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The WeekendTrump Election BacklashNovember 8, 2025 8am: They're responding to the Democratic blowout with a mixture of anger, denial, and deflection. President Donald Trump is also playing the blame game. It comes as Republican lawmakers find themselves in a potentially unwinnable scenario. Basil Smikle and Susan Del Percio join The Weekend to discuss the fallout from Tuesday's election.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts.
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2025-11-0840 min
The 11th Hour with Stephanie RuhleThe Nightcap: Will Trump ever actually put America first?On tonight's Nightcap: The shutdown drags on as Trump focuses on wielding his executive power – The East Wing is demolished to make way for Trump’s new $300 million ballroom – & the NBA gambling scandal puts sports betting in the spotlight at a critical time for the industry. Chris Jansing, Basil Smikle, John Della Volpe, Pable Torre join The 11th Hour this Friday night. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2025-10-2541 min
Indy AudioDr. Basil Smikle Assesses the NYC Mayoral Race Without AdamsDr. Basil Smikle Assesses the NYC Mayoral Race Without Adams by The Indypendent
2025-10-0221 minIndy AudioDr. Basil Smikle Assesses the NYC Mayoral Race Without AdamsDr. Basil Smikle Assesses the NYC Mayoral Race Without Adams by The Indypendent
2025-10-0221 min
The SALA Series PodcastBasil Smikle Jr. - Power, Politics, and Building an Inclusive DemocracyAs a former candidate for U.S. Senate (Ohio) and founder of the non-profit Columbus Stand Up, our friend and SALA member Morgan Harper knows a thing or two about politics, nonprofits and building an inclusive democracy. During this session, Harper welcomes Dr. Basil Smikle Jr., Professor of Practice and Director of the M.S. program in Nonprofit Management at Columbia University and a frequent MSNBC political analyst. With three decades in public service and leadership roles ranging from Executive Director of the New York State Democratic Party to senior aide to Hillary Clinton, Dr. Smikle shares insights on civic eng...
2025-09-2656 min
The Last Word with Lawrence O’DonnellHouse Democrats blast Alex Acosta: ‘Defiant and evasive'Tonight on The Last Word: The House Oversight Committee plans on releasing the transcript of the Alex Acosta interview. Also, Democrats criticize Donald Trump for attacks on free speech. Plus, Americans are losing trust in health agencies under Trump. And moderate Democrats are split on Zohran Mamdani’s candidacy. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, Lisa Rubin, Zack Beauchamp, Dr. Vin Gupta, and Basil Smikle join Ali Velshi.
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2025-09-2043 min
The Weeknight‘So Disrespectful’September 5, 2025 7pm: Former CIA Director John Brennan and Fmr. Rep. Max Rose, a combat veteran, weigh in on the President’s attempt to rebrand the Department of Defense the “Department of War.” Plus, as the House Oversight Committee prepares to see new, unredacted Epstein documents, attorney Norm Eisen and Legal Analyst Kristy Greenberg join the conversation. And former Labor Department Chief of Staff Daniel Koh and Political Strategist Basil Smikle weigh in on another weak jobs report.
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2025-09-0642 min
Deadline: White House“Desperate measures”August 21, 2025, 4pm: Alicia Menendez and panel discuss how California lawmakers are fighting fire with fire in response to massive redistricting moves by Texas Republicans. Later in the hour, Basil Smikle and former Senator Claire McCaskill join Alicia to dig into J.D. Vance’s trip to Georgia, as he attempts to sell voters on the GOP’s “Big, Beautiful Bill”.For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewh. To listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts.
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2025-08-2243 minThe 11th Hour with Stephanie RuhleTrump notches a victory after Texas House passes redrawn mapsThis midweek nightcap roundtable discusses how Trump's notched a major win after new congressional maps passed the Texas House. Then, The Homeland Security Secretary pushes for ICE to have its own fleet of planes to help step up deportations. Plus, the President’s bond buying spree begs new questions of a conflict of interest. Jacob Soboroff hosts as Laura Barrón-López, Allan Smith, Tim O’Brien, Basil Smikle, and Michael McFaul join The 11th Hour this Wednesday night.
2025-08-2142 min
What's WhatHow D.C. Turmoil Could Affect NY, A Great New Fishing Spot and Some New Yorkers Get Free CollegeThe WFUV “What's What” podcast explores current events, culture, news and hot topic issues surrounding the New York metropolitan area, and stretches out for a wider view — including features, interviews and music news exclusively from WFUV. New episodes air every weekday after 4 pm.
