Best Youdecidewitherrollouis Podcasts (2025)

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Kathy Wylde: Why the city can't afford to lose millionaires 46:04

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Kathy Wylde, the outgoing president and CEO of the Partnership for New York City, has been a central figure in the city’s business community and the city’s political scene for decades. Wylde has served as an advocate for the city’s business sector, and she joined Errol Louis to discuss her nonprofit’s mission, New York’s fiscal outlook and the poli…

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Jim Walden: Why he left the race and why he feels Mamdani is a threat to NYC 33:09

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This week, independent candidate Jim Walden announced he was dropping out of the race for mayor. He said his decision was necessary because he does not want Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani to win the general election. Walden had entered the race as an attorney with experience as a federal prosecutor and a white-collar defense lawyer. He focused o…

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Why this well-known Jewish leader is endorsing Mamdani 35:12

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Ruth Messinger needs no introduction to those who follow New York politics. Beginning in the 1970s, she built a more than 20–year career in public service, serving a decade on the New York City Council before becoming Manhattan borough president for eight years. In 1997, she made history as the first woman to win the Democratic nomination for mayor…

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Bestselling author Jonathan Mahler on the untold story of 1980s New York 32:52

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A new book titled “Gods of New York: Egotists, Idealists, Opportunists, and the Birth of the Modern City, 1986-1990” covers New York City’s pivotal and transformative years in the 1980s, tracing notable figures such as Donald Trump, Al Sharpton, Curtis Sliwa and Rudy Giuliani. The author, Jonathan Mahler, is a New York Times Magazine staff writer. …

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From shooting victim to joining the NYPD: Katrina Brownlee’s miraculous journey 34:17

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At just 22 years old, Katrina Brownlee was shot 10 times by her fiancé and left for dead. She miraculously survived and became a decorated NYPD detective, a mentor and the founder of a nonprofit support group for at-risk women. She also made history as the first Black woman to serve on the protective detail of a New York City mayor. Brownlee’s powe…

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Will New Yorkers elect a Republican for mayor? Curtis Sliwa thinks so. 52:19

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Curtis Sliwa, the founder of the Guardian Angels, is making another attempt at running for mayor as the Republican nominee. With millions in matching funds and competitive polling numbers, Sliwa joined NY1’s Errol Louis to talk about his campaign and his potential path to victory. He discussed a range of issues, including animal welfare, public saf…

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Will Democrats get a makeover after Mamdani’s win? 44:06

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It’s been over a month since Queens Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani stunned the city with his victory in the Democratic mayoral primary, a result that has sent shockwaves through the political establishment. Among the most forceful responses came from longtime Democratic strategist Dr. Hank Sheinkopf, who warned, “If Mamdani is elected mayor, Jewish New…

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Rebecca Katz: De Blasio and Fetterman’s consultant breaks down Mamdani’s win 38:27

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This year’s New York City mayoral primary delivered twists, upsets and a surprise victory that’s redrawing the city’s political landscape. To unpack the moment, seasoned strategist and key adviser Rebecca Katz joined NY1’s Errol Louis for a wide-ranging conversation on strategy, authenticity and what it takes to win. Katz, whose track record includ…

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Zohran Mamdani exclusive interview: Trump's attacks and 'globalize the intifada' 18:52

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During an interview with NY1, Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic mayoral nominee, shot back at rival Andrew Cuomo, questioning the former governor's interest to "help working people." When asked where he stands on the phrase “globalize the intifada,” Mamdani said the distance between what some intend and what others hear is “a bridge that is too far,” …

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Ramzi Kassem: Freeing Khalil and defending civil liberties 32:02

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In 2024, Columbia University became the center of a U.S. pro-Palestinian protest movement that swept across college campuses and led to more than 2,000 arrests. The legal battles surrounding student protests, particularly the case of Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil, have been making headlines. Ramzi Kassem is a professor at CUNY School of Law, the …

