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"Max Politics" is a podcast hosted by Ben Max, longtime Gotham Gazette Executive Editor, that features in-depth interviews about New York politics with elected and appointed officials, candidates, advocates, journalists, academics, and other guests.

(Many episodes also aired, in part or in full, on WBAI radio, Fridays from 5 to 6 p.m. at 99.5 FM and wbai.org)

Episodes of the show are posted to Max Politics podcast streams wherever you get podcasts and, until July 2023, to the Gotham Gazette website. 

Find past episodes through the links below, but be sure to subscribe to Max Politics wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Soundcloud, SpotifyiHeartRadio. (The show was previously called "Max & Murphy" until co-host Jarrett Murphy moved on from a great journalism career to go into nursing in 2021; episodes of Max & Murphy can be found here.)

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Westchester County Executive George Latimer on 'The Suburbs' - June 27, 2023
 
Comptroller Brad Lander on City Budget Negotiations - June 27, 2023
 
Senator Julia Salazar on State Housing Policy & Good Cause Eviction Negotiations - June 15, 2023
 
Senate Housing Chair Brian Kavanagh on State Negotiations & What Comes Next - June 14, 2023
 
Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan on City Budget Negotiations - June 7, 2023
 
New York City's 'Green New Deal' Comes Into Focus, with Pete Sikora of New York Communities for Change - May 22, 2023
 
Top City & State Housing Officials on the NYS Budget Impasse & What Comes Next, with Jessica Katz & RutheAnne Visnauskas - May 19, 2023
 
A Vision for a More Livable City, with Sara Lind of Open Plans - May 16, 2023
 
The Push for Housing Development in New York, with Basha Gerhards of REBNY - May 11, 2023
 
The City Council's Mental Health Roadmap, with Council Member Linda Lee - May 10, 2023
 
Senator Gustavo Rivera on the New State Budget - May 4, 2023
 
Why Housing Policy Negotiations Fell Apart In Albany, With Cea Weaver of Housing Justice for All - April 25, 2023
 
Senator Leroy Comrie on the MTA in State Budget Negotiations - April 21, 2023
 
Major Transit & Climate Issues in State Budget Negotiations, with Betsy Plum of Riders Alliance & Julie Tighe of NYLCV - April 22, 2023
 
  Breaking Down State Budget Negotiations, with Liz Benjamin & Ken Lovett - April 14, 2023
 
Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas on Governor Hochul's 'New York Housing Compact' & State Budget Negotiations - March 30, 2023
 
Senator Liz Krueger on State Budget Negotiations - March 20, 2023
 
Ed Cox Returns as New York Republican Party Chair - March 14, 2023
 
  Borough President Vanessa Gibson on the State of the Bronx - March 3, 2023
 
UFT President Mike Mulgrew on Contract Negotiations, Charter Schools, & More - February 28, 2023
 
Black Political Power in New York, with Keith Wright Black Political Power in New York, with Keith Wright - February 23, 2023
 
Understanding the Arrival of Asylum-Seekers in New York City, with Felipe De La Hoz & Giulia McDonnell Nieto del Rio - February 17, 2023
 
Why It Costs New York So Much More to Expand the Subway, with Eric Goldwyn of NYU - February 8, 2023
 
Borough President Mark Levine's Vision for Manhattan - February 1, 2023
 
Analyzing Mayor Adams' 2023 State of the City, with Errol Louis - January 27, 2023
 
Roberto Ramírez on Hector LaSalle's Nomination for Chief Judge and Latino Representation in New York - January 24, 2023
 
The Chief Judge Fight for 'The Court New York Deserves,' with Peter Martin - January 23, 2023
 
State Senator Jessica Ramos on Hector LaSalle, the Minimum Wage, & More - January 19, 2023
 
A Pro-Housing Agenda for New York, with Annemarie Gray of Open New York - January 18, 2023
 
Borough President Antonio Reynoso's Vision for Brooklyn - January 11, 2023
 
State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins on 2023 Priorities - January 6, 2023
 
Eric Adams' First Year as Mayor & What Comes Next, with Sally Goldenberg - January 5, 2023
 
