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A Murrow Award winning podcast that brings you inside the issues impacting our communities. Every week, Tom Eschen sits down with local leaders and power brokers for a frank, sometimes blunt, conversation about the current political environment and how their decisions and stances shape and alter all of our lives. Whether it’s your tax bill, public safety, schools, immigration, or healthcare – poli... more

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Governor Kathy Hochul has until Friday, December 19, to sign or veto a package of 10 bills aimed at creating more oversight and transparency within New York State's corrections system.

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With the New York State FY2027 Executive Budget due in a little more than a month, New York State Budget Director Blake Washington joined Power & Politics this week.

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Albany Mayor Elect/Chief City Auditor Dorcey Applyrs and Tom Dworetsky of Camoin Associates break down the release of the City of Albany Housing Audit.

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Phil Steck
New York State Assemblymember, advocating for budget and tax issues
New York State Assembly
Episode: Phil Steck, NYS Assemblymember (D-Colonie), on NYS Budget, Stock Transfer Tax, Naloxone Cuts, May 2nd, 2025
Jim Murphy
Former judge and former district attorney of Saratoga County
Behan Communications
Episode: James Murphy, Former Saratoga County Judge and District Attorney, April 24th, 2025
Blair Horner
Senior Policy Advisor at NYPIRG with extensive experience in policy analysis and New York State governance.
NYPIRG
Episode: Blair Horner, Senior Policy Advisor at NYPIRG April 10, 2025
Blake Gendebien
Democratic nominee for New York's 21st Congressional District and dairy farmer.
Democratic Party
Episode: Blake Gendebien, Democratic nominee in potential NY-21 special election, March 20, 2025
Deshanna Wiggins
CEO of Albany Black Chamber of Commerce
Albany Black Chamber of Commerce
Episode: Deshanna Wiggins, CEO-Albany Black Chamber of Commerce, March 13th, 2025
Antonio Delgado
New York Lieutenant Governor
Office of the Lieutenant Governor of New York
Episode: Antonio Delgado, New York Lieutenant Governor, February 26th, 2025
Thomas Gant
Formerly incarcerated activist advocating for prison reform and humane conditions
Center for Community Alternatives
Episode: Thomas Gant, Center for Community Alternatives, February 24, 2025
Ta-Sean Murdock
Director-Center for Law and Justice
Center for Law and Justice
Episode: Ta-Sean Murdock, Director-Center for Law and Justice, February 17th, 2025
Dan McCoy
Albany County Executive
Albany County
Episode: Dan McCoy, Albany County Executive, February 3rd, 2025

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Tom Eschen
Host of Power & Politics, known for engaging discussions with local leaders about pressing political issues and their impacts on the community.

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  • Local news done right

    It’s so important to have quality local news and podcasts are so accessible! Tom does a great job, and shoutout to whomever edits this, the production quality is impeccable. They are probably handy with a lot of things!

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James Murphy, Former Saratoga County Judge and District Attorney, April 24th, 2025
Q: What is your perspective on the challenge of balancing discretion with the need for reform in the justice system?
Murphy believes discretion is critical for judges to make informed decisions based on their experience, while acknowledging the need for reforms in certain areas such as bail and discovery.
James Murphy, Former Saratoga County Judge and District Attorney, April 24th, 2025
Q: What have those experiences with the press been like and how have they been different throughout your career?
Murphy explained that ethical restrictions limit what judges can communicate with the press and emphasized the importance of treating the press fairly to foster a positive relationship.
James Murphy, Former Saratoga County Judge and District Attorney, April 24th, 2025
Q: Why was now the time to step, to take a different step in your career?
Jim Murphy felt he had sat in every seat in the courtroom after 37 years and was ready for a change, especially after his term ended and he did not want to run for another 10-year term.
Dan McCoy, Albany County Executive, February 3rd, 2025
Q: How do you view things over the course of these changes in local government?
There will be significant changes, but overall, I view it positively as new leadership will bring new ideas and approaches.
Ta-Sean Murdock, Director-Center for Law and Justice, February 17th, 2025
Q: How do you view the relationship between the law enforcement and the community?
We are at a standstill; community policing is needed to build relationships and trust rather than a simple police presence.

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