Max Politics
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
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Intro/outro music is Live-It by Ketsa. source (Free Music Archive) and license type (CC BY-NC-ND)
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Intro/outro music is Live-It by Ketsa. source (Free Music Archive) and license type (CC BY-NC-ND)
Episodes
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Jul 9, 2024 β’ 1h 11min
Assemblymember Jenifer Rajkumar on Policy Priorities, a Possible Comptroller Run, & More
Assemblymember Jenifer Rajkumar, a Queens Democrat, joined the show to discuss her top accomplishments and priorities, close alliance with Mayor Eric Adams, exploration of a run for NYC Comptroller, and more. (Episode 454)
Jun 28, 2024 β’ 51min
Bradley Tusk On Lessons In Politics And Policy
Bradley Tusk β a political strategist, venture capitalist, and philanthropist β joined the show to discuss lessons in how politics works, how Mayor Adams is doing, past and upcoming mayoral races, his push for mobile voting, and more. Tusk has been, among other roles, a communications director for Senator Chuck Schumer, 2009 campaign manager for Mayor Michael Bloomberg, and advisor to Uber. (Episode 453)
Jun 17, 2024 β’ 48min
Senator Liz Krueger On Congestion Pricing, MTA Finances, & More
State Senator Liz Krueger, a Manhattan Democrat and chair of the Senate finance committee, joined the show to discuss her opposition to Governor Hochul's pause on congestion pricing implementation, what could become of MTA finances, and more. (Episode 452)
Jun 12, 2024 β’ 58min
Congressman Dan Goldman Of NY - 10
Rep. Dan Goldman, a Democrat representing New York's 10th congressional district covering parts of Manhattan and Brooklyn, joined the show to discuss issues facing his district and New York, divided government in Washington, opposing Trumpism, the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, and more. (Ep 451)
Jun 6, 2024 β’ 56min
'Back Roads & Better Angels' - Frank Barry On American Democracy
From a live event at New York Law School, hear author and columnist Frank Barry talk with host Ben Max about Barry's new book Back Roads and Better Angels: A Journey Into the Heart of American Democracy, including reflections on New York's role in our national identity, challenges, and fundamental values. (Ep 450)
May 30, 2024 β’ 59min
Public Advocate Jumaane Williams On 'The State Of The People'
NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams returned to the show to discuss his 2024 'State of the People' address, his policy agenda and a variety of challenges facing the city, his latest assessment of Mayor Eric Adams' job performance, and more. (Ep 449)
May 24, 2024 β’ 1h 8min
The Push For Funding NYC Parks, With Shekar Krishnan & Adam Ganser
New York City Council Member Shekar Krishnan, chair of the Council's Parks Committee, and Adam Ganser, Executive Director of New Yorkers for Parks, joined the show to discuss the push for more funding for city parks, pools, beaches, playgrounds, and other public recreational places. (Ep 448)
May 15, 2024 β’ 1h 9min
LinkNYC, 5G, And Public Information Technology, With Margaux Knee
Margaux Knee, Chief Administrative Officer for LinkNYC, joined the show to discuss the LinkNYC network of public wi-fi kiosks that replaced payphones around the city and the newer "5G smartpoles," public information technology, closing the 'digital divide,' public-private partnerships, and more. (Ep 447)
May 6, 2024 β’ 1h 2min
Andrew Kimball on NYC's 'Harbor of the Future' & Other Economic Development Efforts
Andrew Kimball, President and CEO of the New York City Economic Development Corporation, joined the show to discuss how the Adams Administration and NYC EDC are advancing economic development initiatives, especially the 'harbor of the future' plan, the city's overall economic health, and more. (Ep 446)
Apr 29, 2024 β’ 1h 14min
Senator Julia Salazar On New York's Good Cause Eviction Compromise & What Comes Next
New York State Senator Julia Salazar, a Brooklyn Democrat and lead sponsor of 'Good Cause Eviction' legislation, joined the show to discuss the 'good cause' compromise passed in the new state budget, how the deal got done and how it fits into the larger housing policy package, and what comes next in terms of implementing and assessing the policy. (Episode 445)