The Climate Action Council's Plan for New York's Future, with Doreen Harris & Basil Seggos - December 22, 2022
 
Rep.-Elect Dan Goldman on Priorities for Entering Congress - December 21, 2022
 
Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani on How to 'Fix the MTA' & More - December 16, 2022
 
Dan Doctoroff on the Plan for a 'New' New YorkDan Doctoroff on the Plan for a 'New' New York - December 15, 2022
 
  City Council Member Shekar Krishnan on Priorities for NYC Parks - December 12, 2022
 
Borough President Donovan Richards on What's Next in Queens - December 8, 2022
 
Ron Kim on How Democrats Can Win Back Asian Voters - November 30, 2022
 
After a Disappointing Election, What's Next for New York Democrats, with L Joy Williams - November 18, 2022
 
Joe Borelli on New York Republicans' Strong 2022 Election and What Comes Next - November 17, 2022
 
A Winning Formula for Democrats in Tough New York Races, with Chris Walsh - November 13, 2022
 
Messaging, Gender and New York's 2022 Election, with Alexis Grenell - November 12, 2022
 
Examining Hochul's Win, 2022 New York Election Results, with Basil Smikle Jr. - November 10, 2022
 
Republican Leader Rob Ortt on Key State Senate Races - November 7, 2022
 
Democratic Campaign Chair Michael Gianaris on State Senate Battlegrounds - November 7, 2022
 
High Hopes for the New York GOP, with John Burnett - November 4, 2022
 
Understanding the Numbers Game of the New York Governor's Race, with Bruce Gyory - November 3, 2022
 
The Working Families Party Works to Keep Its Ballot Line, Win Key Races, with Sochie Nnaemeka - October 26, 2022
 
Breaking Down the Hochul-Zeldin Debate, with Christina Greer & Casey Seiler - October 25, 2022
 
Paul Rodriguez, Republican Nominee for NYS Comptroller - October 20, 2022
 
Democrat Tom DiNapoli Seeks Another Term as NYS Comptroller - October 20, 2022
 
Racial Justice Proposals on the New York City Ballot, with Jennifer Jones Austin - October 12, 2022
 
The Environmental Bond Act Ballot Proposal and Other Key Climate Issues, with Julie Tighe & Amy Chester - October 12, 2022
 
Mike Lawler on His Campaign to Flip NY-17, Unseat DCCC Chair - October 11, 2022
 
Amy Loprest on 16 Years Running the New York City Campaign Finance Board - October 4, 2022
 
Resetting the 2022 Race for New York Governor with Under 6 Weeks To Go, with Bob Hardt - September 29, 2022
 
Getting New York Out of Its Housing Crisis, with Moses Gates - September 23, 2022
 
How New York City is Handling an Influx of Asylum Seekers, with Murad Awawdeh - September 16, 2022
 
How Principals are Navigating the New School Year, with Union President Mark Cannizzaro - September 13, 2022
 
The Start of a New School Year in New York City, with Alex Zimmerman - September 9, 2022
 
Kristen Gonzalez is Heading Toward the New York State Senate - September 7, 2022
 
State Senator Gustavo Rivera on Surviving a Major Primary Challenge - September 2, 2022
 
Commission Chair Dennis Walcott on New York City Council Redistricting - September 1, 2022
 
Breaking Down the 2022 New York State Senate Primary Results, with Jeff Coltin - August 24, 2022
 
Mara Gay on the 2022 Congressional Primaries and New York Times Editorial Board Endorsements - August 24, 2022
 
Experts Call for a Federal Receiver for Rikers Island, with Elizabeth Glazer & Vinnie Schiraldi - August 19, 2022
 
Rep. Carolyn Maloney on Her Campaign for Congress in the New NY-12 - August 8, 2022
 
Comptroller DiNapoli on State & MTA Finances, Major Economic Development Deals, & More - August 2, 2022
 
Rethinking How Public Space is Allocated in New York City, with Jackson Chabot - August 2, 2022
 
