Max Politics, New York Politics, Policy, and People

Max Politics

A podcast about New York politics, policy, and people. Hosted by Ben Max.

In-depth conversations with New York elected and appointed officials, advocates, scholars, strategists, journalists, and other experts. Produced at New York Law School’s Center for New York City Law and hosted by Ben Max, the Center’s executive editor and program director.

Episodes

Errol Louis

Errol Louis on the Presidential Race and How the Mayor is Doing
July 25, 2024

Errol Louis — Spectrum News NY1 Political Anchor and host of Inside City Hall, The Big Deal with Errol Louis, and the You Decide podcast — joined the show to discuss shake-ups in the presidential race, national and New York political trends, and how the mayor is doing.
Mara Gay
Photo Credit: Celeste Sloman, New York Times

Mara Gay on National and New York Politics
July 16, 2024

Mara Gay of the New York Times Editorial Board joined the show to discuss national and New York politics, including the presidential race, the Board’s call for President Biden to step aside, the Democratic Party bench, Governor Hochul’s decision to ‘pause’ congestion pricing, Mayor Adams’ leadership, and more.

Jenifer Rajkuma and Eric Adams

Assemblymember Jenifer Rajkumar on Policy Priorities, a Possible Comptroller Run, & More
July 9, 2024

Assemblymember Jenifer Rajkumar, a Queens Democrat, joined the show to discuss her top accomplishments and priorities, close alliance with Mayor Eric Adams, exploration of a run for NYC Comptroller, and more.

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