Best Youdecidewitherrollouis Podcasts (2024)

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Harry Siegel: A column on subway crime sparks an online attack by the NYPD 41:18

1d ago41:18

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After criticizing police strategy aimed at combatting subway crime, New York Daily News columnist Harry Siegel found himself under attack online by the NYPD. The mayor later defended police brass for going after Siegel and the police commanders doubled down on their harsh words in several interviews, including one with NY1. Siegel joined NY1's Erro…

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Chris Norwood: A new combat mission against diabetes 25:38

6d ago25:38

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With diabetes continuing to disproportionately affect the poor and people of color, the Bronx nonprofit agency Health People is launching a new campaign against the disease. Chris Norwood, the group’s founder and executive director, joined NY1’s Errol Louis to discuss their new education effort about diabetes as well as what she hopes to get out of…

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Eric Klinenberg: Following seven lives in ‘the year that changed everything’ 31:12

13d ago31:12

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Trying to make sense of one of the most pivotal years in American history, scholar Eric Klinenberg decided to focus on 2020 by using seven New Yorkers as his lens. With social unrest, economic turbulence and a presidential election as his backdrop, Klinenberg tells a story that is still far from finished in his new book, “2020: One City, Seven Peop…

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Cannabis at the crossroads — A live discussion 1:24:09

20d ago1:24:09

1:24:09

Recently, NY1’s Errol Louis moderated a panel discussion, hosted by Vital City and the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY, on New York’s rocky rollout of legalized cannabis — examining what policies and practices are needed to create a viable market moving forward. Louis was joined for the discussion by Rosalind Adams, a reporter a…

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Elizabeth Holtzman: A pioneer looks back and ahead to our political future 44:35

1M ago44:35

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Few women have had a bigger impact on New York City politics than Elizabeth Holtzman. A Brooklyn native, Holtzman embarked on a political career over 50 years ago. She was an aide to Mayor John Lindsay in the late 60s and then became the youngest woman at the time ever elected to Congress at 31 years old. She was also the Brooklyn district attorney…

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Tricia Romano: How the Village Voice revolutionized journalism 33:25

1M ago33:25

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The Village Voice is widely considered being America’s first alt weekly newspaper. Started in 1955 by a small group of writers and editors that included Norman Mailer, the radical paper changed journalism. For six decades, the Voice covered politics, news and culture with a blend of energy and brashness, creating a style that inspired other writers…

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Terry Golway: Was La Guardia our greatest mayor? 31:40

1M ago31:40

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Fighting for the rights of immigrants and the impoverished during the Great Depression, Fiorello La Guardia was considered “America’s mayor” by millions of New Yorkers during his 12 years in office. In a new book about La Guardia, journalist and historian Terry Golway looks at the many political lessons to be learned from the former mayor’s leaders…

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Michael Beschloss: What’s at stake in 2024? 57:56

2M ago57:56

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There are a little over nine months until the 60th presidential election in November. As the primaries wrap up, it remains clear that it will be a rematch between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. Michael Beschloss is an American historian specializing in the United States presidency and is the author of nine books on the topic…

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Dr. Uché Blackstock: Tackling racism in our health care system 29:15

2M ago29:15

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Racism often ensures that Black Americans get worse results than other groups when they visit the doctor or an emergency room. It not only affects patients: only 2% of physicians in the U.S. are Black women. Dr. Uché Blackstock is trying to level the playing field. A New York-based physician, Blackstock is the author of “Legacy: A Black Physician R…

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Allan Lichtman: The best forecaster of presidential elections for 40 years 28:14

2M ago28:14

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With the presidential race already underway, NY1’s Errol Louis decided to have a candid conversation with Allan Lichtman, an acclaimed historian who has devised a successful system that has — with one exception — correctly predicted the winner of the last ten presidential elections. Lichtman discussed his 13-point checklist for presidential campaig…

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Scott Stringer: Is New York City ready for his second act? 29:59