Suraj Patel on Running for Congress in the New NY-12 - July 27, 2022
 
Elizabeth Holtzman on Running for Congress in the New NY-10 - July 26, 2022
 
Comptroller Lander on the City's Economy and Finances, School Budget Cuts, & More - July 20, 2022
 
Yuh-Line Niou on Running for Congress in the New NY-10 - July 19, 2022
 
Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris on the Court of Appeals, Redistricting, Gun Control, & More - July 12, 2022
 
Jo Anne Simon on Running for Congress in the New NY-10 - July 12, 2022
 
Dan Goldman On Running For Congress In The New NY - 10 - July 8, 2022
 
Breaking Down the Results of Statewide and Assembly Primary Elections, with Jeff Coltin - June 29, 2022
 
The State of CUNY, with Chancellor Félix Matos Rodríguez - June 25, 2022
 
Harry Wilson's Closing Argument in the Republican Primary for Governor - June 24, 2022
 
Jumaane Williams' Closing Argument in Democratic Primary for Governor - June 22, 2022
 
Janno Lieber on the State of the MTA - June 22, 2022
 
What Building Owners Want from the Rent Guidelines Board and Policy-Makers, with Jay Martin - June 14, 2022
 
Max Politics Podcast: Dick Gottfried's 52 Years in the State Assembly - June 10, 2022
 
Diane Savino on Her State Senate Tenure & More - June 6, 2022
 
Carlina Rivera on Running for Congress in the New NY-10 - June 1, 2022
 
Senator Andrew Gounardes on End of Legislative Session Priorities & More - May 25, 2022
 
Alessandra Biaggi on Running for Congress and Taking on Sean Patrick Maloney - May 24, 2022
 
Making New York a Bike-Friendly City, with Jon Orcutt - May 19, 2022
 
Tom Suozzi on His Run for Governor - May 12, 2022
 
New York City Economic and Workplace Trends, with Kathryn Wylde - May 11, 2022
 
The Future of Lower Manhattan, with Jessica Lappin of Downtown Alliance - May 10, 2022
 
Assemblymember Karines Reyes on New York Abortion Rights and the Future of Roe - May 4, 2022
 
Solving New York City's 'Housing Problem,' with Two Veterans of the Trenches - May 2, 2022
 
City Council Member Pierina Sanchez on Solving NYC's Housing Crisis - April 27, 2022
 
City Council Member Crystal Hudson on Supporting Aging New Yorkers, Budget Priorities, & More - April 25, 2022
 
Earth Week 2022 in New York, with Julie Tighe & Daniel Zarrilli - April 19, 2022
 
City Council Progressive Chairs Shahana Hanif & Lincoln Restler - April 14, 2022
 
Bob Hardt on the Subway Shooting and Lieutenant Governor's Resignation - April 13, 2022
 
Senators Julia Salazar & Jabari Brisport on the News of the Week & New State Budget - April 13, 2022
 
Senator John Liu on Final State Budget Negotiations - April 6, 2022
 
The City Council Responds to the Mayor's Budget Plan, with Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan The City Council Responds to the Mayor's Budget Plan, with Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan - April 6, 2022
 
'NYC Speaks' on Policy Priorities for the Adams Administration, with José Serrano-McClain of NYC Speaks - April 6, 2022
 
Senator Gustavo Rivera on Crunch-Time State Budget Negotiations - March 31, 2022
 
Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt on State Budget Priorities - March 30, 2022
 
What to Know as State Budget Negotiations Enter the Home Stretch, with Susan Arbetter & Luis Ferré-Sadurní - March 24, 2022
 
A Vision for Limited Government in New York, with Peter Warren - March 17, 2022
 
Dr. Dave Chokshi on His Tenure as NYC Health Commissioner - March 9, 2022
 
Dr. Jay Varma on New York City's Battle with COVID-19 - March 8, 2022
 
Asian-American New Yorkers Fight To Be Seen, with Jo-Ann Yoo of the Asian American Federation - March 2, 2022
 
The Growth of Charter Schools in New York City, with James Merriman - February 22, 2022
 
Comptroller Brad Lander On The City Budget & Improving Nonprofit Contracting Comptroller Brad Lander On The City Budget & Improving Nonprofit Contracting - February 16, 2022
 
