Cats Roundtable

Senator George Borrello argues that New York’s current fiscal trajectory is a dangerous death spiral fueled by excessive spending and a looming battle over aggressive tax increases. He contends that the state’s budget vastly outpaces more populous states like Florida and Texas, primarily due to systemic waste and Medicaid fraud involving millions of ineligible enrollees. Borrello criticizes Democratic leadership for proposing higher taxes on the wealthy and corporations as a "hostage situation" rather than addressing government inefficiency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Republican nominee Caroline Shinkle outlines her vision for representing New York’s 12th congressional district by framing her campaign as a "modern-day Manhattan Project" intended to revitalize the city. Shinkle advocates for a platform rooted in economic empowerment and free enterprise, prioritizing policies that allow citizens to retain more of their income while fostering an environment conducive to business and family growth. Central to her message is a nonpartisan appeal to improve the quality of life, specifically through enhancing public safety and education to make the city more livable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congressman Byron Donalds outlines his vision for the future of Florida as the endorsed successor to Governor Ron DeSantis. He emphasizes that the state's success is rooted in conservative governance, specifically focusing on fiscal discipline, the preservation of law and order, and a commitment to personal liberty. To accommodate the influx of new residents, Donalds proposes making the government operate efficiently at the "speed of business" while investing in essential infrastructure and housing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Kilmeade analyzes the decisive U.S. military strike against Iran. The conversation centers on the geopolitical realignment of the Middle East, suggesting that the elimination of Iranian leadership has pushed Sunni Arab nations like Saudi Arabia and the UAE into a closer, albeit quiet, alliance with the United States and Israel. Kilmeade and the hosts sharply criticize Democratic domestic opposition, arguing that partisan disdain for Donald Trump blinds politicians to the strategic necessity of dismantling Iranian influence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John and his guests discuss the top stories making headlines across the Tri-state area. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John and his guests discuss the latest national news making headlines across the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John talks with the new CEO of the Partnership for New York City, Steve Fulop, to discuss the economic issues facing NYC under the new socialist mayor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John talks with Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Dr. Mehmet Oz, about economic improvements, healthcare reforms and global leadership under President Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John talks with U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum who previews the State of the Union address by highlighting prosperity in the energy sector and debt reduction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John talks with Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) about the Save America Act and the Clear Labels Act which both ensure transparency for Americans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John talks with Joe Hathway, a candidate for New Jersey's 11th Congressional District. He pitches his common sense platform and compares it to his opponent's radical socialist proposed policies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John talks with General David Petraeus who breaks down the escalating military tensions in Ukraine, Cuba, and Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John talks with RNC Chair Joe Gruters, about his perspective on the country’s direction under President Trump, including declining energy costs, public safety priorities, and international peace efforts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John talks with Bart Schwartz, a former federal prosecutor who now oversees the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA). They discuss NYCHA's issues and what it is required to fix the system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John talks with Harold Holzer, the Manhattan Borough Historian about his role and the evolution of Manhattan since it's purchase almost 400 years ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John talks with William Simpson, the executive director of the Wild Horses Fire Brigade. They discuss the West Coast’s escalating wildfire crisis and how to solve it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John talks with Joseph Hernandez, a biotech entrepreneur and former mayoral candidate, about running to become New York State Comptroller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John talks with Katie Pasitney about her legal victory against the Canadian Food Inspection Agency in her fight for justice following the culling of her ostrich herd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John talks with Lynn Shaw about the growing concern surrounding AI hallucinations, where machines falsely present some information as fact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John talks with former NY Governor David Paterson about the Supreme Court ruling that stopped a presidential tariff expansion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John talks with John W. Allen, CEO of Greater China Corporation about the need for strategic cooperation between the United States and China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John talks with Dr. Peter Michalos about the importance of keeping your eyes healthy and protecting your vision. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John talks with Steve Kates, a.k.a. Dr. Sky, about generating rocket propulsion using water, surprising facts about Albert Einstein and extraterrestrial influence on human civilization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Stoler talks with Jeffrey Znaty, Co-founder and Managing partner of Kings Capital, about the rental and condominium market in NYC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John talks with John Terrett about the latest in the markets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John and his guests discuss the top stories making headlines across the Tri-state area. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John and his guests discuss the latest national news making headlines across the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John talks with EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin about the administration’s strategy to lower consumer costs through deregulation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John talks with Rep. Jason Smith (R-MO) who is the Chair of the House Ways and Means Committee. They talk about how entities like the Chinese Communist Party incites civil unrest and political interference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John talks with FDNY Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore about her journey from being a 911 responder during 9/11 to the FDNY Commissioner. She also discusses important safety tips and modernizing the department. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John talks with NY Comptroller Tom DiNapoli about the great health of the state's pension fund which is attributed to a conservative investment strategy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John talks with former Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker about the next generation of conservative leaders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John talks with US Attorney for the Southern District of NY Jay Clayton about the NYPD's technological advancements, battling corruption and fiscal concerns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John talks with Ret. General Jack Keane about the buildup of military forces in the Middle East that may signal large-scale conflict with Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John talks with Canadian journalist Drea Humphrey about her production of a documentary surrounding the slaughter of an ostrich herd in British Columbia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John talks with Scott Walter about how foreign billionaires exploit the American nonprofit system and have outsized influence on policymaking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John talks with Christine Hanlon about the race in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District. They discuss the upcoming special election in April between Republican Joe Hathaway and progressive Democrat Analilia Mejia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John talks with Bonnie Brady about her new role as policy director for the New England Fisher Stewardship Association and what she is doing to battle offshore wind farms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John talks with Jesse Arm about the New York gubernatorial race as both Governor Kathy Hochul and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman have cleared the field of competitors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John talks with Steve Kates, a.k.a. Dr. Sky, about dark matter, a sungrazing comet and the timeline of the Artemis missions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John talks with Steve Moore about economic prosperity under President Trump and his optimistic outlook for the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John talks with Frank Tarentino about the DEA's Fentynal Free America strategy and how the administration is targetting cartels who are utilizing modern technology to facilitate the drug trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John talks with Dr. Peter Michalos about the dangers of processed foods and the importance of living in a clean environment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John talks with former NY Governor David Paterson about the strategies behind tariffs as well as the importance of bipartisan compromise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John talks with Lynn Shaw about the normalization of gambling in video games aimed at young audiences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Stoler talks with Michael Cohen, President of Colliers' Tri-State Region about the recovery of the office market in NYC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John talks with John Terrett about the latest in the markets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John and his guests discuss the latest national news making headlines across the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John and his guests discuss the top stories making headlines across the Tri-state area. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John talks with Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Dr. Mehmet Oz, about the growing crisis of systemic fraud within state-run healthcare programs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices