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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 LouisTackling New York's affordability crisis with Zohran Mamdani
This week, NY1's Errol Louis joined Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani for a walking tour of Astoria, Queens. Their conversation focused on the city's…
You Decide with Errol LouisSteve Kornacki: Breaking down the numbers in politics and elections
Steve Kornacki, chief data analyst for NBC News and NBC Sports, has been a household name — and an unintentional fashion icon — when it comes to election…
You Decide with Errol LouisKathy Wylde: Why the city can't afford to lose millionaires
Kathy Wylde, the outgoing president and CEO of the Partnership for New York City, has been a central figure in the city's business community and the city's…
You Decide with Errol LouisJim Walden: Why he left the race and why he feels Mamdani is a threat to NYC
This week, independent candidate Jim Walden announced he was dropping out of the race for mayor. He said his decision was necessary because he does not want…
You Decide with Errol LouisWhy this well-known Jewish leader is endorsing Mamdani
Ruth Messinger needs no introduction to those who follow New York politics. Beginning in the 1970s, she built a more than 20–year career in public service…
You Decide with Errol LouisBestselling author Jonathan Mahler on the untold story of 1980s New York
A new book titled "Gods of New York: Egotists, Idealists, Opportunists, and the Birth of the Modern City, 1986-1990" covers New York City's pivotal and…
You Decide with Errol LouisFrom shooting victim to joining the NYPD: Katrina Brownlee's miraculous journey
At just 22 years old, Katrina Brownlee was shot 10 times by her fiancé and left for dead. She miraculously survived and became a decorated NYPD detective, a…
You Decide with Errol LouisWill New Yorkers elect a Republican for mayor? Curtis Sliwa thinks so.
Curtis Sliwa, the founder of the Guardian Angels, is making another attempt at running for mayor as the Republican nominee. With millions in matching funds and…
You Decide with Errol LouisWill Democrats get a makeover after Mamdani's win?
It's been over a month since Queens Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani stunned the city with his victory in the Democratic mayoral primary, a result that has sent…
You Decide with Errol LouisRebecca Katz: De Blasio and Fetterman's consultant breaks down Mamdani's win
This year's New York City mayoral primary delivered twists, upsets and a surprise victory that's redrawing the city's political landscape. To unpack the…
You Decide with Errol LouisZohran Mamdani exclusive interview: Trump's attacks and 'globalize the intifada'
During an interview with NY1, Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic mayoral nominee, shot back at rival Andrew Cuomo, questioning the former governor's interest to…
You Decide with Errol LouisRamzi Kassem: Freeing Khalil and defending civil liberties
In 2024, Columbia University became the center of a U.S. pro-Palestinian protest movement that swept across college campuses and led to more than 2,000…
You Decide with Errol LouisExclusive interview: Andrew Cuomo blames himself for losing to Mamdani — and then attacks him
After Andrew Cuomo announced he's running for mayor as an independent candidate, the former governor spoke with NY1's Errol Louis about what went wrong with…
You Decide with Errol LouisJoel Berg: How Trump's food stamp cuts could tighten belts in NYC
Recent shifts in national policy and bold local proposals have put hunger relief at a crossroads. President Donald Trump's newly passed bill slashes billions…
You Decide with Errol LouisLina Khan: Tech giants under scrutiny
Google's monopoly in online search was recently adjudicated by a federal court. There is also an ongoing FTC case against Meta for anti-competitive behaviors…
You Decide with Errol LouisDefying the odds with Zohran Mamdani
The surprising Democratic primary victory of 33-year-old Zohran Mamdani over former Gov. Andrew Cuomo has left many political insiders scratching their heads…
You Decide with Errol LouisBONUS EPISODE: Mamdani stuns New York City with primary day upset
Political history was made in New York City on June 24, and once NY1's live TV coverage wrapped early Wednesday morning, NY1's Errol Louis, Courtney Gross and…
You Decide with Errol LouisBONUS: The slate of contenders: Sorting out New York's political scene with Gerson Borrero
With the June 24 primary almost upon us, could Queens Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani pull off an upset over Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic race for mayor? Could…
You Decide with Errol LouisBill de Blasio: Lessons from City Hall
When it comes to mayoral primaries, few people know the terrain better than Bill de Blasio. As the 109th mayor of New York City, he served two terms from 2014…
You Decide with Errol LouisThe race for mayor: Can Adrienne Adams become NYC's first woman mayor?
