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 19, 2022 • 1h 2min
Episode 340: Experts Call For A Federal Receiver For Rikers Island
New York City criminal justice system veterans Elizabeth Glazer and Vincent Schiraldi joined the show to discuss their experience working in city government, the crisis at Rikers Island jails and what do about it and other problems plaguing the city's larger safety ecosystem.
Aug 8, 2022 • 50min
Episode 339: Rep. Carolyn Maloney On Her Campaign For Congress In The New NY - 12
Rep. Carolyn Maloney, a Democrat representing the current 12th Congressional District of New York, joined the show to discuss her campaign in the August primary for the new 12th Congressional District, a race that also includes Rep. Jerry Nadler and attorney Suraj Patel.
5 snips
Aug 2, 2022 • 50min
Episode 338: Comptroller DiNapoli on State & MTA Finances, & More
New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli joined the show to discuss state and MTA finances, the New York economy, economic development deals including a new Bills stadium and Penn Station area redevelopment, and more.
12 snips
Aug 1, 2022 • 50min
Episode 337: Rethinking How Public Space Is Allocated In New York City
Jackson Chabot, Director of Public Space Advocacy at nonprofit Open Plans, joined the show to discuss rethinking the use of public space in New York City, including the organization's 'reimagine the curb' plan, the push for an Office of Public Space Management, and more.
Jul 27, 2022 • 49min
Episode 336 - Suraj Patel On Running For Congress In The New NY-12
Suraj Patel, a Democratic candidate in New York's new 12th Congressional District, joined the show to discuss his race against Reps. Jerry Nadler and Carolyn Maloney and the arguments he's making for why Manhattan voters should choose him in the August primary.
Jul 26, 2022 • 46min
Episode 335: Liz Holtzman On Running For Congress In The New NY - 10
Elizabeth Holtzman -- former member of Congress, Brooklyn District Attorney, and NYC Comptroller -- joined the show to discuss her campaign for Congress in the new 10th District of New York, which includes much of Lower Manhattan and a large stretch of Brooklyn.
Jul 20, 2022 • 45min
Episode 334: Comptroller Lander On City Finances, School Budget Cuts, & More
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, the city's chief financial officer, joined the show to discuss the city's economic and fiscal outlook, the school budget cut controversy and what to do about it, and much more.
Jul 19, 2022 • 49min
Episode 333: Yuh-Line Niou On Running For Congress In The New NY-10
Assemblymember Yuh-Line Niou, a Manhattan Democrat, joined the show to discuss her campaign in the new 10th Congressional District of New York, which includes a large section of Lower Manhattan and a wide swathe of Brooklyn.
Jul 12, 2022 • 44min
Episode 332: Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris On The Court Of Appeals, Gun Control, & More
State Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris, a Queens Democrat, joined the show to discuss the 2022 state legislative session in Albany, the recent special session, and the upcoming State Senate elections.
Jul 12, 2022 • 44min
Episode 331: Jo Anne Simon On Running For Congress In The New NY - 10
Jo Anne Simon, Assemblymember for Brooklyn's 52nd district, joined the show to discuss her campaign for Congress in the new 10th Congressional District of New York, which includes parts of Lower Manhattan and a significant chunk of Brooklyn.
