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David Paterson

Former Governor of New York

Former governor of New York, serving from March 2008 to the end of 2010. He was lieutenant governor (2007–08) and, from 2002, minority leader of the state Senate, where he had represented Harlem since 1985.

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Latest appearance · Sept. 27, 2026

Rips UN Walkout on Netanyahu: “Shocked and Appalled”

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Former governor of New York, serving from March 2008 to the end of 2010. He was lieutenant governor (2007–08) and, from 2002, minority leader of the state Senate, where he had represented Harlem since 1985.

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227 interviews

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2026 27 interviews
  1. Sept. 27, 2026 Rips UN Walkout on Netanyahu: “Shocked and Appalled” 5:05
  2. Aug. 30, 2026 The Democratic Party's Growing Socialist Divide 5:28
  3. Aug. 23, 2026 The Rise of Black Candidates and the Changing Landscape of American Politics 4:56
  4. Aug. 16, 2026 NYC Students Face Alarming Decline in Literacy Rates 6:46
  5. Aug. 9, 2026 The Decline of Civility in Politics 4:32
  6. Aug. 2, 2026 New York Is Under Political Siege 8:04
  7. July 26, 2026 Democrats Must Unite and Embrace the Center 6:34
  8. July 12, 2026 Politics Needs More Common Sense, Less Extremism 5:38
  9. July 5, 2026 The Democratic Party Needs to Return to the Center 8:42
  10. June 28, 2026 Low Primary Turnout Is Reshaping New York Politics 7:03
  11. June 21, 2026 Iran Diplomacy Has Reached Its Breaking Point 5:32
  12. June 14, 2026 Iran Tensions and Fan Violence Raise Concerns 7:17
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  1. June 7, 2026 Political Division Threatens the Future of Democracy 6:29
  2. May 24, 2026 State Restrictions on Federal Cooperation Could Spark Legal Battles 5:16
  3. May 17, 2026 NYC Mental Health System Failing Public Safety 5:55
  4. May 10, 2026 New York Needs Unity, Not Resentment 6:37
  5. May 3, 2026 Americans Are Hurting From High Costs and a Divided Washington 5:55
  6. April 26, 2026 Protests and Rhetoric Could Drive Investment Away From New York 3:54
  7. April 19, 2026 Global Diplomacy and Its Impact on Wall Street Surge 9:08
  8. April 12, 2026 Mamdani's First 100 Days and His Leadership Issues 7:23
  9. April 5, 2026 Backing Trump's Tough Stance on Iran Nuclear Threat 7:07
  10. March 22, 2026 Evaluating War Oversight and New York's High Taxes 9:23
  11. March 15, 2026 AI Attacks and Drone Technology Signal New Era of Warfare 7:23
  12. March 8, 2026 If Kristi Noem Had Told The Truth, She Might Still Be The DHS Secretary 6:28
  13. Feb. 22, 2026 Executive Power Is Now Limited in Trade Battles and Amid Rising Global Tensions 5:28
  14. Feb. 15, 2026 Tariffs Create a Controlled Path to Prosperity 5:51
  15. Feb. 8, 2026 Remembering the Orangeburg Massacre Anniversary and Strife Within NY Leadership 7:33
2025 35 interviews
  1. Nov. 23, 2025 Trump Gave Mamdani a Surprisingly Positive Welcome 2:20
  2. Sept. 21, 2025 The Political Divide Is Growing 6:56
  3. Sept. 7, 2025 There are still 4 democratic candidates running despite President Trump's wishes. 7:02
  4. Aug. 31, 2025 Latest poll for Cuomo vs Mamdani. 8:31
  5. Aug. 17, 2025 Can Eric Adams or Andrew Cuomo win the mayoral election? 8:52
  6. Aug. 10, 2025 What is the truth behind the sergeant's shooting at Fort Stewart? 7:55
