Podcast appearances and mentions of Kathy Hochul

This week, Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled her $260 billion state budget, which proposes a major expansion of free child care and does not raise taxes. But that tax decision may mark the first public disagreement between Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the governor. NY1 investigative reporter Courtney Gross, political reporter Bobby Cuza and statehouse reporter Bernadette Hogan break down the governor's fiscal plan for the year ahead. Then, a Manhattan State Supreme Court judge ruled that New York's 11th Congressional District on Staten Island is unconstitutional, finding it disenfranchises Black and Latino voters. The district, currently represented by Republican Nicole Malliotakis, could become a key pickup opportunity for Democrats as they work to retake control of the House. The "Off Topic" team examines this potential redrawing of New York's congressional map.

We continue our discussions with lawmakers about Governor Kathy Hochul's State of the State address. This hour, Assemblymember Josh Jensen joins us in the studio. He explains his legislative priorities, as well as his take on the governor's proposals related to child care funding, affordability, local economic development investments, and more. In studio:Assemblymember Josh Jensen, District 134---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.

Jan. 23, 2026 - Business Council of New York State President & CEO Heather Mulligan provides an employer perspective on Gov. Kathy Hochul's budget, including extending a corporate tax surcharge, taking a swing a environmental regulations, and increasing spending on child care subsidies without raising taxes.

Do we need e-shifters? Is Taylor a luddite? (0:19) Listener Email: South Carolina's Freeway for Bikes https://www.reddit.com/r/bikecommuting/comments/1qinw7z/south_carolinas_freeway_for_bikes_it_makes/ (2:43) Blind riding in tandem, with Sonya Chapnick (3:44). Charlie's News: New York Governor Kathy Hochul proposes a “stop super speeders” pilot program https://empire.streetsblog.org/state-of-the-state-exclusive-hochul-will-push-stop-super-speeders-bill-through-her-budget. Check out the best new bike lanes of 2025 https://www.peopleforbikes.org/news/best-new-bike-lanes-2025. A New Jersey ebike lumping law threatens low-income riders and immigrants https://hudsoncountyview.com/op-ed-murphy-must-veto-anti-safety-anti-affordability-anti-immigrant-e-bike-bill/. Ontario government spent hundreds of thousands in the legal fight to rip up bike lanes in Toronto https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/foi-shows-province-external-lawyer-cost-bike-lane-challenge-9.7042278 (14:33). NY Governor Kathy Hochul wants to appease our car oppressors with cheap insurance and low coverage in NY, StreetsblogNYC editor Gersh Kuntzman says in this NY Minute https://nyc.streetsblog.org/2026/01/14/gov-hochuls-car-insurance-cuts-threaten-payouts-to-crash-victims-experts (17:19). On “Everything That Has Changed Since Congestion Pricing Started in New York,” with NY Times writer Emily Badger https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/05/11/upshot/congestion-pricing.html (19:43). Los Angeles Bikerowave Co-op Head Mechanic Shane Quentin on the co-op model. Interviewed by Liana at Bike! Bike! in Mexico City (39:50).

Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled her FY '27 executive budget proposal this week. We dive into the big takeaways from the announcement - from funding for universal childcare to the financial health of the state. State Sen. Andrew Gounardes (D - Brooklyn) breaks down the legislature's priorities around artificial intelligence and protecting kids online.   EXPLORE MORE: nynow.org

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is talking tough when it comes to President Donald Trump, but also pushing back against New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani who wants Hochul and the legislature to raise taxes on the wealthy. Joining NY1's Errol Louis to discuss where New York state is headed in 2026 is Susan Arbetter, the host of Spectrum News' nightly upstate political program "Capital Tonight."  They talked about Hochul and Mamdani's push for universal child care, a possible nuclear power plant expansion, and the repurposing of closed prisons in the Adirondack Park. 

New York State Senator Jeremy Cooney joins us in the studio. It's our first in a series of conversations with lawmakers about Governor Kathy Hochul's State of the State address. According to the New York Public News Network's Samuel King, Cooney has expressed both gratitude and concern regarding a potential $300 million in funding for economic development in Rochester. The senator has said "it's Rochester's turn" to receive this kind of investment, but it could be a tough sell for some of his colleagues in the Legislature. This hour, Cooney explains his take on that proposal and a range of issues covered in the address — from affordability to transportation-related legislation and more. In studio:Senator Jeremy Cooney, District 56---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.

Jan. 22, 2026 - The Capitol Pressroom brand is expanding to television, with host David Lombardo leading a monthly look at New York's state government that will air on PBS stations around the Empire State. In light of this news, we're going to cross the streams today and share an excerpt of our upcoming televised panel discussion. David led a conversation about Gov. Kathy Hochul's budget and the upcoming legislative session with Rebecca Garrard, co-executive director of Citizen Action of New York, Cam Macdonald, General Counsel at the Empire Center for Public Policy, and Jack O'Donnell, managing partner of O'Donnell & Associates.

