A weekly podcast hosted by the greatest (and most humble) political minds of their generation, Kyle Ishmael and Malik Wright. Each week, join our—completely sober—hosts and guests for a f*ckin' smart, irreverent conversation on the Empire State of politics, party, and people.
Cuomo, you in danger, girl. Kyle & Malik discuss the rise and (maybe) fall of the once, great and all-powerful King of New York, Andrew M. Cuomo. Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/housepartyny & IG at http://instagram.com/houseparty.ny. SUPPORT THE PARTY for $2.75 at http://patreon.com/houseparty
In our season finale, Kyle & Malik meet a few of the new kids on the political block. The boys chill with newly-elected state legislators Jabari Brisport, Khaleel Anderson, Kenny Burgos, Phara Souffrant Forrest, Emily Gallagher, Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, and Zohran Mamdani to discuss their first-term goals, NYS budget priorities, taxing the rich, defunding the police, legalizing marijuana, and who they would pick as leader of the new class! Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/housepartyny & IG at http://instagram.com/houseparty.ny. SUPPORT THE PARTY for $2.75 at http://patreon.com/houseparty
Kyle & Malik kick it with 2021 NYC mayoral candidate and Comptroller Scott Stringer about New York's road to recovery and why he'll manage the hell outta the City! Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/housepartyny & IG at http://instagram.com/houseparty.ny. SUPPORT THE PARTY for $2.75 at http://patreon.com/houseparty.
Kyle & Malik kick it with 2021 NYC mayoral candidate and Brooklyn Council Member Carlos Menchaca about his run and vision for the future of the City! Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/housepartyny & IG at http://instagram.com/houseparty.ny. SUPPORT THE PARTY for $2.75 at http://patreon.com/houseparty.
Kyle & Malik chat with 2021 NYC mayoral candidate Maya Wiley about her candidacy and vision for NYC. (Originally released: 12/17/20) Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/housepartyny & IG at http://instagram.com/houseparty.ny. SUPPORT THE PARTY for $2.75 at http://patreon.com/houseparty
Kyle & Malik chat with 2021 NYC mayoral candidate Dianne Morales about her candidacy and vision for NYC. (Originally released: 11/19/20) Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/housepartyny & IG at http://instagram.com/houseparty.ny. SUPPORT THE PARTY for $2.75 at http://patreon.com/houseparty
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Kyle & Malik had a blast kicking it with Democratic Nominee for New York's 55th Senate District, Samra Brouk, for a conversation about her historic campaign to flip Rochester blue, why Stacey Abrams is her she-ro, and the importance of diverse voices in government. Plus, she gives Kyle a desperately-needed geography lesson. (Originally released: 08/27/20) Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/housepartyny & IG at http://instagram.com/houseparty.ny. SUPPORT THE PARTY for $2.75 at http://patreon.com/houseparty
BATTLE FOR THE SOUL OF THE PARTY! Kyle & Malik are diving into the post-election autopsy and the lessons learned. But ICYMI, Trump’s been fired! The #BadBoysofPolitics talk Election Week, Democratic infighting, the likely NYS Senate supermajority, the return of the GOP, and play a round of Elect/Indict/Chill. Plus, the boys chat with mayoral candidate, Dianne Morales, about her transformative vision for New York City! Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/housepartyny & IG at http://instagram.com/houseparty.ny. SUPPORT THE PARTY for $2.75 at http://patreon.com/houseparty
MORNING OR MOURNING IN AMERICA! Kyle & Malik talk the two possible outcomes of election night. They dive into both Joe Biden and Donald Trump’s paths to victory and what America will look like on January 21, 2021. Plus, the boys chat with NY Working Families Party Director, Sochie Nnaemeka, about the consequences of this election both for the nation and WFP! Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/housepartyny & IG at http://instagram.com/houseparty.ny. SUPPORT THE PARTY for $2.75 at http://patreon.com/houseparty
EVERYBODY PANIC! The hobbled Supreme Court just handed a win to the Trump admin and the 2020 Census is ending early—like, tomorrow! Kyle & Malik caught up with Lurie Daniel Favors & Juan Rosa, who've been organizing with coalitions on the ground to make sure everyone gets counted. Now we have hours, not days, left to: 1) Complete your census; 2) Tell as many people as possible; and, 3) Catch this special session of House Party to hear just how important this all is! GET COUNTED TODAY: 2020census.gov!!