  7. July 27, 2025 Tulsi Gabbard's allegations of treason against the Obama administration. 6:28
  8. July 20, 2025 Mamdani dropping in polls. 8:16
  9. July 13, 2025 Adams or Cuomo need to drop out of the race to beat Mamdani. 6:44
  10. July 6, 2025 Who is most equipped to face Mamdani at the polls? 6:39
  11. June 29, 2025 Mamdani has not explained how his suggested policies will work. 5:06
  12. June 22, 2025 Democratic Party primaries. Who will come on top? 5:39
  13. June 15, 2025 Who will be the next NYC mayor? 6:11
  14. June 8, 2025 Why is Trump and Musk having a public disagreement? 8:35
  15. June 1, 2025 Why are Trump's tariffs so controversial? 7:01
  16. May 25, 2025 In Qatar for a conference. 6:21
  17. May 18, 2025 New York's budget shortfall. 8:20
  18. May 11, 2025 The budget is finished. No phones in classrooms. 8:00
  19. May 4, 2025 The budget is finished. No phones in classrooms. 7:44
  20. April 27, 2025 And still Albany has no budget. 8:26
  21. April 20, 2025 Governor Hochul has all the leverage in budget negotiations. 7:36
  22. April 13, 2025 The Governor has to hold her course in budget negotiations. 6:49
  23. April 6, 2025 Mayor Adams will run as an Independent. Good move? 6:32
  24. March 30, 2025 As the June primary nears, the race for Mayor gets crowded. 7:37
  25. March 23, 2025 Governor Cuomo is leading the polls for the mayor. 8:15
  26. March 9, 2025 Former Governor of New York 2008 – 2010<br>The primary race for mayor gets more candidates. 10:48
  27. March 2, 2025 Don't understand the feud between Governor and Trump. 6:47
  28. Feb. 23, 2025 What is a Mayor's overseer? 6:58
  29. Feb. 16, 2025 Did Mayor Adams make a deal with Trump for a pardon? 7:53
  30. Feb. 9, 2025 Challengers to the Mayor are coming out of the woodwork. 8:24
  31. Feb. 2, 2025 Random crime do cops do any good? 7:44
  32. Jan. 26, 2025 Resignations from the ranks of the Mayor's staff. 8:08
  33. Jan. 19, 2025 The Mayor's meeting with Trump. 8:20
  34. Jan. 12, 2025 Mayor Adams and the City of Yes. 9:39
  35. Jan. 5, 2025 Governor Hochul and Congestion pricing. 11:45
2024 50 interviews
  1. Dec. 29, 2024 Rumors abound I'm going to run for Mayor 6:28
  2. Dec. 22, 2024 Key aides of the Mayor face criminal charges. 7:30
  3. Dec. 15, 2024 Mayor Adams meets with migrant czar Homan. 6:25
  4. Dec. 8, 2024 The City awaits the verdict in the Daniel Penny trial. 10:07
  5. Dec. 1, 2024 The challenge list grows to run against the Mayor. 10:07
  6. Nov. 24, 2024 Will Governor Hochul have opposition? Richie Torres. 7:33
  7. Nov. 17, 2024 Sanctuary cities steel themselves for migrant round-up. 6:35
  8. Nov. 10, 2024 What does Governor Hochul mean to "Trump proof the State" 10:07
  9. Nov. 3, 2024 direction of America determined Tuesday 5:26
  10. Oct. 27, 2024 Waning days of the Presidential campaign name calling. 10:09
  11. Oct. 20, 2024 Upgrades do not constitute a bribe. 8:49
  12. Oct. 13, 2024 The Mayor may survive his current problems unless there are more charges. 8:25
  13. Oct. 6, 2024 The Mayor has his problems but will prevail. 9:41
  14. Sept. 29, 2024 The charges against Mayor Adams seem trivial, hotel upgrades? 7:50
  15. Sept. 22, 2024 Is Mayor Adams in political trouble? 10:13
  16. Sept. 15, 2024 Mayor Adams appoints new Police Commissioner, my former Homeland Security Officer. 10:16
  17. Sept. 8, 2024 Mayor Adam's staff seems to have some problems. 7:37
  18. Sept. 1, 2024 CNN interview Kamala Harris. 7:59
  19. Aug. 25, 2024 Governor Hochul softens stance on Congestion Pricing. 8:34
