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“Up Close” is a politics podcast from the No. 1 TV station in the United States, WABC-TV. Hosted by Eyewitness News veteran anchor Bill Ritter, Up Close gets to the heart of the matter, whether it’s about how things are working in government - or how they’re not working. It shows you how public-policy decisions are made. This Eyewitness News podcast goes beyond the headlines and underneath the surface of politics. Sound bites don’t do that – conversation does. Our guests – varied and diverse - are from both sides of the aisle. In addition to full episodes of Up Close, I'm going to be sharing extra content -- interviews, perspective, news digests and more.
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Signup to Generate a Pitch“Up Close” is a politics podcast from the No. 1 TV station in the United States, WABC-TV. Hosted by Eyewitness News veteran anchor Bill Ritter, Up Close gets to the heart of the matter, whether it’s about how things are working in government - or how they’re not working. It shows you how public-policy decisions are made.
Recent episodes include "Eyewitness News Town Hall: Measles" (7 May 2026, 30 minutes), "Ray Tierney reflects on the Gilgo Beach murder case" (20 April 2026, 28 minutes), and "Republican nominee Bruce Blakeman on New York gubernatorial race" (5 April 2026, 28 minutes).
Up Close with Bill Ritter publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 27 minutes across 143 episodes.
Booking probability for Up Close with Bill Ritter is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Up Close with Bill Ritter requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Up Close with Bill Ritter's contact route on record: verified email.
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Up Close with Bill Ritter is a news podcast with 143 episodes published.
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Up Close with Bill Ritter
With measles cases on the rise - and new infections reported in New York City and on Long Island - our communities are once again confronting a preventable public health risk. ABC 7 New York brought trusted medical...
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Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney joins us on Up Close this week following the guilty plea of Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann, who admitted to murdering eight women. The case, which haunted Long...
Up Close with Bill Ritter
On this edition of Up Close, we discuss the latest on the race for New York governor. New polls show the race for governor of New York narrowing a bit. Democrat incumbent Kathy Hochul still has a big lead over...
Up Close with Bill Ritter
On this edition of Up Close, we discuss the deadly crash between a plane and fire truck at LaGuardia Airport. An Air Canada plane last Sunday slammed into a Port Authority fire truck at around 100 mph. The pilot and...
Up Close with Bill Ritter
On this edition of Up Close, we discuss the latest on the war with Iran and its impact on the U.S. The Pentagon is now asking for $200 billion to fund the war in Iran, that's in addition to all the money that was spent...
Up Close with Bill Ritter
On this edition of Up Close, we discuss the ongoing local and national security concerns amid the war with Iran. Last weekend, the NYPD says two men tried to set off homemade bombs during a protest near Gracie Mansion...
Up Close with Bill Ritter
On this edition of Up Close, we discuss the escalating tensions in the Middle East following joint U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran. The U.S. and Israel continue with a war they launched against Iran. It's a war that...
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On this edition of Up Close, one local politician gives his reaction to President Donald Trump's State of the Union address. Amid mixed approval ratings and a fight to keep Republicans in control of Congress, President...
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On this edition of Up Close, we discuss the latest defeat for President Donald Trump's economic agenda by the U.S. Supreme Court following its ruling over his administration's imposed tariffs. The high court struck down...
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Analilia Mejia sent political shockwaves everywhere after winning the Democratic nomination for New Jersey's 11th Congressional district. It was the seat held by Mikie Sherrill before she became governor of the Garden...
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On this edition of Up Close, we discuss the latest on President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown on undocumented immigrants across the U.S. "We Need to Wake Up After Minneapolis." These words aren't from a Democrat...
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On this edition of Up Close, we discuss a legal ruling with big political implications for New York and perhaps the country. A judge ruled that New York's 11th congressional seat, held by Republican Nicole Malliotakis...
Up Close with Bill Ritter
It's been just over two weeks since Zohran Mamdani took the oath of office and became New York City's 112th mayor. He's grabbed national attention for his policy proposals and his outspoken stance on contentious issues...
Up Close with Bill Ritter
The new year started with no shortage of political controversies. President Trump ordered a U.S. military operation in Venezuela to capture Nicolas Maduro and his wife. The Trump administration calling it a law...
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On this edition of Up Close, we discuss reaction to the inauguration of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the road that lies ahead for him. It is the start of a new era in New York City politics. Zohran Mamdani, a...
Up Close with Bill Ritter
On this edition of Up Close, we speak with outgoing New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker in our latest series of exit interviews. As we get ready to bid adieu to 2025, Up Close has interviews...
Up Close with Bill Ritter
On this edition of Up Close, we take a closer look at Alzheimer's disease after one local politician from New Jersey recently opened up about his father's diagnosis. U.S. Senator Andy Kim of New Jersey is talking deeply...
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"It's Jersey baby!" Governor Phil Murphy talked with Eyewitness News anchor Bill Ritter about his tenure running the state of New Jersey, the incoming governor and his next chapter. Learn more about your ad choices...
Up Close with Bill Ritter
An optimistic and defiant Mayor Eric Adams sat down with Bill Ritter at Gracie Mansion on Friday, reflecting on his tenure, legacy and future endeavors as he prepares to leave office come January 1, 2026. Learn more...
Up Close with Bill Ritter
In a special podcast produced by the WABC-TV Community Affairs Department, we present "Dementia: The Caregivers' Journey." Host Nina Pineda examines the challenges that caregivers face as they help a loved one with...
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District Attorney, Suffolk County District Attorney
Nassau County Executive and New York GOP gubernatorial candidate, Nassau County Government
Democratic first-year New York congressman, Westchester County
candidate for District 5 of the New York City Council, Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment
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