Editor of DecideNYC.com
Ben Max appears in the following:
Eric Adams, the Organized Left and the Democratic Mayoral Primary
Wednesday, November 01, 2023
Ben Max, veteran NYC politics reporter and host of the "Max Politics" podcast, talks about the spectrum of viewpoints among NYC's Democrats and possible challenges for Mayor Adams.
30 Issues: Climate and the NY Governor's Race
Thursday, October 06, 2022
How Kathy Hochul and Lee Zeldin differ on their climate policies, including how Zeldin plans to restore fracking to New York.
The People's Guide To Power: New York's New Electoral Maps
Sunday, September 18, 2022
WNYC/Gothamist senior political reporter Brigid Bergin hosts a conversation about how recent redistricting has changed what politics and campaigning looks like in New York.
Local Competitive Midterms
Thursday, September 01, 2022
Nancy Solomon and Ben Max talk about the hotly contested congressional races in the area.
Primary Election Recap: The NY-10 and NY-12 Races in Manhattan and Brooklyn
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
The latest results in the NY-10 and NY-12 races in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
The State of the NY-10 and NY-12 Primary Races
Thursday, August 18, 2022
With New York's primary elections happening on August 23, Brian and his guests talk about the latest endorsements in the NY-10 and NY-12 races in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Voting Manhattan
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Gotham Gazette's Ben Max breaks down the primaries for borough president and key city council seats in Manhattan.
This Week In Politics: New York City Council Is About To Experience Huge Turnover
Saturday, May 29, 2021
With so many open seats, there's a lot up in the air. Here's what you should be paying attention to.
A Bird's Eye View of the City Council Seats Up for Grabs
Saturday, May 29, 2021
Gotham Gazette executive editor Ben Max speaks with host David Furst about what's at stake in City Council races.
Mayoral Race & Your Questions
Thursday, May 06, 2021
The latest on the NYC mayor's race, and your questions for the next mayor.
Your Voter Guide To The 2020 Election In New York And New Jersey
Friday, October 09, 2020
WNYC/Gothamist, in conjunction with City Limits and Gotham Gazette, is releasing its 2020 voter guide for New York and New Jersey.
The New York Primary: 54 Races. 184 Candidates. Less Than 2 Weeks To Decide.
Thursday, June 11, 2020
Federal and state contests come amid unprecedented social turmoil, but the coronavirus pandemic has tamped down campaigning, and might depress turnout.
One City, Under Protest
Monday, June 01, 2020
Brooklyn Borough President on the protests over the weekend.
Primary Preview: Contested House Races
Monday, June 01, 2020
Gotham Gazette's Ben Max and NY1's Emily Ngo preview some of the key contests for the House with voting starting around the corner.
The New York State Budget 2020
Thursday, April 02, 2020
Karen Dewitt and Ben Max talk about this year's state budget as the deadline hit in the middle of the pandemic.
New York Leaders Respond to Threats
Monday, January 06, 2020
How the Mayor and Governor are responding to the threats from Iran, the spike in anti-Semitic hate crimes, and the start of the state legislative session
Why Mayor de Blasio's Presidential Bid Isn't Taking Off
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
How is de Blasio's campaign doing?
The Queens DA Recount Explained
Tuesday, July 09, 2019
Only 16 votes separate Borough President Melinda Katz and Tiffany Cabán in the Queens DA race. A recount of votes starts today, but it's not as simple as tallying the same votes again.
What's New in New York? The Census; Budgets; Wages and More
Monday, May 20, 2019
de Blasio's "Don Con" moment, NYC politics and issues: census, libraries, budgets, educator wages etc.
City Hall and Albany Updates
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
The battle over rent laws is heating up in the New York State legislature as rent regulations are set to expire in June.
