What's Left On Long Island

Islip Democratic Committee
  • 5.0 (3)
  • Politics
  • Updated Semiweekly

What’s Left on Long Island is your go-to podcast for unpacking the real story behind Long Island’s local politics—and how national headlines ripple through our neighborhoods. Grounded, informative, and sometimes fiery, What’s Left on Long Island is for anyone who cares about where they live—and wants to understand the forces that shape it.

Episodes

  1. 10/27/2025

    Episode 6: Housing & Affordability with LD10 Candidate Leigh-Ann Barde

    In this episode, hosts Alex and Ethan talk about housing and affordability on Long Island, including the most recent developments in Ronkonkoma and Central Islip. Then, Ethan sits down with Leigh-Ann Barde, candidate for Suffolk County Legislator in District 10, to hear her vision for addressing these challenges and representing our community of homeowners and renters alike. 📅Join us for our monthly meeting! 📍Where: Zoom 🕓When: Wed October 29, 7pm – 8:30pm ✍Sign up   🗳⚠️**IMPORTANT VOTING REMINDERS**⚠️🗳 Early voting starts THIS SATURDAY 10/25Find your polling location here‼️ELECTION DAY NOV 4‼️Remind your friends and family!Vote NO! on Prop 2. >> Learn more hereSupport our candidates >> Learn more here

  2. 10/02/2025

    Episode 5: The Environment and a discussion with Kelly Perry-Hyland

    Welcome back to What's Left on Long Island! In this episode, hosts Alex and Ethan are joined once again by guest co-host Rae to dive deep into the environmental crisis unfolding across Long Island as federal protections are systematically dismantled. Then, we sit down with Kelly Perry-Hyland, candidate for Suffolk County Legislator in District 8, to hear her vision for addressing these environmental challenges and representing our community. Whether you're worried about clean water, breathable air, or good-paying green jobs, this episode will help you understand what's at stake, and what you can do about it.

  3. 08/12/2025

    Episode 4: Talking to Wayne Wink, Comptroller Candidate

    Join us this episode for a full length interview with Wayne Wink, candidate for Nassau Comptroller. We discuss what a comptroller is, and his perspective on how a comptroller's role can affect everyday citizens.

  4. 06/30/2025

    Episode 3: Food Insecurity

    In this episode we explore food insecurity, how it is affecting our neighbors around Long Island, and talk to our special guest Rae, who recently started a community garden in Oakdale, about her experience trying to help her local community.

  5. 06/14/2025

    Episode 2: Healthcare

    In this episode we explore how the Trump administration is causing chaos for healthcare around the country, and on Long Island.

  6. 05/28/2025

    Episode 1: Immigrants are under attack

    In this episode, our hosts talk about the ongoing attacks from the Trump administration towards immigrants, including trying to send ICE to schools, revocations of visas from Stony Brook University students, and how families are at risk of being separated. Note: Since this episode was recorded, the administration has continued their attack on immigrants including two young men from Central Islip.

  7. 05/28/2025

    Episode 0: What is this?

    In our initial episode we introduce our hosts Tom, Alex and Ethan, and then get to hear from someone involved in their local Democratic Committee, Garret, who gives an overview of how that organization is run.

  • 7 Episodes

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About

What’s Left on Long Island is your go-to podcast for unpacking the real story behind Long Island’s local politics—and how national headlines ripple through our neighborhoods. Grounded, informative, and sometimes fiery, What’s Left on Long Island is for anyone who cares about where they live—and wants to understand the forces that shape it.

Information

  • Creator
    Islip Democratic Committee
  • Years Active
    2025
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Islip Democratic Committee
  • Show Website
    What's Left On Long Island