The Left Versus The Right with Governor David Paterson and James Flippin | 01-17-26

This week's discussion primarily critiques the reporting and political fallout surrounding ICE enforcement and immigration protests in Minneapolis, with the hosts arguing that media narratives often obscure the criminal backgrounds of those being deported. Transitioning from national issues to New York state governance, the speakers evaluate Governor Kathy Hochul’s State of the State address, specifically questioning the economic viability of universal childcare and the potential for increased taxation in a struggling economy. The conversation further explores the upcoming gubernatorial race, contrasting Hochul’s incumbency against the "law and order" platform of Republican candidate Bruce Blakeman.