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Power & Politics

Podcast Power & Politics
WRGB CBS6, Power And Politics, Tom Eschen
A podcast that brings you inside the issues impacting our communities. Every week, Tom Eschen sits down with local leaders and power brokers for a frank, someti...

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  • Dan Cerutti, Albany Mayoral Candidate, February 10th, 2025
    Albany Mayoral Candidate Dan Cerutti joined Power & Politics on Thursday, going over his plan if elected Mayor of Albany. Cerutti's background is in the tech industry, with this campaign being his first foray into the political realm. He's an Albany native, leaving the area for college and his business career, but returned nearly 10 years ago to put down roots in the Capital Region once again. A portion of the conversation focused on the $400 million proposed State funding for the revitalization of the City of Albany. "I applaud the Governor and her team for recognizing that we need it," he said. "This is fabulous. I think we need to take our time. We don't need to rush the thing. I think about the $400 million as an investment, not a grant, not a handout. We need to figure out ways to use it to attract other investments, right? So I know we have to do something in Liberty Square, not an open-air part-time stadium, but something multi-purpose, sports and entertainment-oriented. I want to do some development in the parcel where the central warehouse is, access to the water. I'd love to bring and attract an employer to the Kenwood Estates. I consider Lark Street part of Downtown. So there's a lot of things we have to do. We have to fix some of our basic problems, right? Public safety and housing, but overall, this is an absolute, tremendous opportunity." The conversation also included: -Public safety, where he says interim Chief Cox "Has it right." --Social workers within Police Department -Addressing quality of life concerns in Albany -Albany's inclusionary zoning/affordable housing saga -Big projects like Central Warehouse, St. Rose, Kenwood Commons, and grocery store plazas -Albany's Sanctuary City status -Cerutti's background and experience Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • P&P Top 3: February 7th, 2024, New York's Special Election timeline, Sanctuary City federal funding threat, Trump and the Gaza Strip
    -New York Democrats reportedly want to extend the timeline of special elections and consolidate with primary or general election dates...which some are calling political -Pam Biondi is threatening funding municipalities who have Sanctuary Status -Donald Trump says he wants the United States to take ownership of the Gaza Strip Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Dan McCoy, Albany County Executive, February 3rd, 2025
    Albany County Executive Dan McCoy joins Power & Politics this week, discussing some of the biggest issues facing Albany County, and discussing his future as County Executive. The wide-ranging conversation covered a variety of topics, including: -Reaction as a former first responder to the tragic plane crash in D.C. -What "Sanctuary Status" means in Albany County -If he will run for Mayor of Albany in 2025 -Where he's hoping the $200 million in proposed State funding to the City of Albany will go -The future of the College of St. Rose Campus -State mandates, federal administration changes, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • P&P Top 3 January 31st, 2025: D.C. Plane Crash, Federal Funding Freeze/UnFreeze Fallout, Sen. Hassan speaks out at RFK Jr. hearing
    -Recovery continues after a helicopter and passenger jet collided in Washington D.C., falling into the Potomac River, killing 67 people on board. Reaction pouring in after Donald Trump said Diversity-Equity-Inclusion to blame, Air Traffic Controllers saying hiring process is rigorous -How would potential federal funding cuts impact non-profit organizations, and how did Democrats respond? -Confirmation hearings continued this week, with New Hampshire Senator Maggie Hassan making a passionate statement against RFK Jr.'s claims regarding vaccines and autism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Corey Ellis, Albany Mayoral Candidate and Common Council President, January 27th, 2025
    Corey Ellis, Albany Common Council President, discussed his third run for Mayor of Albany on Power & Politics this week, outlining his vision, plans and proposals for the city's future. The conversation with Ellis continues CBS6's coverage of the Albany Mayoral race, already interviewing two candidates, Dorcey Applyrs and Carolyn McLaughlin, with plans to speak with the rest of the candidates leading up to the June 24 primary. "I'm running because of the same reason why I ran before," Ellis, who ran, but lost, in 2009 and 2013, says. "I believe that our city has a great potential, and we need to make sure we have a vision and the will to fulfill that potential. We can no longer be a city that's just surviving. We have to thrive. And I believe my vision and the things I've talked about in the past, if we had done those things right now, we might be in a different situation, but we're not. So we want to make sure that we continue to push forward, continue to grow and make it the city that it should be. So many people come to our city, they say Albany has all this potential, and now it's time for us to fulfill that potential. And I believe, with my energy, my experience, that we can fulfill that potential." The conversation included: -Ellis' desire to change Albany's perception as a "political town" -revitalizing downtown, and the importance of the State's $200 million proposal for the City -Ellis' thoughts on Interim Police Chief Brendan Cox, and if he'd ask Cox to stay if elected -community policing and social workers on the department, along with staffing shortages -Ellis' proposal to create a Business Council -Albany's Sanctuary City status Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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About Power & Politics

A podcast that brings you inside the issues impacting our communities. Every week, Tom Eschen sits down with local leaders and power brokers for a frank, sometimes blunt, conversation about the current political environment and how their decisions and stances shape and alter all of our lives. Whether it’s your tax bill, public safety, schools, immigration, or healthcare – politics affects every day and every aspect of your life. From the corridors of power to the heart of the debate, this podcast aims to ask the tough questions you want answered – to hold leaders accountable, to cut through the rhetoric and the canned responses. It’s a conversation that really matters.
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