House Party

Bernie Sanders' heart is full... from the love he got this weekend in Queens! Does AOC really give his campaign new life? Plus, Cuomo uses the N-word to show how Italians were treated like the N-words. Rikers is finally closing. Andy Byford quits quitting. Tulsi drags Hillary to Russia. Oh, and it's the Season Two premiere! THE CAMPAIGN SEASON IS HERE!! For bonus content, join the party at patreon.com/houseparty.

All my people on the floor, lemme see you vote. I wanna see it! All my peop—ehh, y'all know the rest! It's Tiffany v. Melinda and the fate of the Queens political establishment hangs in the balance. Plus, Biden just doesn't f*ckin' get it. We want that Greg Russ NYCHA money. Carranza got carte blanche. Cuomo watches as New York moves left. Oh, and it's our SEASON F*CKIN' FINALE Y'ALL ✌️! For bonus content, join the party at patreon.com/houseparty.

New York State Director of the Drug Policy Alliance, Kassandra Frederique joins the party for a real AF conversation on marijuana legalization in NY. Kassandra is one the leading voices calling for legalization, as well as, restorative measures for communities most-ravaged by the war on drugs. In this conversation, we discuss this, legislative strategies, racism, the opioid crisis, what her family thinks about her work, and why it's so important to #TrustBlackWomen!

And Albany just proved it! Brooklyn Senator Zellnor Myrie and Assemblywoman Diana Richardson stop by to chat about the groundbreaking rent reform legislation. Plus, No IDC NY puts the Assembly on it's to-do list. Our guests plead the fifth on their 2020 picks, sorta. The Queens District Attorney debate was shockingly lit. And we say our goodbyes to Sarah Huckabee Sanders and a few others! For bonus content, join the party at patreon.com/houseparty.

Are they IDC Part 2? We've seen this movie before. But Cuomo and Jay Jacobs are itching for a sequel. Plus, trouble at the MTA, again! Time for Byford to break his new lease? Brian Barnwell swerves on Melinda Katz. Chris Quinn is a qualified lesbian, but is she the next NYC Mayor? Gillibrand makes the debate stage. If only she was polite—right, Fox News? And we've had it with these motherf*ckin' rats on these motherf*ckin' trains!! For bonus content, join the party at patreon.com/houseparty.

She's got a plan for that! Elizabeth Warren drops hits with her policies and surges in the polls, y'all. Now all she needs is a plan for that Native American question! Plus, Governor-for-Life Cuomo wants yet another term. Biden heads to NY for some coin; but first, he heads to bed. Mueller said what he said. So can we impeach the motherf*cker already?! Is another AOC-style upset on the way with Cabán? And, guess your fave politician's Uber rating? For bonus content, join the party at patreon.com/houseparty.

Between the media, fellow politicians, and internet trolls, Bill de Blasio is the man to beat up in 2020! Plus, will AOC be the queen maker in Queens? Tiffany Caban hopes so. State Legislators put Trump in double jeopardy. NY Democrats Chair bows... to the Bern, while NY GOP Chair bows out. Oh, and GOATS IN THE PARK! For bonus content, join the party at patreon.com/houseparty.

Is that too much to ask? The divide between white progressives and the old, black guard is growing; and young progressives of color are stuck in the middle! Plus, Farah or Monique? Brooklyn's 45th District picks a new Council Member. Caban fights the Queens establishment… and her campaign. White Plains, what's good? Dems make Kat Brezler jump through hoops. Apparently, Rev. Diaz ain't no "rat" or whatever. And Barron battles billionaires to end the all-powerful SHSAT.

Class is in session! So get a loan, bribe the coach, and bring your glasses, 'cause we're about to pour it up, pour it up on this special episode—I mean, online course. Learn the electrifying "history" of Brooklyn's 45th City Council District, ahead of the May 14th special election, from our totally sober professors, Kyle and Malik. Disclaimer: Kyle and Malik are neither professors nor sober. This episode is likely full of inaccuracies and we are not responsible for any miseducation. Cheers!

