You Decide with Errol Louis
283 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 152 ratingsNY1’s Errol Louis has been interviewing powerful politicians and cultural icons for years, but it’s when the TV cameras are turned off that things really get interesting. From career highlights, to personal moments, to stories that have never been told, join Errol each week for intimate conversations with the people who are shaping the future of New York and beyond. Listen to "You Decide with Errol Louis" every Wednesday, wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Elie Mystal: The Supreme Court Hangs in the Balance
September 02, 2020 17:00 - 50 minutes - 35.3 MBElie Mystal, the justice correspondent for “The Nation” magazine, joined Errol to discuss what the outcome of the November election means for the future of the Supreme Court, and he explained why Democrats need to be focusing on the importance of the courts. They also analyzed the recent political conventions, including a look into Black Republicanism. And he talked about why he’s taking a critical look at white allyship in the wake of recent protests calling for racial justice and whether...
Sly James: Lessons From Kansas City
August 26, 2020 06:00 - 40 minutes - 28.3 MBWith just over two months to go until the November election, Democrats have been working on getting Donald Trump out of office by focusing on his character. In a new book “The Opportunity Agenda,” former Kansas City Mayor Sly James and real estate executive Winston Fisher say the party needs to look past the election and work on revamping its policy platform to help struggling Americans – especially amid a pandemic and an economic crisis. James joined Errol to discuss the importance of helpi...
David Paul Kuhn: How Democrats Lost the White Working Class
August 19, 2020 06:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBIt’s 1970, Richard Nixon is president and the United States is at war in Vietnam. In a new book, “The Hardhat Riot,” author and journalist David Paul Kuhn chronicles a day known as Bloody Friday, when anti-war protesters and construction workers clashed in Lower Manhattan. He joined Errol to explain how, at the time, New York City was a microcosm of class divide and how that was the day that sparked a shift of the white working class towards the Republican Party, forever shaping American pol...
Zephyr Teachout: Big Corporations and Our Democracy
August 12, 2020 05:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBAt the end of July, the CEOs of tech giants Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google testified before Congress to answer questions about using their power to crush smaller competitors. Zephyr Teachout, an attorney with a background in corruption and antitrust law, is sounding the alarm about these big companies in her new book, “Break 'Em Up: Recovering Our Freedom from Big Ag, Big Tech, and Big Money.” She joined Errol to explain why corporate monopolies are more powerful than government, pose a ...
Jay Jacobs: Are Suburbs the Key to Defeating Trump?
August 05, 2020 05:30 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBWith just three months to go until the November general election, Jay Jacobs, the chair of the New York State Democratic Party, joined Errol Louis to talk about the final push to unseat Donald Trump and upcoming political conventions. He also weighed in on the future of the changing Democratic Party, with progressives winning both Congressional and State legislative seats in June’s New York primary. And with Jay being a Long Island-native, he discusses the shift of party allegiance in suburb...
Wes Moore: On a Mission to Fight America’s Growing Poverty Crisis
July 29, 2020 05:30 - 50 minutes - 35.2 MBWes Moore, the CEO of the Robin Hood organization, joined Errol to talk about his anti-poverty work amid a growing hunger crisis and racial wealth gap that’s been exacerbated due to the coronavirus pandemic. And as America confronts systemic racism, he discussed Robin Hood’s new efforts to fund nonprofits that have diverse leaders. He also walked Errol through his personal journey, from his Bronx and Baltimore roots to his time in the army and then serving as a White House Fellow. And he tal...
What’s Next for New York City: Rethinking Education with Richard Buery
July 22, 2020 05:30 - 43 minutes - 30.5 MBThe debate over how to reopen schools in the fall is happening in communities all over the country, with educators and families voicing health and child care concerns. But with coronavirus cases continuing to spike in other states, can New York City’s 1.1 million public school students take part in in-person learning? Or is remote learning the way to go? Richard Buery, who previously served as deputy mayor in the de Blasio administration, joined Errol to talk about the future of learning a...
Tanzina Vega: A Racial Awakening in America’s Newsrooms
July 15, 2020 05:30 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBTanzina Vega has covered race and inequality for many years, including as the current host of “The Takeaway” on WNYC Radio. As the national conversation around race spurs change across the country, she joined Errol to talk about the fight for diversity in her newsroom and at other news outlets. She also talked about how news organizations are changing the way they cover race and the philosophy behind editorial decisions at “The Takeaway.” And she discussed about how she charted her path in j...
