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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.

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.

Daniel Goldman, lead counsel for the first impeachment of President Donald Trump and former Assistant United States Attorney in the Southern District of New York, joined the show to discuss his campaign in the Democratic primary for the new 10th Congressional District of New York. That new district includes large portions of Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn, and the crowded primary will be decided August 23.

Jeff Coltin, senior reporter at City & State NY, joined the show to break down the results of the June 2022 New York primary elections for statewide and Assembly races.

Episode 328: Chancellor Félix Matos Rodríguez On The State Of CUNY by Max Politics

Episode 327: Harry Wilson's Closing Argument In The Republican Primary For Governor by Max Politics

Episode 326: Jumaane Williams' Closing Argument In Democratic Primary For Governor by Max Politics

Episode 325: CEO Janno Lieber On The State Of The MTA by Max Politics

Episode 324: Rob Astorino On His Campaign For Governor by Max Politics

Jay Martin, executive director of CHIP, The Community Housing Improvement Program, which represents 4,000 owners and managers of over 400,000 rent-stabilized rental properties in New York City, joined the show to discuss what his members want to see from the NYC Rent Guidelines Board and policy-makers.

Episode 322 Dick Gottfried On 52 Years In The State Legislature by Max Politics

Episode 321: Diane Savino Says Farewell to the State Senate by Max Politics

City Council Member Carlina Rivera, a Manhattan Democrat, joined the show to discuss the launch of her campaign for Congress in the new 10th Congressional District of New York. Rivera discussed her vision for representing the district that now includes much of Downtown Manhattan and parts of Brooklyn, her priority issues, and what separates her from the rest of the crowded field.

Former New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and Lucia Gomez, the political director of the New York City Central Labor Council, joined host Eli Valentin on this episode of the Latino Vote podcast to share insights on the recently-completed redistricting process in New York.

State Senator Andrew Gounardes, a Brooklyn Democrat, joined the show to discuss major issues being negotiated as the end of this year's state legislative session nears. Gounardes discussed speed camera legislation, mayoral control of New York City schools, the 421-a real estate/affordable housing tax program, Mayor Adams' relationship with the State Legislature, and more.

Episode 318: Alessandra Biaggi Takes on Sean Patrick Maloney by Max Politics

Jon Orcutt, Advocacy Director at Bike New York and a former NYC Department of Transportation official, joined the show to discuss the current state of biking in New York City and how to make it a truly bike-friendly city.

Congressman Tom Suozzi joined the show to discuss his run for Governor, in which he's first attempting to win the Democratic primary against Gov. Kathy Hochul and Public Advocate Jumaane Williams.

Kathryn Wylde, President and CEO of the nonprofit Partnership for New York City, a business association of the city's largest employers and business leaders, joined the show to discuss economic and workplace trends, the future of work, the health of the city's office sector and central businesses districts, and more.

Jessica Lappin, president of the Alliance for Downtown New York and former City Council member, joined the show to discuss the future of Lower Manhattan, including the area's evolution over time, office occupancy, tourism, affordable housing, and more. That includes the work of The Downtown Alliance, which manages the Downtown-Lower Manhattan Business Improvement District, publishes research, provides services, and advocates on behalf of the businesses and residents of Lower Manhattan.