The Grammys are back in New York City this Sunday. Leaving its usual home Los Angeles, the popular music industry awards show is returning to New York’s Madison Square Garden for the first time in more than a decade.
Julie Menin, commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, stopped by the Slant Podcast to talk about how she lured the show back to New York.

And the Grammy Awards go to...New York City

The Albany Angle is our brand new podcast where we discuss the highs and lows, the wins and losses, and lift the curtain on the New York State political scene in Albany and New York City. The podcast is hosted by NY1 statehouse reporter Zack Fink.

In our inaugural episode, we're joined by Daily News Albany bureau chief Ken Lovett, and Laura Nahmias of Politico New York to talk about the ongoing feud between Governor Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio, including the debate over who is responsible for transit in New York City. We'll also touch on the electoral picture as we head toward campaign season for Governor Cuomo.

The Albany Angle: Inaugural Podcast

The issue of congestion pricing has been a sticking point between Governor Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio. Cuomo supports the idea but Mayor de Blasio has been a tougher sell. While the mayor was initially against it, New York City Department of Transportation commissioner Polly Trottenberg tells us that the mayor - and his administration - seem to be coming around to the idea, and could support some version of it.

Trottenberg joins us to discuss that issue, progress on Vision Zero, and much more.

Trottenberg Talks Transit

New York City is one of the finalists to house Amazon's second headquarters, although not everyone thinks it's the right match for the city. Joining us to make the case for Amazon is James Patchett, the president and CEO of the New York City Economic Development Corporation.

Patchett also discusses the growing challenges in achieving the city's ambitious affordable housing goals, defends the city's investment in ferry services, and updates us on the status of two long-delayed projects: the Willets Point development in Queens and the Kingsbridge Armory in the Bronx.

Patchett's EDC: From Amazon to Willets Point

The New York Slant podcast features interviews with elected officials, activists and public figures from across New York State and New York City. From politics to policy, we discuss wide ranging topics with New York's most influential leaders.  Our most recent podcasts are displayed here on our Soundcloud feed. For more podcasts check out our page on iTunes or your favorite podcast app.

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