Topics for Tuesday, August 12, 2025:
Today, Washington D.C. National Guard members began arriving to fight what Trump called “an increase in violent crime.” According to the D.C. police, crime has been down 26% compared to last year. WFUV’s Adithi Vimalanathan spoke with Columbia professor and MSNBC Political Analyst Basil Smikle Jr. to discuss what this could mean for NYC...
2025-08-1207 minWhat's WhatHow D.C. Turmoil Could Affect NY, A Great New Fishing Spot and Some New Yorkers Get Free CollegeThe WFUV “What's What” podcast explores current events, culture, news and hot topic issues surrounding the New York metropolitan area, and stretches out for a wider view — including features, interviews and music news exclusively from WFUV. New episodes air every weekday after 4 pm.
Topics for Tuesday, August 12, 2025:
Today, Washington D.C. National Guard members began arriving to fight what Trump called “an increase in violent crime.” According to the D.C. police, crime has been down 26% compared to last year. WFUV’s Adithi Vimalanathan spoke with Columbia professor and MSNBC Political Analyst Basil Smikle Jr. to discuss what this could mean for NYC...
2025-08-1207 min
What's WhatHow D.C. Turmoil Could Affect NY, A Great New Fishing Spot and Some New Yorkers Get Free CollegeThe WFUV “What's What” podcast explores current events, culture, news and hot topic issues surrounding the New York metropolitan area, and stretches out for a wider view — including features, interviews and music news exclusively from WFUV. New episodes air every weekday after 4 pm. Topics for Tuesday, August 12, 2025: Today, Washington D.C. National Guard members began arriving to fight what Trump called “an increase in violent crime.” According to the D.C. police, crime has been down 26% compared to last year. WFUV’s Adithi Vimalanathan spoke with Columbia professor and MSNBC Political Analyst Basil Smikle Jr. to discuss what this could mean for NYC...
2025-08-1207 minThe 11th Hour with Stephanie RuhleNew wave of Trump’s tariffs set to go into effect at midnightDozens of new tariffs are set to take effect at midnight as Trump threatens a 100 percent tariff on chips and semiconductors. Then, three more victims of Epstein speak out against the Feds for their handling of the case. Plus, RFK Jr. announces that the Dept. of Health & Human Services will cut nearly $500 million in mRNA vaccine research. Sam Stein, Dan Nathan, Basil Smikle, and Dr. Vin Gupta join The 11th Hour this Wednesday.
2025-08-0743 minDeadline: White House“Tears my guts out”Nicolle Wallace discusses President Donald Trump’s political problem after his coalition splinters over the DOJ memo dismissing Jeffrey Epstein conspiracies, Trump’s 180 on Ukraine support, alarm bells over Emil Bove’s nomination to a lifetime judicial appointment, the latest in Trump’s broken promises as he continues to wage an incoherent trade war, and more.Joined by: John Heilemann, Michael Steele, Glenn Thrush, Anne Applebaum, Daniel Toomey, Charles Work, Barbara McQuade, Basil Smikle, Josh Dawsey, and Tyler Pager.
2025-07-091h 27The 11th Hour with Stephanie RuhleHouse passes Trump’s massive tax bill, sending it to Trump’s desk to be signedHouse passes Trump’s massive tax bill and both parties are pushing to shape public opinion. Then, the jobs report shows that U.S. job growth exceeded expectations this month. Plus, presidential historian Jon Meacham weighs in on where the country is heading on its 249th birthday. Peter Baker, Sam Stein, Basil Smikle, Ron Insana, Max Chafkin, Jon Meacham, and Emma Goldberg join The 11th Hour this Thursday.
2025-07-0442 minDeadline: White House“Pick your poison”Alicia Menendez – in for Nicolle Wallace – on Republicans scrambling to get support for Trump’s megabill, Paramount agreeing to pay $16 million to settle with Trump, and the latest on the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial.Joined by: Rep. Madeleine Dean, Mychael Schnell, Mara Gay, Marc Elias, Alexis McGill Johnson, Kristy Greenberg, Tim Heaphy, Tim Miller, Basil Smikle, Juanita Tolliver, and Russ Buettner.
