Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo reflects on a new documentary about his father, Mario Cuomo, using the film as a springboard to contrast the principled political debates of the 1980s with today’s polarized extremism. He argues that his father’s era was defined by intelligent philosophical differences—specifically between Ronald Reagan’s individualism and the Democratic vision of the family of New York—rather than the modern culture of hostility and "psycho-babble." Cuomo pairs these reflections with a ...
Jun 08, 2026•58 min
Andrew Cuomo and retired Colonel Jack Jacobs analyze the geopolitical standoff between the United States, Israel, and Iran, focusing on the strategic leverage held by the Iranian regime. Jacobs explains that Iran exerts influence through its control of the Strait of Hormuz, which impacts global oil prices, and its reliance on Hezbollah as a regional proxy to threaten Israeli security. The conversation highlights the asymmetric political pressures at play, noting that while Western leaders must a...
Jun 08, 2026•11 min
Fmr. Gov. Andrew Cuomo interviews media personality Stephen A. Smith to discuss the credibility crisis within the Democratic Party and the lack of a compelling affirmative agenda to counter Donald Trump’s influence. Smith argues that the party has alienated the electorate by prioritizing identity politics and "woke culture" over pragmatic solutions for the economy and public safety, while Cuomo warns that the party is currently impotent against unchecked executive power. The dialogue shifts to g...
May 31, 2026•58 min
Rabbi Mark Goldfeder and Andrew Cuomo critique the local government’s failure to adequately protect Jewish students from harassment through a proposed buffer zone bill. The speakers argue that while the legislation is constitutionally sound and viewpoint-neutral, it has been significantly weakened to exclude universities, representing a symbolic rather than substantive effort to combat anti-Semitism. Goldfeder highlights the disparate treatment of the community, noting that the city manages to s...
May 24, 2026•9 min
Andrew Cuomo and Colonel Jack Jacobs analyze the political theater and strategic complexities surrounding a potential deal with Iran. They argue that the current administration is desperate for a diplomatic victory to offset domestic losses, leading to premature claims of success that merely aim to restore a status quo where the Strait of Hormuz remains open. Jacobs emphasizes that a truly meaningful agreement must look beyond immediate economic relief to address nuclear proliferation, missile r...
May 24, 2026•10 min
Andrew Cuomo interviews nuclear expert Andrea Stricker to examine the fragile status of a potential diplomatic agreement with Iran. While the administration claims the deal is nearly finished, the discussion highlights a deep skepticism regarding whether the proposed nuclear concessions and inspection protocols are stringent enough to prevent a covert breakout. Stricker emphasizes that a truly effective memorandum must address the total removal of enriched uranium stockpiles and the permanent di...
May 24, 2026•9 min
Andrew Cuomo critiques the current state of the Democratic Party, arguing that it has abandoned effective progressive governance in favor of empty symbolism and political theater. He examines the party’s recent electoral failures and the Biden administration's handling of international relations, specifically questioning the transparency and strength of ongoing nuclear negotiations with Iran. A significant portion of the program is dedicated to the rise of anti-Semitism in New York City, where C...
May 24, 2026•56 min
Andrew Cuomo and expert Andrea Stricker evaluate the efficacy of the current U.S. strategy toward Iran, contrasting recent military successes with the difficulty of securing a lasting diplomatic resolution. While the speakers acknowledge that joint U.S. and Israeli military strikes have significantly degraded Iran’s nuclear infrastructure and delayed their weapons capabilities by years, they remain skeptical that air strikes alone provide a permanent solution. The central theme is the necessity ...
May 17, 2026•15 min
Andrew Cuomo hosts political analyst Mark Halperin to dissect the high-stakes landscape of the upcoming midterm elections and the volatility of American foreign policy. The dialogue centers on the Republican strategy of framing the election as a choice between individual candidates rather than a referendum on Donald Trump’s polarizing leadership, while Cuomo warns that the Democratic Party may struggle due to its pivot toward far-left ideologies. A significant portion of the conversation is dedi...
May 17, 2026•20 min
Andrew Cuomo and Pamela Nadell explore the historical continuity of anti-Semitism as an American tradition, linking past "swastika epidemics" to the modern surge of hostility following the October 7th attacks. The conversation highlights a conflation of anti-Zionism with anti-Semitism, noting how political activism has increasingly crossed the line into targeting Jewish institutions and individuals. While the host suggests that this animosity is a temporary byproduct of the Israel-Palestine conf...