2M ago29:59

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Scott Stringer spent three decades in New York politics before badly losing in the Democratic primary for mayor in 2021. But a few weeks ago, with Mayor Eric Adams facing low poll numbers, the former city comptroller announced he was exploring another run for mayor. Stringer joined NY1’s Errol Louis for a candid conversation about sexual harassment…

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State of the City: Mayor Adams' big midterm exam 36:41

3M ago36:41

36:41

Halfway through his term in office, Mayor Eric Adams delivered his annual State of the City address, detailing proposals covering everything from the ongoing migrant crisis to public safety to housing and the economy. He also said Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan has declared social media a public health threat. Joining NY1’s Errol Louis to tal…

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Cea Weaver: Are we closer to fixing N.Y.’s housing problem? 29:41

3M ago29:41

29:41

A year after Gov. Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers failed to reach a deal on a housing plan, they’re back at work in the State Capitol with the governor making a more modest proposal to build affordable homes across the state. One person who’s fighting every day to end the crisis is Cea Weaver, who co-founded the Housing Justice for All coalition. …

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Key takeaways from Gov. Hochul’s policy agenda 35:51

3M ago35:51

35:51

This week, Gov. Kathy Hochul delivered her third State of the State address, focusing on housing proposals and plans to make the state a safer and more affordable place to live by addressing mental health care — especially in young New Yorkers. Her agenda is much more scaled back than in previous years, as the state faces a $4 billion budget gap an…

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'You Decide': The year review of 2023 12:08

3M ago12:08

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This week, in addition to celebrating its five-year anniversary, NY1’s “You Decide” is taking a quick look back at 2023 with an eye on 2024. Errol Louis selected some of his favorite episodes of the podcast from the past 12 months, and discussed why he found each conversation so memorable and relevant to the year ahead. He revisited his interviews …

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Bradley Tusk: Flying cars and mobile voting 46:38

4M ago46:38

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Bradley Tusk is no stranger to politics. He was Sen. Chuck Schumer’s communications director and former Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s campaign manager. He was also a political consultant for Uber. All of this experience finds its way into his debut novel “Obvious in Hindsight,” a behind-the-scenes look at a campaign to legalize flying cars in New York …

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Mario Cuomo: The Last Liberal Part 3 - Hard Times 40:23

4M ago40:23

40:23

In late 1991, some Democrats were hopeful that Mario Cuomo would finally agree to run for president. When he didn’t, President-elect Bill Clinton then wanted to appoint him to the Supreme Court. He cast aside these opportunities, and instead lost a bid for a fourth term as governor. Why didn’t Cuomo run for president? Why didn’t he accept Clinton’s…

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Mario Cuomo: The Last Liberal Part 2 - Great Expectations 45:44

4M ago45:44

45:44

Forty years ago, Mario Cuomo began his three-term tenure as governor. He inherited a state that was in the midst of a fiscal crisis and a crime problem. With the help of his top aide, Michael Del Giudice, Cuomo began to tackle the budget and try to get the state in order. To complicate matters, in 1984, Cuomo gave the keynote speech at the Democrat…

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Mario Cuomo: The Last Liberal Part 1 - Rising up the political ranks 35:49

4M ago35:49

35:49

2023 marks 40 years since Mario Cuomo was sworn in as governor of New York for the first time. Cuomo was one of the most unlikely politicians the state had seen in a long time. The child of illiterate working-class immigrants who owned a grocery store in South Jamaica, Cuomo was a public-school genius who found himself graduating at the top of his …

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Introducing…Mario Cuomo: The Last Liberal - A Special Three-Part Series (Trailer) 2:18

4M ago2:18

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With Ronald Reagan and the GOP dominating America’s political landscape in the 1980s, Democrats were largely dispirited and looking for someone to push back against a new wave of conservatism. Improbably, Mario Cuomo, the son of a grocer from Queens, became one of their heroes. Serving as governor of New York for 12 years, Cuomo was one of the chie…

