Power & Politics
WRGB CBS6, Power And Politics, Tom Eschen
A Murrow Award winning podcast that brings you inside the issues impacting our communities. Every week, Tom Eschen sits down with local leaders and power brokers for a frank, sometimes blunt, conversation about the current political environment and how their decisions and stances shape and alter all of our lives. Whether it’s your tax bill, public safety, schools, immigration, or healthcare – politics affects every day and every aspect of your life. From the corridors of power to the heart of th...
Episodes (346)
Lee Miringoff, Marist Poll, on Governor Kathy Hochul's endorsement of Zohran Mam...
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Lizzie Andrus, on experience of advocating for implementation of Universal Schoo...
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Terry Strada, National Chair of 9/11 Families United, September 11th, 2025
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Tom DiNapoli, NYS Comptroller on budget projections, federal funding, Mamdani po...
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Christina Keim, Author: “UNWANTED: The Causes and Effects of America’s Horse Pop...
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Jon Campbell, WNYC and Gothamist Reporter on his reporting into the aftermath of...
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Jacqueline Franchetti, Kyra's Mother, Child Advocate, on meeting with Governor's...
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Antonio Delgado, NYS Lt. Governor, Gubernatorial Candidate, calls for special se...
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Bonus: Dr. James McDonald, Commissioner of the NYS Department of Health, speaks...
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Bonus: Morgan Hook, a partner at Bluejacket Strategies and Democratic consultant...
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Dr. Cynthia Leifer, Cornell University immunologist, reacts to RFK Jr.'s plan to...
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Dr. Elias Zerhouni, former National Institutes of Health Director, on new memoir...
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Brendan Cox, Interim Albany Police Chief on juvenile crime, July 24th, 2025
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Bonus: Tackling Youth Violence-A Community Discussion, July 21st, 2025
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Dr. James McDonald, Greg Olsen break down Master Plan for Aging, July 17th, 2025
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Sen. Julia Salazar (D), on accompanying immigrants, utility rate increases, Rais...
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Rep. Mike Lawler (R), on House passage of "Big Beautiful Bill"
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Bonus Live: Asm. John McDonald (D) on "Big Beautiful Bill" impact on New York St...
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Paul Tonko, NY Rep, (D) discusses Iran, Big Beautiful Bill negotiations, and Zoh...
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Mike Lawler, NY Rep (R) discusses Iran, SALT Cap negotiations, and Zohran Mamdan...
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Morgan Hook analyzes Tuesday's primary success for Zohran Mamdani, Working Famil...
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Dorcey Applyrs, Albany Democratic Mayoral nominee, Live on Election Night June 2...
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Sam Fein, Winner of Albany Democratic Chief City Auditor Primary, June 26th, 202...
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Carolyn McLaughlin, Albany Democratic Mayoral Candidate, the Final Word, June 19...
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Corey Ellis, Albany Democratic Mayoral Candidate, the Final Word, June 19th, 202...
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Dan Cerutti, Albany Democratic Mayoral Candidate, the Final Word, June 19th, 202...
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Dorcey Applyrs, Albany Democratic Mayoral Candidate, the Final Word, June 19th,...
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Bonus-Part 2: Lucy Lang, New York State Inspector General on 10-year anniversary...
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Alan Sealls, President-Elect of the American Meteorological Society, June 18th,...
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Bonus: Lauren DesRosiers, Director of the Immigration Law Clinic at Albany Law S...
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Eva Bass, Founder of Bridge Tha Gap Resource and Outreach, June 13th, 2025
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David O'Rourke, New York Racing Association CEO live from Belmont Stakes Festiva...
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Lucy Lang, New York State Inspector General on 10-year anniversary of Dannemora...
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Natasha Pernicka, Executive Director at The Alliance for a Hunger-Free New York,...
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Murad Awawdeh, New York Immigration Coalition President and CEO on ICE Activity...
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Bonus: Dr. Seanelle Hawkins, Chair of the New York State Community Commission on...
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Steven Greenberg, Pollster with the Siena College Research Institute, May 23rd,...
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Bonus: Kristen Gonzalez, NYS Senator on House's Proposed AI Legislation Moratori...
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Rob Hayes, Director of Clean Water at Environmental Advocates, May 16, 2025
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James Skoufis, NYS Senator (D-Cornwall), on Hochul's budget approach, May 8th, 2...
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Albany Chief City Auditor Democratic Primary Debate, May 6th, 2025
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Phil Steck, NYS Assemblymember (D-Colonie), on NYS Budget, Stock Transfer Tax, N...
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Albany Mayoral Democratic Primary Debate, April 30th, 2025
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James Murphy, Former Saratoga County Judge and District Attorney, April 24th, 20...
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Lee Kindlon, Albany County District Attorney takes a deep dive into Discovery, 4...
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Blair Horner, Senior Policy Advisor at NYPIRG April 10, 2025
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Rep. Mike Lawler (R) on Trump economic policies, New York's budget, Elise Stefan...
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Bonus: Blake Gendebien reacts to withdrawal of Rep. Stefanik's UN nomination, Ma...
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Blake Gendebien, Democratic nominee in potential NY-21 special election, March 2...
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Elise Stefanik's UN nomination withdrawn, instant analysis with Lee Miringoff, M...
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