On this episode of the Eye on NY podcast:  The fight over the Supreme Court: The death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg creates another vacancy that President Donald Trump can fill and move the Court in an even more conservative direction.  Voting in New York: There are a few ways you can vote in New York. In this episode, we break them down.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Fight over Supreme Court brewing, voting in New York

The Eye on NY podcast is back! The return guest is Mark Spadafore, president of the Greater Syracuse Labor Council. Mark discusses Labor Day, the labor movement in central New York and issues affecting unions and their members.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

All things labor (with Mark Spadafore)

Francis Conole, a Democrat running for Congress in New York's 24th district, joins the podcast to discuss his campaign and how it's changed since the COVID-19 pandemic spread to New York. 

Campaign in quarantine (with Francis Conole)

Roger Misso, who was a candidate in New York's 24th Congressional District from April 2019 until mid-March, reflects on his campaign and shares memories of the experience. 

Reflecting on campaign for Congress (w/ Roger Misso)

U.S. Rep. John Katko joined me to discuss the federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic, early lessons from the public health crisis and how it's adjusted his work schedule as a member of Congress. (Interview begins at the 30:30 mark.) 

Congress and COVID-19 (with U.S. Rep. John Katko)

Today on the podcast:  Gov. Andrew Cuomo outlines his plan for regional reopenings in New York as the state aims to rebound from the coronavirus-induced economic shutdown.  Remembering Richard Hanna, the former central New York congressman who passed away in March.   

NY reopening plan takes shape

It's good to be back! On this episode, I provided an update on what I've been doing since the COVID-19 outbreak began in New York and discuss how the campaigns are adjusting to this "new normal." 

Covering COVID-19, campaigns in quarantine

Today on the Eye on NY podcast:  An interview with Democratic congressional candidate Francis Conole, who is running for the party's nomination in the 24th district race.  An update on endorsements in the NY-24 race. Two Democratic committees in the district made endorsements Monday.  

Why run in NY-24? (with Francis Conole)

Today on the Eye on NY podcast:  My guest: Khalil Cumberbatch, chief strategist for New Yorkers United for Justice. Cumberbatch joined me to discuss New York's bail reform law that took effect Jan. 1 and to address the misinformation that's out there about the law.  Assemblyman Gary Finch announces his retirement. I'll have an update on who's running for his seat.  Some thoughts on the Iowa Caucus. Is it time to ditch the caucuses?  

Bail reform (with Khalil Cumberbatch)

Today on the Eye on NY podcast:  My guest is Democratic congressional candidate Dana Balter, who answered questions about her bid for the 24th district seat.  

Running in NY-24 (with Dana Balter)

Today on the Eye on NY podcast:  An interview with John Mannion, Democratic candidate in New York's 50th state Senate District. Mannion, who narrowly lost in 2018, is running again. He shares why he decided to run for a second time, what he learned from his first campaign and answer questions about education and other state issues.  A summary of the preliminary campaign finance numbers in the 24th Congressional District race.  Remembering Kobe Bryant, one of the greatest players in NBA history. Kobe and his daughter, Gianna, died in a helicopter crash Sunday.  

He's running (with John Mannion)

Today on the Eye on NY podcast:  • A preview of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's 2020-21 executive budget address. What will the governor propose to address the state's $6.1 billion deficit?  • State Sen. Jim Seward, who was first elected in 1986, announced Monday he will not seek re-election this year.  • Editorial board endorsements: Keep them or dump them?

Preview of Cuomo's NY budget address, Seward's retirement, newspaper endorsements

Today on the Eye on NY podcast:  No guests today. The podcast will focus on the 50th Senate District and Onondaga County Republican Chairman Tom Dadey's comments about his party's approach. He said earlier this week that the GOP is focused on winning in November, not a special election.  

Where the 50th Senate District stands with special election possible

Today on the Eye on NY podcast:  Two guests! Unshackle Upstate executive director Michael Kracker joined me to discuss the State of the State and his organization's 2020 agenda. After Kracker, Fiscal Policy Institute executive director Ron Deutsch answered questions about his group's Vision 2020, which focuses on the state's fiscal and tax policies.  PLUS: A discussion about two New York congressional races and the fundraising numbers reported so far.  

NY taxes, fiscal policy and more (w/ Ron Deutsch and Michael Kracker)

Today on the Eye on NY podcast:  Gov. Andrew Cuomo delivered his 2020 State of the State address Wednesday. I'll give a recap of the address and highlight some of the proposals he outlined in his speech.  Our guest: Roger Misso, a Democratic candidate in New York's 24th Congressional District. Misso answered questions about some issues, including the Iran situation, and shared his perspective on where his campaign stands at the moment.  

State of the State recap, interview with Roger Misso

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