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Max Politics is a New York politics podcast hosted by journalist Ben Max featuring in-depth interviews with elected and appointed officials, candidates, advocates, and others about New York City and State politics and policy. Produced at New York Law School and its Center for New York Law. Get in touch: benmax25@gmail.com -------- Intro/outro music is Live-It by Ketsa. source (Free Music Archive) ... more

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FAQ NYC and Max Politics are teaming up for a limited series, coming at you every Tuesday through November, featuring special guests who will help us dig into the latest in the mayor's race – and what's at stake for New Yorkers. In our debut episode,... more

New York City Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos joined the show to discuss the start of the new school year, key education policy initiatives underway like an overhaul of reading instruction, the new statewide student cellphone ban, mayoral con... more

Post-Labor Day and with under 2 months until Election Day (Nov. 4) the general election for Mayor of New York City is now in full swing, and four new polls out this week (Sept. 8-12) help shed light on the state of the race among Zohran Mamdani, Andr... more

State Senator Jessica Ramos, a Queens Democrat, returned to the show to discuss her performance and endorsement of Andrew Cuomo in the mayoral primary, her 2026 bid for Senate reelection against a tough primary challenge, key issues facing her consti... more

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Recent Guests

Jumaane Williams
Public advocate of New York City, involved in civil disobedience protesting against illegal immigration detentions
New York City Office of the Public Advocate
Episode: City Hall Free For All: A Crowded Mayoral Race & Jumaane Williams on Democratic Defiance
Melissa Aviles-Ramos
New York City Schools Chancellor
New York City Department of Education
Episode: NYC Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos on the Start of the School Year & Key Education Issues
Adam Carlson
Political pollster and market researcher, founding partner of Zenith Research
Zenith Research
Episode: State of the Mayoral Race with Under 2 Months To Go, with Adam Carlson & JC Polanco
JC Polanco
Political analyst, professor, attorney, and former GOP nominee for New York City Public Advocate
Episode: State of the Mayoral Race with Under 2 Months To Go, with Adam Carlson & JC Polanco
Jessica Ramos
New York State Senator from Queens
New York State Senate
Episode: Jessica Ramos on Her Mayoral Run, Senate Reelection Campaign, & More
Joe Borelli
Former New York City Council member, managing director at Chartwell Strategy Group, and long-time Republican leader
Chartwell Strategy Group
Episode: Joe Borelli on How Trump is Doing & the New York City Mayoral Race
Antonio Delgado
Lieutenant Governor of New York
State of New York
Episode: Antonio Delgado on His Run for Governor
John Liu
New York State Senator, Chair of the Senate's New York City Education Committee
New York State Senate
Episode: Senator John Liu on Supporting Mamdani, Asian Voters, & More
Jonathan Rosen
Political and communications strategist
CEO of Orchestra and co-founder of BerlinRosen
Episode: Jonathan Rosen on Brad Lander, Bill de Blasio, & New York Politics

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Ben Max
Host and journalist focused on political discourse and policy analysis, particularly relevant to New York City and State.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 79 ratings
  • Great NYC & NYS pod

    Featuring electeds, candidates, party & non-profit people across the political spectrum. Host gives folks room to explain their points of view — sometimes to the detriment of the speakers, be they rich, center or left. And our politics!

    Listening to some of these pods post 2024 election, it becomes very clear to me why it’s been so difficult for progressive ideas — most of which I support — to connect with everyday people.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CaityC
    United States10 months ago
  • Informative NYC Podcast

    Ben Max is a knowledgeable host who starts every episode with enough background info so that you have context of the discussion. Lots of interesting and important guests joining each week. Great way to stay informed of what’s going on in NYC.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vinman~87
    United Statesa year ago
  • Always Insightful

    Ben Max attracts great guests because he is an expert in NYC politics like almost none other. He always brings thoughtful questions and a calm and steady presence. Great podcast!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnaaaaaa
    United Statesa year ago
  • Incredibly well researched hosts with insight

    Keep up the great work

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thank you, Drive thru
    United States6 years ago
  • Great Podcast!

    Important source of the local air.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KRS46
    United States7 years ago

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The show is regarded as an essential resource for understanding the dynamics of New York City politics, with many highlighting the informative nature of discussions.
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Listeners appreciate the in-depth analysis of local politics and the variety of engaging guests, often praising the insightful questions posed by the host.

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NYC Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos on the Start of the School Year & Key Education Issues
Q: What are the current strategies to address chronic absenteeism?
We're providing supports to schools, whether it's trauma-informed care training, whether it is zeroing in on anti-bullying campaigns for those children, extra social workers, and looking at what exactly you need to boost attendance.
NYC Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos on the Start of the School Year & Key Education Issues
Q: How are you feeling about the start of the school year?
Feeling really positive about the 25, 26 school year. We put a lot of thought into opening and making sure that logistically, schools have what they need.
City Hall Free For All: A Crowded Mayoral Race & Jumaane Williams on Democratic Defiance
Q: Do you think Mamdani had such a surprisingly big primary win, and if you think that's more about the rise of the left or progressives, or the collapse of the centrist Dems?
Williams attributes Mamdani's success to a combination of factors, including the Democratic Party's failure to connect with voters and the appeal of new, authentic voices.
City Hall Free For All: A Crowded Mayoral Race & Jumaane Williams on Democratic Defiance
Q: Is civil disobedience like what we saw Thursday, is that what New York City needs from its political class right now?
Williams emphasizes the importance of using all tools in the toolkit, including civil disobedience, to push back against authoritarianism.
Jessica Ramos on Her Mayoral Run, Senate Reelection Campaign, & More
Q: Last time you joined me here on this podcast, we talked about some movement among Latino voters toward Donald Trump in the election and away from Democrats. Are you hearing, seeing regret among constituents who may have supported Trump?
The voter shift in my district certainly happened in Corona specifically, where some electoral districts flipped red. I think it's a response to the fact that Democrats have never delivered on immigration reform.

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This show offers insightful conversations centered on the political landscape of New York City and State. The episodes frequently feature discussions about elections, particularly the Democratic primaries, highlighting various candidates' campaigns and the broader implications for local governance. Topics such as affordable housing, public safety, and community engagement with marginalized groups are recurrent themes. A distinctive aspect of the content is the focus on progressive dynamics within New York politics, facilitated by interviews with influential activists, politicians, and scholars. Overall, the conversations are framed with an emphasis on the intersection of political strategy and community issues, making it a vital resource fo... more

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