BJ Mendelson
The Finley
A weekly news podcast covering state and local politics across New York and beyond.
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Episodes
Why Won’t Governor Phil Murphy Cancel The New Jersey Bear Hunt? 14.11.2025 21:52
BJ Mendelson talks with Angi Metler and Doreen Frega of the Animal Protection League of New Jersey about the contested Sussex County bear hunt, how residents can reduce human–bear conflicts, and the campaign to persuade Gov. Phil Murphy to stop the trophy hunt by executive action.
Orange County Executive Candidate, Mike Sussman, Speaks on South Blooming Grove 03.11.2025 43:47
In an exclusive interview with The Finler, Orange County Executive candidate Michael Sussman, speaks on issues involving Southern Orange County, including South Blooming Grove's continued illegal behavior, interparty fighting in Monroe among Democrats, and whether or not it's ok for the Woodbury Democrats to back a MAGA candidate for Mayor.
How To (Mostly) Keep Trump's National Guard Out of New York State 31.10.2025 34:33
Today on The Finley, BJ Mendelson provides an updated timeline on the illegal election held in South Blooming Grove, and speaks with State Senator Andrew Gournardes about his proposed legislation, which would limit the ability of Red States to send their National Guard troops into New York. Learn more and check out the show notes over at The Monroe Gazette.com
Lt. Gov. Delgado: Democrats worry too much about maintaining a broken system 28.10.2025 15:01
Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado discusses his support for the New York For All Act and the New York Health Act, arguing single-payer reforms would save money, protect immigrants’ rights, shore up rural hospitals, and relieve working-class New Yorkers from crippling healthcare costs.
Inside Orange County Jail: ICE Detainee Struggles 17.10.2025 11:16
This episode of "The Finley," features an insightful interview with Madison Koenig, a staff attorney at the New York Family Unity Immigration Project, who joins host BJ Mendelson to talk about the conditions at Orange County Jail for I.C.E. detainees. Learn more by visiting us at The Monroe Gazette.
New Yorkers: Remember To Flip Your Ballot Over This November 08.10.2025 16:14
On today’s Show: Only 8% of Republicans trust the mass media, and Justin Lavine of the Adirondack Council joins us to talk about the Adirondack State Park being one of the world's largest carbon sink, Proposition 1, and why you should vote YES on it this fall. Show notes can be found at MonroeGazette.com
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