TRUMP GOT COVID! Kyle & Malik talk the shocking, yet unsurprising Trump diagnosis and wtf it all means. They dive into the four years of a criminal, chaos presidency, “peaceful” transfer of power, super spreader Senate hearings, and what Joe Biden’s gotta do to WIN. Plus, the boys chat with Danielle Moodie about surviving Trump! Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/housepartyny & IG at http://instagram.com/houseparty.ny. SUPPORT THE PARTY for $2.75 at http://patreon.com/houseparty
Kyle & Malik talk the supreme legacy of the Notorious RBG, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and the consequences of her election year vacancy. As Trump, Mitch McConnell, and Republicans attempt to force the Supreme Court to the far, far right, the pressure is on Chuck Schumer and all of us to honor RBG’s sacrifice by saving her seat! Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/housepartyny & IG at http://instagram.com/houseparty.ny. SUPPORT THE PARTY for $2.75 at http://patreon.com/houseparty
Kyle & Malik talk the 2021 race for New York City Mayor. In a post-De Blasio NYC, who tf will finally close the book on the "Tale of Two Cities"? They get real on BdB’s legacy, the Stringer coalition, Maya Wiley’s IT factor, and who might be the WILDCARD candidate. Plus, the boys chat with award-winning journalist Ross Barkan about the state of the City! Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/housepartyny & IG at http://instagram.com/houseparty.ny. SUPPORT THE PARTY for $2.75 at http://patreon.com/houseparty
Kyle & Malik talk ex-Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum’s tragic, personal saga. Before his sitdown with Tamron Hall, the boys took a deep dive into the political scandal, all the lies and confusion that led to this moment, black men and sexuality, the dehumanization of public figures, and why we been knew! (Originally released: 03/19/20) Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/housepartyny & IG at http://instagram.com/houseparty.ny. SUPPORT THE PARTY for $2.75 at http://patreon.com/houseparty
On the heels of the March On Washington 2020, Kyle & Malik talk the Black Lives Matter movement, why white supremacy is everywhere, and drop some radical solutions to the systemic scars of Black enslavement. Plus, the boys chat race and activism with Rashad Robinson, President of Color Of Change! Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/housepartyny & IG at http://instagram.com/houseparty.ny. SUPPORT THE PARTY for $2.75 at http://patreon.com/houseparty
Kyle & Malik convene to talk the roll call heard around the world and how Joe Biden's 2020 Virtual Democratic National Convention kept it 100. The boys chat Kamala Harris’ historic nomination with Samra Brouk, Dem Nominee for NYS Senate in Rochester. Plus, hear the rejected House Party convention address! Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/housepartyny & IG at http://instagram.com/houseparty.ny. SUPPORT THE PARTY for $2.75 at http://patreon.com/houseparty
VICE ASS PRESIDENT! Kyle and Malik talk Biden’s pick to be his VP: Kamala Harris or Susan Rice. The boys break down the NYPD targeting Black Lives Matter activists, Bill de Blasio's drama with women of color, and WAP vs. the haters. Plus, House Party is in PAPER magazine! Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/housepartyny & IG at http://instagram.com/houseparty.ny. SUPPORT THE PARTY for $2.75 at http://patreon.com/houseparty
Kyle and Malik reopen the House Party to talk about the ass whooping DSA-backed progressive candidates gave the Establishment. The boys break down the progressive blueprint, why Laurie Cumbo is big mad at the "white agenda", and the future of the party machines! Plus, Malik ponders why Jabari Brisport hates him… Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/housepartyny & IG at http://instagram.com/houseparty.ny. SUPPORT THE PARTY for $2.75 at http://patreon.com/houseparty
IT’S CUOMO’S WORLD & WE’RE JUST LOCKED DOWN IN IT!! Kyle and Malik finally reunite (virtually) and talk all the stockholm-esque Cuomo love. It’s like everybody caught CUOMOVID and forgot medicaid cuts, bail reform rollback, and that time he said the N-word. The boys debate why Bill de Blasio doesn’t have the Gov’s range, political dynasty, rent freeze, life on lockdown, and play a drinking game with the COVID-19 crisis players! Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/housepartyny & IG at http://instagram.com/houseparty.ny. SUPPORT THE PARTY for $2.75 at http://patreon.com/houseparty
