Best Microphone Bill Podcasts (2025)

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The storylines we can't quit from 2025 (and a new game)! 32:59

5h ago32:59

32:59

Before we say goodbye to 2025, we want to remember some of the narratives and events that captivated us (for good or bad) during the year. For this trip down memory lane, host David Lombardo is joined by Capitol Confidential author Dan Clark and Bloomberg Industry Capitol reporter Raga Justin. They discuss cursing from politicians, the election law…

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Former budget butcher explains how the fiscal sausage is made 32:14

2d ago32:14

32:14

Former state Budget Director Bob Megna, now the president of the Rockefeller Institute of Government, joins the show to explain how the Hochul administration is navigating lost federal funding. We discuss the wiggle room in the state's spending plan, the potential for cutting agency red tape, and how serioulsy to take projected holes from the Divis…

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BONUS: Elise Stefanik suspends bid for governor 18:29

6d ago18:29

18:29

Congresswoman Elise Stefanik suspended her short-lived bid for governor on Friday afternoon, so we're breaking down her anouncement and the ramifications of the decision, including what this means for the Republican gubernatorial landscape. Our guest is Chapin Fay, a Republican strategist and founder of Lighthouse Public Affairs. And if this type o…

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Senate Dems look to go on the offensive in Hudson Valley 28:48

6d ago28:48

28:48

On paper, a Hudson Valley Senate District that includes the communities of Poughkeepsie, Newburgh and Beacon would seem made for a Democratic representative, but since redistricting it has been occupied by Republican Rob Rolison. In 2026, Poughkeepsie City Councilman Evan Menist is hoping to flip control of the seat by riding a blue wave and talkin…

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The one with our Listener 1:29:12

8d ago1:29:12

1:29:12

This week, Gavin and I shut our big fat mouths and finally let someone else talk: our listener! We are fortunate to have four of our listener join us to tell us a little about them, their place in the parenting world, and why in the hell would they keep listening to this garbage every week. We are taking a short break over the holidays, and will be…

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122 bills on the governor's desk 26:46

9d ago26:46

26:46

It's the season of giving: Giving somewhat controversial bills to the governor for her signature, veto, or the promise of future amendments. There are 122 bills awaiting action by Gov. Kathy Hochul (at the time of the podcast recording), so we're reflecting on the process of delivering bills at the end of the year and unpacking some of the pending …

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Mid-week bonus: The fiasco behind SurroConnections and Megan Hall Greenberg 5:53

13d ago5:53

5:53

We wanted to take a few minutes out of your week to acknowledge the awful experience IP's and surrogates alike are dealing with during the collapse (and possible fraud) of SurroConnections.By David F.M. Vaughn & Gavin Lodge

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Bruce Blakeman emerges as GOP gubernatorial alternative 34:37

13d ago34:37

34:37

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's flirtation with a run for governor became official this week, as he announced his bid to be the GOP nominee to take on Gov. Kathy Hochul in 2026. We explored his path to a primary victory and an upset in November with Michael Dawidziak, a Long Island-based Republican strategist. We talked about Blakeman's re…

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The one with [NULL] 31:46

16d ago31:46

31:46

This week, Gavin starts off the episode strong with a very funny story, David has thoughts about OPK's (again), Gavin talks sports, we rank the top 3 hottest Holiday characters, and we break sad news for the Gaytriarchs listener. Questions? Comments? Rants? Raves? Send them to [email protected], or you can DM us anywhere @GaytriarchsPodc…

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Broome County GOP chair sees strong bench as path to victory in blue New York 36:27

18d ago36:27

36:27

While Democrats were making inroads all over New York in November, they were turned back in the race for mayor of Binghamton, where the GOP incumbent secured re-election despite a major enrollment disadvantage. This got us interested in the larger Broome County Republican apparatus, so we're checking in with their 31-year-old chair, Benji Federman.…

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The evolving gambling landscape in New York 24:29

23d ago24:29

24:29

After years of anticipation, plus some twists and turns along the way, there is clarity about the future casino landscape in the New York City area. We broke down the significance of the state siting board's decision with Bennett Liebman, one of the architect's of the 2013 law that paved the way to the proliferation of casino licenses in New York. …

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The one with Doctor X 1:20:12

