3622 - Challenging Ritchie Torres; Supreme Court Tariff Tap Dance w/ Michael Blake, Jay Willis

Nov 11, 2025

Michael Blake, former New York Assemblyman and Congressional candidate, shares his campaign goals for the Bronx, focusing on affordability and progressive change. He criticizes current representative Ritchie Torres and outlines key policies like Medicare for All and housing reforms. Later, Jay Willis, editor of Balls and Strikes, discusses the Supreme Court's nuances regarding Trump's tariffs and their economic implications. The conversation highlights the conservative justices' concerns about market impact and judicial deference in executive powers.

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ANECDOTE

Blake's Personal Campaign Story

Michael Blake recounts his 2020 close-run campaign and frames his 2025 bid as continuation to deliver affordability and change in the Bronx.
He highlights feeding people during COVID and ongoing community work as reasons voters remember him fondly.

INSIGHT

Contrast Between Torres And Blake

Blake contrasts Richie Torres' establishment alignment with a grassroots push for Medicare for All and housing reforms in the poorest congressional district.
He frames Torres as distant from district needs and positions himself as a progressive alternative focused on affordability.

ADVICE

How To Support Blake's Campaign

Michael Blake asks supporters to visit michaelblakeforcongress.com to donate, volunteer, and follow his campaign on social media.
He emphasizes grassroots momentum and a promised major endorsement within days to build credibility.

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Former New York assemblyman and current primary challenger to Ritchie Torres for the 15-Congressional district of New York, Michael Blake joins the program to discuss his campaign. For more information on Michael's platform check out Michael Blake for Congress.

Editor-in-chief of Balls and Strike, Jay Willis joins Sam to discuss the Supreme Court's case on the legality of Trump's tariffs. For more on this, check out Jay's piece in Balls and Strikes.

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