What’s Next for New York City: Nicole Gelinas on Budget Crisis and Reopening
July 01, 2020 05:30 - 45 minutes - 31.9 MBWhile New York City has been well on its way with reopening the economy and easing social restrictions, city officials have been working on figuring out how to find billions of dollars in savings after the coronavirus pandemic put the city deep in the red. Nicole Gelinas, an urban economics expert at the Manhattan Institute, joined Errol to walk us through the fiscal situation the city is facing and discuss the future of the city and what our elected officials should be doing. She also weigh...
Michael K. Williams: Advocating Through the Arts
June 24, 2020 06:00 - 36 minutes - 25.5 MBActor Michael K. Williams, best-known for his portrayal of Omar Little on “The Wire,” joined Errol Louis to talk about his advocacy efforts on criminal justice issues and his work with the nonprofit NYC Together. He also discussed his journey into acting, the story behind his signature facial scar, and how he draws on his Brooklyn childhood and personal experiences to bring his nuanced characters to life. And he explained how he using his projects to bring voice to his community and talked a...
Ibram X. Kendi: Building an Anti-Racist Society
June 17, 2020 05:30 - 28 minutes - 20.1 MBAnti-racism scholar Ibram X. Kendi, the author of the best-seller “How to be an Antiracist,” joined Errol to discuss the importance of people uprooting racism from themselves and from society, in an effort to build a more equitable future. And he talked about his new book “Antiracist Baby,” a tool for parents to talk about racism with their children. For more on Race & Policing in America, check out Errol's past conversations with: Jelani Cobb: Race, Policing and a History of Injustice in ...
Alex Vitale: America Rethinks Policing
June 10, 2020 06:30 - 34 minutes - 63.6 MBIn the wake of anti-police violence protests across the country, calls are growing to “defund the police.” But what does that exactly mean? Alex Vitale, a professor at Brooklyn College and the author of “The End of Policing,” joined Errol to talk about the resurgence of the movement to dismantle police departments, and Mayor de Blasio’s vow to shift funds from the NYPD to youth services as a response to the protests. He also discusses his vision for the role of police in society and ex...
Jelani Cobb: Race, Policing and a History of Injustice in America
June 03, 2020 05:15 - 44 minutes - 31.2 MBAs protesters continue to take to the streets to demand justice and police reform in wake of the police killing of George Floyd in Minnesota, Jelani Cobb, a historian and staff writer at the New Yorker, joined Errol Louis for a conversation on the long history of inequity, systemic racism and policing in America. They also discuss the coronavirus pandemic and its disproportionate impact on black communities. For more on race in America, check out Errol's conversation with: Nikole Hannah-Jo...
Dr. Jennifer Havens: Coronavirus and the Growing Mental Health Crisis
May 27, 2020 05:15 - 37 minutes - 26.4 MBThe coronavirus pandemic has taken a heavy physical toll on the country. But there is also a concern about the long-term effects of the pandemic on the mental health of first responders, families and especially children. Dr. Jennifer Havens, a child and adolescent psychiatrist at NYU Langone Health, joined Errol to discuss how the pandemic is leading to increased anxiety and depression across all young ages, how concerned parents can spot symptoms and the urgent need for access to affordable...
Voices From a Locked-Down City
May 20, 2020 05:00 - 32 minutes - 59.1 MBOver the past few months as the coronavirus pandemic spread across New York City, we asked listeners to tell us how their lives have changed during this crisis. In this special edition of You Decide, we share some of those stories. We heard from New Yorkers on their daily struggles and their daily joys, and the impact the virus has had on families, jobs and neighborhoods. You can always share your experience, weigh in on Twitter using the hashtag #NY1YouDecide or give us a call at 212-379-...
Robert Reich: A New Pandemic Economy and the Role of Big Money
May 13, 2020 05:30 - 36 minutes - 68.1 MBWith a majority of businesses across the nation at a standstill and soaring unemployment rates, former U.S. Secretary of Labor Robert Reich joined Errol to talk about what the coronavirus pandemic means for the future of the U.S. economy and the growing income inequality. As someone who has served in the administrations of three different presidents, he also weighed in on President Trump's handling of the crisis and the recent coronavirus aid bills. And he talked about his new book "The Syst...