A conversation with Broadway's Susan Stroman. But first, get ready -- our region is in for some heavy snowfall this weekend. Governor Hochul explains on her plan to lower car insurance rates. Plus, Connecticut's AG wants folks to turn down the temperature online in the wake of recent ICE activity.

On Tuesday, January 13, more than a hundred climate activists rallied outside of Governor Hochul's annual State of the State address at the Egg, calling for her to comply with the state's climate law rather than promoting an All of the Above energy agenda that includes fossil fuels and nuclear power. In part 2 of our coverage, we hear from Kathy Nolan of Physicians for Social Responsibility, Max Micallef of the American Lung Association, Ethan Gormley of Citizens Action, Yvonne Taylor of Seneca Lake Guardians, and Eric Weltman of Food and Water Watch.

On this Wednesday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid covers the introductory press conference of brand-new shiny head football coach for the New York Giants, John Harbaugh, who at the very least is aware of what sport he'll be coaching in - which should be encouraging to Giants fans. In other news of the day, Governor Kathy Hochul delivers her new pie in the sky budget proposal, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani admits to wanting to abolish I.C.E. which surprises nobody, and President Trump is on the move to Davos to deliver remarks at the World Economic Forum. Gordon Chang, Kelly Loeffler, Peter King, Rich Lowry, Rick Scott & Scott LoBaido join Sid on this hump day installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan. 21, 2026 - New York Focus Albany Bureau Chief Chris Bragg explains how Gov. Kathy Hochul's administration has become more opaque as they get entrenched in the second floor, refusing to release the governor's meeting logs in a timely fashion.

Jan. 21, 2026 - We review some of the top line figures and trends from Gov. Kathy Hochul's budget proposal with Citizens Budget Commission President Andrew Rein.

As Iran dominates global headlines, this episode looks inside the country's growing unrest against the Islamic Republic. Podcaster Barak Schwartz shares the words of an Iranian woman who criticizes activists chanting "Free Palestine" while ignoring Iran's brutal oppression. The show also features a CBN interview with Iranian-Canadian commentator Goldy Ghamari, who says heavily armed regime forces and terrorist proxy groups have murdered thousands of civilians demanding freedom. In the U.S., the program examines an antisemitic attack in Jackson, Mississippi, where a suspect accused of burning a synagogue laughed during his confession and called it a "synagogue of Satan." Mike also highlights Israel's "Stand for Freedom, Not Terror" social media campaign and New York Governor Kathy Hochul's proposal for a 25-foot protest buffer zone around synagogues. Finally, Mike explores both sides of the Hillsborough State Attorney's decision not to pursue hate crime charges against three suspects accused of interrupting a religious service at the University of South Florida, instead charging them with hate crimes. Thanks for listening, sharing and subscribing to the Third Opinion Podcast!          

Top headlines for Tuesday, January 20, 2026In this episode, we cover New York City's decision to boost police presence at Staten Island houses of worship after a string of vandalism incidents, Syria's sudden nationwide ceasefire with Kurdish-led forces following weeks of clashes, and a Texas Senate candidate's claim that the U.S., though influenced by the “radical teachings of Jesus,” is not a Christian nation.00:11 Kathy Hochul says ICE is making people afraid to attend church00:59 Christian leaders react to activists storming So. Baptist church01:45 NYC police increasing presence at churches after disruption02:28 Syria ceasefire raises hopes despite concerns for Christians03:21 Most Americans back SCOTUS rulings on religious liberty04:09 James Talarico says 'America is not a Christian nation'05:02 Trip Lee's first worship project shaped by chronic illnessSubscribe to this PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyOvercastFollow Us on Social Media@ChristianPost on XChristian Post on Facebook@ChristianPostIntl on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeGet the Edifi AppDownload for iPhoneDownload for AndroidSubscribe to Our NewsletterSubscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and ThursdayClick here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning!Links to the NewsKathy Hochul says ICE is making people afraid to attend church | PoliticsChristian leaders react to activists storming So. Baptist church | U.S.NYC police increasing presence at churches after disruption | U.S.Syria ceasefire raises hopes despite concerns for Christians | WorldMost Americans back SCOTUS rulings on religious liberty | PoliticsJames Talarico says 'America is not a Christian nation' | PoliticsTrip Lee's first worship project shaped by chronic illness | Entertainment

A closer look at Governor Hochul's budget proposal. Governor Lamont freezes farm property tax assessments. A new report finds conditions at Connecticut prisons are dire. Plus, New England will be well represented at the winter Olympic games next month.

Environmental officials push back on plans for a new dam in Suffolk County. It's about to get really cold in our region tonight. Governor Hochul has a big cash lead over her gubernatorial challengers. Plus, should drivers be concerned about privacy with more speed cameras on the road?

