In the first in a series of video briefings about the top issues of Campaign 2021, the hosts of WBAI’s Max & Murphy Show break down the sprawling issues of crime, punishment and fairness that face the city.
January 11, 2021 https://citylimits.org/2021/01/11/max-murphy-on-the-issues-policing/Ben and Jarrett talk to Democratic State Sens. Liz Krueger and Zellnor Myrie about the landmark 2019 session. But first, they break down the previous day’s Queens district attorney primary and Bill de Blasio’s debut on the presidential debate stage.
June 27, 2019 https://citylimits.org/2019/06/27/max-murphy-albany-democrats-on-rent-marijuana-cuomo-de-blasio-and-more/City Limits’ Jarrett Murphy and Ben Max from Gotham Gazette interview Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr., about borough jails, affordable housing and the 2021 mayoral race.
March 28, 2019 https://citylimits.org/2019/03/28/bronx-dial-mayor-jail/Gotham Gazette’s Ben Max and Jarrett Murphy from City Limits talk to Pratt Center’s Elena Conte about the possible adoption of comprehensive planning.
March 28, 2019 https://citylimits.org/2019/03/28/max-murphy-would-a-comprehensive-plan-map-a-better-future-for-nyc/What were the truly transformative stories of 2018, and why did they matter? What are the stories really worth watching in 2019? Ben Max and Jarrett Murphy give their two cents.
December 27, 2018 https://citylimits.org/2018/12/27/max-murphy-our-obligatory-yet-truly-entertaining-year-in-review-show/Was this a Blue Wave or a Meh Midterm? Is Andrew Cuomo in a newly commanding or a newly constrained position as he enters a third term? How will the Democrats handle control of the U.S. House and the New York State Senate? Ben and Jarrett speak with Daily News editorial board member Alyssa Katz.
November 8, 2018 https://citylimits.org/2018/11/08/max-murphy-daily-news-alyssa-katz-on-what-the-2018-elections-mean/Come hear from journalists, analysts, candidates … and get a chance to share your own views of the 2018 elections on air!
October 11, 2018 https://citylimits.org/2018/10/11/be-a-part-of-the-max-murphy-election-night-show/In their WBAI debut, Ben and Jarrett interview Letitia James, the New York City public advocate and Democratic frontrunner for the nomination for state attorney general.
July 19, 2018 https://citylimits.org/2018/07/19/max-murphy-ag-candidate-letitia-james-talks-about-bid-to-become-the-peoples-lawyer/The political podcast will now be a live, drive-time call-in show.
July 9, 2018 https://citylimits.org/2018/07/09/max-murphy-moving-to-the-airwaves/It’s an annual rite of mid-winter: The mayor of New York City travels to the state capitol to give his take on the governor’s proposed budget, and state legislators pelt the mayor with questions about whatever is on their minds. Bill de Blasio’s fifth trip to Albany involved some familiar themes and faces, but a slightly different feel.
February 6, 2018 https://citylimits.org/2018/02/06/max-murphy-mayor-de-blasios-trip-to-albany/
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