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.
Zero Income Tax & Free Childcare? Bruce Blakeman’s Vision for NY + Asm. Catalina Cruz’s New Mandate
On this episode of Politics Unusual, Morgan McKay sits down with Nassau County Executive and GOP gubernatorial nominee Bruce Blakeman to dive deep into his 2026 campaign for Governor of New York. Blakeman lays out his conservative blueprint for the Empire State, detailing his bold affordability plan to completely eliminate state income taxes for low-income New Yorkers and his strategy to negotiate with the legislature to overturn the pied-a-terre law.
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27 Sept 2026
Auditing Albany's Power & NYC's Winter Olympic Dreams
In this episode of Politics Unusual with Morgan McKay, we tackle the balance of power in Albany and a bold vision for New York’s future.
First, New York State Comptroller and Democratic nominee Tom DiNapoli joins Morgan to discuss his bid for another four-year term. As the second-longest-serving Comptroller in NYS history, DiNapoli is pulling no punches—he wants to restore the critical oversight powers that have been chipped away by past governors and legislatures.
Next, could the Winter Olympics be coming to the Big Apple? State Assemblyman Robert Carroll makes his case for a joint bid between New York City and Lake Placid.
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26 Jul 2026
Julie Menin on Legionnaires & Mayor Mamdani + Sen. Andy Kim Unveils MediKids | Politics Unusual
With a deadly Legionnaires' disease outbreak hitting NYC's Upper East Side, City Council Speaker Julie Menin joins us to sound the alarm on the Mayor’s response. Plus, is free healthcare for young Americans on the horizon?
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