(Jan 19, 2026) Our Albany correspondent shared what he saw last week about who is with and against Governor Kathy Hochul's agenda for 2026. Also: Joe Hackett guided trips in the Adirondacks for more than 40 years and wrote a column for nearly 20 years, known as "The Adirondack Gadabout.” He died in Ray Brook last week.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea brings us coverage from Governor Hochul's State of the State address where hundreds of activists lined up at to urge the governor to increase investment in renewable and more affordable energy. Then, Moses Nagel brings us coverage from the first Troy City Council meeting of 2026, a meeting entirely dedicated to hearing from the Troy public . After that, Sina Basila Hickey brings us coverage on the Lunar New year with Asian Arts NY. Finally, in commemoration of the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr day. Richard Sleeper will read an excerpt we who believe in freedom, a book from the late Alice Green, a well respected local civil rights activist Co-hosts: Richard Sleeper and Ember Keahi-Grigoraskos Engineer: Jacob Boston *due to a tech issue, the last segment is actually first.

Unleashed! The Political News Hour with Mayor Deb – New York state has enacted and enforced a regime of laws in violation of the Second Amendment. Evidently, the political leadership of NY subscribes more to the motto of ‘rules for thee, but not for me' instead of the U.S. Constitution. Case in point, New York Governor Kathy Hochul travels around the state with as many as six heavily armed...

Jan. 13, 2026- Gov. Kathy Hochul is looking to boost housing production, but are her policies making a difference? We explore recent actions at the Capitol and consider other means of producing more affordable housing with Lisa Damiani, executive director of the Western New York Property Owners Association, and Tim Foley, CEO of the Building and Realty Institute.

On this Friday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid covers several news stories: the Federal appeals court reversing a decision that freed former Columbia University student and anti-Semite Mahmoud Khalil; ongoing nurse strikes and halted contract negotiations in New York City; fundraising efforts for Governor Hochul's reelection campaign; a local rally supporting anti-government protests in Iran; Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado's meeting with President Trump; and discussions about the New York Giants' shiny new head football coach John Harbaugh. Arthur Aidala, Brian Kilmeade, Craig Carton, K.T. McFarland, Vickie Paladino & Victoria Coates join Sid on this Friday installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gov. Kathy Hochul this week delivered her State of the State address, offering a window into her vision and priorities for 2026 — a crucial election year. The speech focused on several major themes, including affordability initiatives, universal childcare and the future of nuclear power in New York. NY1 investigative reporter Courtney Gross, political reporter Bobby Cuza and political director Bob Hardt break down the address and what it signals for New Yorkers in the year ahead. After that, former Mayor Eric Adams returned to the spotlight , announcing a new meme cryptocurrency that quickly sparked accusations of fraud. Adams says the NYC Token digital coin will fund efforts to combat anti-Americanism and antisemitism and help educate children about blockchain technology. The crypto community, however, has been quick to label the project a scam. The controversial venture does little to repair Adams' already-damaged reputation. The "Off Topic" team weighs in on the first chapter of Adams' life after City Hall. 

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: TRUMP AND IRAN STRIKE: Discussion on potential U.S. military action against Iran amid protests and regime crackdown. SETH MANDEL OP-ED: Commentary piece criticizing Kathy Hochul for equating anti-Semitism with Islamophobia in addressing protests at synagogues. JOE ROGAN CLAIM: Rogan's statement on ICE as "Gestapo" fact-checked, showing low rate of improper detentions. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Thursday, January 15, 2026 / 5 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Milwaukee jury convicts a father of child neglect after prosecutors say he locked his six children inside a storage unit while he slept in a nearby truck. New York could soon be cutting footloose. According to our partners at the New York Post, Governor Kathy Hochul is moving to undo a long-standing state rule that effectively bans dancing in many restaurants and bars. Drew Nelson reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gov. Kathy Hochul delivered her 2026 State of the State Address with a focus on affordability for New Yorkers. We dive into the reaction and rebuttals to the governor's address from lawmakers and political stakeholders. POLITICO's Jason Beeferman and Newsday's Keshia Clukey join us to provide political analysis on the major aspects of the address.   EXPLORE MORE: nynow.org