George Pataki: On Cuomo, Trump and New York’s Path Forward
May 07, 2020 20:30 - 41 minutes - 75.7 MBFormer New York Governor George Pataki joined Errol to analyze Governor Cuomo's response to the coronavirus as he calls for an investigation into the state's handling of the pandemic in nursing homes. He also discussed what he learned while leading the state in the aftermath of 9/11 and shares some advice for elected officials who seem to be at odds. And he weighs in on President Trump's time in office and analyzes his re-election chances. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Beyond the Great D...
Voices from Rikers: Behind Bars as Coronavirus Spreads
May 03, 2020 04:01 - 24 minutes - 45.2 MBSPECIAL EDITION - Over the last month, we’ve been focused on the many different ways the coronavirus pandemic has changed the lives of New Yorkers. So NY1 Political Reporter Courtney Gross is going to take us to Rikers Island to show how coronavirus has affected prisoners behind bars and the people who work at the infamous jail. You’ll hear firsthand accounts of what it was like when the virus started spreading. Here’s her reporting in a special podcast episode of “Off Topic/On Politics....
Ben Smith: Media’s Future in a Post-Coronavirus World
April 29, 2020 05:15 - 41 minutes - 76.5 MBThe news media is one of the many industries that's been affected tremendously by the coronavirus pandemic. And as ad revenue declines, there have been layoffs across the country. Ben Smith, the media columnist at the New York Times, joined Errol to talk about what media and journalism will look like post-coronavirus and weigh in on the news coverage of President Trump’s nightly coronavirus press conferences. He also discussed the state of local news outlets as they compete with tech giants ...
Dan Doctoroff: How Will New York City Get Back to Business?
April 22, 2020 05:30 - 37 minutes - 69.4 MBAs the rate of hospitalizations drops in New York, state officials are looking to restart the economy amid the coronavirus crisis. But what's the best way to do that safely? Errol spoke about it with Dan Doctoroff, who led the effort to rebuild New York City after the 9/11 terror attacks as deputy mayor of economic development and rebuilding under the Bloomberg administration. With the city losing billions of dollars of revenue and hundreds of thousands of residents out of work, he discuss...
Brian Lehrer: On the Line With the Voice of New York City
April 15, 2020 05:15 - 36 minutes - 68 MBBrian Lehrer, the host of "The Brian Lehrer Show" on WNYC Radio, joined Errol to reflect on one month since New York City residents started staying at home due to the coronavirus pandemic. He discussed how he's been guiding listeners through this crisis, what he's been hearing from the New Yorkers who call into his show and what he thinks about the government's response. He also shared how he first got into journalism and talked about his long career at WNYC, including covering the 9/11 terr...
Andy Slavitt: An Outspoken Expert in the Fight Against Coronavirus
April 08, 2020 05:01 - 29 minutes - 54.3 MBAndy Slavitt, who previously served as acting director of Medicare and Medicaid Services under President Obama, has been working to get medical supplies to health care workers across the nation. He’s been outspoken about what needs to be done to fight the coronavirus, and he joined Errol to weigh in on the White House’s response to the coronavirus pandemic and analyze Governor Cuomo’s rise on the national stage. He also discussed the fight over ventilators between states and the federal gove...
Sheri Fink: A Dire Warning For New York City’s Hospitals
April 01, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutes - 53.2 MBNew York Times correspondent Sheri Fink joined Errol to talk about her recent report, where she spent 12 hours shadowing health care workers at an independent hospital, the Brooklyn Hospital Center, amid the coronavirus pandemic and a shortage of medical supplies. And as hospitals across the city face a surge in patients, she discusses what our health care system should expect, drawing on her experience covering a New Orleans hospital post-Hurricane Katrina. She also talks about her recently...
James Martin: Faith in the Time of Coronavirus
March 25, 2020 05:00 - 29 minutes - 53.7 MBWith the Coronavirus pandemic getting worse, especially in New York City, Errol speaks with Father James Martin, a Jesuit priest and the editor-at-large of “America” magazine, for a philosophical and theological conversation about faith and God. And Errol shares some of your calls about social distancing. READ HIS OP-ED HERE: Where Is God in a Pandemic? JOIN THE CONVERSATION Do you have any thoughts or questions for Errol? Weigh in on twitter with the hashtag #NY1YouDecide ...
