The Finley

BJ Mendelson
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A weekly news podcast covering state and local politics across New York and beyond.

Episodes

  1. 11/14/2025

    Why Won’t Governor Phil Murphy Cancel The New Jersey Bear Hunt?

    BJ Mendelson talks with Angi Metler and Doreen Frega of the Animal Protection League of New Jersey about the contested Sussex County bear hunt, how residents can reduce human–bear conflicts, and the campaign to persuade Gov. Phil Murphy to stop the trophy hunt by executive action.

    22 min

  2. 11/03/2025

    Orange County Executive Candidate, Mike Sussman, Speaks on South Blooming Grove

    In an exclusive interview with The Finler, Orange County Executive candidate Michael Sussman, speaks on issues involving Southern Orange County, including South Blooming Grove's continued illegal behavior, interparty fighting in Monroe among Democrats, and whether or not it's ok for the Woodbury Democrats to back a MAGA candidate for Mayor.

    44 min

  3. 10/31/2025

    How To (Mostly) Keep Trump's National Guard Out of New York State

    Today on The Finley, BJ Mendelson provides an updated timeline on the illegal election held in South Blooming Grove, and speaks with State Senator Andrew Gournardes about his proposed legislation, which would limit the ability of Red States to send their National Guard troops into New York. Learn more and check out the show notes over at The Monroe Gazette.com

    35 min

  4. 10/28/2025

    Lt. Gov. Delgado: Democrats worry too much about maintaining a broken system

    Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado discusses his support for the New York For All Act and the New York Health Act, arguing single-payer reforms would save money, protect immigrants’ rights, shore up rural hospitals, and relieve working-class New Yorkers from crippling healthcare costs.

    15 min

  5. 10/17/2025

    Inside Orange County Jail: ICE Detainee Struggles

    This episode of "The Finley," features an insightful interview with Madison Koenig, a staff attorney at the New York Family Unity Immigration Project, who joins host BJ Mendelson to talk about the conditions at Orange County Jail for I.C.E. detainees. Learn more by visiting us at The Monroe Gazette.

    11 min

  6. 10/08/2025

    New Yorkers: Remember To Flip Your Ballot Over This November

    On today’s Show: Only 8% of Republicans trust the mass media, and Justin Lavine of the Adirondack Council joins us to talk about the Adirondack State Park being one of the world's largest carbon sink, Proposition 1, and why you should vote YES on it this fall. Show notes can be found at MonroeGazette.com

    16 min
  • 6 Episodes

About

A weekly news podcast covering state and local politics across New York and beyond.

Information

  • Creator
    BJ Mendelson
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Earth's Temporary Solution
  • Show Website
    The Finley