Erin and Alyssa break down how misogyny, ICE, and Renee Good's death are all inherently intertwined and why the Trump administration is targeting the Twin Cities. Then, Moms First founder Reshma Saujani joins for some good news: Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani's historic plan for universal childcare in New York. They also discuss dark money in the political influencer economy, Bob Weir's legacy, and Atsuko Okatsuka's new comedy special.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.Six Prosecutors Quit Over Push to Investigate ICE Shooting Victim's Widow (NYT 1/12)Whistles, then gunfire: How the deadly ICE shooting unfolded in Minneapolis (CNN 1/10)Trump administration escalates attack on Minnesota with more immigration agents (The Guardian 1/12)Hochul and Mamdani Announce Plan to Make N.Y. Child Care Universal (NYT 1/8)Thousands of nurses go on strike at several major New York City hospitals (AP 1/12)Washington's New Lobbyists: Paid Online Influencers With Few Rules (WSJ 1/11) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, Gov. Kathy Hochul delivered her fifth State of the State address, highlighting her accomplishments and laying out her plans for this election year. Newly elected New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani was on hand for her address as he begins working to fulfill his campaign promises, many of which will require support from Albany. Nicole Gelinas, a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and a contributing editor at City Journal, joined NY1's Errol Louis to analyze Hochul's address and assess Mamdani's first few weeks in office. They also discussed what to expect from both elected officials in 2026, the political position Hochul occupies as she tries to get reelected and where Mamdani's focus should be in the year ahead.

David Waldman returns for The Final Episode of KITM… Or maybe that's tomorrow? Let's just take this one day at a time. Greg Dworkin returns from the world-leading source of AI-assisted undressing, somehow fully clothed, but with new polling on the Texas Senate primaries. Support for ICE'S collapsing, as they break laws and crack heads around Minneapolis and elsewhere. ICE'S optics are bad when they are never good... and always evil. Mayor Jacob Frey's forces are outnumbered. Tim Walz wants more witnesses. Todd Blanche wants Walz and Frey in Cecot. Ritchie Torres wants fast self-serve checkout. Gop wannabe Bruce Blakeman wants the opposite of whatever Kathy Hochul wants. All ICE wants are to be big men with big paychecks, and they will come up short on both. It would hurt more if they had to put time and effort into their jobs, which obviously they don't. ICE is leaving victims' cars on the road for people to collect, but also their own cars, and munitions. Hey! The DHS claims that Jonathan Ross is bleeding from his whatever, so there! They aren't the only dummies! The Gop House sent the wrong Obamacare bill to the Senate, because you know they have been so busy lately. And of course, homogenized ass-whole Donald K. Trump would destroy the world if only he could stay awake long enough. Pop-up nuclear reactors should get the apocalypse out of the way soon. Mini reactors are brought to you by those safety-minded folks in Russia, and Jeffrey Epstein!

Jan. 15, 2026- Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay, a Central New York Republican, responds to Gov. Kathy Hochul's State of the State address, including where there was consensus, where there was disagreement, and where he thought the speech was lacking.

Jan. 15, 2026- Gov. Kathy Hochul is looking to lower car insurance costs, with drivers in New York generally paying well above the national average. We discuss what is driving up costs and how to respond with Brianna January, director of State and Local Governments in the Northeast at the Chamber of Progress.

In late December, Governor Kathy Hochul vetoed a bill that would formally recognize the Montaukett Nation. This, despite the fact that there was broad support for the legislation, which passed the State Assembly unanimously and the State Senate in a vote of 59-1. The bill sought to reinstate recognition to the Montaukett Nation by reversing a 1910 court ruling that improperly stripped it away by ignoring an earlier U.S. Supreme Court decision under which the nation would have qualified for recognition. It was the seventh time in recent years that such a bill has died on the New York governor's desk. This week, the editors are joined by reporters Michael Wright and Jack Motz as well as Montaukett Executive Director and Government Affairs Officer Sandi Brewster-walker, who has worked extensively over the past decade to gain state recognition, and State Assemblyman Tommy John Schiavoni, the bill's co-sponsor, to talk about why this has been such an uphill battle for the Montauketts.

Connecticut farmers worry about a potential major tax hike. Long Islanders react to Governor Hochul's state of the state address. It's been three years since Connecticut legalized recreational cannabis -- a look at how things are going. Plus, New York disability advocates are look for signs of progress.

Jimmy Vielkind recaps the proposals in Gov. Hochul's "state of the state" address, where she focused on affordability, and offers analysis of the speech as the governor is running for re-election.