Kyle and Malik kick back with Citizen Action of New York’s Civil Rights Campaign Director, Erin Leigh George, and Political Director, Stanley Fritz, for an insightful AF conversation on the bail reform law, the fight to stop it’s rollback, and the growing rift over the lives of poor, justice-involved New Yorkers. Plus, we play a round of Elect. Indict. Chill.™️ with bail reform legislative players! (Originally released: 02/27/20) Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/housepartyny & IG at http://instagram.com/houseparty.ny. HEAR MORE FEATURE SESSIONS at http://patreon.com/houseparty
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THE ESTABLISHMENT STRIKES BACK!! Kyle and Malik talk the Joe Biden blowout win on Super Tuesday, Black votes matter, gaming out Bernie's messy ass path to the nomination, Michigan or bust, and why America didn't f*cking deserve Elizabeth Warren! Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/housepartyny & IG at http://instagram.com/houseparty.ny. SUPPORT THE PARTY for $2.75 at http://patreon.com/houseparty
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1,991 DELEGATES!! Kyle and Malik talk how Liz Warren dog-walked Bloomberg at the debate—and everybody else for that matter. But Tio Bernie still won the sh*t out of the Nevada Caucuses and he’s looking unstoppable. We wonder if that’s enough to avoid the Establishment’s last stand at a brokered convention. Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/housepartyny & IG at http://instagram.com/houseparty.ny. SUPPORT THE PARTY for $2.75 at http://patreon.com/houseparty
ANALYSIS PARALYSIS!! Kyle and Malik talk all the armchair punditry from American voters—just leave that to podcasters. Bloomberg is a racist-adjacent, egomaniacal billionaire, yet Black electeds are still supporting him. Klobuchar came in 3RD PLACE in NH. Elizabeth Warren’s gotta do better. Oh and, ALL BETS ARE OFF in 2020. Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/housepartyny & IG at http://instagram.com/houseparty.ny. SUPPORT THE PARTY for $2.75 at http://patreon.com/houseparty
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Kyle and Malik talk the high-stakes NH Primary, the Bloomberg oligarchy, Buttigieg vs. Biden vs. Klobuchar, and the rise of Bernie and why he's kinda the Democrats' Trump. Speaking of, Mitt Romney voted to convict the wasteman in the White House and America was shooketh. Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/housepartyny & IG at http://instagram.com/houseparty.ny. SUPPORT THE PARTY for $2.75 at http://patreon.com/houseparty
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Kyle and Malik talk the failed Iowa caucuses, DNC last-minute rules changes, and what’s really good with this sham ass impeachment trial. But first, a moment of silence for our dearly departed homie, Andy Byford..
Oh, y'all thought we'd just leave y'all without a lil' somethin', somethin' to end your year?! From a historic NYS legislative session, to #CuomosMTA, BdB's run, Trump’s impeachment, presidential candidates galore, and everything in between, it's been one hell of a year! But it ain’t complete without a good walk back. So before we countdown to the New Year, we countdown some of our favorite House Party moments of 2019 with a very "special" house guest, as a holiday gift to you all!!
Team Biden floats a one-term pledge, which mayyyyybe, kinda isn’t the worst idea in the world… Plus, it ain't trickin', if you got it! Bloomberg makes it rain on the 2020 race. Adem Bunkeddeko goes full "Lion King" in his stunning campaign launch vid. Oh, and we decide whether our House Party faves have been naughty or nice! For our bonus conversation on the tragic death of Tessa Majors, join us at patreon.com/houseparty. Follow us at twitter.com/housepartyny.
She had 99 problems, and misogynoir was just one. Kamala Harris calls it quits and supporters cry foul; but with campaign drama, money woes, and inconsistency, voters weren’t arrested by #Kamala2020. Plus, Amazon comes crawling back. Joe nearly f*cks up a voter—no malarkey! And so much for making America “respected again,” Trump gets teased by world leaders. Oh, and we react to that bonkers Gayle King interview with Bloomberg! Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/housepartyny. For bonus content, join the party at patreon.com/houseparty.
While we recover from the Thanksgiving itis, we're giving y'all something we call: House Party On Repeat, an old episode with some new life. With the drama in Kamala’s camp, the rise of Mediocre Pete, Biden's crumbling campaign, AND the ever-growing list of Democratic candidates, we're just thankful for some dope content we can recycle! So for your listening pleasure, here's Season 1, Episode 9: The More, The Merrier! Follow us at twitter.com/housepartyny & instagram.com/houseparty.ny. For bonus content, join the party at patreon.com/houseparty.