With the June 24 Democratic primary fast approaching, City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams sat down with NY1's Errol Louis to discuss her run for mayor. A late…
You Decide with Errol LouisThe race for mayor: A look at Zohran Mamdani's grassroots campaign
Queens state Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani sat down with NY1's Errol Louis to discuss his high-energy grassroots campaign and his attempts to close the polling…
You Decide with Errol LouisThe race for mayor: Trying to jumpstart his campaign, Brad Lander talks housing, growth and leadership
With the June 24th Democratic primary less than a month away, City Comptroller Brad Lander sat down with NY1's Errol Louis to discuss his campaign for mayor…
You Decide with Errol Louis(From 2019) Charles Rangel: The lion of Lenox Avenue tells his Harlem story
Back in March of 2019, Errol had the honor of speaking with Rep. Charles Rangel for just the eighth episode of this podcast. They talked about everything—from…
You Decide with Errol LouisThe race for mayor: Zellnor Myrie's ambitious campaign
With the June 24 Democratic primary fast approaching, Brooklyn state Sen. Zellnor Myrie sat down with NY1's Errol Louis to discuss his decision to run for…
You Decide with Errol LouisThe race for mayor: Whitney Tilson's vision for New York
Whitney Tilson, a newcomer to politics, is trying to make a splash in the crowded Democratic race for mayor. A successful investor, civic activist and lifelong…
You Decide with Errol LouisBONUS: Bill Thompson and Elizabeth Holtzman: How to do more than count the city's money
With the June primary approaching, plenty of attention has been focused on the race for mayor. But there's an important and highly competitive contest on the…
You Decide with Errol LouisThe race for mayor: Scott Stringer's plan to tackle corruption
With the June 24 Democratic primary fast approaching, Scott Stringer — the former state assemblyman, comptroller and Manhattan borough president — sat down…
You Decide with Errol LouisThe race for mayor: How Michael Blake intends to lead NYC
With the June primary quickly approaching, Michael Blake, the former assemblyman and vice chair of the Democratic National Committee, sat down with NY1's Errol…
You Decide with Errol LouisThe race for mayor: Jessica Ramos planning for NYC's future
With the June 24 Democratic primary fast approaching, Queens state Sen. Jessica Ramos sat down with NY1's Errol Louis for the first installment of a series of…
You Decide with Errol LouisPeter Yost and Michael Rohatyn: The big lessons of New York's fiscal crisis
A combination of economic stagnation, disinvestment and mismanagement of the city's budget brought New York into a fiscal crisis in 1975 — unlike any it had…
You Decide with Errol LouisCathie Mahon: The fight for clean energy funding
The Trump administration is continuing its efforts to claw back $20 billion worth of Biden-era climate funding for low-income communities — part of the…
You Decide with Errol LouisThe high-stakes battle to be New York City's next mayor
There probably wouldn't be enough room in a three-ring circus for all the candidates and all the drama in the race for mayor in New York City. In the wake of…
You Decide with Errol LouisSteve Oney: 'On Air' — The legacy of National Public Radio
There's an ongoing debate in Washington over whether the federal government should continue funding public news organizations like National Public Radio…
You Decide with Errol LouisShea Vance: Inside Columbia's campus turmoil
Since the start of the Israel-Hamas war in October 2023, Columbia University has found itself at the center of pro-Palestinian demonstrations. Columbia is no…
You Decide with Errol LouisLive From N.Y.: John Lindsay and his impact on New York City
Building on the success of NY1's documentary about the tumultuous two-term mayoralty of John V. Lindsay, NY1 and Hunter College's Roosevelt House held an…
You Decide with Errol LouisGreg David: New York's economic challenges under Trump
In office less than two months, President Donald Trump is sending economic shockwaves across the world — including New York City. From cutting the federal…
You Decide with Errol LouisChristopher Robbins: Assessing Andrew Cuomo's comeback bid
After much anticipation, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo officially entered the race for New York City mayor, joining a crowded Democratic primary field…
You Decide with Errol LouisNavigating NYC's political chaos
