Best Youdecidewitherrollouis Podcasts (2025)

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The race for mayor: How Michael Blake intends to lead NYC 40:10

3h ago40:10

40:10

With the June primary quickly approaching, Michael Blake, the former assemblyman and vice chair of the Democratic National Committee, sat down with NY1’s Errol Louis for the second installment of his mayoral candidate interview series. Blake highlighted his multifaceted governmental experience and emphasized the need for a mayor with managerial ski…

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The race for mayor: Jessica Ramos planning for NYC’s future 37:38

7d ago37:38

37:38

With the June 24 Democratic primary fast approaching, Queens state Sen. Jessica Ramos sat down with NY1’s Errol Louis for the first installment of a series of interviews with the mayoral candidates. Ramos, who hopes to become the city’s first woman and Latina mayor, focused on key issues such as affordability, housing and mental health. She reflect…

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Peter Yost and Michael Rohatyn: The big lessons of New York’s fiscal crisis 27:09

15d ago27:09

27:09

A combination of economic stagnation, disinvestment and mismanagement of the city’s budget brought New York into a fiscal crisis in 1975 — unlike any it had seen up to that point. The result was shuttered schools and firehouses, mountains of garbage on the streets, and cops being laid off by the thousands. But what happened next is perhaps even mor…

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Cathie Mahon: The fight for clean energy funding 28:57

22d ago28:57

28:57

The Trump administration is continuing its efforts to claw back $20 billion worth of Biden-era climate funding for low-income communities — part of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. For now, the $20 billion remains frozen in a Citibank account, preventing eight organizations from distributing the money that would finance tens of thousands of proje…

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The high-stakes battle to be New York City’s next mayor 43:36

30d ago43:36

43:36

There probably wouldn’t be enough room in a three-ring circus for all the candidates and all the drama in the race for mayor in New York City. In the wake of federal corruption charges that have been dropped against him, incumbent Mayor Eric Adams is struggling in the polls. Rather than run in a crowded Democratic primary, Adams announced this mont…

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Steve Oney: ‘On Air’ — The legacy of National Public Radio 33:54

1M ago33:54

33:54

There’s an ongoing debate in Washington over whether the federal government should continue funding public news organizations like National Public Radio. President Donald Trump says he would like to strip federal funding from the outlets, calling it a waste of money. Joining NY1’s Errol Louis to discuss NPR and public broadcasting is journalist and…

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Shea Vance: Inside Columbia’s campus turmoil 23:27

1M ago23:27

23:27

Since the start of the Israel-Hamas war in October 2023, Columbia University has found itself at the center of pro-Palestinian demonstrations. Columbia is no stranger to anti-war protests. In the spring of 1968, a student uprising against the Vietnam War saw students occupy five buildings on campus and hold the acting dean of Columbia College hosta…

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Live From N.Y.: John Lindsay and his impact on New York City 38:03

2M ago38:03

38:03

Building on the success of NY1’s documentary about the tumultuous two-term mayoralty of John V. Lindsay, NY1 and Hunter College’s Roosevelt House held an in-depth discussion about the former mayor that was moderated by NY1’s Errol Louis. Panelists included former Lindsay aides, Sid Davidoff, Ronnie Eldridge and Robert Laird, and Lindsay historian J…

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Greg David: New York’s economic challenges under Trump 29:09

2M ago29:09

29:09

In office less than two months, President Donald Trump is sending economic shockwaves across the world — including New York City. From cutting the federal workforce to launching massive tariffs, Trump’s fiscal moves are already having an impact on Wall Street and the rest of the five boroughs. Greg David, an economics reporter from the news outlet …

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Christopher Robbins: Assessing Andrew Cuomo’s comeback bid 36:19

2M ago36:19

36:19

After much anticipation, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo officially entered the race for New York City mayor, joining a crowded Democratic primary field. Cuomo resigned in 2021 amid 11 allegations of sexual harassment, though Cuomo has denied wrongdoing. NY1’s Errol Louis spoke about Cuomo’s legacy and his future, with Christopher Robbins, an edi…