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GivingTuesday: Nudging the world in the right direction 30:52

5M ago30:52

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As we enter the holiday season, we celebrate GivingTuesday, where nonprofit groups hope to inspire people’s generosity. NY1’s Errol Louis is dedicating an episode of “You Decide” to 10 of his favorite charities in New York City. The conversation also includes a quick look back at the past year of “You Decide,“ as well as at an exciting new podcast …

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Naomi Klein: Doppelgänger politics and the 'other Naomi' 29:40

5M ago29:40

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“Doppelgänger: A Trip Into the Mirror World” is the most recent book by social activist Naomi Klein. The book has an unlikely premise: Klein has often been confused with author Naomi Wolf. Klein uses this confusion to tell her most personal story yet, but along the way writes of the online paranoia that rose through the pandemic. The “other Naomi” …

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Joe Sexton: A Brooklyn reporter uncovers a tragedy in Nebraska 1:17:40

5M ago1:17:40

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Veteran journalist Joe Sexton spent over two decades at the New York Times, where he was both Metro Editor and Sports Editor. Following a lengthy stay at ProPublica, the Brooklyn native started writing a magazine story about two tragic deaths in Omaha stemming from the 2020 George Floyd protests. The magazine piece turned into a book, and this year…

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Melissa DeRosa: Former top Cuomo aide tries to flip the script 33:51

5M ago33:51

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During the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Melissa DeRosa became a familiar face as she sat by Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s side during his popular daily briefings. As his top aide, she also stood by him amid a barrage of sexual harassment allegations, which led to Cuomo’s resignation in August 2021. Two years later, DeRosa returns with a memoir called…

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JoAnne Page: Rebuilding lives of those who were behind bars 24:30

6M ago24:30

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About 600,000 people are released from prison every year but finding support for them to reintegrate into society is a challenge. While the United States spends billions of dollars on incarceration, funding for reentry services remains limited. JoAnne Page is trying to change those numbers. As president and CEO of the Fortune Society, Page has foug…

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Harry Siegel: A column on subway crime sparks an online attack by the NYPD 41:18

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Chris Norwood: A new combat mission against diabetes 25:38

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Eric Klinenberg: Following seven lives in ‘the year that changed everything’ 31:12

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Cannabis at the crossroads — A live discussion 1:24:09

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Elizabeth Holtzman: A pioneer looks back and ahead to our political future 44:35

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Tricia Romano: How the Village Voice revolutionized journalism 33:25

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Terry Golway: Was La Guardia our greatest mayor? 31:40

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Michael Beschloss: What’s at stake in 2024? 57:56

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Dr. Uché Blackstock: Tackling racism in our health care system 29:15

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Allan Lichtman: The best forecaster of presidential elections for 40 years 28:14

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Scott Stringer: Is New York City ready for his second act? 29:59

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State of the City: Mayor Adams' big midterm exam 36:41

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Cea Weaver: Are we closer to fixing N.Y.’s housing problem? 29:41

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Key takeaways from Gov. Hochul’s policy agenda 35:51

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'You Decide': The year review of 2023 12:08

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Bradley Tusk: Flying cars and mobile voting 46:38

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Mario Cuomo: The Last Liberal Part 3 - Hard Times 40:23

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Mario Cuomo: The Last Liberal Part 2 - Great Expectations 45:44

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Mario Cuomo: The Last Liberal Part 1 - Rising up the political ranks 35:49

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Introducing…Mario Cuomo: The Last Liberal - A Special Three-Part Series (Trailer) 2:18

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GivingTuesday: Nudging the world in the right direction 30:52

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Naomi Klein: Doppelgänger politics and the 'other Naomi' 29:40

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Joe Sexton: A Brooklyn reporter uncovers a tragedy in Nebraska 1:17:40

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Melissa DeRosa: Former top Cuomo aide tries to flip the script 33:51

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JoAnne Page: Rebuilding lives of those who were behind bars 24:30

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