Depends. Even with all the super qualified women in the race, the media is still totally obsessed with the white dudes—groundbreaking. Plus, it's official, HE'S IN! Meanwhile, America braces itself for a shoulder rub. For the record, we asked Obama not to endorse this podcast. Cuomo has 35 questions. We have just one: Why? Elizabeth Warren drowns us in minutia and solves the student debt crisis, while she's at it. Ain't sh*t changed. Black folks ain't feelin' Mayor Pete—time for a trip to Sylvia's!

Uh... yea, you are! The Mueller Report is here and it's BONKERS—even with all the redactions! So will Democrats finally impeach the motherf*cker? Plus, Byford might be going bye-bye. After congestion pricing, NJ is big mad, and they want NY to sleep with the fishes or whatever. Bernie, you in trouble, bro! And more "crazy sh*t" from Mueller's 448-page Trump novela.

Cuomo pops our Twitter bubble. #Sad! But don't fret, House Party is getting mad hits, so nevertheless, the echo chamber persists—we worked REALLY hard, of which you were a big part of also. Plus, battle lines are drawn on every level. Crowley had dirt on AOC. Maloney faces the MOMO challenge. BdB, just announce already! Are progressives the new Tea Party? DeRosa thinks so! And can't we all just get along... on social media? Ask the Senate Dems.

Yep! That's the total number of openly LGBTQ elected officials in our country. After Lori Lightfoot's historic win, we wonder if the #RainbowWave will hit New York. Plus, 2020 candidates kiss Sharpton's ring at NAN. Progressives ain't feelin' the budget. Who will Corey Johnson strip next? Cy Vance is living his best life! And call it Gracie MANsion, 'cause the 2021 mayoral race is shaping up to be a total—y'all get it, right?

Batsh*t Bernie…Nerdy Pete…Pochantas… Whatever Trump calls 'em, in about a year, NY takes center stage in the 2020 primary. Are we ready to win or ready for 2016 2.0? Plus, Jose Serrano retires. Is AOC MIA? Queens looks for a DA. Byford looks for $40 billion with cops on buses—'cause that'll totally work. Legislators pull an all-nighter and bans plastic bags while they're at it. Cuomo pulls in $25K-a-plate at secret fundraiser—luckily his budget director was there to count ALL THAT COIN.

...Out of 895! Why can't black and brown kids win the specialized high school admissions game? 'Cause NYC's Hunger Games-style education system is a lose-lose. We volunteer as TRIBUTE! Plus, no collusion my ass, the Mueller brief summary is revealed. We're gagging! 'Cause our fave NYS electeds are roomies! Ritchie Torres has been working out and now he's ready to run. And how come Bill de Blasio don't get no love?!

It's a bird. It's a plane. No, it's a super politician! That's what we're calling the new crop of leaders with Kryptonian-level political powers. From AOC to Max Rose to Jessica Ramos, these new electeds are in a league of their own. Plus, Laura Curran just says no to drugs. Cuomo pits Democrats against Democrats—again. Greg Meeks takes the reins of the Queens Dems. Meanwhile, who wants to take the reins of New York City? Hakeem Jeffries? Maybe, but Speaker of the House is looking real cute.

That is the question! Young politicos around New York are out here faced with an AOC choice—do I wait my turn or skip the line? Plus, Cuomo selected Jay Jacobs as NYS Democratic Party Chair and took an ax to fusion voting. A coup in the Staten Island Democratic Party—wait, where is Staten Island? Queens Democrats reclaim their time. Meanwhile, AOC for Mayor or nah?

Wow! It's like that, huh? Politicians are people too, y'all—or at least that's what they want you to think. Plus, it's our very 1st episode (oh, and Bernie announced for President). Sex work is hard work. What's in her box is in her box! Where the hell does AOC live? Baby come back! Cuomo isn't taking the Amazon break-up well. And the winning winner won. Viva La Public Advocate! Now what do they do again?

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