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Exclusive interview: Andrew Cuomo blames himself for losing to Mamdani — and then attacks him 25:13

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After Andrew Cuomo announced he’s running for mayor as an independent candidate, the former governor spoke with NY1’s Errol Louis about what went wrong with his Democratic primary campaign while also heavily criticizing the man who beat him, Zohran Mamdani. Cuomo also reflected on past initiatives during his tenure as HUD secretary under Bill Clint…

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Joel Berg: How Trump’s food stamp cuts could tighten belts in NYC 28:06

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Recent shifts in national policy and bold local proposals have put hunger relief at a crossroads. President Donald Trump’s newly passed bill slashes billions of dollars from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — once known as food stamps. Meanwhile, Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is pushing a radically different vision: openi…

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Lina Khan: Tech giants under scrutiny 25:40

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Google’s monopoly in online search was recently adjudicated by a federal court. There is also an ongoing FTC case against Meta for anti-competitive behaviors involving Instagram and WhatsApp acquisitions. What are the legal and commercial dynamics of these key antitrust cases, and what is the broader impact on the market? Lina Khan is an associate …

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Defying the odds with Zohran Mamdani 33:05

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The surprising Democratic primary victory of 33-year-old Zohran Mamdani over former Gov. Andrew Cuomo has left many political insiders scratching their heads. What does this mean for the future of the Democratic Party and how did a young assemblyman who was polling at 1% in February defeat a well-known New York political giant? NY1 political report…

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BONUS EPISODE: Mamdani stuns New York City with primary day upset 18:46

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Political history was made in New York City on June 24, and once NY1’s live TV coverage wrapped early Wednesday morning, NY1’s Errol Louis, Courtney Gross and Bobby Cuza broke down the surprise results of the Democratic primary in this special crossover episode of Off Topic/On Politics and You Decide. Queens Assemblyman and Democratic Socialist Zoh…

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BONUS: The slate of contenders: Sorting out New York’s political scene with Gerson Borrero 36:09

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With the June 24 primary almost upon us, could Queens Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani pull off an upset over Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic race for mayor? Could City Comptroller Brad Lander capitalize on his arrest by federal immigration officials and make a last-minute push? Gerson Borrero is a journalist, radio host and political commentator who appe…

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Bill de Blasio: Lessons from City Hall 28:53

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When it comes to mayoral primaries, few people know the terrain better than Bill de Blasio. As the 109th mayor of New York City, he served two terms from 2014 to 2021, the last Democratic mayor since Ed Koch to serve two terms in office. De Blasio joined NY1’s Errol Louis to discuss his thoughts on the 2025 Democratic primary. They also discussed t…

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The race for mayor: Can Adrienne Adams become NYC’s first woman mayor? 39:50

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With the June 24 Democratic primary fast approaching, City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams sat down with NY1’s Errol Louis to discuss her run for mayor. A late addition to the race, Adams emphasized her leadership style, which she says is based on appointing competent, community-based leaders. The episode marks the eighth and final installment of th…

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The race for mayor: A look at Zohran Mamdani’s grassroots campaign 53:59

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Queens state Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani sat down with NY1’s Errol Louis to discuss his high-energy grassroots campaign and his attempts to close the polling gap with frontrunner Andrew Cuomo. The episode marks the seventh installment of the “You Decide” mayoral candidate interview series. Their conversation touched on Mamdani’s journey from being a…

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The race for mayor: Trying to jumpstart his campaign, Brad Lander talks housing, growth and leadership 40:37

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With the June 24th Democratic primary less than a month away, City Comptroller Brad Lander sat down with NY1’s Errol Louis to discuss his campaign for mayor. The episode marks the sixth installment of the “You Decide” mayoral candidate interview series. The conversation touched on Lander’s background and his various roles in the city government. He…

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(From 2019) Charles Rangel: The lion of Lenox Avenue tells his Harlem story 46:59

