In this week’s episode, host Daniel Raimi and guest Severin Borenstein discuss regulatory punishments for “energy hogs.” Borenstein is a professor at the University of California, Berkeley; faculty director of Berkeley’s Energy Institute in the Haas School of Business; and chair of the board of governors for the California Independent System Operator. These “energy hogs”—households perceived as consuming wasteful and excessive amounts of electricity—may incur higher energy costs as states strive to meet economic and environmental goals. However, Borenstein’s work reveals that benign or even desirable factors, such as having more people in the household, can lead to higher energy use. Borenstein cautions regulators about charging certain households more than is needed to offset the social costs of electricity use. Together, Borenstein and Raimi talk about ways that US states can reach their policy goals without penalizing households that use more energy.

References and Recommendations:

“Energy Hogs and Energy Angels: What Does Residential Electricity Use Really Tell Us about Profligate Consumption?” by Severin Borenstein; https://www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=10.1257/pandp.20251111

“Infrastructure: A Guide to the Industrial Landscape” by Brian Hayes; https://wwnorton.com/books/9780393349832

Hunting for Energy Hogs, with Severin Borenstein

Nancy and Erica power up to take on their arch nemeses; DTE & Consumers Energy, with a petition that should blow their lobbying power$ out of our (political) world! They talk about how signing petitions and ballot initiatives help us, the people, take back our power and stick it to greedy corporations. Get energized about MMOP (Michiganders for Money Out of Politics) and learn how to make an impact in your community alongside us! Visit mopupmichigan.org or urbancorecollective.org to get involved today!

Taking Back Our Power with MMOP (Michiganders for Money Out of Politics)

This week, Suffolk County Legislative Candidate Laura Endres joins us with special guest Jim Thompson to break down what’s next for Suffolk County and why it matters. 

Topics include:
✅ Public safety & affordability for seniors & families
✅ Term limits & goals for new leadership
✅ Clean energy & BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems)
✅ Campaign momentum, endorsements & vision

Laura Endres Returns to LI Patriot Radio

In episode six, we’re focusing on affordability, housing and the related ballot proposals. We’re joined by housing experts Jamie Rubin (Chief Investment Officer of Aligned Climate Capital & Chairman of the Board of NYCHA) and Alicia Glen (Founder and Managing Principle of M Squared & former Deputy Mayor for Housing and Economic Development), who share their thoughts on what the next Mayor should accomplish – and how.

Remember: early voting is in full swing. Visit vote.nyc or call 1-866-VOTE-NYC to find your early and election day polling sites — they may be different — and see what will be on your ballot.

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FAQ NYC and Max Politics are teaming up for a limited series, coming to you every Tuesday through November, featuring special guests who will help us dig into the latest in the mayor's race – and what's at stake for New Yorkers.

City Hall Free For All is brought to you with generous support from Jamie Rubin and Vital City. This week's episode was hosted by Christina Greer, Katie Honan, Ben Max and Harry Siegel. Our Senior Producer is Giulia Hjort, and Noah Smith is our engineer. Our series consultants are Jess Hackel and Courtney Harrell. Music from Epidemic Sound.

City Hall Free For All: An Affordability Election & A Housing Agenda for the Next Mayor

We discuss the Suffolk County Legislature with candidate Guy Leggio, who is running for District 9! We’re talking Guy's plans for, affordability, public safety, and why District 9  has been under represented since 1971.

Suffolk County Legislative Candidate Guy Leggio Joins LI Patriot Radio

The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.

Brad is first joined by Alex Lawson, Executive Director of Social Security Works. 
The two discuss the eight Senate Democrats who caved to the GOP and gave up healthcare tax credits in order to re-open the government.
They also hypothesize Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's role in the eight Senators' decision, and whether it's time to look for a new leader for Senate Democrats.
Finally, Alex explains that it's ultimately the Republicans who have caused the health care catastrophe.
On that front, there’s a list of the 25 most vulnerable House Republicans that people should continue to focus on, and Social Security Works will continue to do protests on these matters.