May 17, 2026•12 min
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo critiques Kathy Hochul's handling of a devastating MTA strike and a six-week-late state budget while engaging in a deep dialogue about the insidious rise of anti-Semitism with historian Pamela Nadell. Transitioning to global affairs, Cuomo debates political analyst Mark Halperin and nuclear expert Andrea Stricker regarding a tense military stalemate with Iran, specifically focusing on the strategic vulnerability of the Strait of Hormuz and the looming pressure of the Nov...
May 17, 2026•57 min
Rabbi Mark Goldfeder comes on highlights how a leader’s official rhetoric and inaction can transcend personal opinion to become a discriminatory government policy that compromises public safety. The conversation emphasizes that a consistent pattern of deliberate indifference toward protecting the Jewish community—such as failing to make arrests during violent protests—creates a legal record of constitutional violations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
May 10, 2026•13 min
Ret. Col. Jack Jacobs comes on to argue that Iran possesses superior staying power because its authoritarian leadership is immune to public opinion, whereas American leaders are beholden to a democratic electorate and looming election cycles. Because the U.S. president faces immense pressure to resolve economic instability and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, he may be forced to claim a symbolic victory without achieving substantive concessions regarding Iran’s nuclear enrichment. Learn more about y...
May 10, 2026•12 min
Former governors Andrew Cuomo and David Paterson criticize the "tax the rich" narrative and the implementation of the pied-à-terre tax, arguing these measures are mere political symbolism that drive away wealthy residents and essential tax revenue. A significant portion of the dialogue addresses a perceived rise in anti-Semitism and a lack of moral leadership, specifically accusing local officials of fueling tensions rather than fostering unity. Finally, the discussion laments the erosion of exe...
May 10, 2026•18 min
On today's episode, Former Governor Andrew Cuomo examines a landscape of partisan paralysis and societal division affecting both local and international politics. He argues that current redistricting practices create safe districts that empower extremists, leading to a government defined by dysfunction rather than practical results for the citizenry. Cuomo and his guests specifically critique the rise of anti-semitism in New York City and a growing hostility towards the rich, warning that radica...
May 10, 2026•57 min
Scott Richman of the Anti-Defamation League regarding a vetoed city council bill designed to mandate NYPD accountability and create buffer zones around schools and houses of worship. The participants argue that the legislation is a common-sense response to rising harassment and a "polarized moment" where anti-Semitic incidents have reached record levels, often blurring the lines between political activism and targeted discrimination. They critique the mayor’s decision to block the bill, suggesti...
May 03, 2026•16 min
Former Governor Andrew Cuomo examines several dimensions of social and political division currently fracturing both New York City and the international community. Cuomo begins by condemning a surge in anti-Semitism, specifically criticizing mayoral inaction regarding a vetoed city council bill intended to protect students from harassment near schools. The program shifts to a discussion with Urban League President Mark Morial on the eroding of the Voting Rights Act, arguing that recent Supreme Co...
May 03, 2026•58 min
Andrew Cuomo consults Dr. Nazee Moinian to analyze the strategic stalemate and escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. Moinian explains that the American administration is currently leveraging optionality, balancing the threat of a massive military presence with a policy of coercive diplomacy intended to paralyze the Iranian economy. The discussion highlights a fundamental clash of ideologies, suggesting that the Iranian regime’s commitment to its revolutionary origins makes it u...
May 03, 2026•14 min
Andrew Cuomo and Marc Morial discuss a recent Supreme Court ruling on redistricting in Louisiana that they argue effectively guts the Voting Rights Act of 1965. They contend that by requiring proof of discriminatory intent rather than just discriminatory effect, the Court has placed an impossibly high burden on those seeking fair representation. This shift is portrayed as a catalyst for hyper-partisan gerrymandering, where states are incentivized to create polarized districts that eliminate poli...
May 03, 2026•13 min
Former Governor Andrew Cuomo analyzes a series of high-stakes political and civic crises, ranging from a foiled mass shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner to the geopolitical stalemate in Iran. Cuomo critiques the current New York City mayor for vetoing a school safety bill, arguing that the decision was a failure of leadership that ignored the rising tide of anti-semitism. The program transitions into a discussion on urban development with architectural expert Paul Goldberger, wher...