2025-07-031h 26Deadline: White House“Naked callousness and public indifference”Nicolle Wallace on the GOP’s continued disregard for the impact of Medicaid cuts, the stunning result of the New York City Democratic mayoral primary, and the Trump administration’s plan to limit Congress’s access to classified information.Joined by: Sarah Longwell, Tim Miller, Basil Smikle, Sen. Chris Murphy, Tom Nichols, Paul Rieckhoff, Marc Elias, and Kristy Greenberg.
2025-06-261h 26
The Weekend PrimetimeGrowing InstabilityBasil Smikle and Cameron Kasky discuss the ongoing attacks between Iran and Israel and Trump's habit of putting things off for "two weeks" at a time. Plus, the impact of Rep. James Clyburn endorsing Andrew Cuomo for NYC mayor, and the broader costs of Trump's immigration tactics and mass deportation campaign.This episode aired June 21, 2025 at 7pm.
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2025-06-2236 minThe WeekendThe Weekend April 13 8a: “He Alone Can Break It”Tara Setmayer and Basil Smikle join to discuss Trump’s tariff exemptions for tech titans after he said repeatedly that there would be no exemptions. Plus, ACLU Deputy Director Esha Bhandari on what’s next for Columbia grad student Mahmoud Khalil after a judge ruled that he can be deported despite being charged with no crime.
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2025-04-1341 min
Max Politics3 Months to Primary Day, with Basil SmikleWith just 3 months to primary day in New York City's 2025 elections, Dr. Basil Smikle Jr. joined the show to discuss the state of the mayoral race, the candidate field, the mood of the city electorate, and more. Smikle is a longtime political strategist, former executive director of the New York State Democratic Party, and currently a professor at Columbia University, where he runs the nonprofit management master's program. (Ep 490)
2025-03-251h 08
Tavis SmileyBasil Smikle Jr. joins Tavis SmileyColumbia professor and political insider Basil Smikle Jr. joins Tavis to lay out the year ahead in politics and policy.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
2025-01-0815 min
VelshiGearing Up for Hearings on Trump Cabinet PicksPreviewing Trump’s cabinet confirmations with Rina Shah, Steve Benen, Philip Bump, Errin Haines; the problematic history of the death penalty with Bryan Stevenson; what we learned about the Black voting bloc in the 2024 campaign cycle with Basil Smikle and Quentin James; South Carolina’s proposed abortion bill with Mia McLeod and Melissa Murray; the discriminatory policies undermining black homeownership with Bernadette Atuahene; an interview with 13-year-old political influencer Knowa de Baraso
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2024-12-291h 21The WeekendThe Weekend December 28 8a: ‘We’re Not Going to Bail Him Out This Time’Speaker Mike Johnson’s future is up in the air with the vote less than a week away. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell weighs in on his chances to keep the gavel. Plus, Trump is making waves in the world of foreign policy, with just over three weeks until he’s sworn into office. Political analyst Basil Smikle and reporter Marianna Sotomayor give their thoughts.
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2024-12-2843 min
You Decide with Errol LouisThe Case Against Eric Adams and Company: A Virtual PanelThe first indictment in modern history against a sitting New York City mayor has dominated local headlines. Where is the case headed? What will this mean for the administration's ability to move forward with day-to-day operations? And what are the political implications if Mayor Eric Adams runs for reelection — or steps down? Vital City and the Columbia Journalism School hosted a virtual conversation featuring perspectives from law enforcement, journalism and government on the political and legal consequences of the allegations against Mayor Adams. The conversation was moderated by Errol Louis and included Stan Brezenoff; former First Deputy Mayor Carrie Co...
2024-10-241h 00
Bloomberg IntelligenceNYC Mayor Eric Adams Indicted on Bribery Fraud ChargesWatch Alix and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF.Scott Stringer, Former New York City Comptroller, discusses NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ indictment. Dr. Basil Smikle, Professor of Practice in Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies; and Former Executive Director of the New York State Democratic Party, talks Eric Adams’ indictment. Tom Orlik, Bloomberg Economics Chief Economist, talks about China’s top leaders ramping up efforts to revive growth. Mandeep Singh, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Tech Industry Analyst, on OpenAI discussing giving CEO Sam Altman a 7% equity stake in the company. Alison Williams, Bloomberg Intellige...