Then, Brad is joined by Eve Levenson, Senior Director of Political Partnerships and Strategy at Flytedesk, 'the technology that powers college media.'
The pair analyzes last Tuesday's election results across the country, and how young voters played a huge part in determining the outcomes.
Flytedesk's key takeaways showed that young voters remain a stronghold for Democrats: across the country from VA and NJ to CA and NYC, they favored Dems strongly in last Tuesday's elections.
Young voters favored candidates who prioritized affordability. This tracks with Flytedesk's research that the economy and, in particular, costs were a top issue in both 2024 and 2025.
The gender gap among young voters remains, but is shrinking: Abigail Spanberger, Mickie Sherrill, and Zohran Mamdani all won young men by double digits, while winning young women with even larger margins.

The 'Social Security Works' website is www.socialsecurityworks.org and their handle on BlueSky is @socialsecurityworks.org. Alex's handle there is @alaw202.bsky.social.  

Flytedesk's website is www.flytedesk.com.
Eve Levenson's handle on BlueSky is @eve-levenson.bsky.social.


Eight Senate Democrats Cave to GOP; Youth Vote Powered 2025 Democratic Wins

Assemblyman Joe Destefano joins LI Patriot Radio to talk about public safety, affordability and what the potential mamdani effect will be for the state and our local communities

Assemblyman Joe Destefano Joins LI Patriot Radio

Cygnal Pollsters Brent Buchanan and Alex Tarascio break down Cygnal’s November NVT poll, highlighting how GOP strengths on law, order, and border security stand out with voters. They discuss why the “socialist” label isn’t gaining traction, and how Republicans can win back economic voters by focusing on affordability and tax relief or risk losses in 2026. The episode covers immigration, tax burdens, and voter mistrust of AI—ending with a look at how the GOP can reset the narrative and build momentum heading into the midterms.

Follow our experts on X:
Buchanan: @brentbuc
Tarascio: @alextarascio

Wake-up Call for GOP: Midterms Rest on Affordability - Pulse Pod Ep. 83

Host Andy Demetriou talks with Tricia Asaro of Greenberg Traurig about the history and evolution of managed care, the key players in the industry, current affordability and access challenges and her perspectives on the future of managed care.

Introduction to Managed Care: A Conversation with Tricia Asaro

Leslie is joined by Roxanne Brown, President-Elect of the United Steelworkers. Currently serving as the Union's international Vice President, Brown will be sworn in to her new position on March 1, 2026. Following the USW's regular four-year nomination and election process that recently took place, Brown was elected to be the Union's new President!

During today's interview, Leslie and Roxanne discuss how working families have taken major hits to their rights and their pocketbooks in 2025, thanks to the Trump administration.

Before President Trump was elected, his advisors laid out a terrifying vision for the nation called, 'Project 2025.' And over the past year, working families have unfortunately borne the brunt of the administration rapidly enacting these policies. On top of this, the administration has failed to rein in – and in many ways added to – costs for necessities like groceries, energy and health care.
Roxanne details how these attacks have hit bargaining rights for workers, veterans' benefits, workplace safety, healthcare and more.
Taken together, we’re seeing an economy in which the rich get a whole lot richer, while everyone else is lucky to scrape by, just as Trump planned.

Follow the USW on Facebook, Instagram and X, using the handle @steelworkers, and visit their website at USW.org. Also, check them out on Blue Sky where their handle is @steelworkers.bsky.social.
Roxanne's handle on X is @BrownRox.

Leslie Marshall Show - 11/25/25 - Working Families Take Major Hits in 2025

Sip the tea on climate justice with Green Rapids podcast hosts; Nancy Morales and Erica Bouldin. They dish about all things sustainable and they are serving it hot! Get to know these fierce women of color who bring an unapologetic vibe to Grand Rapids as they push for equitable solutions and accountability! Nancy and Erica are Climate Justice Organizers  who are committed to gaining insight from The People of Grand Rapids to bring necessary change to they the city they call home. Learn more about their community, the issues they face and the folks doing work to create a healthier and more sustainable environment for all. 

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