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Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont joins Arav Kapoor on The GeoPolitical for an in-depth conversation on his career, housing policy, state budgeting, healthcare costs, President Trump, and the future of the Democratic Party. The discussion covers the Governor’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, lessons from his political career, his priorities for Connecticut’s future, and how he views today’s Democ...

Fairfield, Connecticut’s Board of Finance Chairman Craig Curley joins Arav Kapoor on The GeoPolitical to discuss how municipal budgets are made, education funding, and how towns balance spending taxpayer dollars with the public services that make communities like Fairfield attractive to new residents.🔔 🔔 🔔 🔔 Hit subscribe and turn on notifications — more powerful voices coming soon!!! https://...

Metro-North Railroad President Justin R. Vonashek joins Arav Kapoor on The GeoPolitical for an in-depth conversation on rail operations, infrastructure investment, and the future of American public transportation. The conversation explores Metro-North’s role within the MTA, ridership recovery, modernization efforts, and how public transit serves as a powerful equalizer of opportunity across the re...

In this episode of The GeoPolitical, I’m joined by Matthew Waggner, Fairfield, Connecticut's Democratic Registrar of Voters, for a behind-the-scenes breakdown of how elections actually work, especially here in Fairfield. We walk through the logistics of running an election, what happens on Election Day (and before)! With Fairfield’s February 3rd Special Election for First Selectman approaching...

Fairfield’s new First Selectwoman Christine Vitale joins The GeoPolitical for an in-depth interview. We talk about her journey from Board of Education to First Selectman and our late First Selectman, Bill Gerber. On the policy front, we talk about taxes, affordability, fair rent, education, housing and more. First Selectwoman Vitale is up for election on February 3rd, 2026 - we break down this spe...

Tennessee’s 7th District is the unexpected battleground of 2025. In this episode of The GeoPolitical, we dive into the December 2nd special election—where the Democrats have put forward an avowed socialist, and the GOP is sending in heavyweights like Mike Johnson. What does this race say about the future of both parties heading into 2026 and 2028? Let’s break it down.🔔 🔔 🔔 🔔 Hit subscribe and...

What’s really happening with fentanyl — and what can we do about it? In this special episode, your host, Arav Kapoor, sat down with Aarav Pardeep Sahu, a student leader and CT’s 2025 National Civics winner, for a real, honest conversation about the drug that’s killing thousands of Americans every year. We talk about what schools get wrong, how youth voices can cut through, and why this crisis need...

What is Connecticut really doing with its budget — and how does it affect you? In this fast-paced, unscripted conversation, State Comptroller Sean Scanlon joins host Arav Kapoor to break down the numbers and explain what a State Comptroller actually does. From insurance and savings to healthcare and Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” this episode dives into it all — no scripts. Plus: why youth voic...

What’s the future of trains, buses, and public transit in Connecticut? CTDOT Bureau Chief Benjamin Limmer joined Arav Kapoor on The GeoPolitical for an unscripted, wide-ranging conversation - recorded right before CTDOT's Commuter Rail Fare Increases went into effect. From equity in infrastructure to modernization projects across the state, this episode covers it all. Plus, they talk leadershi...

Can the Democratic Party survive 2024? Connecticut's State Senate Majority Leader, Bob Duff joined Arav Kapoor on The GeoPolitical to discuss just that and much more about his success here in Connecticut. They break down messaging issues in the party and its new far-left before bringing the discussion back to Connecticut policy - discussing housing reform, public transportation funding, job gr...

CT GOP Senator, Tony Hwang launches a suprise campaign for First Selectman in Fairfield, Connecticut - a blue town. This episode was originally posted on YouTube on August 19, 2025. See the original version and subscribe to The GeoPolitical on YouTube: https://youtu.be/224MNRGXqOk

🚨Connecticut’s economy is at a crossroads. With slow job growth, high living costs, and limited political change, where does the state go from here? In this episode of The GeoPolitical, I sit down with Dustin Nord from the CBIA Foundation (  @CBIAvideos  ) to break it all down. We cover: - What CBIA is doing to strengthen Connecticut’s economy and workforce - Dustin’s transition from AdvanceCT t...

