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FOX 5 Politics Unusual with Morgan McKay

FOX 5 Politics Unusual with Morgan McKay

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Think of Politics Unusual as your weekly debrief on the circus that is local and national politics. Host Morgan McKay skips the "politician-speak" to get the real story from the people making the rules. Whether you’re a policy nerd or just wondering why your taxes are doing that again, join us for a deep dive into the strange, the messy, and the definitely-not-usual world of politics.2026 FOX 5 NY Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • New York Lt. Governor Candidate Adrienne Adams

    New York Lt. Governor Candidate Adrienne Adams
    May 25 2026
    New York Lt. Governor Candidate Adrienne Adams sit down with Morgan McKay as the primary approaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    21 mins
  • NY Budget Fallout & The First Responder Buffer Zone

    NY Budget Fallout & The First Responder Buffer Zone
    May 11 2026
    The state budget is late, and the ripples are being felt across all five boroughs. Are businesses quietly packing their bags, and what will it take to get them to stay? This week on Politics Unusual, Morgan McKay convenes a heavy-hitting Reporter Roundtable featuring New York Times City Hall Reporter Sally Goldenberg and New York Post City Hall Bureau Chief Craig McCarthy. They break down exactly how the budget delays are impacting NYC, the devil in the details of the proposed pied-à-terre tax, and the uphill battle business leaders face in keeping jobs in the Empire State. Plus, they analyze Assemblymember Mamdani’s influence over the budget and weigh the odds of a rent freeze for rent-stabilized apartments as the Rent Guidelines Board vote looms. Then, Morgan sits down with Scott Munro, President of the Detectives' Endowment Association. Munro details his aggressive push for the HALO Act—a bill that would create a strict 15-foot buffer zone around police officers, firefighters, and EMS workers. He explains the penalties for violating the zone, his upcoming lobbying efforts in Washington D.C., and the ongoing fight to make changes to Tier 2A pensions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    21 mins
  • Self-Funding, State Budgets, and the Struggle for a Ceasefire

    Self-Funding, State Budgets, and the Struggle for a Ceasefire
    May 4 2026
    Is New York losing its competitive edge? Congressman Dan Goldman joins the pod to defend his stance on wealth taxes and explain why he’s using his own fortune to fund his campaign against challenger Brad Lander. From the geopolitics of Iran and Israel to the local politics of the Mayoral primary, no stone is left unturned. Senator Steve Chan also stops by to discuss his transition from the NYPD to the State Senate and his mission to make public transit safer through increased criminal penalties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    21 mins
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