Antonio Delgado on Running Against Hochul, Trump’s Comeback, and His Kendrick Lamar Playlist

Antonio Delgado isn’t just New York’s lieutenant governor — he’s now Kathy Hochul’s biggest political headache. In this episode, Delgado tells Juan Manuel Benítez why he’s taking on his own boss in next year’s Democratic primary, why he thinks New York’s leadership is “broken,” and how he plans to fix it. He talks power, loyalty, and political retribution — and then drops the politics to open up about hip-hop, fatherhood, and why Kendrick Lamar and D’Angelo fill his current music playlist.Show Notes:Host: Juan Manuel BenítezGuest: Lieutenant Governor Antonio DelgadoTopics covered:Why Delgado is running against Governor Kathy HochulThe state’s affordability crisis and his plan to “tax the rich”Political retribution and independence inside the Hochul administrationLessons from his time in Congress representing the Hudson ValleyWhat Trump’s 2024 win means for Democrats in New YorkMusic, fatherhood, and finding balance beyond politicsDelgado's picks:BookWhite Poverty, by William J. BarberMusicKendrick Lamar’s Mr. Morale & The Big SteppersD’Angelo’s Brown Sugar and Black MessiahNew York place to visitHudson Valley Follow:🎧 Subscribe to Juan Manuel Benítez Wants to Know on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Substack.