Max Politics

Max Politics
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Max Politics

Max Politics is a New York politics podcast hosted by journalist Ben Max featuring in-depth interviews with elected and appointed officials, candidates, advocates, and others about New York City and State politics and policy. Produced at New York Law School and its Center for New York Law. Get in touch: benmax25@gmail.com -------- Intro/outro music is Live-It by Ketsa. source (Free Music Archive) and license type (CC BY-NC-ND)

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Mike Lawler on His Reelection to Congress & What Comes Next

    Congressman Mike Lawler, a Republican representing New York's 17th Congressional District, joined the show to discuss his reelection to Congress and interest in running for Governor in 2026, as well as Donald Trump's win and performance in New York, key policy areas, and more. (Ep 473)

    52 min

  2. NOV 12

    Jessica Ramos on the 2024 Election Results & What Comes Next

    State Senator Jessica Ramos, a Queens Democrat, joined the show to discuss key dynamics and outcomes of the 2024 elections, including the significant increase in Latino support for Donald Trump and his better-than-expected performance in New York City, as well as the early phases of her 2025 campaign for New York City Mayor, and more. (Ep 472)

    1h 2m

  3. NOV 5

    Immigration And The 2024 Elections, With Murad Awawdeh

    Murad Awawdeh, president and CEO of the New York Immigration Coalition and its political arm, NYIC Action, joined the show to discuss immigration and the 2024 elections, from border policy to the 'migrant crisis' in New York City, Trump vs. Harris, and more. (Ep 471)

    1h 4m

  4. NOV 1

    The Working Families Party Fights For Its Ballot Line & Battleground Wins

    Jasmine Gripper and Ana Maria Archila, the co-directors of the New York Working Families Party, joined the show to discuss the 2024 elections in New York, the WFP's bid to get enough votes for Harris/Walz to keep its ballot line, and much more. (Ep 470)

    54 min

  5. OCT 30

    State Democratic Party Chair Jay Jacobs On The 2024 Elections In New York

    Jay Jacobs, chair of the New York State Democratic Party, joined the show to discuss how Democrats are working to win races across the state, especially in House battleground districts, how the presidential race will impact down-ballot races, and more. (Episode 469)

    51 min

  6. OCT 29

    Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi on How NYC is Winning Billions in Federal Infrastructure Money

    NYC Deputy Mayor for Operations Meera Joshi joined the show to discuss the efforts she's leading to win federal infrastructure grants through two major laws: the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act. Joshi created the city's Federal Infrastructure Funding Task Force with a novel approach and helped secure $2.3 billion and counting from the two programs, as detailed in a new report now out: Funding the Future: New York City's Collaborate Approach to Maximize Federal Infrastructure Funding. https://climate.cityofnewyork.us/reports/funding-the-future/ (Ep 468)

    47 min

  7. OCT 25

    Joe Borelli On The 2024 Elections In New York & Nationally

    Joe Borelli - a Staten Island Republican, longtime Donald Trump supporter, and New York City Council Minority Leader - joined the show to discuss Trumpism, the 2024 presidential race, New York swing House races, his potential run for Mayor, and more. (Ep 467)

    1h 46m

  8. OCT 17

    Gabby Seay on 'Battleground New York' Efforts to Help Democrats Win Swing House Seats

    Gabby Seay, co-director for Battleground New York, joined the show to discuss how the coalition of labor and activist groups is working toward Democratic wins in New York's swing U.S. House of Representatives districts, key electoral dynamics in those districts, and more. Battleground New York launched in 2023 and includes coalition members such as 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, the Communications Workers of America, Indivisible, Planned Parenthood Empire State Acts, the Working Families Party, AFSCME, 32BJ SEIU, the NYS Nurses Association, and the Democracy Alliance. (Ep 466) Release date: 17 October 2024

    56 min
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Max Politics is a New York politics podcast hosted by journalist Ben Max featuring in-depth interviews with elected and appointed officials, candidates, advocates, and others about New York City and State politics and policy. Produced at New York Law School and its Center for New York Law. Get in touch: benmax25@gmail.com -------- Intro/outro music is Live-It by Ketsa. source (Free Music Archive) and license type (CC BY-NC-ND)

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    Max Politics
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2024
  • Episodes
    519
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