Cryptocurrency Grows in New York Cryptocurrency Grows in New York - February 15, 2022
 
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The Future of NYC Trash, with City Council Sanitation Chair Sandy Nurse The Future of NYC Trash, with City Council Sanitation Chair Sandy Nurse - February 4, 2022
 
The New City Council Chairs for Public Health and Hospitals The New City Council Chairs for Public Health and Hospitals - February 1, 2022
 
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Analyzing Governor Hochul's 2022 Agenda, with Bernadette Hogan of The New York Post and Anna Gronewold of Politico New York Analyzing Governor Hochul's 2022 Agenda, with Bernadette Hogan of The New York Post and Anna Gronewold of Politico New York - January 19, 2022
 
Senator Liz Krueger on Assessing the Governor's Budget and Top 2022 Priorities Senator Liz Krueger on Assessing the Governor's Budget and Top 2022 Priorities - January 19, 2022
 
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Bill de Blasio's Legacy and Eric Adams' Agenda Bill de Blasio's Legacy and Eric Adams' Agenda - January 5, 2022
 
Rep. Jamaal Bowman on 'Build Back Better,' Voting Rights, & More Rep. Jamaal Bowman on 'Build Back Better,' Voting Rights, & More - December 21, 2021
 
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City Council Member Diana Ayala on Mental Health Oversight, Running for Speaker, & More City Council Member Diana Ayala on Mental Health Oversight, Running for Speaker, & More - November 29, 2021
 
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Latino Vote Podcast: Redistricting, Representation, and Latinos in New York Latino Vote Podcast: Redistricting, Representation, and Latino New Yorkers - November 11, 2021
 
Jumaane Williams on Being Reelected Public Advocate & Exploring a Run for Governor Jumaane Williams on Being Reelected Public Advocate & Exploring a Run for Governor - November 9, 2021
 
Breaking Down 2021 NYC Election Results & What Comes Next Breaking Down 2021 NYC Election Results & What Comes Next - November 3, 2021
 
City Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez on Backing Eric Adams & The Path Ahead City Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez on Backing Eric Adams & The Path Ahead - November 3, 2021
 
City Council Member Adrienne Adams on NYPD Oversight & More City Council Member Adrienne Adams on NYPD Oversight & More - October 26, 2021
 
Eric Ulrich on His City Council Tenure, the Future of New York City and Its Republican Party Eric Ulrich on His City Council Tenure, the Future of New York City and Its Republican Party - October 26, 2021
 
Chris Coffey on the Yang Mayoral Campaign, Eric Adams & More Chris Coffey on the Yang Mayoral Campaign, Eric Adams & More - October 19, 2021
 
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City Council Member Carlos Menchaca on the Push for Noncitizen Voting & More City Council Member Carlos Menchaca on the Push for Noncitizen Voting & More - September 22, 2021
 
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City Council Member Keith Powers on Oversight of City Jails & More City Council Member Keith Powers on Oversight of City Jails & More - September 8, 2021
 
Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins on the New Era in State Government and Upcoming Priorities Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins on the New Era in State Government and Upcoming Priorities -September 8, 2021
 
Hurricane Ida, Climate Change & Where We Go Next in New York Hurricane Ida, Climate Change & Where We Go Next in New York - September 3, 2021
 
A Government Reform Agenda for Governor Hochul A Government Reform Agenda for Governor Hochul - September 1, 2021
 
New York's Eviction Moratorium and the Housing Justice Movement New York's Eviction Moratorium and the Housing Justice Movement - September 1, 2021
 
New York's $2.1 Billion Excluded Workers Fund Max Politics Podcast: New York's $2.1 Billion Excluded Workers Fund - August 20, 2021
 
Michael Gianaris on Andrew Cuomo's Resignation and What's Ahead in New York Politics Michael Gianaris on Andrew Cuomo's Resignation and What's Ahead in New York Politics - August 20, 2021
 
Tom DiNapoli on the End of the Cuomo Era and What's Next Tom DiNapoli on the End of the Cuomo Era and What's Next - August 13, 2021
 
