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You Decide with Errol Louis
NY1's Errol Louis has been interviewing powerful politicians and cultural icons for years, but it's when the TV cameras are turned off that things really get interesting. From career highlights, to personal moments, to stories that have never been told, join Errol each week for intimate conversations with the people who are shaping the future of New York and beyond. Listen to "You Decide with Errol Louis" every Wednesday, wherever you listen to podcasts.
Episodes
You Decide with Errol LouisHas Trump broken New York's Republican brand?
Award-winning journalist and former Long Island Congressional candidate John Avlon joined NY1's Errol Louis to discuss next week's elections in New York and…
You Decide with Errol LouisWhat the rise and fall of a legendary newspaper says about the media crisis today
The New York Daily News was America's first tabloid and quickly became the country's best-selling newspaper, reaching millions of readers and reshaping how…
You Decide with Errol LouisThe part of the spicy Hochul-Blakeman debate you didn't see
Errol Louis and co-moderator Susan Arbetter discussed the first and only debate in New York's gubernatorial race between Gov. Kathy Hochul and her Republican…
You Decide with Errol LouisRiding the Staten Island Ferry with Mamdani: Out of Office with the Mayor
In the second installment of NY1's exclusive series "Out of Office with the Mayor," Mayor Zohran Mamdani rode the Staten Island Ferry with NY1 political anchor…
You Decide with Errol LouisMamdani, the midterm elections and New York's race for governor
Jeff Coltin is editor-in-chief of City & State NY, recently returning to the magazine and news site where he spent a decade building his career covering New…
You Decide with Errol LouisAbout 150,000 people die every day. He picks 3 to 4 to be remembered
Sam Roberts is a longtime New York urban affairs journalist and an obituary writer for The New York Times. His new book, "Are They Dead Yet? The Art of the…
You Decide with Errol LouisWhy you've never heard of the judges on your ballot
Hundreds of judges sit on the bench in New York City, deciding the fate of criminal defendants. But how did they get their jobs in the first place? It's a…
You Decide with Errol LouisWhy Bruce Blakeman thinks New York needs a Republican governor
Republican candidate for governor Bruce Blakeman joined NY1's Errol Louis to discuss why he believes New Yorkers are "miserable" under Gov. Kathy Hochul…
You Decide with Errol LouisThey covered 9/11, and what they saw will never leave them
It's been 25 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. NY1 is marking the anniversary in a variety of ways, including a special episode of "You Decide" in…
You Decide with Errol LouisWhy young Americans are giving up on the American dream
Spectrum News 1 North Carolina political anchor Tim Boyum and NY1's Errol Louis have a combined 50 years of experience covering politics and have witnessed…
You Decide with Errol LouisInside the Trump White House: Maggie Haberman tells all
Maggie Haberman is a White House correspondent for The New York Times. The New York City native is the author of "Confidence Man: The Making of Donald Trump…
You Decide with Errol LouisInside the life of City Council Speaker Julie Menin
In a plan that's now being echoed by the Trump administration, New York City has helped close to 400,000 public school students and their families pay for…
You Decide with Errol LouisWhy state politicians could be the tail that wags the dog
Former N.Y. state Sen. Daniel Squadron believes that state legislatures are becoming successful laboratories for smart politics and good policy. Since leaving…
You Decide with Errol LouisWhat's it like inside an employee-owned media company?
Journalist David Roth left the popular sports and culture website Deadspin during the staff's 2019 mass resignation after its new owners pushed for less…
You Decide with Errol LouisNYC's first female chief lifeguard fought waves… and the system
In 1988, Janet Fash made history as New York City's first female chief lifeguard. She recounted her journey in a new memoir, "Lifeguard: A Love Story," which…
You Decide with Errol LouisMamdani's New York seven months in
This year, New York City under Mayor Zohran Mamdani has looked like a different city after Eric Adams' turbulent term. The contrast is stark: Adams-era crises…
You Decide with Errol LouisDo union endorsements still matter?
Is labor union influence in New York shifting? Recent elections have raised new questions about the political value of a major labor union endorsement. Andrew…
You Decide with Errol LouisIt took 33 years to overturn his double murder conviction
In 1995, Allen Porter was convicted of a double murder in Queens. He spent nearly 34 years in prison, maintaining his innocence every step of the way. On Jan…
You Decide with Errol LouisSteve Kornacki breaks down the future of New York politics
Steve Kornacki is the chief data analyst at NBC News and a familiar face to anyone who watches election night coverage. He joined NY1's Errol Louis to discuss…
You Decide with Errol LouisPatrick Gaspard: Mamdani and Obama adviser weighs in on the problem with Democrats
Patrick Gaspard has worn an array of political hats — from U.S. Ambassador to South Africa to President Barack Obama's political director to special assistant…
You Decide with Errol LouisWho won the NY-12 debate?
