Cut To The Chase with Laura Curran: Recent Episodes
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Laura Curran served as Nassau County Executive, serving 1.3 million residents on Long Island. She’s also a former New York City reporter. In “Cut to the Chase,” Laura combines the two to take an unflinching look at the important issues that affect all our lives — no matter where we are on the political spectrum. Politics, media, current events, culture. Fearless, thought-provoking conversations that get right to the point.
New York is already one of the most expensive places to live and work. A bill passed by the NYS Legislature — and sitting on Gov. Hochul’s desk — would hike taxes even more and cause insurance and healthcare costs to skyrocket. Hochul vetoed it last year, so what is the status this time around? Tom Stebbins of Lawsuit Reform Alliance explains the myriad problems of the Grieving Families Act Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Privacy and tech expert Seth Berman explains how we are surrendering our privacy — and perhaps eventually our freedom — as we willingly give up more and more biometric and personal information in our quest make modern life more “convenient.” Berman is partner at the Nutter law firm and a Harvard professor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Laura Curran discusses climate change, Trump Indictment, and invites English travel journalists on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the latest Cut to the Chase with Laura Curran, United States Representative Kathleen Rice, who served as New York's Fourth Congressional District, is stepping down from Congress, and gives her perspective on what goes on behind the scenes. From Democrats turning on each other, to talking to people to get their viewpoints, to her experiences & so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the latest Cut to the Chase with Laura Curran, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s New York Division, Frank Tarentino joins the podcast to discuss the main issue and the dangers of Fentanyl that the United States continues to deal with. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the latest Cut to the Chase with Laura Curran, Westchester County Executive George Latimer joins the podcast to discuss and recap what happened to the Midterm Elections in Westchester and other counties outside NYC. From the blame placing, to Democrats' perspective is on crime, to what we should do as a community & much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the latest Cut to the Chase with Laura Curran, Author & Psychotherapist Sheenah Hankin joins the podcast on the day before the midterm Elections. As analyzed, there's a lot of anxiety that is coming from a specific party. Here, both Laura & Sheenah talk on how fearmongering is being used at the audience, how they can compare to children, the mindset of blame & self-pity & so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the latest Cut to the Chase with Laura Curran, New York State Senator John Liu & CEO/Founder of the Asian American Institute for Research and Engagement (AAIRE) Farrah Mozawalla joins the podcast to go in perspective of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAIP) vote & community within the city and state of New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the latest Cut to the Case with Laura Curran, Columnist and editorial board member for Newsday, Lane Filler, joins the podcast to discuss with Laura about Money and Politics. Essentially, how money is used to help politicians run for their campaigns. In correlation to voting, to Dark Money, Campaign Finance Reform, & much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the latest Cut to the Chase with Laura Curran, Co-CEO, Co-Founder of Moonshot Strategies, & political consultant Jason Ortiz joins the podcast to discuss of what it's like to be a consultant for clients in New York. From what they do exactly, to possible conflict of interests, to competing against other consultants & much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the latest Cut to the Chase with Laura Curran, author of action adventure and suspense novels Nelson DeMille joins the podcast and talks about his new book called, "The Maze: A John Corey Novel" coming out, what persuaded him to write, the book being inspired by the Gilgo Beach Murders, the concept of writing characters and story, & so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the latest Cut to the Chase with Laura Curran, immigration attorney Gabriela Castillo joins the podcast to talk about the narrative of Hispanic voters, the slow shifts of Hispanics turning Republican from Democrat for various reasons, the true issues they face aside from immigration & much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the latest Cut to the Chase with Laura Curran, Former Senior Counselor to President Donald Trump, Kellyanne Conway joins the podcast to talk about her upbringings & values, what it takes to connect to the public community, the concept of narrowcasting, & so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the latest episode of Cut to the Chase with Laura Curran, former Government official Melissa DeRosa, who served as Secretary to the former Governor of New York, Andrew Cuomo, joins the podcast to go in depth of everything going on from a Democratic viewpoint. From the responsibilities of Mayor Eric Adams, to abortion, the necessity of immigration & much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the latest Cut to the Chase with Laura Curran, former US Senator Alfonse D’Amato, discusses who the Republicans should run for president in 2024 (hint: not Trump), and why President Joe Biden needs better advice. D’Amato, who is credited with getting George Pataki elected, handicaps Lee Zeldin’s chances in the Governor’s race in deep-blue New York State. And he opens up about a childhood disability he overcame, and his biggest worry for his two young children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the latest episode of Cut to the Chase with Laura Curran, former NY Daily News investigative reporter, & author of "Don't Look Back: The 343 FDNY Firefighters Killed on 9-11 and the Fight for the Truth", Joe Calderone talks about his book that is deemed a fantastic read for the readers' hearts & minds alike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the latest episode of Cut to the Chase with Laura Curran, political & editorial cartoonist Matt Davies joins the show to talk on the type of work he's known for and how it has a strong impact on others, as we as certain controversies it can bring.
On the latest Cut to the Chase with Laura Curran, the Democratic primary race for fourth State Senate in Long Island, candidate Monica Martinez discusses why she would be the best choice over current state Senator, Phil Ramos.
On the latest Cut to the Chase with Laura Curran, Nassau Democratic Chairman Jay Jacobs & Nassau Republican Chairman Joe Cairo joins the show to talk about the upcoming race for governor between Lee Zeldin & Kathy Hochul. Here's your chance to hear both sides of the spectrum!
On the latest episode of Cut to the Chase with Laura Curran, Attorney at Barket Epstein & Kearon, LLP, Aida Leisenring joins in to talk about the complications of Bail Reform, dealing with cases from both innocent & guilty perspectives, the aspect of humanity & so much more!
On the latest episode of Cut to the Chase with Laura Curran, Sheriff of Suffolk County Errol Toulon Jr. talks on how he and his unit can help the prison inmates, using Re-Entry services program to have a smooth transition for inmates returning home from prison, MS-13, & much more!
On the latest episode of Cut to the Chase with Laura Curran, NY State Assemblywoman Taylor Darling joins the show to talk on the issues she's had to deal with in her community district, looking at solutions form a rational POV, being a powerful force of positivity & trust to others, & much more!
On the latest episode of Cut to the Chase with Laura Curran, former Ms. Ukraine Irina Kopanytsia joins the show to talk about what and how the situation is going on in Ukraine currently. From the constant human trafficking, to certain raves and riots of the people, being thankful of the world showing their support & so much more!
On the latest episode of Cut to the Chase with Laura Curran, Executive Director of StudentsFirstNY, Crystal McQueen-Taylor joins the show to talk about how & why Charter Schools are beneficial to kids, the drawbacks of public schools, giving parents choices & much more!
On the latest episode of Cut to the Chase with Laura Curran, the Bureau Chief of NYC City Hall Bernadette Hogan joins the show to talk about the COVID hearings from Albany, her reaction to Keechant Sewell serving as Commissioner of the New York City Police Department, & much more!
On the latest episode of Cut to the Chase with Laura Curran, Congress Candidate Laura Gillen joins the show to talk on what her motivation is to run for Congress, how she connects to the community, why voting is important & so much more!
On the latest episode Cut to the Chase with Laura Curran, former Congressman Peter King joins the show to talk on the Supreme Court rulings on abortion, the hypocrisy in America, everyone needing to vote in all types of elections, & so much more!
On the latest episode of Cut to the Chase with Laura Curran, author & reporter for the Washington Post Gus Garcia-Roberts discusses his book called "Jimmy the King: Murder, Vice, and the Reign of a Dirty Cop", which dives deep into the disgraced career of Suffolk Police Department James Burke.