  20. Aug. 18, 2024 DNC this week had big hopes for Democrats. 12:14
  21. Aug. 4, 2024 VP Harris polling numbers rising. 10:53
  22. July 28, 2024 Kamala Harris is a strong candidate. 7:26
  23. July 21, 2024 The Democratic Party has a huge problem. 6:19
  24. July 14, 2024 Perspective of Biden staying in the race. 8:48
  25. July 7, 2024 The quality of life in New York has slipped. 8:22
  26. June 30, 2024 Debate results and meaning for Democratic Party. 11:05
  27. June 23, 2024 The state is still reeling from Governor Hochul's congestion pricing ruling. 7:34
  28. June 16, 2024 Migrant crime flourishes as NYPD struggles. 8:31
  29. June 9, 2024 Governor Hochul's reversal on Congestion pricing. 11:02
  30. June 2, 2024 Trump verdict will not change his support. 7:16
  31. May 26, 2024 Will Mayor Adams be challenged? 10:30
  32. May 19, 2024 Biden challenge for Trump debates. Good idea for President Biden? 9:35
  33. May 12, 2024 Will the state budget make us safer? 8:33
  34. May 5, 2024 Are comparisons between anti-war, 1968 demonstrations and today valid? 6:38
  35. April 28, 2024 Columbia's students are a tinder box. 9:09
  36. April 21, 2024 Is the budget finished? Are New Yorkers safer? 9:36
  37. April 14, 2024 The state budget has still not passed. 7:29
  38. April 7, 2024 The Albany budget stalled till April 8. 5:33
  39. March 31, 2024 Perceived anti-cop politicians not welcome at funeral. 8:02
  40. March 24, 2024 Governor Hochul still facing crime problems despite the National Guard. 6:58
  41. March 10, 2024 National Guard in the subways 8:27
  42. March 3, 2024 Mayor Adams seeks to modify shelter rules. 6:31
  43. Feb. 25, 2024 Migrant budget cuts 8:16
  44. Feb. 18, 2024 The City facing a migrant crime wave. 5:30
  45. Feb. 11, 2024 The migrant situation in the City is a perfect storm for crime and gangs. 8:44
  46. Feb. 4, 2024 The City Council fails to back cops. Migrants beat down cops. 5:25
  47. Jan. 28, 2024 Mayor Adams needs to back the police in his battle with the City Council. 8:58
  48. Jan. 21, 2024 Governor Hochul's budget partly wishful thinking. 9:07
  49. Jan. 14, 2024 Governor Hochul state of state speech A+. Calls for housing. 11:15
  50. Jan. 7, 2024 Mayor Adams and his executive order was ignored. 8:31
2023 48 interviews
  1. Dec. 31, 2023 Still no help from the Federal Government. 9:41
  2. Dec. 24, 2023 Migrants still the biggest problem in the City. 7:58
  3. Dec. 17, 2023 Mayor Adams in DC asking for migrant aid. 6:43
  4. Dec. 10, 2023 Mayor Adams in Washington looking for migrant money. 11:40
  5. Dec. 3, 2023 Concerns about City and state budget. 9:13
  6. Nov. 26, 2023 Governor Hochul promises to help NYC budget shortfall. 7:18
  7. Nov. 19, 2023 Dire financial straits for City and State. 8:12
  8. Nov. 12, 2023 What's going on with the Mayor and the FBI? 7:39
  9. Nov. 5, 2023 Mayor Adams cuts short meeting with White House. 9:12
  10. Oct. 29, 2023 Beginning to see Venezuelan families begging on the streets. 8:46
  11. Oct. 22, 2023 Mayor Adams announces record job growth in the City. 9:32
  12. Oct. 15, 2023 Still worried about City and State budget. 7:39
  13. Oct. 8, 2023 Mayor Adams in South America. Will it stem the tide? 10:11
  14. Oct. 1, 2023 Growing unrest with Democrats questioning border policy. 9:15
  15. Sept. 24, 2023 "Gov. Hochul has changed her position about the migrants". 7:51
  16. Sept. 17, 2023 Budget cuts, 15% across the board. 7:48
  17. Sept. 10, 2023 Money alone will not fix the migrant problem. 8:15
  18. Sept. 3, 2023 The migrant problem has to be fixed at the border. 9:25
