FOX 5 Politics Unusual with Morgan McKay

Think of Politics Unusual as your weekly debrief on the circus that is local and national politics. Host Morgan McKay skips the "politician-speak" to get the real story from the people making the rules. Whether you’re a policy nerd or just wondering why your taxes are doing that again, join us for a deep dive into the strange, the messy, and the definitely-not-usual world of politics.

FOX 5 Politics Unusual with Morgan McKay is a news podcast hosted by Fox 5 New York, with 20 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Fox 5 New York hosts FOX 5 Politics Unusual with Morgan McKay, a news show with 20 episodes published.

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  Auditing Albany's Power & NYC's Winter Olympic Dreams

  Sep 27, 202621 min

  In this episode of Politics Unusual with Morgan McKay, we tackle the balance of power in Albany and a bold vision for New York’s future. First, New York State Comptroller and Democratic nominee Tom DiNapoli joins Morgan to discuss his bid for another four-year term. As the second-longest-serving Comptroller in NYS history, DiNapoli is pulling no punches—he wants to restore the critical oversight powers that have been chipped away by past governors and legislatures. Next, could the Winter Olympics be coming to the Big Apple? State Assemblyman Robert Carroll makes his case for a joint bid between New York City and Lake Placid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  Julie Menin on Legionnaires & Mayor Mamdani + Sen. Andy Kim Unveils MediKids | Politics Unusual

  Jul 26, 202621 min

  With a deadly Legionnaires' disease outbreak hitting NYC's Upper East Side, City Council Speaker Julie Menin joins us to sound the alarm on the Mayor’s response. Plus, is free healthcare for young Americans on the horizon? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  Mayor Mamdani on Rent Freeze & Budgets + NYC Primary Roundtable

  Jun 23, 202621 minS0

  <p>On this episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY’s political reporter Morgan McKay gets an exclusive sit-down with Mayor Zohran Mamdani. We cover the recent rent freeze vote, the city budget, and the impact of the mayor’s endorsements ahead of the primaries. Later in the show, political strategist J.C. Polanco and Democratic strategist Trip Yang join the roundtable to break down the hottest races in the NYC primaries, focusing on the shifting dynamics in NY-7, NY-10, NY-12, and NY-13. </p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices</p>

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  Mayor Mamdani on Rent Freeze & Budgets + NYC Primary Roundtable

  Jun 23, 202621 min

  On this episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY’s political reporter Morgan McKay gets an exclusive sit-down with Mayor Zohran Mamdani. We cover the recent rent freeze vote, the city budget, and the impact of the mayor’s endorsements ahead of the primaries. Later in the show, political strategist J.C. Polanco and Democratic strategist Trip Yang join the roundtable to break down the hottest races in the NYC primaries, focusing on the shifting dynamics in NY-7, NY-10, NY-12, and NY-13. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  New York Lt. Governor Candidate Adrienne Adams

  May 25, 202621 minS0

  <p>New York Lt. Governor Candidate Adrienne Adams sit down with Morgan McKay as the primary approaches.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices</p>

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