2024-09-2630 min
The Beat with Ari MelberHarris hits the trail with appeal to young votersMSNBC's Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, July 23, and reports on Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign. Howard Dean, April Ryan, Jessica Mackler, Basil Smikle, Virgin Islands Delegate Stacey Plaskett, and Libby Casey join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS
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2024-07-2441 min
CUNY TV's Black AmericaWhere Does The Black Vote Stand in the 2024 Election?As the 2024 election approaches, we dive into the importance of the Black vote and what it means for voting rights, the Supreme Court, IVF, and other key issues with three political experts, Dr. Basil Smikle, Errol Louis and Dr. Christina Greer.
2024-04-0426 minMax PoliticsLooking Ahead To The 2024 Elections In New York, With Basil SmikleDr. Basil Smikle Jr. — a political strategist, Director of the Public Policy Program at Hunter College, and former Executive Director of the New York State Democratic Party – joined the show to discuss the upcoming 2024 elections, particularly how Democrats should approach key House races in New York and the presidential contest, as well as other political themes. (Ep #422)
2023-11-1043 minThe Beat with Ari MelberTrump testifies in NY civil fraud trialMSNBC's Charles Coleman Jr. hosts "The Beat" on Monday, November 6, and reports on Donald Trump's civil fraud trial. Molly Jong-Fast, Basil Smikle, Joyce Vance, Caroline Pelosi, David Fahrenhold, Kristy Greenberg and Neal Katyal join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS
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2023-11-0740 min
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2023-08-2945 min
Reputations In Crisis with Mike Paul, The Reputation Doctor®All Things Politics in America & NYAll Things Politics in America & NYOn this episode of Reputations In Crisis with Mike Paul, The Rep Doc, we interview Basil Smikle, Ph.D., a leading Democratic political news commentator and educator.Dr. Basil Smikle Jr. is a Distinguished Lecturer and Director of the Public Policy Program and the Roosevelt House Institute for Public Policy at Hunter College. With over 15 years in higher education and 25 years of a career dedicated to public service, Basil regularly shares insights as a top political news commentator regarding electoral politics, governance, and public policy on national media outlets...
2023-05-1946 min
MetroFocus: The PodcastSpecial MetroFocus Frontpage ForecastTonight, in the look ahead at the major headlines for this week: protestors in New York City are calling for charges in the death of Jordan Neely, who was Black, after he was put in a chokehold by a Marine veteran Daniel Penny, who is white, on an F train - killing him, according to the medical examiner. The incident, and the lack of charges so far, has ignited a heated debate in New York City about the homelessness crisis, the mental health crisis, subway safety, and the justice system. We’ll also look at the impact on New Yo...
2023-05-0926 min
The Daily Beast PodcastYou Don’t Get More Reality TV Trash Than Donald Trump’s IndictmentOn this week’s episode of The New Abnormal, hosts Andy Levy and Danielle Moodie discuss the latest in Donald Trump’s New York indictment. Plus! The Atlantic’s Adam Serwer stops by to talk about what Republicans really mean when they say the word woke and Hunter College’s Basil Smikle talks all about gun violence in America and what it’ll take for something to change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-03-311h 05
Soul Lounge PrimetimeAmerican Democracy In PerilLast year’s The Atlantic article stated the following, “YES, SOCIAL MEDIA REALLY IS UNDERMINING DEMOCRACY.” The article went on further to state, “Social media has changed life in America in a thousand ways, and nearly two out of three Americans now believe that these changes are for the worse. But academic researchers have not yet reached a consensus that social media is harmful. That’s been a boon to social-media companies such as Meta, which argues, as did tobacco companies, that the science is not settled.”
On tonight’s Soul Lounge Primetime we’ll discuss social media and how pe...
2023-02-011h 05
Meet the PressMTP NOW Dec. 26 — Challenges ahead for Biden; Northeast begins recovery after deadly winter stormPresident Joe Biden faces challenges heading into 2023 as tensions mount in China and North Korea, the war in Ukraine carries on and pandemic-era border crossing limits could be lifted. Buffalo, N.Y. Mayor Byron Brown joins Meet the Press NOW as his city begins to pick up from a deadly winter storm. Basil Smikle and Noah Rothman join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. Afghan women face harsh new restrictions under Taliban rule, and Afghan refugees in the U.S. are at risk of being sent back to Afghanistan when their humanitarian parole expires next year. ...