The five leading candidates in the Democratic primary for New York's 12th Congressional District in Manhattan squared off this week in a spirited debate hosted…
You Decide with Errol LouisMamdani's high-stakes Upper Manhattan bet
The Democratic primary in New York's 13th Congressional District has become one of the more intriguing races of this election season, with longtime incumbent…
You Decide with Errol LouisHow the New York Mets became the 'people's team'
A.M. Gittlitz is an organizer and writer whose work focuses on the counterculture and radical politics. He is also the author of the New York Times bestseller…
You Decide with Errol LouisWill businesses really leave NYC because of Mamdani?
Steve Fulop is the president and CEO of Partnership for New York City, an invitation-only organization of about 350 of the city's leading business executives…
You Decide with Errol LouisNYT Tech Reporter Kashmir Hill on AI's role in our society
Technology expert Kashmir Hill joined NY1's Errol Louis to discuss the future of artificial intelligence and how it's already affecting all our lives. They…
You Decide with Errol LouisI asked an expert about my biggest AI concerns
Technology expert Kashmir Hill joined NY1's Errol Louis to discuss the future of artificial intelligence and how it's already affecting all our lives. They…
You Decide with Errol LouisOne-on-one with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
In an exclusive, in-depth interview, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez sat down with NY1's Errol Louis to give her assessment of Zohran Mamdani's mayoralty and…
You Decide with Errol LouisFab 5 Freddy: How a kid from Brooklyn changed NYC in the '80s
Fab 5 Freddy is a New York City legend who emerged in the early 1980s as a defining figure in the rise of hip-hop and graffiti culture. In his new memoir…
You Decide with Errol LouisWhy podcaster Jennifer Welch is 'very worried' about the Democratic Party
Jennifer Welch is the co-host of the popular political commentary podcast "I've Had It." A former reality TV star and interior decorator, Welch recently left…
You Decide with Errol LouisThree decades of 'Democracy Now!': Amy Goodman's fight for independent media
For once, veteran journalist Amy Goodman is answering the questions instead of asking them. The longtime host of the daily news program "Democracy Now!" is the…
You Decide with Errol Louis100 days in: Mamdani reflects on his time as NYC mayor
Mayor Zohran Mamdani this week will mark his 100th day since he became the mayor of New York City. At 34 years old, Mamdani is the first Muslim and the first…
You Decide with Errol LouisRent wars: Kenny Burgos vs. NYC housing policies
Kenny Burgos and Zohran Mamdani have a lot in common. They are both former state assemblymen and both graduates of the Bronx High School of Science. As…
You Decide with Errol LouisLive from Roosevelt House: Celebrating Bella Abzug's legacy
Following the success of its acclaimed podcast documentary, NY1 co-hosted a special live panel honoring the life and enduring impact of congresswoman and…
You Decide with Errol LouisRep. Mike Lawler: 'We didn't need to know about Iran before the strikes'
Facing a competitive reelection race this fall, Rep. Mike Lawler joined NY1's Errol Louis for an exclusive one-on-one conversation in the nation's capital…
You Decide with Errol LouisHakeem Jeffries on leadership and legislative battles
House Democratic Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries sat down with NY1's Errol Louis in Washington, D.C. this week for an exclusive one-on-one interview. Jeffries…
You Decide with Errol LouisThe reality of working in the Adams administration
They're not just a New York power couple. Former New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks and former First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright have launched a new…
You Decide with Errol LouisThe life of a New York City writer, exposed
Novelist and critic Emily Gould joined NY1's Errol Louis to talk about building a writing career and sustaining a creative life in New York City. Gould…
You Decide with Errol LouisJeffrey Toobin: What Nixon feared that Trump embraced
Renowned legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin joined NY1's Errol Louis to discuss the politics of presidential pardons and how he thinks that Gerald Ford's pardoning…
You Decide with Errol LouisWhy Latinos are still waiting to win statewide and citywide offices
According to the latest census figures, there are approximately 3.87 million people of Hispanic or Latino origin living in New York state. They constitute…
You Decide with Errol LouisRe-Release - Jesse Jackson: A Lifetime of Battles
Editor's Note: This episode of "You Decide with Errol Louis" originally aired in 2019. We are re-releasing it after Jesse Jackson's death Tuesday at the age of…
You Decide with Errol LouisHow the Bernhard Goetz shooting shaped modern America
On Dec. 22, 1984, a loner named Bernhard Goetz shot four Black teenagers on a New York City subway, saying they were trying to mug him. The incident sparked an…
You Decide with Errol LouisThe rise of deed theft in New York City: Brooklyn Councilman Chi Ossé speaks out
Brooklyn Councilman Chi Ossé has introduced a new initiative aimed at ending deed theft, a growing problem in neighborhoods like Bedford-Stuyvesant and Crown…
You Decide with Errol LouisMamdani's answer to NYC's $12B budget problem | 1-on-1 Interview
In an exclusive, in-depth interview, Mayor Zohran Mamdani sat down with NY1's Errol Louis as his first month in office came to a close. The mayor addressed the…
You Decide with Errol LouisNew York's fiscal frontier in an election year: Looking at the state of New York with Susan Arbetter
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is talking tough when it comes to President Donald Trump, but also pushing back against New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani who wants…
You Decide with Errol LouisHochul's big speech and Mamdani's opening act
This week, Gov. Kathy Hochul delivered her fifth State of the State address, highlighting her accomplishments and laying out her plans for this election year…
You Decide with Errol LouisCan Mamdani's new tenant advocate overcome controversy and protect tenants?