Fairfield, CT Chief Operating Officer David Becker reflects on the legacy of the late First Selectman Bill Gerber , who passed away in July 2025. In this short interview, filmed at Gerber’s official Celebration of Life at the Martire Family Arena, Becker shares what made Bill so unique—not just as a leader, but as a person. This is part of a larger tribute series produced by The GeoPolitical honor...

Fairfield, Connecticut is entering a new chapter following the passing of First Selectman Bill Gerber. In this episode of The GeoPolitical , I break down what happens next: how Fairfield’s government will fill the leadership gap, the legal and procedural steps for appointing a new First Selectman, and what it all means for our town moving forward. I also take a moment to reflect on my personal fri...

On July 15, 2025, at 4:11 PM, Fairfield First Selectman Bill Gerber passed away. He was more than a public servant—he was a friend, mentor, and someone who genuinely believed in me. In this episode, I reflect on his leadership, his impact on our town, and the personal kindness he consistently showed me. This is my tribute to a man who led with strength and trust. THIS EPISODE WAS ORIGINALLY POSTED...

Can a single, unelected Senate staffer derail a president’s entire legislative agenda? In this episode of The GeoPolitical, we dive into the high-stakes drama unfolding around Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough—the quiet yet powerful figure behind the Byrd Rule. Oh, and we also find out what a Senate Parlimentarian even is!! With Republicans pushing their "One Big Beautiful Bill Act&...

In this episode of The GeoPolitical, host Arav Kapoor sits down with Fairfield Public Schools Superintendent (Fairfield, Connecticut) Michael J. Testani for a candid conversation on some of the most pressing issues facing public schools across America in this day and age. Our conversation include the following topics:-Fairfield's Education Budget and Negotiations-Immigration Concerns in Americ...

Now that we are over 100 days into President Donald J. Trump's second term in the White House, the biggest pattern that we have seen is CHANGE. In this episode, geopolitical expert Rodger Baker of RANE breaks down what this change means for global markets, U.S.–China relations, and the future of tariffs as well as how the unconventional nature of this administration changes the way that analys...

🔥 Running a Business & Making It Work | Raja Jhanjee on The Geopolitical Podcast 🔥In this episode of The Geopolitical Podcast, Arav Kapoor talks with Raja Jhanjee, an entrepreneur and restauranteur who knows what it takes to run a successful business. From the ups and downs of the restaurant industry to what it really takes to grow a brand, Raja shares his experiences, lessons, and advice fo...

In this exclusive interview, I sit down with Matthew Corey, a former Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate from Connecticut, to discuss his perspectives on key issues affecting our state and nation. We discussed his critiques of incumbent Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT), his views on President Donald Trump, the impact of global tarrifs and more. Mr. Corey also shared his insights on immigration pol...

In this episode of The GeoPolitical, Fairfield's Democratic Town Commitee Chair, Steve Sheinberg sits down with host Arav Kapoor to dive into some of the most pressing topics in politics today. From the state of the Democratic Party as a whole to the challenges posed by gerrymandering and Mr. Sheinberg's role in the DTC. We explore the impact of local and national politics, the importance...

"Happy Inauguration Day and MLK Jr. Day! Did President Trump Save TikTok?" On this monumental day, we delve into the heated debate surrounding TikTok's ban in the U.S. and its implications on national security, mental health, and the First Amendment. From ByteDance's congressional testimony to the Supreme Court ruling and the app's controversial removal from app stores, we ex...

🎙️ Speaker Election: 119th Congress Begins 🎙️ The 119th Congress kicks off with a highly anticipated Speaker election. After the chaotic 118th Congress—where Speaker elections required 15 and 4 ballots respectively—will this one be any different? 🤔 In this video, we dive into: -What to expect from the Speaker election showdown between Rep. Mike Johnson and Rep. Hakeem Jeffries. -How many ballots...

In this live stream, I sat down with Alexander Majewski to discuss the horrors that his Ukrainian grandmother witnissed while she was held captive by the Nazi Germans during WWII. **This video was LIVE on YouTube on November 16, 2024. This episode was posted to Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music following the YouTube LIVE. To see included visuals etc. check out the stream on YouTube here: ht...

In today's episode of The GeoPolitical, host Arav Kapoor broke down the 2024 Connecticut Election Day Ballots. Check out the Connecticut Ballots by Municipality: https://portal.ct.gov/sots/election-services/town-ballots/2024-general-election-sample-ballots.