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Back in March of 2019, Errol had the honor of speaking with Rep. Charles Rangel for just the eighth episode of this podcast. They talked about everything—from his roots in Harlem and his service in the Army, to his rise through New York politics and his experience on the House Judiciary Committee during the Watergate era. He also shared his thought…

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The race for mayor: Zellnor Myrie’s ambitious campaign 36:53

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With the June 24 Democratic primary fast approaching, Brooklyn state Sen. Zellnor Myrie sat down with NY1’s Errol Louis to discuss his decision to run for mayor. The episode marks the fifth installment of the “You Decide” mayoral candidate interview series. Myrie discussed proposals including increasing affordable housing by building one million ho…

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The race for mayor: Whitney Tilson’s vision for New York 46:04

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Whitney Tilson, a newcomer to politics, is trying to make a splash in the crowded Democratic race for mayor. A successful investor, civic activist and lifelong Democrat, Tilson sat down with NY1’s Errol Louis to discuss his decision to run for mayor and try to shake up the political establishment. The episode marks the fourth installment of the “Yo…

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BONUS: Bill Thompson and Elizabeth Holtzman: How to do more than count the city’s money 29:52

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With the June primary approaching, plenty of attention has been focused on the race for mayor. But there’s an important and highly competitive contest on the undercard: the race for City Comptroller. What does the comptroller do and why should New Yorkers care? NY1’s Errol Louis decided to talk more about the job with two former comptrollers who we…

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The race for mayor: Scott Stringer’s plan to tackle corruption 43:33

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With the June 24 Democratic primary fast approaching, Scott Stringer — the former state assemblyman, comptroller and Manhattan borough president — sat down with NY1’s Errol Louis to discuss his second bid for mayor. The episode marks the third installment of the “You Decide” mayoral candidate interview series. Stringer highlighted his extensive pol…

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Kathy Wylde: Why the city can't afford to lose millionaires 46:04

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Jim Walden: Why he left the race and why he feels Mamdani is a threat to NYC 33:09

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Why this well-known Jewish leader is endorsing Mamdani 35:12

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Bestselling author Jonathan Mahler on the untold story of 1980s New York 32:52

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From shooting victim to joining the NYPD: Katrina Brownlee’s miraculous journey 34:17

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Will New Yorkers elect a Republican for mayor? Curtis Sliwa thinks so. 52:19

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Will Democrats get a makeover after Mamdani’s win? 44:06

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Rebecca Katz: De Blasio and Fetterman’s consultant breaks down Mamdani’s win 38:27

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Zohran Mamdani exclusive interview: Trump's attacks and 'globalize the intifada' 18:52

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Ramzi Kassem: Freeing Khalil and defending civil liberties 32:02

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Exclusive interview: Andrew Cuomo blames himself for losing to Mamdani — and then attacks him 25:13

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Joel Berg: How Trump’s food stamp cuts could tighten belts in NYC 28:06

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Lina Khan: Tech giants under scrutiny 25:40

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Defying the odds with Zohran Mamdani 33:05

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BONUS EPISODE: Mamdani stuns New York City with primary day upset 18:46

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BONUS: The slate of contenders: Sorting out New York’s political scene with Gerson Borrero 36:09

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Bill de Blasio: Lessons from City Hall 28:53

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The race for mayor: Can Adrienne Adams become NYC’s first woman mayor? 39:50

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The race for mayor: A look at Zohran Mamdani’s grassroots campaign 53:59

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The race for mayor: Trying to jumpstart his campaign, Brad Lander talks housing, growth and leadership 40:37

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(From 2019) Charles Rangel: The lion of Lenox Avenue tells his Harlem story 46:59

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The race for mayor: Zellnor Myrie’s ambitious campaign 36:53

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The race for mayor: Whitney Tilson’s vision for New York 46:04

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BONUS: Bill Thompson and Elizabeth Holtzman: How to do more than count the city’s money 29:52

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The race for mayor: Scott Stringer’s plan to tackle corruption 43:33