Dr. Gail Saltz: How to Care for Your Own Mental Health During a Pandemic
March 18, 2020 05:00 - 30 minutes - 56.8 MBAs the coronavirus pandemic spreads across the country and people are encouraged to stay home, there are many questions about how to manage anxiety in a stressful situation and feelings of isolation. Psychiatrist Dr. Gail Saltz joins Errol to give some coping mechanisms and discuss how parents should talk to their kids about the news of the day. And let us know how you’re doing, weigh in on Twitter using the hashtag #NY1YouDecide or give us a call at 212-379-3440 and leave a message. Lis...
Ron Kuby: A Street Fighting Lawyer’s Tales from the Courtrooms of New York City
March 11, 2020 05:00 - 52 minutes - 96.2 MBCriminal defense and civil rights attorney Ron Kuby has represented dozens of high-profile clients, from accused terrorists, accused cop killers, but also one of the Exonerated Five, previously known as the Central Park Five. He joins Errol to walk through his long career, including training under acclaimed lawyer William Kunstler, who represented Martin Luther King Jr. He also talks about going head to head with New York City’s district attorneys and weighs in on the progressive wave hittin...
Rebecca Traister: Women, Politics and the Uncertain Road Ahead
March 04, 2020 07:00 - 46 minutes - 86 MBHow will women vote in 2020? What will happen with down-ballot elections? And what do Maine voters truly think of Senator Susan Collins? Rebecca Traister, who has written about women in politics at length, joined Errol ahead of Super Tuesday to try to answer those questions. She talks about the role of women’s rage in politics, warns about the media’s intense focus on the race for the White House and analyzes the different campaigns, including Elizabeth Warren’s. She also explores what we ...
Shira Scheindlin: The Stop-and-Frisk Judge Rules on Mike Bloomberg’s Campaign for President
February 26, 2020 06:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBJudge Shira Scheindlin spent years handling some of the most high-profile cases in the country, including the stop-and-frisk lawsuit in which she ruled against the Bloomberg administration and changed the policy of the NYPD. She joined Errol to weigh in on Mike Bloomberg’s apology, his run for president, and how criminal justice has changed during her career on the bench. Join the conversation using the hashtag #NY1YouDecide or give us a call at 212-379-3440 and leave a message.
Nicholas Kristof: Injustice at Home and Injustice Abroad
February 19, 2020 06:00 - 38 minutes - 71.5 MBAward-winning New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof has been covering human rights abuses around the world, including the genocide in Darfur, the Iraq War and the refugee crisis. Kristof joined Errol to talk about his time as a foreign correspondent and his newest book, “Tightrope: Americans Reaching for Hope,” which he co-wrote with his wife, Sheryl WuDunn. They travel back to Kristof’s farming hometown in Oregon to document a personal story about the struggles facing the families he gr...
Maya Wiley: From Defending Bill de Blasio to Making the Case Against Donald Trump
February 12, 2020 06:00 - 45 minutes - 84.6 MBMSNBC legal analyst Maya Wiley joins Errol to talk about her path to fighting for social justice, from a childhood steeped in civil rights to going to law school and working for the NAACP. She discussed her time serving as counsel for Mayor Bill de Blasio and her latest efforts to diversify and desegregate city schools. And she weighs in on why she thinks that despite being acquitted, President Trump was hurt by the impeachment trial. Join the conversation using the hashtag #NY1YouDeci...
Andrea Bernstein: Taking on Trump, Inc.
February 05, 2020 06:00 - 41 minutes - 76.8 MBAward-winning investigative journalist Andrea Bernstein tries to uncover the truth about who profits from the Trump administration on her podcast, “Trump, Inc.” Bernstein joins Errol Louis to talk about what she’s found and discusses her new book, “American Oligarchy,” which explores the rise of the Trump and Kushner families from their immigrant roots to the White House. She shows how they built their fortunes with the help of government and how she thinks they’re pushing the United States ...
Mara Gay: The Year Ahead, from City Hall to the White House at The New York Times
January 29, 2020 06:00 - 42 minutes - 77.4 MBMara Gay, an editorial board member at the New York Times, joined Errol to analyze the 2020 presidential race and weigh in on the Times’ controversial decision to endorse two presidential candidates. She discussed what it’s like being part of an editorial board, covering New York State and city politics and issues like transit, affordable housing and inequality. And she talked about her investigative piece that exposed a pattern of abuse of clients at the city’s Human Resources Agency. ...
