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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Apr 25, 2023 • 45min
Why Housing Policy Negotiations Fell Apart In Albany, With Cea Weaver
Cea Weaver, campaign coordinator for Housing Justice for All, joined the show to discuss state budget negotiations, the apparent demise of negotiations over housing policy, and the left-wing perspective on the issue and key components of the debate, including Good Cause Eviction, the governor's Housing Compact, and more. (Episode 395)
Apr 21, 2023 • 41min
Senator Leroy Comrie On The MTA In State Budget Negotiations
State Senator Leroy Comrie, a Queens Democrat who chairs the Senate's committee with MTA oversight, joined the show to discuss how the MTA is factoring into state budget negotiations, his preferred plan for funding the transit authority, whether the state budget will advantage subway and bus riders, the future of Penn Station area redevelopment plans, and more. (Episode 394)
Apr 21, 2023 • 1h 6min
Major Transit & Climate Issues In State Budget Negotiations
As New York state budget negotiations continue, there are major transit and climate issues being decided. Betsy Plum of Riders Alliance and Julie Tighe of League of Conservation Voters joined the show to break down the most pressing topics on transit and climate and what to watch for as a state budget deal is finalized by Albany leaders. (Episode 393)
Apr 14, 2023 • 53min
Breaking Down State Budget Negotiations, With Liz Benjamin & Ken Lovett
Liz Benjamin & Ken Lovett, two veteran Albany journalists now in public affairs consulting, joined the show to discuss New York state budget negotiations, the power dynamics at play in the capital, key issues being negotiated among Governor Hochul and the Legislature, and more. (Episode 392)
Mar 29, 2023 • 43min
Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas On Governor Hochul's 'New York Housing Compact
New York State Housing Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas joined the show to discuss Governor Kathy Hochul's New York Housing Compact proposal, negotiations with the Legislature, meetings around the state to discuss the plan, and more. (Episode 391)
Mar 20, 2023 • 39min
Senator Liz Krueger On State Budget Negotiations
State Senator Liz Krueger, chair of the Senate finance committee, joined the show to discuss state budget negotiations with under two weeks before the April 1 deadline for a new spending plan. (Episode 390)
Mar 14, 2023 • 43min
Ed Cox Returns As New York Republican Party Chair
Newly-elected New York State Republican Party Chair Ed Cox, who previously held the role for 10 years, joined the show to discuss his plans for leading the state party, how to protect and build on Republican successes in 2022, and more. (Episode 389)
Mar 3, 2023 • 46min
Borough President Vanessa Gibson On The State Of The Bronx
Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson joined the show to discuss her first State of the Borough address and her agenda for the Bronx, including economic and housing development, major infrastructure projects, and more. (Episode 388)
Feb 28, 2023 • 43min
UFT President Mike Mulgrew On Contract Negotiations, Charter Schools, & More
Michael Mulgrew, president of the United Federation of Teachers (UFT), joined the show to discuss his union's contract negotiations with the city, the governor's charter school expansion proposal, and other key issues facing teachers and schools. (Episode 387)
Feb 23, 2023 • 52min
Black Political Power In New York, With Keith Wright
Manhattan Democratic Party Leader Keith Wright, a former Assemblymember and longtime New York political player, joined the show to discuss Black political power in New York — past, present, and future. (Episode 386)