Reflections on Andrew Cuomo's Reign Reflections on Andrew Cuomo's Reign - August 11, 2021
 
Getting to Know Future Governor Kathy Hochul Getting to Know Future Governor Kathy Hochul - August 11, 2021
 
Tiffany Cabán Heads Toward the City Council Tiffany Cabán Heads Toward the City Council - July 31, 2021
 
Governor Cuomo Faces Series of Scandals and Investigations Governor Cuomo Faces Series of Scandals and Investigations - July 31, 2021
 
Latino Vote '21 Podcast: Shaun Abreu Pursues a City Council Seat in Manhattan Latino Vote '21 Podcast: Shaun Abreu Pursues a City Council Seat in Manhattan - July 27, 2021
 
New York's Covid Emergency Rental Assistance Program New York's Covid Emergency Rental Assistance Program - July 27, 2021
 
Max Politics Podcast: What's Next for New York City's Immigrant Communities What's Next for New York City's Immigrant Communities - July 22, 2021
 
Latino Vote '21 Podcast: Alexa Avilés Pursues a City Council Seat in Brooklyn Latino Vote '21 Podcast: Alexa Avilés Pursues a City Council Seat in Brooklyn - July 19, 2021
 
Women Poised to Take Majority in the Next New York City Council Women Poised to Take Majority in the Next New York City Council - July 14, 2021
 
Donovan Richards Seeks Reelection as Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Seeks Reelection as Queens Borough President - July 14, 2021
 
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Jumaane Williams on the 2021 Primary Results & What Comes Next Jumaane Williams on the 2021 Primary Results & What Comes Next - July 7, 2021
 
Breaking Down the Mayoral Primary Results, with Bob Hardt Breaking Down the Mayoral Primary Results, with Bob Hardt - July 7, 2021
 
Latino Vote '21 Podcast: Pierina Sanchez Pursues a City Council Seat in the Bronx Latino Vote '21 Podcast: Pierina Sanchez Pursues a City Council Seat in the Bronx - July 1, 2021
 
Senator Liz Krueger on Her Bill to Reform the Board of Elections Senator Liz Krueger on Her Bill to Reform the Board of Elections - June 30, 2021
 
Analyzing the Mayor's Race While Awaiting Primary Results - with Stu Loeser & Neal Kwatra Analyzing the Mayor's Race While Awaiting Primary Results - with Stu Loeser & Neal Kwatra - June 30, 2021
 
Kathryn Garcia Sees a Path to Victory Kathryn Garcia Sees a Path to Victory - June 24, 2021
 
Brad Lander on His Lead in the Comptroller Race Brad Lander on His Lead in the Comptroller Race - June 24, 2021
 
Alvin Bragg on His Lead in the Manhattan DA Race Alvin Bragg on His Lead in the Manhattan DA Race - June 23, 2021
 
The Power of The New York Times Endorsement, with Mara Gay The Power of The New York Times Endorsement, with Mara Gay - June 23, 2021
 
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 Latino Vote '21 Podcast: Queens, with Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas Latino Vote '21 Podcast: Queens, with Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas - June 4, 2021
 
Where The Mayor's Race Stands with Under 3 Weeks To Go Breaking Down the New York City Comptroller Primary - June 2, 2021
 
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 Latino Vote '21 Podcast: The Bronx, with Council Member Rafael Salamanca Latino Vote '21 Podcast: The Bronx, with Council Member Rafael Salamanca - May 28, 2021
 
Latino Vote '21: An Introduction to Latino Voters and the 2021 NYC Elections Latino Vote '21: An Introduction to Latino Voters and the 2021 NYC Elections - May 21, 2021
 
 

 

Max & Murphy Podcast Archive

"Max & Murphy" was a podcast hosted by Ben Max of Gotham Gazette and Jarrett Murphy of City Limits that began in 2016 as a brief discussion on the latest in housing policy but quickly expanded to lengthier discussions of a wide variety of political and policy issues, including interviews with candidates for office, elected and appointed government officials, advocates and other experts.

Listen to episodes here