President Trump teases how he would respond if Iran keeps it up in an interview with  CBS. Does Trump have a red line with Iran? Dana reacts to Trump's latest White House Rose Garden renovations. Dana reacts to Trump flipping the bird at an obnoxious leftist who heckled him at the Ford Factory in Michigan. A man steps in front of a Tennessee trooper's vehicle, grabs it and appears to fall backward on his own.Dana reacts to the latest turn in the Minneapolis tragedy where it was proven the ICE agent who fatally shot Renee Good suffered internal bleeding from her vehicle. A leftist dude posts a cringe video of him at target practice supposed to be threatening ICE. Leftist White women are trying to hook up with ICE agents so they can dox their private information on the Internet. A Secret Service Agent assigned to VP JD Vance leaked sensitive security information to an undercover reporter. Dana shares her commentary following some of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's insanely stupid moments from Tuesday's SCOTUS hearing on Title IX. Kathy Hochul complains that a violent illegal immigrant should not have been arrested over his job occupation. A Canadian lady gets political and believes mowing grass is violence.Thank you for supporting our sponsors that make The Dana Show possible…CovePurehttps://CovePure.com/DanaMake a New Year's resolution that sticks and improve your health with clean water. Get $200 off for a limited time.Bank on Yourselfhttps://BankOnYourself.com/Dana Bank on Yourself offers tax-free retirement income, guaranteed growth, and full control of your money. Receive your free report.Patriot Mobilehttps://PatriotMobile.com/DANA or call 972-PATRIOTSwitch to Patriot Mobile in minutes—keep your number and phone or upgrade, then take a stand today with promo code DANA for a free phone!Humannhttps://HumanN.comKick off the New Year with simple, delicious wellness support—pick up Humann's Turmeric Chews at Sam's Club next time you're there and see why they're such a fan favorite!WebRoothttps://Webroot.com/Dana Take your cybersecurity seriously! Get 60% off Webroot Total Protection today!Noble Goldhttps://NobleGoldInvestments.com/DanaThis is the year to create a more stable financial future.  Open a qualified account with Noble Gold and receive a 3 oz Silver Virtue coin free.Subscribe today and stay in the loop on all things news with The Dana Show. Follow us here for more daily clips, updates, and commentary:YoutubeFacebookInstagramXMore InfoWebsite

Governor Kathy Hochul of New York delivered her State of the State address yesterday, outlining plans and proposed improvements for New York City. Hochul is seeking reelection, raising the question of whether Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman could challenge her successfully. In an unexpected development, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and former President Trump allegedly exchange text messages twice a week. Mark interviews author John Carney from Breitbart News. Carney explains that even if Jerome Powell is replaced as Federal Reserve Chair, he could continue to wield significant influence as a “shadow chairman.” The discussion also turns to speculation about who might become the next Fed chair, with Carney highlighting the housing market as the most pressing economic challenge. In Iran, some protesters reportedly face imminent execution and have been urged to say goodbye to their families. Meanwhile, ICE is being deployed to various sanctuary cities and states to remove more undocumented migrants from the U.S. Mark interviews author Ann Coulter. Ann claims that widespread fraud among Somalis in Minnesota is damaging the Democratic Party's reputation. She argues that Democrats are aligning themselves with criminals and expresses hope that ICE will continue removing undocumented immigrants from the country.

Governor Kathy Hochul of New York delivered her State of the State address yesterday, outlining plans and proposed improvements for New York City. Hochul is seeking reelection, raising the question of whether Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman could challenge her successfully. In an unexpected development, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and former President Trump allegedly exchange text messages twice a week. Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews author John Carney from Breitbart News. Carney explains that even if Jerome Powell is replaced as Federal Reserve Chair, he could continue to wield significant influence as a “shadow chairman.” The discussion also turns to speculation about who might become the next Fed chair, with Carney highlighting the housing market as the most pressing economic challenge.

Governor Kathy Hochul of New York delivered her State of the State address yesterday, outlining plans and proposed improvements for New York City. Hochul is seeking reelection, raising the question of whether Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman could challenge her successfully. In an unexpected development, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and former President Trump allegedly exchange text messages twice a week.

Governor Kathy Hochul of New York delivered her State of the State address yesterday, outlining plans and proposed improvements for New York City. Hochul is seeking reelection, raising the question of whether Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman could challenge her successfully. In an unexpected development, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and former President Trump allegedly exchange text messages twice a week. Mark interviews author John Carney from Breitbart News. Carney explains that even if Jerome Powell is replaced as Federal Reserve Chair, he could continue to wield significant influence as a “shadow chairman.” The discussion also turns to speculation about who might become the next Fed chair, with Carney highlighting the housing market as the most pressing economic challenge. In Iran, some protesters reportedly face imminent execution and have been urged to say goodbye to their families. Meanwhile, ICE is being deployed to various sanctuary cities and states to remove more undocumented migrants from the U.S. Mark interviews author Ann Coulter. Ann claims that widespread fraud among Somalis in Minnesota is damaging the Democratic Party's reputation. She argues that Democrats are aligning themselves with criminals and expresses hope that ICE will continue removing undocumented immigrants from the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Governor Kathy Hochul of New York delivered her State of the State address yesterday, outlining plans and proposed improvements for New York City. Hochul is seeking reelection, raising the question of whether Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman could challenge her successfully. In an unexpected development, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and former President Trump allegedly exchange text messages twice a week. Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews author John Carney from Breitbart News. Carney explains that even if Jerome Powell is replaced as Federal Reserve Chair, he could continue to wield significant influence as a “shadow chairman.” The discussion also turns to speculation about who might become the next Fed chair, with Carney highlighting the housing market as the most pressing economic challenge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Governor Kathy Hochul of New York delivered her State of the State address yesterday, outlining plans and proposed improvements for New York City. Hochul is seeking reelection, raising the question of whether Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman could challenge her successfully. In an unexpected development, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and former President Trump allegedly exchange text messages twice a week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Wednesday Tunnel to Towers hump day edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid covers Governor Kathy Hochul's State of the State speech in New York, including her focus on affordability and opposing Donald Trump. Sid highlights her struggle against primary and Republican opponents, as well as her proposals for pocketbook issues and a buffer zone around places of worship. Thereafter, Rosenberg delves into New York City leaders' protest against ICE detention of an undocumented staff member and Trump's ongoing campaign against undocumented immigrants. Discussion then shifts to the Supreme Court case on banning trans athletes in girls' sports, with arguments for its necessity for fairness and safety. Lastly, Sid covers former President Clinton and Hillary Clinton's refusal to testify before a House committee on Jeffrey Epstein and President Trump's economic achievements and stern stance against Iran's crackdown on protests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Congressman Peter King joins Sid for his weekly Wednesday morning appearance to discuss political dynamics in New York. King reflects on attending Bruce Blakeman's inauguration and his gubernatorial run this year. Sid and Pete discuss the increasing Republican successes in local government under Joe Cairo's leadership. The conversation also touches upon Kathy Hochul's recent state speech and the importance of maintaining traditional values. The episode highlights societal and political changes and features notable individuals like Randy Jergensen, praising their contributions to the community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan. 13, 2026- Assemblymember Alex Bores, a Manhattan Democrat, and State Sen. Andrew Gounardes, a Brooklyn Democrat, discuss the fate of their 2025 bill to regulate cutting-edge artificial intelligence development, which was the subject of intense lobbying and got tweaked by Gov. Kathy Hochul.

