The New York 2026 Midterms Explained ft. Michael Lange

What should a New York City museum actually be doing in 2026? And why is the new New Museum doing it right? Julianne, Max, Chris, and Jessy discuss our institutions of culture this week on the podcast. Also: Has A.I. done a honeypot to New York's financial future? And why hasn't Mayor Zohran Mamdani done anything to speed up safe charging locations for e-bike batteries? To start the whole thing off, we check in with everyone's favorite guest for the podcast—newly elected Congressmember Brad Lander. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We break down the blue tsunami that swept over the country this week and what it might mean for New Yorkers like AOC, Chuck Schumer, and Hakeem Jeffries. Then, we subject ourselves to the pro-Trump rap album by New York's newest upstate congressmember. After all that, Holly chats with New York Focus's Sam Mellins, about his fantastic reporting on Carl Heastie, his love of sports, and his love of campaign donations. You can read Sam's full article here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Holly and Max are joined by left-whisperer and election-knower Michael Lange (The Narrative Wars) to preview Tuesday's general election. We discuss how much Kathy Hochul owes Zohran Mamdani, whether Dems have a shot in the North Country, and why some local races are way more interesting than you might think. Also, we name a bunch of towns and businesses in the Adirondacks to prove that we can. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the podcast, we talk about how Nikole Hannah-Jones absolutely ripped into Mamdani's schools chancellor about segregation in our schools (although credit to Kamar Samuels who was nice enough to show up for this absolute demolishment). Then, we pivot and discuss the never-ending madness that are the Brooklyn Democrats. Also, a hot duck! And the Knicks are back! So is Max! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the aftermath of an ICE shooting and a litany of police blunders, Mayor Zohran Mamdani's allies on the left are calling on him to get rid of NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch once and for all. Will he do it? Not anytime soon.Then, a much needed breakdown of another kind of controversy. The Hell Gate team provides an analysis of the epic struggle between Kelly Clarkson and a boutique curio shop over a $15,000 ($15 million?) automatonic singing bird. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our fearless podcast host traveled to Wisconsin Rapids to find out how residents fought back against a data center that was being pitched by the former mayor of New York City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Governor Kathy Hochul joins the Hell Gate Podcast for a very special episode filmed at the legendary downtown Irish pub T.J. Byrne's. As the governor faces re-election next month, we get her on the record about her reluctance to tax the rich, what can be done to close loopholes related to the Cornell 7 case, and whether she's moved leftward in her general election race. ALSO: We talk about her axe-throwing skills, why she wants young people to have a future in NY, and her message to Palestinian New Yorkers on October 7. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for a special bonus episode of the Hell Gate Podcast, where we crossover (get it? basketball??) with our friends at Defector's Nothing But Respect to discuss the ongoing WNBA playoffs and the imminent NBA season. Topics discussed include: how Eric Adams needs to go on Curious Mike, James Dolan's loathing of the city of New York and its talismanic basketball team, Max's proposal to save the Nets, and so much more. Big thanks to Patrick Redford and Harry Krinsky from Defector for joining us in Studio H! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This fall, Claire Valdez and Darializa Avila Chevalier will (almost certainly) be new members of Congress from New York City. We got them in the studio to talk about being a transplant, Latinidad, how the left can build power, what they said to Hakeem Jeffries, and whether they believe in aliens. These two are not very keen on labels like "the Squad," but we are nevertheless soft-launching "Clairializa," this week on the Hell Gate Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a wild week in New York City as our mayor goes international, the president pays a visit and ogles Gracie Mansion, and Mamdani breaks bread with fellow socialist world leaders. Meanwhile, closer to home, the Brooklyn Democrats are up to their usual absolute nonsense, and Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman is stealing people's faces. Just audio this week—no video…for reasons! Be careful cutting avocados, folks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.