BENSON BYTE: Rep. Stefanik Drags "Accidental Governor" Hochel, Teases Own Potential Gubernatorial Run

Rep. Elise Stefanik, Republican congresswoman representing New York's 21st district and author of the upcoming book Poisoned Ivies: The Inside Account of the Academic and Moral Rot at America's Elite Universities (April 2026), joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss the growing radicalism in New York politics that has reared it's ugly head with Zohran Mamdani's election in NYC. Rep. Stefanik discussed how Governor Kathy Hochul's enabling and endorsement of him signal just how far the party has strayed, and Stefanik explained why Hochul's embrace of the far left will cost her dearly in Upstate New York, showing she's lost touch with everyday Democrats and New Yorkers. Rep. Stefanik also addressed the disturbing rise of antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment on college campuses, calling out the lack of leadership accountability that's pushing some Democrats to side with Republicans. Finally, Stefanik hinted that a major announcement about her own potential run for governor is coming "very, very soon," and you can listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices