Off the Floor, hosted by Assemblymember Brian Cunningham, is a podcast dedicated to thoughtful, candid conversations with New York state leaders that go beyond the formalities of public service. Each episode creates space for guests to reflect on the work they do, the paths that brought them there, and the values that guide their decisions outside of hearings, press conferences, and sound bites.
Rather than focusing on day-to-day politics, the show centers on lived experience and the lessons learned along the way. Through honest and reflective dialogue, the podcast aims to humanize both the work and the people behind it, while exploring the ideas shaping our communities and our state.
Ep. 12: Deon Tedder on Bringing the Law to the Legislature
For the second part of our shoot in the U.S. capital, Off the Floor was visited by Senator Deon Tedder of South Carolina. Having gone from navigating the law as an attorney to writing it in the state government, Deon works to make sure his colleagues from both sides of the aisle understand the communities that will be impacted by the bills they pass. We also got to discuss his time working for Ted Kennedy, thoughts on the rise of AI, and the struggle of making politics a solo career when his state's politicians are the lowest-paid in the country.
20 Jul 2026
Ep. 11: Jeremy Gray on Playing Football and Playing Hardball
On today's Off the Floor, we take the show to Washington, D.C. and meet up with Alabama Representative Jeremy Gray at this year's Future Summit. Formerly a pro footballer, Jeremy went back to Alabama to tackle the big issues at home, and has worked tirelessly to bridge the gap between Democrats and Republicans and encourage young people to get active - politically, of course, because he is also fighting against a statewide ban on practicing yoga.
22 Jun 2026
Ep. 10: Karines Reyes on Becoming the Assembly's Accidental Nurse
On today’s Off the Floor, we talk to New York State Assemblymember Karines Reyes of District 87 in the Bronx. A proud Dominican-American, Karines has been pushing for legislation to protect immigrants from ICE and unlawful deportations through the New York for All Act. Her background as a registered oncology nurse has also factored into her political work, as she pushes for bills expanding access to nutritional information in our food...now if only she could find a way to eat healthy during session in Albany.
15 Jun 2026
Ep. 9: AJ Beephan on the Joys of Flying
On today’s Off the Floor, we talk to New York State Assemblymember Anil "AJ" Beephan, Jr. of District 105 in Dutchess County. AJ has many loves - black coffee, cowboy boots, and his hobby as a licensed pilot being just a few - but nothing compares to his love for his district. That's why he makes sure to collaborate with everyone regardless of party affiliation as long as it's for the benefit of New Yorkers, particularly when it comes to issues of domestic violence.
8 Jun 2026
Ep. 8: Khaleel Anderson on Respect for the Rockaways
On today’s Off the Floor, we talk to New York State Assemblymember Khaleel Anderson of District 31 in Southeast Queens. Khaleel's election to the Assembly made him its youngest Black member in history, not to mention one of its youngest in general, but he hasn't been resting on his laurels. With his support for relief efforts following Hurricane Sandy, fighting for reparations, and making sure his community benefits from the renovations to JFK (which his district contains), Khaleel is a champion for all who live in New York City's "Ninth Ward".
6 Jun 2026
Ep. 7: Paula Kay on Her Full-Circle Career
On today’s Off the Floor, we talk to New York State Assemblymember Paula Kay of District 100, which contains parts of Sullivan and Orange County. Having started her career in law in order to work in government, Paula now considers it a happy irony that she uses her position in the Assembly to help create laws. Pair that with stories from her time as an ice hockey captain and witnessing the aftermath of the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, and this is truly a conversation worth tuning in for.
25 May 2026
Ep. 6: Angelo Morinello on Being "Judge"
On today’s Off the Floor, we talk to New York State Assemblymember Angelo Morinello of District 145, which contains parts of Erie County and Niagara County (including Niagara Falls). Lovingly called "Judge" by his colleagues, Angelo has had a long and varied career fighting for noble causes, whether it be serving in the Vietnam War, in the courts as a state judge, or in the chamber of the Assembly. We were lucky enough to catch him before he retires after this session, and he had plenty to say on the state of criminal justice and being part of the Assembly minority.
18 May 2026
Ep. 5: Sarah Clark on the "Mom Squad"
On today’s Off the Floor, we talk to New York State Assemblymember Sarah Clark of District 136, which includes outer Rochester and the Irondequoit and Brighton suburbs. Sarah shares the ups and downs of being a working parent in the legislature (and an official member of the Assembly's so-called "Mom Squad"), as well as how it fuels her now well-known advocacy for childcare.
11 May 2026
Ep. 4: Bobby Carroll on Bringing the Olympics to New York City
On today's Off the Floor, we talk to New York State Assemblymember Robert "Bobby" Carroll of District 44 in our own Central Brooklyn. Having been diagnosed with dyslexia as a child, Bobby has committed his work in the legislature to ensuring others growing up with his condition have the same resources as he did, and that literacy remains a priority in schools across New York. In addition, we discussed the possibility of bringing a certain set of world-famous winter games to NYC...
4 May 2026
Ep. 3: Deborah Glick on Saying Goodbye to the Assembly
On today's Off the Floor, we talk to New York State Assemblymember Deborah Glick of District 66, encompassing the neighborhoods of Greenwich Village and Tribeca. The first LGBTQ+ member of the state legislature, Deborah reflects on her upcoming retirement from the New York State Assembly, the ongoing effort to protect our environment, where our country stands at this point in President Trump's second term.
27 Apr 2026
Ep. 2: Jen Lunsford on How Politics Was Never the Plan
On today's episode of Off the Floor, we talk to New York State Assemblymember Jen Lunsford of Monroe County (District 135). Jen takes us on her unexpected journey from personal injury attorney to elected office, as well as lamenting the state budget timeline and introducing us to the best ice cream in Rochester.
20 Apr 2026
Ep. 1: Amanda Septimo on Growing Up and Showing Up for the Bronx
For our first ever episode of Off the Floor, we talk to New York State Assemblymember Amanda Septimo, who has represented the South Bronx (District 84) since 2021. Describing herself as "a girl just trying her best", Amanda walks us through growing up in an immigrant family, the health issues that forced her to drop her bid for Congress, and the importance of being kind in a time where people have begun to lose trust in politics.
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