The five months since Mayor Eric Adams was indicted have consisted of an extraordinary sequence of events that has found the mayor bruised but emboldened…
You Decide with Errol LouisLindsey Cormack: How to raise a citizen
Civics education in American public schools began to significantly decline in the 1960s, leaving many students without any knowledge of how our government…
You Decide with Errol LouisJ.C. Polanco: Making the legal field diverse as DEI becomes a dirty word
With affirmative action and so-called diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs under attack by President Donald Trump, J.C. Polanco is holding his…
You Decide with Errol LouisRichard Haass: Charting foreign policy in Trump's second term
Just weeks into his second term, President Donald Trump is sending shockwaves around the world. From proposing resettling the population of Gaza to saying he…
You Decide with Errol LouisPeter Beinart: Being Jewish as Gaza crumbles
After 15 months, the Israel-Hamas war has reached a ceasefire deal. Israeli troops have pulled back to the edges of Gaza and some hostages have been released…
You Decide with Errol LouisOne-on-one with Gov. Hochul
One day after unveiling her $252 billion state budget, Gov. Kathy Hochul joined NY1's Errol Louis for an exclusive one-on-one interview. The conversation…
You Decide with Errol LouisReuven Blau: Why are disgraced doctors practicing in N.Y. prisons?
Several doctors who have been judged guilty of medical misconduct, negligence, incompetence and even felonies are still finding a place to practice — New York…
You Decide with Errol LouisNew York finally takes its traffic decongestant
Almost 100 years after New York City officials first considered putting tolls on the East River bridges, drivers are finally being charged to enter Midtown and…
You Decide with Errol LouisCrisis and Accomplishment : The Rise and Fall of John Lindsay - Part 3 – The moon, the Mets and Meir
In 1969, John Lindsay's first term as mayor of New York City was coming to a close. After a series of labor disputes and a botched snowstorm recovery that shut…
You Decide with Errol LouisCrisis and Accomplishment: The Rise and Fall of John Lindsay Part 2 — A Livable City
From the moment he became mayor of New York City in 1966, John Lindsay faced a city in turmoil when subway workers walked off the job and went on strike for 12…
You Decide with Errol LouisCrisis and Accomplishment: The Rise and Fall of John Lindsay - Part 1 - The Flamboyant Idealist
In 1965, New York City was teetering on the edge of an uncertain future, but a Republican congressman from the Upper East Side was determined to save it…
You Decide with Errol LouisZellnor Myrie: A mayoral candidate with an ambitious housing proposal
This week, Brooklyn state Sen. Zellnor Myrie officially launched his campaign to challenge Eric Adams in next June's Democratic mayoral primary. The senator…
You Decide with Errol LouisNicole Gelinas: Drawing New York's road map after 'The Power Broker'
A fierce New York intellect, Nicole Gelinas has closely followed the trials and errors of urban public policy in her columns for the New York Post and her work…
You Decide with Errol LouisUnderstanding Trump's plan for mass deportation
Since Donald Trump's victory two weeks ago, some people are worried about one of his main campaign promises — to launch the largest deportation operation in…
You Decide with Errol LouisHow red is this wave?
One week after Donald Trump defeated Kamala Harris, many across the country are wondering how he won so soundly and what this means for the country moving…
You Decide with Errol LouisTrump wins back the White House: What does it mean for New York?
Easily winning on Election Day, Donald Trump will be returning to the White House as the nation's 47th president. While New York was one of the few states Vice…
You Decide with Errol LouisZohran Mamdani: Running for mayor from the left
State Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani announced his mayoral run last week, looking to unseat Mayor Eric Adams, who faces an uphill battle for reelection as he…
You Decide with Errol LouisThe Case Against Eric Adams and Company: A Virtual Panel
The first indictment in modern history against a sitting New York City mayor has dominated local headlines. Where is the case headed? What will this mean for…
You Decide with Errol LouisAllan Lichtman: Predicting the 2024 election using 13 metrics
Since 1984, American historian and professor Allan Lichtman has correctly predicted nine of the last 10 presidential races. Lichtman, however, does not use…