Is Gov. Hochul ordering off Mamdani's menu to get reelected?

Gov. Kathy Hochul this week delivered her State of the State address, offering a window into her vision and priorities for 2026 — a crucial election year. The speech focused on several major themes, including affordability initiatives, universal childcare and the future of nuclear power in New York. NY1 investigative reporter Courtney Gross, political reporter Bobby Cuza and political director Bob Hardt break down the address and what it signals for New Yorkers in the year ahead. After that, former Mayor Eric Adams returned to the spotlight , announcing a new meme cryptocurrency that quickly sparked accusations of fraud. Adams says the NYC Token digital coin will fund efforts to combat anti-Americanism and antisemitism and help educate children about blockchain technology. The crypto community, however, has been quick to label the project a scam. The controversial venture does little to repair Adams' already-damaged reputation. The "Off Topic" team weighs in on the first chapter of Adams' life after City Hall.

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Is Gov. Hochul ordering off Mamdani's menu to get reelected? is an episode from Off Topic/On Politics by Misha Zilman.

This episode is 30:49 long.

This episode was published on Jan 16, 2026.

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