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The Hell Gate Podcast

Hell Gate
New York City
Eric Adams
Andrew Cuomo
Zohran Mamdani
Donald Trump
Kathy Hochul
NYPD
Zoran Mamdani
Trump Administration
Affordable Housing
Brad Lander
NYPD Gang Database
FBI
David Banks
Turkey
ICE
Racial Profiling
Housing Policy
Civilian Complaint Review Board
New York City Mayor's Race

Local dispatches, analysis, and conversations from New York City’s worker-owned, subscriber-funded news outlet. Subscribe: hellgatenyc.com/

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A grab bag of NYC happenings this week: Chi Ossé is arrested in Bed-Stuy, super speeders continue to speed, Jessy learns about bats, and Dan Goldman is toast.

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Hell Gate got eight minutes with the mayor, and the team put their heads together to break down his answers (and non-answers) one-by-one.

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100 days after his inauguration, Mamdani’s approval is still up—by a comfortable margin. But is this just a honeymoon? The team looks over what Mamdani has accomplished so far and speculate on what might come next. Plus, housing court hijinks, and a ... more

🔥🔥 🔥 HELL GATE HOT TAKE MADNESS # 2 🔥🔥🔥The team defends their final elite 8 hot takes. Should Mamdani start wearing stilts? How should we punish our neighbors who flout the social contract? Is the boob light actually great? Should Mamdani be mo... more

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Recent Guests

Zohran Mamdani
Mayor of New York City
City of New York
Episode: Our Interview With Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Annotated
Neil deMause
Journalist and housing policy writer
The Atlantic? (not specified in transcript)
Episode: A Pox on Both Your Not Very Affordable Houses (feat. Neil deMause)
Brad Lander
Former city council member and current Congressional candidate
Episode: Brad Lander Thinks You Should Maybe Stop Posting (feat. Brad Lander)
Michael Lange
Politics ball knower, elections whiz, and author of The Narrative Wars
Episode: Zohran’s Snow Betrayal feat. Michael Lange
Scott Lynch
Hell Gate's $20 dinner expert and photographer
Hell Gate
Episode: Our $20 Dinner Expert Tells Us What's What for This Year and Next
Zohran Kwame Mamdani
Assemblymember and Democratic candidate for Mayor of New York City
New York State Assembly
Episode: An Interview With Zohran Mamdani, Democratic Candidate for Mayor of New York City
Eric Adams
Mayor of New York City
City of New York
Episode: Who's Gonna Run This Town Tonight?
Zeran Mamdani
Leading candidate for mayor in NYC
Episode: Who's Gonna Run This Town Tonight?
Ariel Gordon
Writer discussing New York City's clown scene
Hell Gate
Episode: Clowning Through the Hell Gate of Summer

Hosts

Max Rivlin Adler
Host with multiple mentions across episodes; aligns with NYC political and cultural reporting.
Nick Pinto
Co-host and contributor focused on NYC politics and policy discussion.
Katie Way
Host contributing housing and policy insights with a journalist's lens.
Maxer Lynn Adler
Host with front-row view on NYC politics and media.
Max Rivlin-Adler
Lead host and consistent voice across episodes; senior narrator of NYC policy.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 207 ratings
  • Wonderful except

    Please don’t sully this wonderful podcast with any more Brad Lander interviews. A voice as irritating as the man.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    closterchargers
    United States3 months ago
  • I’m a subscriber, but…

    What started as a fresh and insouciant take on NY politics has become unlistenable. On your 1/23/26 (?) show with Michael Lange, your guest repeatedly referred to the Canadian PM as “Jay Carney.” His name is “Mark Carney,” possibly confusing the former central banker with current Fed head Jay Powell. Also, in your discussion of Josh Graham’s documentary, you skipped over the problem of witnesses and victims being identified. Finally, you all (and especially Katie) please get some vocal training ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Sprout Fan
    United States3 months ago
  • Excellent podcast

    Great reporting and also v. enjoyable to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jwffy
    United States5 months ago
  • The realest takes on NYC!!

    This crew is inside every room, and tells it like it is - truly the most useful news pod out there. Via hyper local takes, you see the way the world actually works. So helpful. And cooperatively owned?? Getouttaaaaheeeaahhh 🤌🤌🤌🥲🥲🥲

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ephhh
    United States5 months ago
  • Best podcast on NYC politics and culture ….

    … and super entertaining! I just wish they did it more often.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PatchNY
    United States7 months ago

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Engaging NYC-focused analysis with actionable local insights.
High production quality, strong reporting and humor praised.
Audience likes worker-owned, subscriber-funded model and city-centric coverage.

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Talking Points

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Our Interview With Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Annotated
Q: Do you support your governor's efforts to pass a law that allows the state to not follow climate legislation from 2019?
The guest indicates a careful stance on climate policy, noting ongoing debates and a desire to balance budgets while pursuing energy transition, and signals alignment with urgent climate action.
Our Interview With Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Annotated
Q: What would you say to folks who went to Albany to fight for the income tax increase, who feel disappointed by this sort of compromise?
The guest emphasizes the importance of New Yorkers raising their voices and frames the compromise as a necessary political tactic while acknowledging the ongoing urgency of taxing the ultra-wealthy and balancing the budget.
Zohran’s Snow Betrayal feat. Michael Lange
Q: What issues would change for constituents regardless of who wins?
It will depend on the issues and messages that resonate most with the voters in this diverse, urban district, which is notably high in renters and millennials.
Zohran’s Snow Betrayal feat. Michael Lange
Q: What makes this particular race so interesting to you?
It's a potential new frontier of New York City politics with implications beyond a single congressional district, raising questions about socialism versus progressivism among voters.
Hell Gate Goes to Atlantic City to Consider the Casinopocalypse
Q: Who can do anything about this?
Some organizers, like Jack Ho from the Flushing Anti-Casino Group, are protesting the situation and bringing attention to the issues.

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A Brooklyn- and NYC-focused show that blends sharp political analysis with on-the-ground reporting about New York City. Episodes commonly cover housing policy, local governance, police reform, budget dynamics, and how city politics intersect with everyday life. The hosts bring a candid, often humorous, local-perspective and frequently challenge official narratives, spotlighting tenant protections, budget gaps, and the impact of decisions on working people. A notable strength is its worker-owned, subscriber-funded model and deep familiarity with NYC's policy debates, plus a willingness to critique power structures while keeping the conversations accessible to engaged city residents and professionals alike.

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1. Zohran Mamdani
2. Neil deMause
3. Brad Lander
4. Michael Lange
5. Scott Lynch
6. Zohran Kwame Mamdani
7. Eric Adams
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