Jan. 14, 2026- New York Civil Liberties Union Senior Policy Counsel Justin Harrison shares concerns about Gov. Kathy Hochul's effort to create a free speech buffer zone outside of houses of religious worship.

In our second segment we spoke with State Senator Jabari Brisport on his reaction to Governor Hochul's state address today. We also discussed the governor's recent support for universal childcare which Brisport has long championed and his support for lieutenant governor Antonio Delgado who is running against Hochul in the democratic primary.

President Trump unleashes the FBI on Fed Chair Jerome Powell, even as other economic indicators soar; Iran prepares to shoot more protesters as the White House considers action; and New York Governor Kathy Hochul incentivizes child abuse. Ep. 2345 - - - Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://dwplus.watch/BenShapiroMemberExclusive - - - Facts Don't Care About Your Feelings - - - Today's Sponsors: PureTalk - Make the switch in as little as 10 minutes and start saving today! Visit https://PureTalk.com/SHAPIRO Policygenius - Head to https://policygenius.com/SHAPIRO to compare life insurance quotes from top companies and see how much you could save. - - - DailyWire+: Season One of Real History with Matt Walsh premieres Monday, January 19th. Become a Daily Wire Member and watch all of our content ad-free: https://www.dailywire.com/subscribe Order my new book, Lions and Scavengers: The True Story of America (and Her Critics) right now at: https://www.dailywire.com/ben Friendly Fire is here! No moderator, no safe words. Now available at: https://www.dailywire.com/show/friendly-fire

The Trump administration is threatening criminal charges against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Powell said it's part of a pressure campaign from the administration to lower interest rates. Economist Jason Furman explains more.And, in Iran, more than 500 people have been killed during anti-government protests since they started in late December, according to the Washington-based Human Rights Activists News Agency. Alireza Nader, former researcher at RAND and the U.S. Treasury, joins us.Then, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani have unveiled a plan to offer free child care for 2-year-olds. Citizens Unions' Grace Rauh details what this could mean for families.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