Apr 26, 2026•56 min
Andrew Cuomo and Paul Goldberger evaluate two competing visions for restoring the site's former glory while addressing the practical realities of urban development. They argue that while moving Madison Square Garden would be the idealistic solution for a total reconstruction, it is likely impossible due to logistical hurdles and ownership resistance. Instead, they advocate for a pragmatic compromise involving the demolition of the theater portion of the Garden to create a grand, light-filled gla...
Apr 26, 2026•14 min
Andrew Cuomo and former Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson engage in a high-level dialogue regarding national security vulnerabilities and the complexities of modern geopolitical conflict. The speakers first analyze the strategic leverage Iran maintains over the Strait of Hormuz, expressing concern that current U.S. foreign policy may inadvertently lead to a military stalemate or a repeat of past nuclear agreements. Transitioning to domestic safety, Johnson reflects on his experience as ...
Apr 26, 2026•16 min
Jack Jacobs and Andrew Cuomo discuss a geopolitical stalemate between the United States and Iran following an American military intervention. The dialogue highlights how Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz has crippled global shipping and spiked energy prices, creating a crisis that the current administration failed to anticipate. Jacobs argues that while the Iranian theocracy remains insulated from public pressure, the U.S. government faces mounting domestic political urgency due to looming ...
Apr 26, 2026•13 min
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo critiques the erosion of government competence, characterizing the public's acceptance of state failure as a relationship deterioration syndrome comparable to a frog slowly boiling in a pot. He argues that while the private sector achieves massive feats like skyscrapers and innovative infrastructure, modern government has become apathetic and dysfunctional, wasting millions on symbolic projects rather than mastering basic functionality. The program then shifts to an anal...
Apr 19, 2026•56 min
Andrew Cuomo and nuclear expert Andrea Stricker examine whether a reliable peace deal can be brokered to prevent Iran from developing atomic weapons. Stricker argues that for a treaty to be credible, it must involve the complete dismantling of enrichment facilities and rigorous international inspections similar to historic precedents in South Africa and Libya. The conversation highlights a tension between the crippling economic pressure currently facing the Iranian regime and deep-seated skeptic...
Apr 19, 2026•10 min
Andrew Cuomo explores the limitations of military power in resolving the nuclear standoff with Iran, emphasizing that negotiated diplomacy remains the only viable path to a lasting solution. Expert Joe Cirincione argues that conventional strikes cannot fully eliminate a nuclear program hidden in deep fortifications, nor can they neutralize Iran's asymmetric warfare capabilities, such as the use of inexpensive drones and missiles to block the Strait of Hormuz. The discussion highlights a signific...
Apr 19, 2026•15 min
Colonel Jack Jacobs provides a strategic assessment of the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran, highlighting the disconnect between ongoing military provocations and the underlying desire for a diplomatic exit. He suggests that while decentralized command structures may lead to unauthorized skirmishes on the ground, both nations are incentivized to reach a ceasefire due to political and economic exhaustion. Jacobs argues that the primary American objectives have shifted, notin...
Apr 19, 2026•14 min
Former Governor Andrew Cuomo offers a biting critique of the current New York City administration and evaluates the geopolitical complexities surrounding Iran. He characterizes Mayor Mandani’s first 100 days as a profound failure of leadership, citing broken campaign promises, rising transit crime, and a divisive environment that has particularly alienated the Jewish community. Cuomo argues that the Mayor's socialist policies and proposed tax hikes are actively incentivizing an exodus of residen...
Apr 12, 2026•58 min
Andrea Stricker argues that the United States must demand the irreversible nuclear dismantlement of Iran’s capabilities, including the removal of all enriched uranium, as a non-negotiable condition for peace. While international watchdogs have historically overseen similar disarmament in other nations, Striker expresses deep skepticism that the current regime will ever voluntarily relinquish its weapons pathway due to its ideological rigidity and history of deception. Consequently, she suggests ...
Apr 12, 2026•12 min
Andrew Cuomo interviews experts Seth Cropsey and Shay Khatiri regarding the geopolitical crisis involving Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz. The dialogue highlights a critical military oversight where the United States allegedly underestimated the efficacy of low-cost drone technology and naval mines, opting instead for expensive, high-tech systems that failed to prevent a maritime blockade. The guests argue that the Pentagon's institutional arrogance led to a lack of preparation for thes...
Apr 12, 2026•16 min