2022-12-2649 minMax PoliticsEpisode 363: Breaking Down The 2022 New York Election Results, With Basil Smikle JrDr. Basil Smikle Jr., former Executive Director of the New York State Democratic Party and currently a professor at Hunter College, joined the show to break down the results of New York's 2022 general election.
2022-11-0936 min
Soul Lounge PrimetimeELECTION 2022: What's At StakeOn the eve of the 2022 election, the potential implications of the results are huge at all levels of government. Join us and our guests Dr. Basil Smikle Jr. and Prof. Wallace Ford II as we talk about this election, the factors that got us to this point and what we could see going forward.
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2022-11-081h 02CUNY TV's Black AmericaWhat's at Stake for the Black Vote?What's at stake for the Black vote with guests Errol Louis, Host of "Inside City Hall" on NY1 and Dr. Basil A. Smikle Jr., Distinguished Lecturer and Director of the Public Policy Program at the Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute at Hunter College.
2022-11-0527 minMeet the PressMTP NOW Oct. 13 – Jan. 6th cmte. votes to subpoena Trump; Inflation continues to riseThe Jan. 6th committee votes to subpoena former President Donald Trump. New developments in the Department of Justice’s investigation into the classified documents stored at Mar-a-Lago reportedly reveal Trump participated in efforts to conceal the documents. The last inflation report before the midterm elections shows consumer prices increasing 8.2% compared to last year. Basil Smikle and Noah Rothman join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel reports from Ukraine. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for ad...
2022-10-1352 minMeet the PressMTP NOW Sept. 20 — Biden to UN; Hurricane Fiona; DeSantis falloutPresident Biden leaves for the United Nations General Assembly where he will focus on the war in Ukraine, climate change and threats to democracy. In Washington, Congress is taking on election transparency on National Voter Registration Day. Large swaths of Puerto Rico are still in the dark, recovering in the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona. In New York, the special master appointed to oversee documents seized from Mar-a-Lago just finished meeting with the DOJ and former President Trump’s lawyers for the first time. Basil Smikle and Noah Rothman join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable to discuss the state of ou...
2022-09-2049 min
Woke AF DailyRepublican TalibanWhite supremacy is not a mental illness. Dr. Basil Smikle joins to discuss the Democratic party's theory of power, or lack thereof. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and over 100 more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-05-1839 minWoke AF DailyRepublican TalibanWhite supremacy is not a mental illness. Dr. Basil Smikle joins to discuss the Democratic party's theory of power, or lack thereof. Support Woke AF Daily at Patreon.com/WokeAF to see the full video edition of today's show, and over 100 more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-05-1839 min
Teaching TodayEducation Policy: The Role of Politics in PolicyPolicies impact every aspect of education, but they’re often established with input from a limited number of voices. What role do educators play in interpreting and implementing policies that trickle down from the national level? Rani Corak of Teachers College, Columbia University and Dr. Basil Smikle, Director of the Public Policy Program at Hunter College, continue our policy series this week as they discuss the connection between national politics and the local impact of policies.
2022-04-1940 min
Driving Forces on WBAIDriving Forces 01062022 Basil Smikle and JoAnne PageJeff Simmons and Celeste Katz Marston discuss the latest in New York politics with veteran consultant Basil Smikle and examine problems at Rikers Island with JoAnne Page of The Fortune Society, plus listener calls. Original air date: January 6, 2022.
2022-01-0754 min
Midlife ChroniclesYour Vote Counts: A Masterclass with Dr. Basil A. SmikleAs Election Day approaches, it is important to know the issues and what's at stack. One must have an understanding of their political power and efficacy. In this current political climate, We The People have an opportunity to make America inclusive for all and for generations to follow. "A Vote Less People, Is A Hopeless People"
2020-10-2150 min
KSL PoliticsInside Sources: Basil Smikle on civilly disagreeingPolitical strategist and policy advisor Dr. Basil Smikle Jr. joins Boyd to break down the news of the day from differing political opinions. As the former head of the New York Democratic Party, Dr. Smikle is often pitted against Boyd as they agree on many principles and showcase how to civilly disagree while arguing better.
‘Inside Sources with Boyd Matheson,’ Opinion Editor at Deseret News, takes you inside the latest political news and current events, providing higher ground for today's discussions. Listen live Monday through Thursday from 11 am to noon at 1160 AM and 102.7 FM, online at KSLNewsradio.com...
