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A podcast that brings listeners to the intersection of business and government to provide a rare perspective on how things actually get done. Where we dive into some pressing current issues, provide keen observations from the past, and keep an ever-watchful eye on what’s coming next.
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In this episode, Host Zack Fink discusses this year’s unusual mayoral race with DHC’s Bianca Rajpersaud and Keith Wright of Wright Strategies. After a surprise upset in the June primary by Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani over former Governor Andrew Cuomo, the race is now in a full sprint toward Election Day. While four major candidates are […]
In this episode, Host Zack Fink sits down with Skye Ostreicher – “The Political Personality.” Ostreicher is a social media influencer who covers New York’s political world. She stays away from the public policy battles and political street fights that often define our politics in New York and instead focuses on getting to know our […]
In this episode Host Zack Fink sits down with Jed Sunden who runs a political action committee to support Ukraine, and DHC’s own Myron Rabij, who has done extensive work in Ukraine. The guests discuss the current political situation, and the recent mineral deal that was reached giving America unique access to deposits not found […]
In this episode, Host Zack Fink chats with former Congressman Joe Crowley ( D ) – Queens. They take a deep dive into the current state of politics, including where Democrats went wrong in the last election. They also delve into the 2018 Congressional race where Crowley was defeated by progressive activist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and […]
In this latest episode, Host Zack Fink conducts a newsmaker interview with Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez. Using new methods of technology to prosecute crimes, Gonzalez has brought an innovative approach to keeping the people of Brooklyn safe. He also played an integral role in negotiating changes to discovery law reforms, a contentious issue that […]
In this latest episode, Host Zack Fink sits down with Tim Cecere, President of St. Francis College in Brooklyn. Tim discusses his background in marketing and advertising which gave him the tools to help take St. Francis to the next level. The school has added multiple new majors, including a robust nursing program. The college […]
In this episode of “Lobbying Insider” podcast, Host Zack Fink sits down with Keith Wright of Wright Strategies and Bianca Rajpersaud of DHC to discuss the 2025 legislative session in Albany. Last month, Governor Hochul delivered her State of the State address, followed by her budget message a week later. We delve into the major […]
In this episode Host Zack Fink sits down with Neela Lockel and Robert Stricoff from E.A.C. Network, which stand for “Empower, Assist and Care.” E.A.C currently provides a range of services including counseling, substance abuse treatment and mental health services to individuals impacted by the criminal justice system. Their work focuses on helping Judges and […]
In this episode, Host Zack Fink speaks with Federal Practice Chair, Jonathan McCollum and Jake Roach, Associate Director of Government Relations from our DHC offices in Washington DC. Jonathan and Jake talk in-depth about our federal practice which includes mostly New York-based entities and non-profits. In addition to the processes for securing federal money, they discuss […]
Lobbying Insider Episode 116: Somos ’24 – More Than Before: Conference Recap with Sean Crowley & Bianca Rajpersaud Host Zack Fink, sat down with colleagues Bianca Rajpersaud, and Sean Crowley, to recap the Somos ’24 Annual Conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico from November 6-10. This year DHC hosted a panel discussion on M/WBE Contractor Growth: Challenges & […]
Lobbying Insider Episode 115: “Governor Hochul’s Landmark Deal – Paving the Way for Affordable Housing Across New York State” With Special Guests: Carlo Scissura, President & CEO of the New York Building Congress and DHC Senior Advisor, Lou Coletti, former President & CEO of the Building Trades Employers Association (BTEA). In this episode of the […]
Lobbying Insider Episode 114: AutoTech Triumph: NYS Bill Passes Amid Congestion Pricing Standoff – with Connor Shaw, Political Director at IUJAT and NYS Assemblymember Kenny Burgos This episode of the “Lobbying Insider” with Host Zack Fink features our client Connor Shaw, Political Director for the International Union of Journeymen and Allied Trades (IUJAT), and New […]
Lobbying Insider Episode 113: Zoning in on Land Use in NYC Mayor Adams’ “City of Yes” – with Howard Weiss & Lou Coletti Mayor Adams is looking to have the full slate of “City of Yes” approved by the New York City Council. It’s a zoning proposal for a more equitable and sustainable city, according […]
Lobbying Insider Episode 112: NYS 2024 Budget Breakdown – with Steve Malito & Bianca Rajpersaud Lawmakers and Governor Hochul have now completed work on the new fiscal year state budget, and there is a tremendous amount to unpack. In this episode of the “Lobbying Insider” Podcast, Host Zack Fink does a full budget breakdown with DHC’s […]
Lobbying Insider host Zack Fink speaks with guests, Nick Terzulli, New York Cannabis lawyer and Michael Gardner, owner of The Bakery Cannabis Dispensary in Cohoes, New York, who has had success starting his own retail cannabis business in upstate New York. They discuss the challenges and the opportunities of doing business here in New York within this relatively new industry.
Lobbying Insider Episode 110: Averting the 2023 Back-to-School NYC Bus Strike with Corey Muirhead Join Host Zack Fink as he speaks with Corey Muirhead, Executive Vice President of Logan Business Company, and DHC’s own Charles Capetanakis about a time when the “wheels on the bus” almost stopped going round and round. Just before the start […]
Lobbying Insider Episode 109: Building Bridges – Rev. Al Sharpton’s Blueprint for Harlem’s Museum of Civil Rights In this very special episode of The Lobbying Insider Podcast Host Zack Fink sits down with the renowned Reverend Al Sharpton to discuss the Museum of Civil Rights. Sharpton leads the foundation that is working to establish the […]
Lobbying Insider Episode 108: The Life of a Young Lord: Felipe Luciano 2-Part Interview The Lobbying Insider Podcast is proud to present this very special episode reuniting two men whose paths crossed at a tense political moment more than 50 years ago. Host Zack Fink is joined by Felipe Luciano, a founding member of The […]
Lobbying Insider Episode 107: NY State of the State Address Recap In this episode Host Zack Fink is joined by Government Relations team members, Keith Wright and Bianca Rajpersaud, to break down Governor Hochul’s 2024 State of the State Address. Each January, New York’s Governor lays out an agenda for the legislative session in Albany, […]
Lobbying Insider Episode 106: Talking Politics – Keith Wright’s NYS Insights In this episode Host Zack Fink speaks with Keith Wright, current Chair of the Manhattan Democratic Party and Director for Strategic Planning at Davidoff Hutcher and Citron. Keith has been around politics his entire life and continues to live in Harlem where he was […]
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