From the Lobby with Jack O'Donnell

An inside look at politics and government from New York State to Washington, D.C.

From the Lobby with Jack O'Donnell is a news podcast hosted by Joanna Pasceri, with 156 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Joanna Pasceri hosts From the Lobby with Jack O'Donnell, a news show with 156 episodes published.

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  Episode #47

  Blakeman's Tax Cuts, Balancing AI Growth, OD&A in HOF

  Oct 1, 202612 minS5

  Election Day is just over a month away and the stakes are rising. On this episode of From the Lobby with Jack O’Donnell , Joanna Pasceri sits down with Jack to break down the races, money, and issues shaping New York politics right now. Tax cuts are taking center stage. What should voters watch as Kathy Hochul and Bruce Blakeman make their cases on affordability? The money race is heating up. How much could outside spending matter down the stretch? A congressional race to watch. Mike Lawler and Cait Conley are in a tight contest. What could decide it? New York’s AI moment. With the industry expanding rapidly, how is the state balancing economic opportunity with calls for regulation? 25 years of impact. Jack reflects on O’Donnell & Associates being named to City & State’s Hall of Fame: 20 Years of Impact in New York. Then and now. What has changed most in New York politics since 2006? Listen to From the Lobby with Jack O’Donnell !

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  Episode #46

  Trump/Mamdani Bromance, Conflicting Polls, Governor's Debate

  Sep 24, 202610 minS5

  Trump and Mamdani. Two political opposites. One increasingly interesting relationship. This week on From the Lobby with Jack O’Donnell , Jack breaks down: • Trump & Mamdani: They disagree on plenty. So why do these meetings keep happening and does either side gain politically? • The governor’s race: Two new polls tell very different stories. What explains the wide gap and which numbers deserve the closest attention? • The October debate: Hochul and Blakeman are set to face off. What does each candidate need to accomplish and what could change the trajectory of the race? • The congressional picture: Democrats lead on the generic ballot, but neither party is viewed favorably. What does that say about the midterm environment? • AOC in Buffalo: The Queens congresswoman is coming to Western New York to rally inactive Democratic voters, but why Buffalo? Tune in for Jack’s analysis of the latest political moves, polling numbers and what to watch next from New York City to Washington.

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  Episode #45

  Rebate Checks, Midterm Polling, Presidential Prospects

  Sep 18, 202610 minS5

  November is getting closer, and the political stakes are getting higher. In this week’s From the Lobby with Jack O’Donnell , Jack digs into the moves, numbers, and questions shaping the road to Election Day: $1 billion in utility rebate checks are about to reach New Yorkers. The timing is drawing attention with the governor’s race weeks away. Bruce Blakeman faces a steep Democratic registration advantage in his bid for governor. Can he overcome it? A new national poll has some interesting numbers for both parties, and a warning sign for Democrats who are running as Democratic Socialists. The House left Washington early, putting off an impeachment resolution involving Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is looking increasingly like someone who could be thinking about 2028. Jack weighs in on her potential White House run. Give it a listen!

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  Episode #44

  9/11 Controversy, Primary Power Moves, Trump's Big Promise

  Sep 11, 20269 minS5

  As New York marks 25 years since 9/11, the anniversary is becoming a political battleground. Jack O’Donnell weighs in on what that says about the state of politics today, and takes on a series of other fights unfolding in New York and across the country. In this episode: 9/11 at 25: Why is a day of remembrance becoming a political flashpoint and when will justice prevail? Open primaries: Should unaffiliated voters have a greater role in New York’s primary elections? Crime and the governor’s race: After violence at the West Indian Day Parade, the political blame game is underway. Accountability in Albany: A state senator faces scrutiny over allegations involving campaign and taxpayer-funded travel expenses. Trump’s $5,000 promise: What should voters make of the president’s latest proposal as Republicans look toward the midterms? Jack cuts through the latest headlines and looks at what’s really at stake. Listen in!

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  Episode #43

  Governor's Race Tightens, AI Politics, DSA Challenges

  Aug 13, 202610 minS5

  The governor’s race just got a lot more interesting. A new Siena poll cuts Kathy Hochul’s lead over Bruce Blakeman in half—from 20 points to 10. Is Blakeman really gaining ground? Or is this just one poll catching a moment in time? On this week’s From the Lobby , Jack O’Donnell digs into the numbers behind the headline and what they could mean as the campaign heats up. Inside the episode: Why Hochul’s lead has narrowed and what changed Where Blakeman has an unexpected edge with voters The character traits giving Blakeman an advantage AI in campaign ads and the political and legal questions it raises The DSA’s growing influence and its challenge with the broader electorate One striking divide over whether New York’s best days are ahead or behind The poll gives us plenty to talk about. ️ Listen now to From the Lobby with Jack O’Donnell .

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