They say you can't keep an ol’ blue dog down... even when there's NO path to victory and you’re late AF! But that won't stop Bloomberg, Deval Patrick, Hillary, or even Cuomo from seeing if that dog still won’t hunt. SPOILER ALERT: It won’t. Plus, Bill de Blasio & Cuomo finally agree on something—cracking down on the Churro Ladies and their delicious, doughy treats—it’s about time, right?! GOOD RIDDANCE to Pete King... you won't be missed. Oh, and who will be best-in-show? We pregame the November Democratic Debate! For bonus content, join the party at patreon.com/houseparty
What do you get when you mix a crumbling subway system with severe debt, mismanagement, an army of hyper-aggressive cops, and poor, black and brown people? #CuomosMTA! Police are brutalizing riders—anything for $2.75, right? Plus, WFP is on a single-ride to the last stop. Geriatric New Yorker moves to Florida
After years of abuse, harassment, and retaliation, the City Council “respects the process”, rejects expulsion, and gives wedding scammer Andy King a slap on the wrist—that’ll teach him! Plus, Advocacy & Policy Strategist Na'ilah Amaru crashes the party. Will Mayor Pete come out on top? Tulsi says ALOHA to the House. Oh, and we play a game with some very problematic pols! For bonus content, join the party at patreon.com/houseparty.
Bernie Sanders' heart is full... from the love he got this weekend in Queens! Does AOC really give his campaign new life? Plus, Cuomo uses the N-word to show how Italians were treated like the N-words. Rikers is finally closing. Andy Byford quits quitting. Tulsi drags Hillary to Russia. Oh, and it's the Season Two premiere! THE CAMPAIGN SEASON IS HERE!! For bonus content, join the party at patreon.com/houseparty.
All my people on the floor, lemme see you vote. I wanna see it! All my peop—ehh, y'all know the rest! It's Tiffany v. Melinda and the fate of the Queens political establishment hangs in the balance. Plus, Biden just doesn't f*ckin' get it. We want that Greg Russ NYCHA money. Carranza got carte blanche. Cuomo watches as New York moves left. Oh, and it's our SEASON F*CKIN' FINALE Y’ALL ✌️! For bonus content, join the party at patreon.com/houseparty.
New York State Director of the Drug Policy Alliance, Kassandra Frederique joins the party for a real AF conversation on marijuana legalization in NY. Kassandra is one the leading voices calling for legalization, as well as, restorative measures for communities most-ravaged by the war on drugs. In this conversation, we discuss this, legislative strategies, racism, the opioid crisis, what her family thinks about her work, and why it's so important to #TrustBlackWomen!
And Albany just proved it! Brooklyn Senator Zellnor Myrie and Assemblywoman Diana Richardson stop by to chat about the groundbreaking rent reform legislation. Plus, No IDC NY puts the Assembly on it’s to-do list. Our guests plead the fifth on their 2020 picks, sorta. The Queens District Attorney debate was shockingly lit. And we say our goodbyes to Sarah Huckabee Sanders and a few others! For bonus content, join the party at patreon.com/houseparty.
Are they IDC Part 2? We’ve seen this movie before. But Cuomo and Jay Jacobs are itching for a sequel. Plus, trouble at the MTA, again! Time for Byford to break his new lease? Brian Barnwell swerves on Melinda Katz. Chris Quinn is a qualified lesbian, but is she the next NYC Mayor? Gillibrand makes the debate stage. If only she was polite—right, Fox News? And we've had it with these motherf*ckin’ rats on these motherf*ckin’ trains!! For bonus content, join the party at patreon.com/houseparty.
She’s got a plan for that! Elizabeth Warren drops hits with her policies and surges in the polls, y’all. Now all she needs is a plan for that Native American question! Plus, Governor-for-Life Cuomo wants yet another term. Biden heads to NY for some coin; but first, he heads to bed. Mueller said what he said. So can we impeach the motherf*cker already?! Is another AOC-style upset on the way with Cabán? And, guess your fave politician’s Uber rating? For bonus content, join the party at patreon.com/houseparty.
Between the media, fellow politicians, and internet trolls, Bill de Blasio is the man to beat up in 2020! Plus, will AOC be the queen maker in Queens? Tiffany Caban hopes so. State Legislators put Trump in double jeopardy. NY Democrats Chair bows... to the Bern, while NY GOP Chair bows out. Oh, and GOATS IN THE PARK! For bonus content, join the party at patreon.com/houseparty.
Is that too much to ask? The divide between white progressives and the old, black guard is growing; and young progressives of color are stuck in the middle! Plus, Farah or Monique? Brooklyn’s 45th District picks a new Council Member. Caban fights the Queens establishment… and her campaign. White Plains, what's good? Dems make Kat Brezler jump through hoops. Apparently, Rev. Diaz ain’t no “rat” or whatever. And Barron battles billionaires to end the all-powerful SHSAT.
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