Max & Murphy

Borough President Antonio Reynoso joined the show to discuss his new State of the Borough agenda and vision for the city's most populous borough.

New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins joined the show to discuss her 2023 priorities, the new Senate Democratic supermajority, her conference's relationships with Governor Hochul and Mayor Adams, lessons of the 2022 elections, and more.

Sally Goldenberg, City Hall bureau chief for Politico NY, joined the show to discuss Eric Adams' first year as mayor and what to watch in 2023.

The Co-Chairs of New York's Climate Action Council -- Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos and New York State Energy Research and Development Authority President and CEO Doreen M. Harris -- joined the show to discuss the newly-passed NYS Climate Action Council Scoping Plan, "which outlines recommended policies and actions to help meet the goals and requirements of the nation-leading Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act."

Congressman-elect Dan Goldman (D, NY-10) joined the show to discuss his transition period and priorities for his first term in Congress as he prepares to join the House of Representatives in January, becoming part of the narrow Democratic House minority under Leader Hakeem Jeffries of Brooklyn. Goldman will represent the new 10th congressional district of New York, including Lower Manhattan and parts of Brooklyn.

Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani, a Queens Democrat, joined the show to discuss his new plan to 'Fix the MTA,' the upcoming state budget and legislative session, and more.

Dan Doctoroff, former deputy mayor and now co-chair of the 'New' New York panel assembled by Governor Hochul and Mayor Adams, joined the show to discuss the extensive action plan put forward by the task force, governor, and mayor.

City Council Member Shekar Krishnan, a Queens Democrat, joined the show to discuss his work as chair of the Council's parks committee, his vision for the future of NYC parks and public open spaces, housing policy, and more.

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards joined the show to discuss recent developments in Queens, working with Mayor Adams, his top priorities, and what's ahead in 2023.

Queens Assemblymember Ron Kim, fresh off a narrow reelection win, joined the show to discuss how Democrats can win back Asian voters who have been moving toward Republicans in recent election cycles, what's wrong with the Democratic Party in New York, and more.

L. Joy Williams, a Democratic strategist and president of the Brooklyn NAACP, joined the show to break down the 2022 election results and discuss what's next for the New York State Democratic Party, New York Democrats, Gov. Kathy Hochul and other prominent party leaders, and more.

Republican Joe Borelli, City Council minority leader and a major booster of Lee Zeldin, joined the show to discuss the New York GOP's strong showing in the 2022 elections — how it happened, what it means, and what comes next.

Chris Walsh, campaign manager for Pat Ryan's two Hudson Valley congressional wins this year and Brad Lander's 2021 NYC Comptroller win, joined the show to discuss how campaigns work, how to win tough races, Democratic messaging, the specifics of Ryan's wins, and more.

Alexis Grenell, a Democratic strategist and writer on politics with a focus on gender, joined the show to discuss New York's 2022 elections, including the election of the state's first female governor and more.

Dr. Basil Smikle Jr., former Executive Director of the New York State Democratic Party and currently a professor at Hunter College, joined the show to break down the results of New York's 2022 general election.

New York State Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt joined the show to discuss Republicans' hopes for a big election night in retaking seats won by Democrats in recent election cycles.

State Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris, the Chair of the New York Democratic Senate Committee, joined the show to discuss the State Senate battleground races and Democrats' hopes for keeping their supermajority.

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Bruce Gyory, a political scientist and strategist, joined the show to lay out key numbers of the race for Governor; break down racial, ethnic, regional, and other demographic trends; and explain paths to victory for Kathy Hochul and Lee Zeldin.

Sochie Nnaemeka, director of the New York Working Families Party, joined the show to discuss the WFP's campaign to keep its automatic ballot line, key races it is focused on in the 2022 election, its relationship with Gov. Kathy Hochul, and more.