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City Hall Pass

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City Hall Pass provides a unique window into the decision making process at the highest level of New York City Government as told by the trailblazing leaders who made them. Hosted by the Counsel to the Mayor of New York City, Kapil Longani.
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CHP 44: FINALE

The City Hall Pass podcast has been a key tool in our public education campaigns and has shared over 40 episodes featuring intimate conversations with some of our city's leading voices. In our finale episode, Kapil Longani, Bess Chiu, and Kate Cocklin reflect upon the City Hall Pass journey and evolution, and relive some of the podcast's most memorable moments.

Dec 30, 202141 minEp. 44

CHP 42: Kathy Wylde

Our guest, the President and CEO of the Partnership for NYC Kathy Wylde, spoke about her lifelong commitment to supporting New York City neighborhoods, her vision for the future of our economy, the powerful work of the Partnership for NYC, and much more. Follow us on Twitter! Subscribe to our Newsletter! Visit our website!...

Dec 18, 202119 minEp. 42

CHP 41: Margaret Garnett

Our guest, former Commissioner of the Department of Investigation Margaret Garnett, spoke about her storied career in public service, some of the most memorable investigations from her time at the Southern District, her vision for DOI, and much more. Follow us on Twitter! Subscribe to our Newsletter! Visit our website!...

Dec 10, 202126 minEp. 41

CHP 40: Jessica Tisch

Our guest, the Commissioner of the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications (DOITT) Jessica Tisch, spoke about the critical role that DOITT plays in ensuring our city remains connected and digitally secure, the future of 5G, DOITT’s work facilitating a remote environment during COVID, and much more. Follow us on Twitter! Subscribe to our Newsletter! Visit our website!...

Dec 05, 202125 minEp. 40

CHP 39: Jacques Jiha

Our guest, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Jacques Jiha, spoke about his journey as a Haitian immigrant to New York City, his approach to transforming the Department of Finance (DOF), OMB’s critical work managing our City’s finances during the pandemic, and much more. Follow us on Twitter! Subscribe to our Newsletter! Visit our website!...

Nov 24, 202123 minEp. 39

CHP 38: Rick Cotton

Our guest, Executive Director of the New York New Jersey Port Authority Rick Cotton, spoke to us about his deep-rooted passion for public service, his approach to managing multi-billion-dollar infrastructure projects, the future of our city, and much more. Follow us on Twitter! Subscribe to our Newsletter! Visit our website!...

Nov 18, 202122 minEp. 38

CHP 37: Eric Gonzalez

Our guest, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, spoke to us about his lifelong commitment to his community in Brooklyn, some of his most memorable investigations, his approach to criminal justice reform, and much more. Follow us on Twitter! Subscribe to our Newsletter! Visit our website!...

Nov 05, 202128 minEp. 37

CHP 36: Marco Carrión

Our guest, the former Commissioner of the Mayor's Community Affairs Unit (CAU) Marco Carrión, spoke to us about his work as an organizer, the evolution of the CAU under his leadership, his deep love for the Bronx, and much more. Follow us on Twitter! Subscribe to our Newsletter! Visit our website!...

Nov 01, 202120 minEp. 36

CHP 35: Alicia Glen

Our guest, the former Deputy Mayor for Housing and Economic Development Alicia Glen, spoke to us about her effective and innovative tenure as Deputy Mayor, her approach to leadership and management, tips how to thrive as a woman in a male dominated industry, and much more. Follow us on Twitter! Subscribe to our Newsletter! Visit our website!...

Oct 23, 202121 minEp. 35

CHP 34: Anne del Castillo

Our guest, the Commissioner of the Mayor's Office of Media & Entertainment Anne del Castillo, spoke to us about her uniquely artistic upbringing in New York City, MOME's evolution during her tenure at the agency, her work helping the arts and entertainment industries recover from COVID-19, and much more. Follow us on Twitter! Subscribe to our Newsletter! Visit our website!...

Oct 15, 202126 minEp. 34

CHP 33: Jumaane Williams

Our guest, the Public Advocate of NYC Jumaane Williams, spoke to us about his upbringing as a first-generation Brooklynite and the son of immigrants from Grenada, his inspiring journey from community organizer to elected official, the unique role that the Public Advocate plays, and much more. Follow us on Twitter! Subscribe to our Newsletter! Visit our website!...

Oct 08, 202124 minSeason 33Ep. 33

CHP 32: Phil Thompson

Our guest, Deputy Mayor for Strategic Policy Initiatives Phil Thompson, spoke to us about his unique upbringing as the son of an influential preacher, his lifelong commitment to fighting for racial justice, his vision for future of our City, and much more. Follow us on Twitter! Subscribe to our Newsletter! Visit our website!...

Sep 24, 202129 minEp. 32

CHP 31: John Miller (Part 2)

Our guest, NYPD's John Miller, spoke about his famous 1998 interview with Osama bin Laden, the vivid memories he has of 9/11, his commitment to keeping New Yorkers safe as Deputy Commissioner of Intelligence & Counterterrorism, and much more. Follow us on Twitter! Subscribe to our Newsletter! Visit our website!...

Sep 17, 202128 minEp. 31

CHP 30: John Miller

Our guest, NYPD's Deputy Commissioner of Intelligence & Counterterrorism John Miller, spoke about his decorated career as a journalist, his upbringing in New York City, and his time covering the mob. Stay tuned for Part 2 of our conversation where John dives into his famous 1998 interview with Osama bin Laden. Follow us on Twitter! Subscribe to our Newsletter! Visit our website!...