  19. Aug. 27, 2023 The State has to step up with aid for migrants. 9:49
  20. Aug. 20, 2023 Governor Hochul writes scathing letter to Mayor Adams. 8:52
  21. Aug. 13, 2023 No one is paying attention to the state deficit. 10:45
  22. Aug. 6, 2023 State budget hefty deficits. 9:31
  23. July 30, 2023 Serious budget problems plague the state. 6:22
  24. July 23, 2023 Have full faith New York will spring back to life. 8:45
  25. July 16, 2023 The New York state budget has a few holes in it. 8:56
  26. July 9, 2023 The state budget is way off. Revenue down. 10:21
  27. July 2, 2023 State budget completed, what was cut? 7:31
  28. June 25, 2023 What was accomplished in Albany this year? 6:58
  29. June 18, 2023 Migrants still number #1 problem in New York. 8:02
  30. June 11, 2023 Migrants are the biggest problem the city is facing. Solution: close the border. 6:05
  31. June 4, 2023 CUNY speech of hatred. 8:22
  32. May 14, 2023 Migrant situation in New York out of control. 9:09
  33. April 30, 2023 New York State budget finished, voting Monday. 8:41
  34. April 23, 2023 Mayor Adams says Washington abandoned migrants. 8:08
  35. April 16, 2023 Is Governor Hochul losing budget battle? 9:53
  36. April 2, 2023 It's been a long week for the Governor. The budget is due today. 6:38
  37. March 26, 2023 Governor Hochul budget due this week. 11:44
  38. March 19, 2023 Governor Hochul's crucial budget week. 9:18
  39. March 5, 2023 The New York budget process is looking at a deficit. 8:25
  40. Feb. 26, 2023 Looking forward to Governor Houchul's budget process. 9:19
  41. Feb. 19, 2023 Advice to Governor Hochul regarding future judicial nominees. 8:45
  42. Feb. 12, 2023 Republican Senators sue to vote on Judge LaSalle. 11:11
  43. Feb. 5, 2023 New York City's migrant problem. 10:20
  44. Jan. 29, 2023 The Governor needs to bargain over budget items. 9:56
  45. Jan. 22, 2023 Hochul's choice for chief judge must go to the floor of the Senate. 8:53
  46. Jan. 15, 2023 Hochul's choice for chief judge goes to floor of the Senate. 7:26
  47. Jan. 8, 2023 Governor Hochul's choice for Chief Judge.. LaSalle. 6:56
  48. Jan. 1, 2023 Governor Hochul's Court pick faces resistance. 10:55
2022 44 interviews
  1. Dec. 25, 2022 Looks like a pay raise for the legislature. 10:31
  2. Dec. 18, 2022 Governor Hochul vetoes tax bill for high income. 8:29
  3. Dec. 11, 2022 A special session for Legislative raise? 8:08
  4. Dec. 4, 2022 Governor Hochul begins to assert herself. 10:20
  5. Nov. 27, 2022 Time for Governor Hochul to step up to safety. 8:59
  6. Nov. 20, 2022 Governor Hochul must step up to solve the crime wave. 9:31
  7. Nov. 13, 2022 Democrats have work to do. Lost NY House seats. 9:06
  8. Nov. 6, 2022 Future of New York rests on Tuesday's vote. 9:03
  9. Oct. 30, 2022 The Hochul Zeldin contest is probably dead even. 8:41
  10. Oct. 23, 2022 This election is pivotal for the future of New York. 8:05
  11. Oct. 16, 2022 Governor and Mayor cooperate for migrants. 6:13
  12. Oct. 9, 2022 Sad farewell to cohost Bernard McGuirk. 8:57
  13. Sept. 25, 2022 The race for Governor is tightening up 8:09
  14. Sept. 18, 2022 A sad week for crime in the City. 7:06
  15. Sept. 11, 2022 Remembering 9/11. 6:27
  16. Aug. 28, 2022 Governor Hochul is widening her lead over Zeldin. 8:00
  17. Aug. 21, 2022 So important to vote Tuesday. Future of America. 8:35
  18. Aug. 14, 2022 Migrants inhumanly bused to New York. 9:32
  19. Aug. 7, 2022 Crime at the top of every campaign agenda. 9:00
