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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Aug 14, 2023 • 48min
City Council GOP Leader Joe Borelli On Government Failure, Mayor Adams' Performance, & More
In part one of a two-part interview, City Council Minority Leader Joe Borelli, a Staten Island Republican, joined the show to discuss major issues facing the city, how Mayor Adams is doing, and more. (And stay tuned for part two on races to watch in the fall City Council general election and more.) (Ep 411)
Aug 7, 2023 • 57min
NYCHA Leadership On The Future Of Public Housing In New York City
The new leaders of the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) - CEO Lisa Bova-Hiatt and Board Chair Jamie Rubin - joined the show to discuss the present and future of public housing in New York City. Home to more than 500,000 New Yorkers, many NYCHA properties are in deep disrepair, but there are a number of efforts in motion to address at least some of the $78 billion in physical needs at the authority.
Aug 1, 2023 • 1h 5min
City Council Land Use Chair Rafael Salamanca On Housing, Zoning, & More
City Council Member Rafael Salamanca Jr., a Bronx Democrat who chairs the Council's powerful land use committee, joined the show to discuss how he approaches committee leadership, the push for more housing in New York City, zoning changes afoot, public safety and the new NYPD commissioner, the new city budget, and more. (Ep 409)
Jul 19, 2023 • 1h 4min
City Council Progressive Caucus Co-Chairs Shahana Hanif & Lincoln Restler
City Council Progressive Caucus Co-Chairs Shahana Hanif & Lincoln Restler, both Brooklyn Democrats, joined the show to discuss the Caucus' top priorities, their votes against the new city budget, their criticisms of Mayor Adams, and more. (Ep 408)
Jul 14, 2023 • 56min
Public Advocate Jumaane Williams on Holding the Adams Administration Accountable
Public Advocate Jumaane Williams on the New City Budget, Longstanding Crises, & His Political Future (Episode 407)
Jun 28, 2023 • 54min
Westchester County Executive George Latimer On 'The Suburbs'
Westchester County Executive George Latimer, a Democrat, joined the show to discuss what's happening in his county, suburban politics north of New York City, differences between Westchester and Long Island, and more.
Jun 27, 2023 • 43min
Comptroller Brad Lander On City Budget Negotiations
NYC Comptroller Brad Lander joined the show to discuss city budget negotiations, the items he's most focused on as Mayor Adams and the City Council craft the new budget, the city's economic and fiscal health, and more.
Jun 15, 2023 • 58min
Senator Julia Salazar On State Housing Policy & Good Cause Eviction Negotiations
State Senator Julia Salazar, a Brooklyn Democrat and democratic socialist, joined the show to discuss state housing policy negotiations, the Legislature's failure to pass a housing plan, and her ongoing push for Good Cause Eviction legislation.
Jun 14, 2023 • 52min
Senate Housing Chair Brian Kavanagh On State Negotiations & What Comes Next
State Senator Brian Kavanagh, a Manhattan Democrat and chair of the Senate housing committee, joined the show to discuss the lack of a state housing policy deal during the 2023 legislative session and what comes next. (Episode 403)
Jun 7, 2023 • 56min
Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan On City Budget Negotiations
City Council Member Justin Brannan, a Brooklyn Democrat and chair of the Council's Finance Committee, joined the show to discuss city budget negotiations with under a month until a new spending plan is due. (Episode 402)