This week we focus on the Trump Administration's seizure of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro as Ralph welcomes legendary former ambassador, Chas Freeman, who calls it nothing more than a “gas station stick-up.” Then our resident Constitutional scholar, Bruce Fein, lays out some of the legal ramifications of the whole affair.Ambassador Chas Freeman is a retired career diplomat who has negotiated on behalf of the United States with over 100 foreign governments in East and South Asia, Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, and both Western and Eastern Europe. Ambassador Freeman was previously a Senior Fellow at Brown University's Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs, and served as U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defense, U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia, acting Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, and Deputy Chief of Mission and Chargé d'Affaires in the American embassies at both Bangkok and Beijing. He was Director for Chinese Affairs at the U.S. Department of State from 1979-1981. He was the principal American interpreter during the late President Nixon's historic visit to China in 1972. In addition to Chinese, Ambassador Freeman speaks French and Spanish at the professional level and can converse in Arabic and several other languages.We have been engaged in murder on the high seas, people who are suspected on flimsy grounds of carrying narcotics. If they are carrying narcotics, it is not to the United States [but] between Venezuela and Trinidad, from which the drugs go to Western Europe and West Africa. We have been guilty of acts of piracy, seizing vessels on the high seas, on the basis of no authority. And (very dangerously) we have seized a Russian-flagged tanker…And we are risking a war with a nuclear-armed superpower over an issue that is peripheral to Venezuela.Ambassador Chas FreemanDomestically, we have a constitutional crisis. We are the most powerful country on the planet, and our domestic constitutional crisis has turned out to be contagious to the international system. And so we're seeing the disappearance of well-established norms of human behavior, interactions between states. It will not be easy to resurrect those. The precedents we've just set could come home to trouble us.Ambassador Chas FreemanI think we have scared everybody around the world. If there is no protection from international law, people will arm themselves as heavily as they can to defend themselves. So diplomacy is not prospering in this environment. And I would just conclude by saying that the Trump administration has more than decimated our diplomatic service. About one third of the diplomatic service has left or is in the process of leaving public service of the government. So they join scientists and engineers in trying to bail out from what they consider to be an increasingly intolerable situation. Not a happy picture.Ambassador Chas FreemanBruce Fein is a Constitutional scholar and an expert on international law. Mr. Fein was Associate Deputy Attorney General under Ronald Reagan and he is the author of Constitutional Peril: The Life and Death Struggle for Our Constitution and Democracy, and American Empire: Before the Fall.The fact is, if you read the NATO Charter Article 5—I think right now we've got 32 members of NATO, and 31 countries would be obliged to take up war and arms against the United States. [The United States' intervention in Venezuela] is an invasion. It's every bit as much of an invasion as Hitler going into the Sudetenland after Munich. Everybody knows this isn't going to be a voluntary secession. If it isn't by military conquest, it'll be by coercion, by threats. So we may be at war with all the other NATO members. That's why I liken this to the Napoleonic Era when France and Napoleon were against all of Europe. He had no allies anymore, and I think we will have no allies either. Bruce FeinNews 1/9/25* Our top story this week is, of course, the kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Maduro, who has served as president of the Bolivarian Republic since 2013, was abducted from his home, along with his wife, by the Fort Bragg-based Delta Force squadron. Maduro was then transported to New York and is now being held in detention pending trial. Before getting into the fallout of this operation, it is critical to note the complicity of the mainstream press. Semafor reports, “The New York Times and Washington Post learned of a secret US raid on Venezuela soon before it was scheduled to begin Friday night — but held off publishing what they knew.” The preeminent American newspapers justified their decision to withhold this critical information from the public by claiming that publishing what they knew could have endangered American soldiers. This decision however raises longstanding questions about what the role of the media should be in national security matters. Is it their responsibility to protect American forces as they carry out legally dubious missions? Or is it their responsibility to inform the public of their own government's shadowy operations if they might endanger all Americans?* Meanwhile, the future of Venezuela appears deeply uncertain. Despite pressure from the Venezuelan exile community to install one of their own to lead the country, such as Maria Corina Machado, Trump has shown little interest in this path, saying Machado “doesn't have the support within or the respect within the country,” per Reuters. Instead, he has so far supported the elevation of Vice President Delcy Rodríguez. Rodríguez, who has been “likened…to a sort of Venezuelan Deng Xiaoping,” according to NBC, has sought to court Trump in the past and it seems that for the time being at least, he is content to keep her in place so long as she is willing to accede to the demands of the American oil companies.* Whatever the long-term outlook for Venezuela in general, this incident is sure to have certain short-term consequences. At the administration level, this operation was seen as a rousing success and is likely to embolden them to attempt similar operations in other countries deemed adversarial. The Hill reports Trump said “Colombia…[is] Run by a sick man,” referring to Colombian President Gustavo Petro, but won't be for “very long.” Similarly, he remarked that “We're going to have to do something [about Mexico].” Cuba, he said, is “ready to fall.” South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, traveling with Trump, added that Cuba's days are “numbered.” It remains to be seen how far Trump will go with regime change operations in these sovereign nations, but the success of the Maduro abduction makes each one – and the inevitable blowback from these actions – that much more likely.* Beyond Latin America, Trump is again pressing for an American annexation of Greenland. According to the BBC, the administration is discussing “a range of options” including military force. Ironically, the White House is claiming that the acquisition of Greenland – a semi-autonomous region of Denmark – is a “national security priority,” despite Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's warning that any attack would mean the end of NATO, rattling the foundations of U.S. international security architecture. Nevertheless, Trump has continuously returned to the idea of annexing Greenland, so do not count on this quietly fading away, consequences be damned.