Power & Politics

Gubernatorial debate, Gaming commission rules, Quantum lab in NYC with Guests: Peter Guidarelli, Morgan Hook, Stephen Clark

Power & Politics

Show Notes

-GOP strategist and former Schenectady County Legislature Chair Peter Guidarelli breaks down the line Gubernatorial debate between Governor Kathy Hochul and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman

-Bluejacket Strategies' Morgan Hook provides his perspective on the New York State Gubernatorial debate between Governor Kathy Hochul and County Executive Bruce Blakeman

-Albany Airport CEO Stephen Clark sat down on CBS6's Power & Politics this week, discussing his background, his approach to the role, the ongoing construction project and his vision for the future.

00:00 — Show intro and episode preview02:37 — Hochul–Blakeman debate breakdown04:19 — Hochul–Blakeman debate breakdown: Energy costs, climate policy, and the grid05:22 — Cornell and the involuntary intoxication law10:00 — Mobile sports betting rules and prediction markets15:00 — New York City and NYU’s proposed quantum lab19:45 — Preview: Fahy–McHugh State Senate debate22:38 — Peter Guidarelli on the Gubernatorial debate39:02 — Morgan Hook on the race and campaign strategy59:40 — Albany Airport CEO Stephen Clark interview1:16:07 — Power & Pop Culture: The Social Reckoning and journalism in film1:26:24 — Super Bowl halftime show predictions and favorites Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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