The Making of a Mosaic: The Historic Dinkins Campaign Comes Together
January 08, 2020 06:00 - 48 minutes - 112 MBDavid Dinkins made history 30 years ago when he was inaugurated on January 1, 1990, as New York City’s first African American mayor. With the help of some of Dinkins’ closest advisers and Dinkins himself, Errol explores the Mayor’s journey from the Manhattan Borough President’s Office to his successful campaign facing longtime incumbent Ed Koch and Rudy Giuliani. Stay tuned for parts two and three, which will focus on Dinkins’ four years in office to his loss to Rudy Giuliani in 1993 a...
A Year of 'You Decide'
December 18, 2019 06:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBAs we head into the new year and the first full year of “You Decide,” Errol and producer Mariya Abedi look back on some of the most memorable conversations and what they’re planning for 2020. JOIN THE CONVERSATION Do you have any thoughts or questions for Errol? Weigh in on twitter with the hashtag #NY1YouDecide or give us a call at 212-379-3440 and leave a message.
Ken Burns: America’s Storyteller
December 11, 2019 06:00 - 46 minutes - 85.6 MBAward-winning documentary filmmaker Ken Burns joins Errol for a candid conversation about his long career, shining a spotlight on different parts of American history. He takes Errol on a journey from his first film, “Brooklyn Bridge,” to his latest, “Country Music,” which has become one of his most-watched series. He talks about how he got into the industry in the first place, discusses his creative process, and stresses the importance for public broadcasting. And he explains why being based...
Gail Collins: Donald Trump, Rudy Giuliani and Tales from a Life in Journalism
December 04, 2019 06:00 - 32 minutes - 60 MBGail Collins is a legend in journalism, working in the industry since the 70s and is currently an op-ed columnist at The New York Times. She joins Errol to share stories from her time covering Rudy Giuliani and Donald Trump, stresses the importance of local news and holding state elected officials accountable and talks about how the city’s economic prospects have changed over the decades. She also discusses her newest book, “No Stopping Us Now: A History of Older Women in America,” which shi...
Bill Clinton: Confronting Income Inequality
November 27, 2019 05:01 - 22 minutes - 41.8 MBErrol takes "You Decide" on the road to Little Rock, Arkansas, where former President Bill Clinton sat down for a conversation on his 25-year effort to fight income inequality. The former president reflects on his time as governor of Arkansas and discusses whether his economic policies as president made a difference, including his 1993 legislation to provide federal support for community development financial institutions to help low-income communities. And he talks about the one proposa...
Brian Cox: From Scotland to 'Succession'
November 20, 2019 06:00 - 27 minutes - 19.3 MBEmmy award-winning actor Brian Cox joins Errol to talk about his Scottish roots, how he got into acting, and British politics. He also discusses starring in the HBO series “Succession,” as media mogul Logan Roy and explains the challenges that came with taking on the role of President Lyndon B. Johnson in the Broadway play “The Great Society.” And he talks his new independent film, “The Etruscan Smile,” and weighs in on the future of Hollywood. If You Enjoyed This Episode, Listen to This...
Elizabeth Holtzman: Impeachment Lessons
November 12, 2019 21:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBFormer Rep. Elizabeth Holtzman reflects on taking part in the 1973 impeachment hearings into President Nixon as a freshman Democratic member of the House Judiciary Committee. She explains the impeachment process, draws parallels between the inquiry into Nixon and the current investigation into Trump, and shares some advice for current House members. She also discusses her successful long-shot 1972 campaign to unseat longtime Rep. Emanuel Celler and making history to become the youngest wom...
Jesse Jackson: A Lifetime of Battles
November 06, 2019 10:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBJesse Jackson joins Errol to look back on how he got his start in the civil rights movement, his relationship with Martin Luther King Jr. and his time in the ministry. He also shares his experiences of running for the White House, counseling Bill Clinton during his impeachment hearings, and weighs in on the current race for the White House. A former college football player, Jackson also shares his thoughts about the NFL. Join the conversation using the hashtag #NY1YouDecide or give us a ...
Edward Norton: Bringing Old New York to Life
October 30, 2019 09:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBThree-time Academy Award nominee Edward Norton sits down with Errol for a conversation on his newest movie, “Motherless Brooklyn,” which he wrote, directed, produced and stars in. He talks about recreating a 1950s New York City that explores the depth of the city’s history and explains how the era of urban planner Robert Moses forever changed the landscape of the city. And he takes a trip down memory lane, talking about his first job out of college in the city, being inspired by his grand...
