FAQ NYC

Politico's new New York editor Sally Goldenberg visits the pod to talk about the state of the city now, what she saw in her months in the wilderness covering the Republican presidential campaign, and much more.

Mayor Eric Adams, who won office talking about making New York feel safer, is cutting spending on core services even as his own poll numbers are plummeting and as critics are talking, however cynically, about “a city in crisis.” Co-hosts Christina Greer and Harry Siegel discuss all that, the last big cases to emerge from the Adult Survivors Act and much more.

Remember that time that Andrew Cuomo tried to push aside Carl McCall? Co-host Christina Greer does. With the former governor reportedly considering a run against newly embattled Mayor Eric Adams, she and Katie Honan talk about that episode and lots more.

Bradley Tusk joins host Harry Siegel to discuss his new novel, Obvious in Hindsight, about a company working to legalize flying cards and — sound familiar? — a mayor of New York City in the crosshairs of the FBI.

Mark Chiusano, author of The Fabulist, discusses the aftermath of the House ethics report on George Santos. Topics include connecting the dots on questionable finances, the redistricting of Santos' district, his inconsistencies in political stance, and his self-destructive behavior as a politician.

A conversation about the mayor, the feds, the “geniuses” doing communications and much more, with co-hosts Katie Honan and Harry Siegel.

Political analyst and commentator Ben Max discusses the recent low-turnout citywide election in New York, highlighting lack of competition in council races, uncompetitive district attorney races, and notable election results. They also explore potential scandals, the impact of ranked choice voting, and interesting outcomes in different districts.

The podcast discusses the FBI raid on Eric Adams' chief fundraiser's house and the implications for the mayor and New York City. They also cover controversies surrounding the mayor's campaign financing and frequent travels. The podcast analyzes the mayor's strategy of seeking support from religious institutions and discusses the Malaysian trial involving 'The Wolf of Wall Street'. The episode concludes with a discussion on Adam's refusal to answer questions and updates on fundraising and support for FAQ NYC.

Co-hosts Christina Greer, Katie Honan and Harry Siegel discuss kids in tents, city hall’s crude insult comedy, Eric Adams’ strong political hand and much more.

Christine Quinn and Bishop Matthew Heyd explain how their new coalition, called NY Sane, aims to pressure the mayor and governor to treat migrants the same way they would any one else seeking shelter here.