Sep 10, 202130 minEp. 30

CHP 29: Dean Fuleihan

Our guest, First Deputy Mayor Dean Fuleihan, told his family's immigrant story, spoke about his decades of public service to New York State and New York City, outlined his work at the center of the City's COVID-19 response efforts, and much more. Follow us on Twitter! Subscribe to our Newsletter! Visit our website!...

Sep 03, 202120 min

CHP 28: Clive Davis

Our guest, legendary music executive Clive Davis, spoke about his upbringing in Brooklyn, his journey in the music industry, the significance of the Homecoming Week Concert, and much more. Follow us on Twitter! Subscribe to our Newsletter! Visit our website!...

Aug 18, 202122 minEp. 28

CHP 27: Daniel Nigro

Our guest, the 33rd Fire Commissioner of New York City Daniel Nigro, spoke about his over 50-year career at the FDNY, his experience working through 9/11, the Department's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and much more. Follow us on Twitter! Subscribe to our Newsletter! Visit our website!...

Aug 13, 202129 minEp. 27

CHP 26: Kathryn Garcia

Our guest, former Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia, spoke about her decorated career as a problem solver in City Government, her leadership style as a woman in a male dominated industry, and much more. Follow us on Twitter! Subscribe to our Newsletter! Visit our website!...

Jul 23, 202127 minEp. 26

CHP 25: Commissioner Dermot Shea

Our guest, the 44th Police Commissioner of the City of New York Dermot Shea, spoke about his journey from beat cop to first in command, his vision for the future of the NYPD, how he has approached reforming the Department, and much more. Follow us on Twitter! Subscribe to our Newsletter! Visit our website!...

Jul 16, 202131 minEp. 25

CHP 24: Danny Meyer

Our guest, Founder & CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group Danny Meyer, spoke to us about his career as an entrepreneur, the birth of some of his biggest restaurants, and his commitment to serving NYC. Follow us on Twitter! Subscribe to our Newsletter! Visit our website!...

Jul 02, 202129 minEp. 24

CHP 23: Reverend Al Sharpton

Our guest, Reverend Al Sharpton, spoke about his journey as an activist, his deep love for his hometown of New York City, the future of the fight for racial justice and equity, and much more. Follow us on Twitter! Subscribe to our Newsletter! Visit our website!...

Jun 24, 202120 minEp. 23

CHP 22: Juneteenth: First Lady Chirlane McCray, Phil Thompson, Sideya Sherman

We spoke with three of NYC’s leading voices on equity and racial justice, First Lady Chirlane McCray , Deputy Mayor Phil Thompson , and Executive Director of the Taskforce on Racial Inclusion and Equity (TRIE) Sideya Sherman , about the meaning and the importance of the Juneteenth holiday, and the powerful work of TRIE. Follow us on Twitter! Subscribe to our Newsletter! Visit our website!...

Jun 17, 202129 minEp. 22

BONUS: Ranked Choice Voting w/ Laura Wood

Our guest, NYC's Chief Democracy Officer Laura Wood, offers key resources ahead of the June 22nd Primary Election, explains Ranked Choice Voting, and much more. Follow us on Twitter! Subscribe to our Newsletter! Visit our website!

Jun 15, 202113 min

CHP 21: Lin-Manuel Miranda

Our guest, Lin-Manuel Miranda, spoke about his love for New York City, the impact of the arts on our City’s recovery from COVID, his commitment to serving his community, and much more. Follow us on Twitter! Subscribe to our Newsletter! Visit our website!...

Jun 12, 202114 minEp. 21

CHP 20: Jim Johnson

Our guest, the 79th Corporation Counsel of New York City, Jim Johnson, spoke about his time leading the City's Law Department, his lifelong commitment to justice and equity, and much more. Follow us on Twitter! Subscribe to our Newsletter! Visit our website!...

Jun 04, 202131 minEp. 20

CHP 19: Errol Louis & Sally Goldenberg

Our guests, Errol Louis (NY1) and Sally Goldenberg (Politico), spoke about their unique approaches to covering City Hall, their takes on the state of journalism today and the influence of social media, and how their work has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Follow us on Twitter! Subscribe to our Newsletter! Visit our website!...

May 14, 202127 minEp. 19

CHP 18: John Mara

Our guest, President, CEO, and Co-Owner of the New York Giants, John Mara talked about what it takes to manage a $4b organization, his unique approach to leadership, his family’s commitment to serving their community, and much more. Follow us on Twitter! Subscribe to our Newsletter! Visit our website!...

Apr 16, 202129 minEp. 18

CHP 17: Dr. Mitch Katz

Our guest, President & CEO of the NYC Health + Hospitals Corporation, Dr. Mitch Katz talked about the central role H+H has played in the City's COVID response efforts: providing frontline care to New Yorkers, creating and operating #TestandTrace , standing up vaccine hubs, and much more. Follow us on Twitter! Subscribe to our Newsletter! Visit our website!...

Apr 06, 202133 minEp. 17

CHP 16: Dr. Dave Chokshi

Our guest, NYC Health Commissioner, Dr. Dave Chokshi shared insights into the work our City's Department of Health is doing in response to COVID-19, their efforts vaccinate New Yorkers, and much more. Follow us on Twitter! Subscribe to our Newsletter! Visit our website!...

Mar 22, 202131 minEp. 16

CHP 15: Melanie Hartzog

Our guest, Deputy Mayor for Health & Human Services, Melanie Hartzog breaks down how she works with our City's top doctors to operationalize policy, how her work as City Budget Director shaped the way she solves complex problems, and much more. Follow us on Twitter! Subscribe to our Newsletter! Visit our website!...

Mar 05, 202129 minEp. 15
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