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Navigating NYC’s political chaos 39:56

2M ago39:56

39:56

The five months since Mayor Eric Adams was indicted have consisted of an extraordinary sequence of events that has found the mayor bruised but emboldened, still firmly in office, and about to launch a campaign for re-election. Katie Honan, a reporter for The CITY and co-host of the FAQ NYC podcast, has been closely following the mayor through these…

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Lindsey Cormack: How to raise a citizen 34:04

3M ago34:04

34:04

Civics education in American public schools began to significantly decline in the 1960s, leaving many students without any knowledge of how our government works and about the historical significance of events. With misinformation polluting social media, some believe that civics education should begin at home, with parents teaching their kids how to…

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J.C. Polanco: Making the legal field diverse as DEI becomes a dirty word 40:57

3M ago40:57

40:57

With affirmative action and so-called diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs under attack by President Donald Trump, J.C. Polanco is holding his ground. A former Republican candidate for public advocate in New York City, Polanco is the CEO of the Council on Legal Education Opportunity, a national nonprofit organization that was founded in 1…

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Richard Haass: Charting foreign policy in Trump’s second term 51:23

3M ago51:23

51:23

Just weeks into his second term, President Donald Trump is sending shockwaves around the world. From proposing resettling the population of Gaza to saying he wants the United States to regain control of the Panama Canal, the president is making it clear that he’s not following the traditional set of rules that have guided American foreign policy fo…

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Peter Beinart: Being Jewish as Gaza crumbles 26:45

3M ago26:45

26:45

After 15 months, the Israel-Hamas war has reached a ceasefire deal. Israeli troops have pulled back to the edges of Gaza and some hostages have been released by their Hamas captors. Many Palestinians are returning to what remains of their homes with humanitarian aid flowing into the region. As Palestinians begin rebuilding, Peter Beinart is explori…

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One-on-one with Gov. Hochul 25:03

4M ago25:03

25:03

One day after unveiling her $252 billion state budget, Gov. Kathy Hochul joined NY1’s Errol Louis for an exclusive one-on-one interview. The conversation covered many aspects of her new budget proposal: congestion pricing, the proposed cellphone ban in schools, and the challenges she is facing already since President Donald Trump took office. Join …

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Reuven Blau: Why are disgraced doctors practicing in N.Y. prisons? 27:09

4M ago27:09

27:09

Several doctors who have been judged guilty of medical misconduct, negligence, incompetence and even felonies are still finding a place to practice — New York state prisons. The shocking practice was uncovered by Reuven Blau, a criminal justice reporter for The City, an online news outlet. Blau joined NY1’s Errol Louis to discuss the shocking story…

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New York finally takes its traffic decongestant 24:27

4M ago24:27

24:27

Almost 100 years after New York City officials first considered putting tolls on the East River bridges, drivers are finally being charged to enter Midtown and Lower Manhattan. With a new policy chapter being written, it will likely take time to determine how successful the program is and whether it will need modifications. This week, NY1’s Errol L…

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Crisis and Accomplishment : The Rise and Fall of John Lindsay - Part 3 – The moon, the Mets and Meir 34:11

4M ago34:11

34:11

In 1969, John Lindsay’s first term as mayor of New York City was coming to a close. After a series of labor disputes and a botched snowstorm recovery that shut down the city, his poll numbers were at an all-time low. Somehow, even after losing the Republican primary, he found a road to reelection. In the final installment of this three-part podcast…

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Crisis and Accomplishment: The Rise and Fall of John Lindsay Part 2 — A Livable City 38:45

5M ago38:45

38:45

From the moment he became mayor of New York City in 1966, John Lindsay faced a city in turmoil when subway workers walked off the job and went on strike for 12 days. In many ways, it never got any easier for Lindsay, who ran the city in a time of national upheaval. In part two of a three-part podcast series by Spectrum News NY1, Errol Louis explore…