Marchánt Davis: Taking on the Role of Stokely Carmichael
October 23, 2019 09:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBMarchánt Davis joins Errol to talk about his role in the new Broadway production “The Great Society,” which is set in the turbulent 1960s and follows the presidency of Lyndon B. Johnson. He discusses playing the charismatic civil rights activist Stokely Carmichael alongside Brian Cox as LBJ. And he talks about starring in his first feature film, “The Day Shall Come,” a social satire on the FBI and its sting operations. And Errol shares some of your recent messages. You might also be inte...
BONUS: Bernie Sanders is Back (in New York)
October 21, 2019 09:00 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBBefore returning to the campaign trail and appearing with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at his “Bernie’s Back Rally” in Queens, Bernie Sanders joined Errol Louis to talk about the Bronx congresswoman’s endorsement, his health, the impeachment inquiry into President Trump and much more. Share your thoughts with the hashtag #NY1YouDecide or give us a call at 212-379-3440 and leave a message.
Christine Todd Whitman: Why a Former Bush Official Says Trump has Declared a War on Science
October 16, 2019 09:00 - 31 minutes - 22.3 MBChristine Todd Whitman joined me to discuss her time serving as New Jersey's governor and explain why, despite being a longtime Republican and a former EPA administrator under George W. Bush, she believes that President Trump's approach to science and climate change has led the nation to a crisis point. She stresses the importance of improving transit conditions in the tristate area and funding the long-awaited Gateway project, which would build a new rail tunnel under the Hudson River. An...
Garry Kasparov: A Russian Chess Legend Warns of Putin’s Next Move
October 09, 2019 09:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBRussian chess grandmaster Garry Kasparov became internationally famous in 1985 as the youngest world chess champion. He joined Errol to talk about his chess-playing days, as well as to weigh in on America’s relationship with Russia. The outspoken critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin explains why Putin is a threat to democracy and will do anything to keep President Trump in power, including interfering in the 2020 presidential election. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Winter Is Coming: Wh...
Margaret Hoover: Can Millennials Revive the Conservative Movement?
October 02, 2019 09:00 - 32 minutes - 22.9 MBMargaret Hoover is the host of “Firing Line,” a public affairs show on PBS that was previously hosted by William Buckley. She joined Errol to discuss her efforts to set the record straight about the legacy of her great-grandfather, President Herbert Hoover, including his food relief efforts in Belgium during World War I. And she weighed in on the future of the modern conservative movement and the Republican Party in the era of the Trump administration. MENTIONED IN THE SHOW American In...
Neil Barsky: A Revealing Look at Criminal Justice in America
September 25, 2019 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.9 MBNeil Barsky founded The Marshall Project almost five years ago to bring attention to the U.S. criminal justice system. Since then, the nonprofit news organization has won a Pulitzer Prize and its reporting has inspired the new Netflix series “Unbelievable.” Barsky joined Errol to talk about how the national conversation around criminal justice reform has changed in the past few years, including in the campaign for the White House. He also weighs in on the debate over closing Rikers Island....
Kirsten Gillibrand: What Comes Next After a Run for the White House
September 18, 2019 09:00 - 29 minutes - 20.7 MBSenator Kirsten Gillibrand joined Errol to talk about her decision to end her 2020 bid for president and reflect on what she learned on the campaign trail. She also weighs in on gun control, shares her thoughts on a possible impeachment inquiry into President Trump and discusses new allegations against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. And she shares stories about her grandmother, who had deep roots in Albany politics and inspired her to get into public service. Share your thoughts wi...
Cenk Uygur: How to Lead a Progressive Revolution
September 11, 2019 09:00 - 44 minutes - 31.1 MBCenk Uygur first launched “The Young Turks” as a radio show in 2002 to reach young progressives. Since then, the online news show has grown exponentially. Uygur joined Errol to explain how “The Young Turks” is different than mainstream media and how he’s shaping the progressive conversation nationwide. He also discusses his efforts to get progressive Democrats like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez elected and explains why Nancy Pelosi, and not the Republican Party, is his number one opponent. And he...
Nikole Hannah-Jones: Talking about Race in America
September 04, 2019 09:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBNikole Hannah-Jones has been covering race, civil rights and segregation in America for decades. She joined Errol to talk about how growing up in Iowa led to a career in journalism and how she brings her own experience into her reporting. She also weighs in on the debate over segregation in the New York City education system and discusses her newest initiative, the 1619 Project, which marks 400 years since the arrival of the first enslaved Africans to what would become the United States. ...