and about the historical significance of events. With misinformation polluting social media, some believe that civics education should begin at home, with parents teaching their kids how to…

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Cursed (Patreon Clip) 5:41

3M ago5:41

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Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that sees the Halloweenies revisiting Wes Craven's troubled werewolf picture Cursed. Want to hear the full thing? Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod and become a Skeleton Patron for more exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon…

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J.C. Polanco: Making the legal field diverse as DEI becomes a dirty word 40:57

3M ago40:57

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With affirmative action and so-called diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs under attack by President Donald Trump, J.C. Polanco is holding his ground. A former Republican candidate for public advocate in New York City, Polanco is the CEO of the Council on Legal Education Opportunity, a national nonprofit organization that was founded in 1…

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The Top 10 Werewolf Movies of All Time (We Think) 1:32:39

3M ago1:32:39

1:32:39

The Halloweenies continue their Universal Monsters coverage with 1941's The Wolf Man. In anticipation, the gang finds themselves in a hairy situation as they howl for their favorite werewolf films.By Bloody FM

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Robert Eggers' Nosferatu (Patreon Clip) 8:20

3M ago8:20

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Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Halloweenies sinking their teeth into Robert Eggers' Nosferatu. Want to hear the full thing? Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod and become a Skeleton Patron for more exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon…

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Richard Haass: Charting foreign policy in Trump’s second term 51:23

3M ago51:23

51:23

Just weeks into his second term, President Donald Trump is sending shockwaves around the world. From proposing resettling the population of Gaza to saying he wants the United States to regain control of the Panama Canal, the president is making it clear that he’s not following the traditional set of rules that have guided American foreign policy fo…

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Peter Beinart: Being Jewish as Gaza crumbles 26:45

4M ago26:45

26:45

After 15 months, the Israel-Hamas war has reached a ceasefire deal. Israeli troops have pulled back to the edges of Gaza and some hostages have been released by their Hamas captors. Many Palestinians are returning to what remains of their homes with humanitarian aid flowing into the region. As Palestinians begin rebuilding, Peter Beinart is explori…

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Dracula (1931) 2:54:09

4M ago2:54:09

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The Halloweenies officially begin their Universal Monsters coverage by sinking their fangs into Tod Browning's 1931 classic Dracula. Special guest includes Adam Carston of Windy City Ballyhoo and Make My Day: A Clint Eastwood Podcast.By Bloody FM

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One-on-one with Gov. Hochul 25:03

4M ago25:03

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One day after unveiling her $252 billion state budget, Gov. Kathy Hochul joined NY1’s Errol Louis for an exclusive one-on-one interview. The conversation covered many aspects of her new budget proposal: congestion pricing, the proposed cellphone ban in schools, and the challenges she is facing already since President Donald Trump took office. Join …

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Reuven Blau: Why are disgraced doctors practicing in N.Y. prisons? 27:09

4M ago27:09

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Several doctors who have been judged guilty of medical misconduct, negligence, incompetence and even felonies are still finding a place to practice — New York state prisons. The shocking practice was uncovered by Reuven Blau, a criminal justice reporter for The City, an online news outlet. Blau joined NY1’s Errol Louis to discuss the shocking story…

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