One of Mayor Zohran Mamdani's first appointments after being sworn in was Cea Weaver, the director of the Mayor's Office to Protect Tenants. Weaver is a…
You Decide with Errol LouisHow did Zohran Mamdani's inauguration land with New Yorkers?
In a day of firsts at City Hall, Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City's 112th mayor in front of a large crowd of supporters. Now officially holding…
You Decide with Errol LouisBella's Battles: The Activist and Icon Who Changed America - Part 2
Almost 55 years ago, Bella Abzug entered Congress, quickly emerging as a fierce champion of women's and minority rights and forging powerful alliances with…
You Decide with Errol LouisBella's Battles: The Activist and Icon Who Changed America - Part 1
From Mississippi to Beijing to the halls of Congress, Bella Abzug battled injustice her entire life. Known for her trademark hats and fearless style, Abzug…
You Decide with Errol LouisWhy Hochul's 2026 reelection just got more complicated
The race for governor is already stealing the political spotlight in New York with competitive primaries looming for both the Democratic and Republican…
You Decide with Errol LouisA Jewish perspective on the surge of antisemitism
With antisemitism on the rise, NY1's Errol Louis sat down with Yair Rosenberg, a journalist at The Atlantic who is the author of its newsletter "Deep Shtetl,"…
You Decide with Errol LouisTrying to take the House: One-on-one with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
House Democratic Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined NY1's Errol Louis for an exclusive one-on-one interview, discussing last week's surprisingly cordial…
You Decide with Errol LouisMorris Katz: Meet the strategist behind Mamdani's big win
While Zohran Mamdani will be the youngest mayor in more than 125 years, his top strategist is even younger — 26-year-old Morris Katz. Katz joined NY1's Errol…
You Decide with Errol LouisDavid Remnick: What Mamdani can — and can't — do
New Yorker editor and the host of "The New Yorker Radio Hour" David Remnick joined NY1's Errol Louis to discuss the big mayoral win of Zohran Mamdani and look…
You Decide with Errol LouisZohran Mamdani's secret sauce that won City Hall
Zohran Mamdani will become the 111th mayor of New York City after soundly defeating former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa. At 34, he's…
You Decide with Errol LouisThe substance behind the slogans: Susan Kang on New York's mayoral race
This year's mayor's race has been full of surprises, but none more significant than the rise of Queens Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani. Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo…
You Decide with Errol LouisEleanor Bumpurs and the system that failed her
In October 1984, an NYPD officer fatally shot 66-year-old Eleanor Bumpurs during an eviction at her Bronx apartment. Bumpurs, a disabled mother and…
You Decide with Errol LouisThe mayor and the media: A rocky relationship
Like many New York City mayors, it's no secret that Eric Adams has had a challenging relationship with the press. And even though he's no longer in the race…
You Decide with Errol LouisChristine Quinn: Unlocking solutions for NYC's housing crisis
Christine Quinn is a familiar name to anyone who follows New York City politics. A former Speaker of the City Council and 2013 mayoral candidate, she now…
You Decide with Errol LouisLive from Chelsea: New York Decides with Cynthia Nixon and J.C. Polanco
This week, NY1 presented a special podcast event "New York Decides: Live from Chelsea," featuring a crossover episode of its political podcasts "Off Topic/On…