* Moving to domestic politics, the AP reports the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the private entity created in 1967 to shepherd public funding to PBS, NPR and hundreds of public television and radio stations across the country, has voted to dissolve itself. The CPB has been under heavy assault by the Trump administration, which pushed Congress to defund the entity last year. Patricia Harrison, the organization's president and CEO, is quoted saying “CPB's final act would be to protect the integrity of the public media system and the democratic values by dissolving, rather than allowing the organization to remain defunded and vulnerable to additional attacks.” With the shuttering of CPB, the future of public media hangs in the balance. It will be up to the next Congress to restore funding, or allow these cherished institutions to fall into the dustbin of history.* Alongside the federal assault on public media, the federal government continues its assaults on public health. The New York Times reports Jim O'Neill, acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has “announced dramatic revisions to the slate of vaccines recommended for American children,” drawing down the number from 17 to just 11. The six vaccines on the chopping block, those for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, meningococcal disease, rotavirus, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus – which, the Times notes, is the “leading cause of hospitalization in American infants,” – will only be recommended for some high-risk groups. Meanwhile, the New York Post reports Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, has unveiled new federal guidelines recommending alcohol use. Dr. Oz is quoted saying “Alcohol is a social lubricant that brings people together…it does allow people an excuse to bond and socialize, and there's probably nothing healthier than having a good time with friends in a safe way.” He added that the takeaway should be, “Don't have it for breakfast.” Given the well documented health risks of alcohol consumption, it is difficult to see this as anything besides a sop to the alcohol industry.* In more local news, the primary race between incumbent Congressman Dan Goldman and former Comptroller Brad Lander in New York's 10th congressional district is turning into nothing short of a proxy war between different factions within the Democratic Party. Goldman, who officially announced his reelection bid this week, was immediately endorsed by New York Governor Kathy Hochul and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, per the New York Daily News. Lander on the other hand, can boast the endorsement of Mayor Zohran Mamdani along with support from Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, among other local progressives, per ABC7. With so much political muscle on both sides, this primary is sure to have important ramifications for the future direction of the Democratic Party.* For his part, Mayor Zohran Mamdani has hit the ground running. On January 5th, Mamdani signed Executive Orders No. 9, on combatting hidden junk fees, and No. 10 on fighting subscription tricks and traps. Among other things, these executive orders will Establish a Citywide Junk Fee Task Force, to be cochaired by Deputy Mayor of Economic Justice and former Biden Administration Secretary of Labor Julie Su. This announcement ends with a message stating that Mayor Mamdani “takes the protection of New York consumers and tenants seriously,” citing his recent “executive order to hold ‘Rental Ripoff' hearings in every borough,” which will “provide an opportunity for working New Yorkers to speak about the challenges they face – from poor building conditions to hidden fees on rent payments,” to be followed by a report and policy recommendations. This all from NYC.gov.* A fascinating new poll has been released by “Speaking with American Men,” also known as the SAM Project, which seeks to understand young American men of various backgrounds. One startling number from this study is that 31% report having been homeless or near-homeless in the past five years. In more direct political findings though, only 27% say Trump is delivering for them, and slightly less, 25%, say Republicans are delivering. However, despite these abysmal numbers, just 18% say Democrats are delivering for them. Clearly, while young men are not joined at the hip to the Republican Party, the Democrats have a long way to go to win them back and won't get there without profoundly changing their approach to courting this key voting bloc.* Finally, the battle between Netflix and Paramount over corporate control of Warner Bros. Discovery continues to drag on. This week, WB announced they would formally reject Paramount's latest bid, their eighth so far, arguing that it is inferior to Netflix's proposal, citing the “extraordinary amount of incremental debt,” Paramount would have to incur in order to take over the larger company. This is estimated to be over $50 million. Although Paramount's hostile bid is higher per share than Netflix's offer, Paramount's bid includes WB's cable assets, such as CNN, which the company believes will be worth more if spun off from the rest of the company. This from CNN itself. Meanwhile, Paramount – led by the Ellison family – is calling in political favors on their behalf. In a letter to the House Judiciary antitrust subcommittee, Paramount Chief Legal Officer Makan Delrahim, who led the Antitrust Division of the DOJ under Trump 2017-2021, accused the proposed Netflix WB merger of being “presumptively unlawful,” because it would “further cement [Netflix's] dominance in streaming video on demand,” per Deadline. Congress cannot directly block a merger or acquisition, that power rests with the DOJ, but it does possess oversight power in that realm and can exert pressure to this end. Given the high stakes of this fight, expect all parties to call in their chits on Capitol Hill and in the administration in order to win the big prize.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Renee Good, a 37-year-old mother of three living in Minneapolis, is gunned down in her car by an ICE agent as cameras roll. Jon and Dan react to the tragedy and discuss the administration's response, especially JD Vance's despicable remarks in the White House briefing room. Dan talks to Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey about how the city plans to investigate and push back. Then, Jon and Dan discuss Trump's quest for hemispheric domination, and how Congressional Republicans are are starting to cross him on foreign policy and health care. Then, Mayor Zohran Mamdani talks with Tommy about a new deal with Gov. Kathy Hochul to expand free childcare in New York.New York Times video analysis: Videos Contradict Trump Administration Account of ICE Shooting in MinneapolisFor a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.