23d ago1:20:12

1:20:12

This week, David is shot at point-blank range by his son, Gavin has criticism for David's criticism of the Wicked movie, we ask our listener for book recommendations, we have a controversial DILF of the week, we rank the top 3 Christmas songs, and this week we are joined by mysterious "Doctor X," who talks to us about female health and anatomy, whe…

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Could Elise Stefanik be leading the race for governor? 22:05

26d ago22:05

22:05

The race for governor of New York won't be decided for another eleven months, but a snapshot of the contest from the fall by a conservative think tank suggests the election is winnable for Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik. We unpack the findings, including Gov. Kathy Hochul's underwhelming performance in New York City, and the poll's methodo…

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Debunking Albany conspiracies and handicapping Hochul's LG field 30:16

1M ago30:16

30:16

Tusk Strategies partner Shontell Smith Plummer is back on the podcast after a lengthy absence to discuss whether a leak from the Hochul administration was accidentally done on purpose, the possibility of tax increases in next year's state budget, and whether Democratic lawmakers at the Capitol are going to veer to the left because of possible prima…

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The one with Joey Chancey 58:50

30d ago58:50

58:50

This week, Gavin and David are terminally uncool, David takes gay Dad advice from Jinkx Monsoon, there is good news with lesbians, we rank the top 3 Thanksgiving sides, and this week we are joined by musician and Inside Out dad Joey Chancey who talks to us about the process of becoming a Dad, what the highlight of his career was, and how he found h…

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A new chapter for former LG Brian Benjamin 46:14

1M ago46:14

46:14

In 2022, corruption charges blew up the career trajectory for then-Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin. More than three years later, with the case dropped by federal prosecutors, the Harlem Democrat has a new life and a new perspective on the legal system and his life's journey. Benjamin visited the studio to reflect on the allegations of bribery from his time…

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Won't somebody think of the businesses?!?!? 29:16

1M ago29:16

29:16

A recent report from the Business Council of New York State made the case that employers in the Empire State don't feel like they're being heard by state policymakers. Putting aside that every interest group feels like this, it's undeniable that business interests do play a lot of defense during the legislative session in Albany. To discuss the lob…

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The one with two white men at a microphone 28:56

1M ago28:56

28:56

This week, Gavin is left alone with the kids, and David is left alone with the kids, Gavin forces his daughter to make cornbread, we read a listener messsage, we revisit Gavin's favorite bit "What Would You Do?," we have some *slightly* good gay news, we talk about the sandwich guy, and we rank the top 3 aquired tastes. Questions? Comments? Rants? …

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A letter to New York Democrats 30:16

1M ago30:16

30:16

What does it mean to be a Democrat? That's the question being posed to the party faithful in New York by Matt Castelli, who is best known in the Empire State for his 2022 congressional shellacking at the hands of Rep. Elise Stefanik. The former CIA operative has regrouped in Dutchess County, where there is speculation about a 2027 run for county ex…

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Navigating Planet Albany with Zohran's Bronx Assembly ally 30:54

1M ago30:54

30:54

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has a short list of accomplishments in Albany during his time in the Assembly, but his plans for the Big Apple will require him to be successful at the state's Capitol. We talked about that path to success with Assemblymember Amanda Septimo, a Bronx Democrat, who has been described as part of Mamdani's "brai…

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The one with god warrior Marguerite Perrin 49:53

1M ago49:53

49:53

This week, David braves Disney on ice, Gavin learns about football, our listener is preggo, Gavin has GOOD NEWS, we rank the top 3 people we wouldn't answer a call from, and this week our guest is god warrior and gay icon Marguerite Perrin, who talks to us about dark-sided stuff, how the gay community supported her during a tragic time in her life,…

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Rep. Elise Stefanik officially jumps in 29:17

2M ago29:17

29:17

After months of flirting with a gubernatorial run, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik jumped into the race in November. We discuss the North Country Republican's longshot path to the Executive Mansion in Albany with Chapin Fay, a veteran GOP strategist and founder of Lighthouse Public Affairs. We talk about the importance of New York City for Stefanik in…

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Episode 15: Sunday niceness-live 53:43

2M ago53:43

53:43

live set on this cold sunday morning

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An election post-mortem for NY Democrats 42:39

2M ago42:39

42:39

Democrats made inroads all over New York on Election Day, including flipping some Republican-held county legislatures, and the party's mayoral nominee, Zohran Mamdani, got the highest number of votes in decades. We break down this good news for the Democratic Party, the not-so-good news in Nassau County, the status of the New York party infrastruct…