2020-09-2413 min
Aggressive ProgressiveDisruptionThis week Chris pushes back on Trump's claim that Democrats love Terrorist and talks 2020 w/ MSNBC regular Basil Smikle
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2020-01-1446 min
Politricks PodcastDemocratic Presidential Debate (Featuring Basil Smikle)- EP 13On this episode, the hosts discuss the Democratic Presidential Debate with special guest, Basil Smikle (political pundit on MSNBC, CNN, Fox News, CNBC, etc). The hosts discuss their overall opinions of the 2-Day debate. They breakdown Kamala's confrontation with Joe Biden on race relations and his previous stance on busing to schools post-racial segregation. They discuss both Senator Beto O’Rouke and Senator Cory Booker responding to debate questions in Spanish, and Eric Swalwell (38 yrs old, U.S. Representative for California's 15th congressional district) jab at Joe Bidden regarding Biden's age (76, and he'll be 77 in November). Swalwell used Biden's comments from...
2019-07-031h 12
In The Thick#9: Escape from New YorkThe New York presidential primary resulted in lopsided victories for Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. But questions remain over disenfranchised voters and rules that prevented millions from casting a ballot. Join Julio Ricardo Varela, Political Editor with the Futuro Media Group, as he dissects the election with Basil Smikle, Executive Director of the New York State Democratic Party and Hadas Gold, Media Reporter for Politico.For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Want to support our independent journalism? Join Futuro+ for excl...
2016-04-2118 min
In The Thick Ad Free#9: Escape from New YorkThe New York presidential primary resulted in lopsided victories for Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. But questions remain over disenfranchised voters and rules that prevented millions from casting a ballot. Join Julio Ricardo Varela, Political Editor with the Futuro Media Group, as he dissects the election with Basil Smikle, Executive Director of the New York State Democratic Party and Hadas Gold, Media Reporter for Politico.
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2016-04-2118 min
In The Thick#6: The Sanders Swing Vote—Young People of ColorBernie Sanders is riding a wave of momentum after sweeping three contests. Is there an unspoken swing vote —young people of color— behind Sanders' success? Futuro Media Group’s Julio Ricardo Varela leads a lively discussion with Boston Globe editorial writer Marcela García and Basil Smikle, Executive Director of the New York State Democratic Party.For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Want to support our independent journalism? Join Futuro+ for exclusive episodes, sneak peaks and behind-the-scenes chisme on all our podc...
2016-03-3017 min
In The Thick Ad Free#6: The Sanders Swing Vote—Young People of ColorBernie Sanders is riding a wave of momentum after sweeping three contests. Is there an unspoken swing vote —young people of color— behind Sanders' success? Futuro Media Group’s Julio Ricardo Varela leads a lively discussion with Boston Globe editorial writer Marcela García and Basil Smikle, Executive Director of the New York State Democratic Party.
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2016-03-3017 min
In The Thick Ad Free#2: With Four Contests Down, Will It Be Trump vs. Hillary?This week on In The Thick, Maria Hinojosa is joined by Basil Smikle, Executive Director of the New York State Democratic Party, Tarini Parti, BuzzFeed reporter covering Capitol Hill, and Julio Ricardo Varela, Futuro Media Group's resident political editor. Listen to their predictions on Party nominations, VP selections and the Latino Vote in advance of Super Tuesday. We get our guests to speculate on whether the vote will be Trump versus Hillary in November and what strategies they'd use if they were in charge. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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2016-02-2420 min
In The Thick#2: With Four Contests Down, Will It Be Trump vs. Hillary?This week on In The Thick, Maria Hinojosa is joined by Basil Smikle, Executive Director of the New York State Democratic Party, Tarini Parti, BuzzFeed reporter covering Capitol Hill, and Julio Ricardo Varela, Futuro Media Group's resident political editor. Listen to their predictions on Party nominations, VP selections and the Latino Vote in advance of Super Tuesday. We get our guests to speculate on whether the vote will be Trump versus Hillary in November and what strategies they'd use if they were in charge. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy See acast.com/pr...
2016-02-2420 minCity PortraitsBasil Smikle, Bill Perkins, and the Race for HarlemThe story of a New York City politician in trouble usually begins with something dramatic or embarrassing. That is exactly why the Democratic primary in Manhattan's 30th State Senate district is such an unusual specimen.
2010-11-0500 min