Sen. Julia Salazar (D), on accompanying immigrants, utility rate increases, Raise the Age, the New York's Special Session, July 10th, 2025
NYS Senator Julia Salazar discusses her experience accompanying individuals to immigration court in New York City, recent public hearings over utility rate increases (and responds to calls to revoke NY's Climate law), recent discussions on allocation of Raise the Age funding, and the State's response to the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill" passage and the potential cuts to come along with it.
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Rep. Mike Lawler (R), on House passage of "Big Beautiful Bill"
Republican Congressman from the Hudson Valley Mike Lawler discusses the passage of Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill", including its impact on Medicaid, immigration, the SALT Cap, and on New Yorkers in general
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Bonus Live: Asm. John McDonald (D) on "Big Beautiful Bill" impact on New York State, July 3rd, 2025
New York State Assemblyman John McDonald, who sits on the Assembly's Ways and Means Committee, discusses the long-term effects of Medicaid cuts on the healthcare system, especially in rural areas. He also discusses the potential for a special session for the legislature to re-do the Budget with the "Big Beautiful Bill" in mind.
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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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