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The one with Family IT guy Ben Gillenwater 1:15:48

2M ago1:15:48

1:15:48

This week, we recap our Halloweenies, all boys in theatre are gay, how to rewire your lizard brain, we rank the top 3 politicians who'd make great ex-husbands, and this week we are joined by triple threat of our dreams Ben Gillenwater, aka "Family IT guy," who talks to us about how to keep your kids safe on the internet, how to have just the right …

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LG Antonio Delgado's vision for the NY Dems 17:12

2M ago17:12

17:12

Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado joins the show to talk politics, including share his grievances with the New York Democratic Party under the control of Gov. Kathy Hochul and NY Dems Chair Jay Jacobs. The gubernatorial hopeful also discusses the future of U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer and what he's looking for in a number two. You can catch our conversation abou…

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And then there were three casino projects 36:38

2M ago36:38

36:38

The field of contenders for three downstate casino licenses has been whittled down to three options and the selection process could conclude imminently, so we're checking in on how we got there and what might happen next. Crain's New York Business political reporter Nick Garber discusses the surprise decision by MGM to abandon their casino bid, hig…

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Hochul struggles to connect with Mamdani's base 27:57

2M ago27:57

27:57

After documenting the challenging working conditions and underwhelming compensation for central staff in the Assembly, New York Focus senior reporter Sam Mellins reports that at least the pay is getting better for the behind-the-scenes personnel that make the people's house run. Mellins discusses who is getting a raise and the status of unionizatio…

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Buying and selling Andrew Gounardes, treatment courts, and affordability 26:13

2M ago26:13

26:13

Wonder who is on the rise in New York? Curious what campaign are heading in the wrong direction? Patrick Wildes, director of Albany Law School's Government Law Center, and Dan Clark, author of the Capitol Confidential newsletter, join host David Lombardo to offer trading tips on issues and people for our Capitol stock market. They make predictions …

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The one with political stratagist Bill Burton 1:04:49

2M ago1:04:49

1:04:49

This week, we dive into the listener mail bag, Gavin is mad that kids won't dance, there is SOME good news in the world, we rank the top 3 Halloween-themed drag names, and this week we are joined by political strategist and Barack Obama's BFF Bill Burton who talks to us about the state of the world today, who is secretly gay in Republican politics,…

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NY Health Act advocates hope federal chaos aids their cause in 2026 29:58

2M ago29:58

29:58

New York policymakers will face some hard choices in 2026 about the state's health care system as the result of changes coming from Washington D.C. that include cuts to providers and regulations that could bounce people off government-run insurance. Advocates of the New York Health Act, which would create a state-run, single-payer health insurance …

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Former Kansas Democrat sets his sights on DiNapoli 26:39

2M ago26:39

26:39

Raj Goyle is one of a growing list of Democrats looking to wrest their party's state comptroller nomination away from incumbent Tom DiNapoli. The former Kansas state lawmaker argues that the powers of the comptroller's office have been wasted and makes the case that his background makes him the optimal change candidate. We touch on his voting recor…

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The one with Eureka O'Hara & Dan Poblocki 55:00

2M ago55:00

55:00

This week, David's daughter is turning to the dark side, Gavin's son is a liar, we drool over David's favorite DILF of the week, we rank the top 3 Fall candle scents, and this week we are joined by gay royalty Eureka O'Hara and Dan Poblocki who are here to talk about their new book "Jackson Bright in the Spotlight," dish on Eureka's new Divine proj…

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Disability advocates look to flex political muscle in Albany 35:56

2M ago35:56

35:56

New Yorkers with disabilities have no problem finding rhetorical support in Albany, but champions willing and able to deliver meaningful funding and policies are harder to find. We explore this dynamic, including how it might change, with Michael Schweinsburg, president of the 504 Democratic Club, a political advocacy group that endorsed Lt. Gov. A…

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Episode 14: Relentless Reggae w / Microphone Bill -part 2 1:00:00

3M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Weekly reggae show hosted by Microphone Bill

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Episode 13: Relentless Reggae / Microphone Bill part 1 1:00:00

3M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Weekly reggae show playin new music all the time. Longest running reggae radii show in Chicago!