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Crisis and Accomplishment: The Rise and Fall of John Lindsay - Part 1 - The Flamboyant Idealist 34:45

5M ago34:45

34:45

In 1965, New York City was teetering on the edge of an uncertain future, but a Republican congressman from the Upper East Side was determined to save it. Fighting traditional power brokers and machine politicians, John Lindsay improbably was elected mayor that year; his eight years in office became one of the most tumultuous and transformative time…

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Zellnor Myrie: A mayoral candidate with an ambitious housing proposal 25:38

5M ago25:38

25:38

This week, Brooklyn state Sen. Zellnor Myrie officially launched his campaign to challenge Eric Adams in next June’s Democratic mayoral primary. The senator also unveiled an ambitious housing proposal that looks to build one million new homes across the five boroughs, or 70,000 homes per year. Sen. Myrie joined NY1’s Errol Louis to discuss his bid …

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Nicole Gelinas: Drawing New York’s road map after ‘The Power Broker’ 30:51

5M ago30:51

30:51

A fierce New York intellect, Nicole Gelinas has closely followed the trials and errors of urban public policy in her columns for the New York Post and her work for the Manhattan Institute. In a new book, Gelinas looks at what has happened with New York’s transportation system in the wake of Robert Moses, whose legacy was painstakingly dissected in …

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Understanding Trump’s plan for mass deportation 36:43

6M ago36:43

36:43

Since Donald Trump’s victory two weeks ago, some people are worried about one of his main campaign promises — to launch the largest deportation operation in American history. What does that really mean, and how feasible is it that it will happen at the scale the president-elect is promising? This week, NY1’s Errol Louis spoke to three experts — Lee…

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How red is this wave? 35:59

6M ago35:59

35:59

One week after Donald Trump defeated Kamala Harris, many across the country are wondering how he won so soundly and what this means for the country moving forward. Trump has wasted little time naming cabinet members to his incoming administration, while Democrats are scratching their heads and pointing fingers about what went wrong. At the same tim…

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The race for mayor: How Michael Blake intends to lead NYC 40:10

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The race for mayor: Jessica Ramos planning for NYC’s future 37:38

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Peter Yost and Michael Rohatyn: The big lessons of New York’s fiscal crisis 27:09

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Cathie Mahon: The fight for clean energy funding 28:57

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The high-stakes battle to be New York City’s next mayor 43:36

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Steve Oney: ‘On Air’ — The legacy of National Public Radio 33:54

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Shea Vance: Inside Columbia’s campus turmoil 23:27

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Live From N.Y.: John Lindsay and his impact on New York City 38:03

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Greg David: New York’s economic challenges under Trump 29:09

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Christopher Robbins: Assessing Andrew Cuomo’s comeback bid 36:19

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Navigating NYC’s political chaos 39:56

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Lindsey Cormack: How to raise a citizen 34:04

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J.C. Polanco: Making the legal field diverse as DEI becomes a dirty word 40:57

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Richard Haass: Charting foreign policy in Trump’s second term 51:23

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Peter Beinart: Being Jewish as Gaza crumbles 26:45

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One-on-one with Gov. Hochul 25:03

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Reuven Blau: Why are disgraced doctors practicing in N.Y. prisons? 27:09

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New York finally takes its traffic decongestant 24:27

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Crisis and Accomplishment : The Rise and Fall of John Lindsay - Part 3 – The moon, the Mets and Meir 34:11

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Crisis and Accomplishment: The Rise and Fall of John Lindsay Part 2 — A Livable City 38:45

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Crisis and Accomplishment: The Rise and Fall of John Lindsay - Part 1 - The Flamboyant Idealist 34:45

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Zellnor Myrie: A mayoral candidate with an ambitious housing proposal 25:38

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Nicole Gelinas: Drawing New York’s road map after ‘The Power Broker’ 30:51

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Understanding Trump’s plan for mass deportation 36:43

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How red is this wave? 35:59