  20. July 31, 2022 Governor should consider a special session for crime 9:36
  21. July 24, 2022 Attacks on public officials. 7:51
  22. July 17, 2022 School shooting in Texas incompetent police. 6:03
  23. July 10, 2022 Law & Order key to victory in November. 11:07
  24. July 3, 2022 Governor Hochul.. special session 7:16
  25. June 26, 2022 It is going to be a law & order election Tuesday. 8:40
  26. June 19, 2022 The Democtaric gubentaorial debate. Attack, attack, attack. 9:57
  27. June 12, 2022 The new Lt. Governor will help Governor's campaign. 10:58
  28. June 5, 2022 Governor Hochul got some but not all from the Assembly. 8:57
  29. May 29, 2022 Shocking acts of violence this past month. 6:06
  30. May 22, 2022 Albany once again rejects help with crime 7:14
  31. May 15, 2022 Key to Hochul's success "public safety" 7:34
  32. May 8, 2022 Governor Hochul has a new running mate. 8:36
  33. May 1, 2022 Crime and those who resist law and order will suffer at polls. 6:57
  34. April 24, 2022 Democrat redistricting plan thrown out. 3:22
  35. April 17, 2022 The budget process is finally finished. 8:01
  36. April 10, 2022 Budget process not finished. Bail reform in the balance. 7:33
  37. March 27, 2022 Governor Hochul plays the budget game. 6:59
  38. March 20, 2022 Governor Hochul has seen the light. 8:59
  39. March 13, 2022 State poll, Hochul 37, Cuomo 34. 7:14
  40. March 6, 2022 Albany must kick in to protect New York City. 8:32
  41. Feb. 27, 2022 Albany has to step up and help fight crime. 7:11
  42. Jan. 30, 2022 Governor Hochul needs to step up to law & order. 6:20
  43. Jan. 23, 2022 Governor Hochul leads all challengers. 5:14
  44. Jan. 2, 2022 Governor Hochul is sticking to her guns: vaccines and masks. 9:43
2021 13 interviews
  1. Dec. 5, 2021 Governor Hochul is very good at dealing with the pandemic. 5:24
  2. Nov. 21, 2021 Kyle Rittenhouse verdict 6:42
  3. Nov. 14, 2021 Mayor-elect Adams stands up to BLM. 4:55
  4. Nov. 7, 2021 Every politician in New York is in Puerto Rico. 5:12
  5. Oct. 31, 2021 New York candidates for Governor – Cuomo troubles. 8:26
  6. Oct. 24, 2021 Intolerance of opposing views becoming rampant. 5:37
  7. Oct. 17, 2021 Governor Hochul is taking full control quickly. 7:32
  8. Oct. 10, 2021 Mayor de Blasio eliminates a gifted & talented program in schools. 8:19
  9. Oct. 3, 2021 Governor Hochul showing firm resolve against CoVid. 5:58
  10. Sept. 26, 2021 Lake George State conference with Governor Hochul. 6:22
  11. Sept. 5, 2021 Governor Hochul off to a good start. The rent is due. 7:05
  12. Aug. 29, 2021 Governor Hochul is a new Governor and new way of governing. 4:54
  13. Aug. 15, 2021 Governor's resignation could result in the desire to change how the office operates 12:15
2020 3 interviews
  1. Sept. 27, 2020 Great read with a bit of history. 6:53
  2. Aug. 2, 2020 Casino's could help with jobs and economy 7:47
  3. Feb. 23, 2020 Bipartisan efforts are critical in this day and age. 5:22
2019 1 interview
  1. July 21, 2019 The Governor has a new job, VP Sands Casino, casinos downs state. 9:18
2018 5 interviews
  1. Sept. 9, 2018 If unhappy at your job, quit 12:14
  2. July 8, 2018 Cortez vs Crowley. What happened? 5:47
  3. June 17, 2018 Immigration practices unfair 9:09
  4. June 3, 2018 Rosanne Barr and Samantha B 9:29
  5. May 6, 2018 Savoy for homeless is a mistake 10:19
2016 1 interview
  1. Aug. 14, 2016 Governor David Paterson on the CATS Roundtable Radio Show 7:26
David Paterson Rips UN Walkout on Netanyahu: “Shocked and Appalled”