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Episode 12: Riddim Morning 1:06:18

3M ago1:06:18

1:06:18

spinning riddims / Microphone Bill / rare morning session

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Construction Update: Work is underway at the Capitol complex 25:24

3M ago25:24

25:24

The Empire State Plaza and Capitol are in a period of transition that includes road work, restoring an historic staircase and a potential reimagining of how the complex is integrated into the community. We were joined in the studio state OGS Commissioner Jeanette Moy to discuss these moving parts and whether the escalators and elevators will work d…

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Episode 11: Relentless Reggae w / Microphone Bill 59:59

3M ago59:59

59:59

Old show- good vibes

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The one with podcast host Jameel Mayers 1:01:13

3M ago1:01:13

1:01:13

This week, gay men have abandoned the White House, David has parts of his son to dispose of, Gavin doesn't understand Instagram, we rank the top 3 hottest Halloween characters, and this week we are joined by podcaster, author, deep thinker, and general multi-hyphenate Jameel Mayers who talks to us about his rare adoption journey, where he gets his …

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The growing case against Hochul's 'inflation refund' checks 21:39

3M ago21:39

21:39

After getting tested in the fires of the Brooklyn Democratic Committee for three years, James Christopher has launched his own communications firm. Now that he's escaped the orbit of this high-profile and controversial political machine, we ask him about navigating political landmines in Brooklyn and what's in store for his future. Then we talk wit…

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Episode 10: Rasta Morning With Microphone Bill 1:04:10

3M ago1:04:10

1:04:10

Rasta vibes set on a Sunday morning before attending the Burning Spear Show.

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The one with nosotros 44:37

3M ago44:37

44:37

This week, doctors want David's advice, Gavin's kids are too cool for Halloween, David recaps the Men Having Babies conference, we rank the top 3 most inappropriate Halloween costumes for grown ass men, and we remind all of our listener about our upcoming Halloween party with the Queer Family Podcast! Questions? Comments? Rants? Raves? Send them to…

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Herding cats in the Assembly takes a responsible nerd 30:33

3M ago30:33

30:33

The latest game of musical chairs at the Capitol has resulted in Assemblymember Jen Lunsford serving as assistant majority leader, a role that puts her third in line to run the chamber during ordinary operations. We talked with the Rochester-area Democrat about why she got this post after just five years (she's a nerd with perfect attendance), cons…

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The one with podcasters Bryan Ruiz and Jon Ruiz 57:17

3M ago57:17

57:17

This week, Gavin is half a century, David loves cakes, Gavin's kids are faking it, we announce our Halloween party cohosted with the Queer Family Podcast, we rank the top 3 witches, and this week we are joined by "biological twin cousins" Bryan and Jon Ruiz, who are hosts of their own gay podcast, "Out Loud and Laughing," who laugh with us about ha…

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Zohran puts live-event ticket regulations back in the spotlight 21:21

3M ago21:21

21:21

The campaign to reform live-event ticket regulations in New York, which was expected to be in a public coma until the 2026 legislative session in Albany, got a boost of publicity this summer when NYC Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani called on FIFA to adopt consumer friendly measures for World Cup ticket sales. The assemblyman has given a n…

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100 dispatches from Planet Albany! 51:11

3M ago51:11

51:11

We celebrate 100 episodes of Dispatches from Planet Albany with Tusk Strategies Partner Shontell Plummer (you read that right), Capitol Confidential author Dan Clark, and Times Union Capitol reporter Raga Justin. We take questions from listeners, reflect on more than two years of podcast recordings, and consider the next 100 episodes of the show. A…

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Episode 9: Relentless Reggae Host Microphone Bill 52:50

3M ago52:50

52:50

Playing good music from new and old artist alike. 2025 tunes with a couple classics thrown in

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The one with pastor Steve Jungkeit 1:01:07

3M ago1:01:07

1:01:07

This week, 6 is the new 13, David wins therapy, we rank the top 3 jokes, and this week hell has frozen over because our guest is none other than a man of the cloth, Steve Jungkeit, who talks to us about being a leader of a politically passionate church, he spars with David about his anti-theism, how he reconciles the things his religion teaches him…

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Mr. Jones and me look into the past 27:04

3M ago27:04

27:04

Former Assemblyman D. Billy Jones, a North Country Democrat, zooms in for his exit interview to discuss why he's leaving the Capitol, reflect on his relationship with Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and consider the importance of majority representation in the legislature. We also touch on his hair legacy and whether he might run for office again in …

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