Lobbying Insider

Lobbying Insider

A podcast that brings listeners to the intersection of business and government to provide a rare perspective on how things actually get done. Where we dive into some pressing current issues, provide keen observations from the past, and keep an ever-watchful eye on what’s coming next.

Episodes

Episode 126: In this episode, Host Zack Fink sits down with Omar Usmani from Aeon Nexus

November 25, 2025 • 28 mins
In this episode, Host Zack Fink sits down with Omar Usmani from Aeon Nexus to discuss their software which is making criminal justice systems more efficient all across the country. They discuss the reforms enacted here in New York, and what more can be done to make improvements to the system.
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Episode 125: Host Zack Fink sits down with DHC’s Bianca Rajpersaud and Keith Wright of Wright Strategies

September 16, 2025 • 29 mins
In this episode, Host Zack Fink discusses this year’s unusual mayoral race with DHC’s Bianca Rajpersaud and Keith Wright of Wright Strategies. After a surprise upset in the June primary by Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani over former Governor Andrew Cuomo, the race is now in a full sprint toward Election Day. While four major candidates are […]
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Episode 124: Host Zack Fink sits down with Skye Ostreicher – “The Political Personality.”

August 6, 2025 • 28 mins
In this episode, Host Zack Fink sits down with Skye Ostreicher – “The Political Personality.” Ostreicher is a social media influencer who covers New York’s political world. She stays away from the public policy battles and political street fights that often define our politics in New York and instead focuses on getting to know our […]
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Episode 123: Ukraine – The Current Political Situation, and the Recent Mineral Deal

June 2, 2025 • 24 mins
In this episode Host Zack Fink sits down with Jed Sunden who runs a political action committee to support Ukraine, and DHC’s own Myron Rabij, who has done extensive work in Ukraine. The guests discuss the current political situation, and the recent mineral deal that was reached giving America unique access to deposits not found […]
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Episode: 122 – Zack Fink chats with former Congressman Joe Crowley ( D ) – Queens

May 16, 2025 • 30 mins
In this episode, Host Zack Fink chats with former Congressman Joe Crowley ( D ) – Queens. They take a deep dive into the current state of politics, including where Democrats went wrong in the last election. They also delve into the 2018 Congressional race where Crowley was defeated by progressive activist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and […]
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Episode 121: Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez – Innovative Approach to Safety

April 23, 2025 • 29 mins
In this latest episode, Host Zack Fink conducts a newsmaker interview with Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez. Using new methods of technology to prosecute crimes, Gonzalez has brought an innovative approach to keeping the people of Brooklyn safe. He also played an integral role in negotiating changes to discovery law reforms, a contentious issue that […]
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Episode 120: Tim Cecere, President of St. Francis College in Brooklyn – Marketing and Advertising

March 11, 2025 • 27 mins
In this latest episode, Host Zack Fink sits down with Tim Cecere, President of St. Francis College in Brooklyn. Tim discusses his background in marketing and advertising which gave him the tools to help take St. Francis to the next level. The school has added multiple new majors, including a robust nursing program. The college […]
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Episode 119: NYS Gov. Hochul’s 2025 State of the State – Legislative Recap

February 4, 2025 • 30 mins
In this episode of “Lobbying Insider” podcast, Host Zack Fink sits down with Keith Wright of Wright Strategies and Bianca Rajpersaud of DHC to discuss the 2025 legislative session in Albany. Last month, Governor Hochul delivered her State of the State address, followed by her budget message a week later. We delve into the major […]
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Episode 118: EAC Network – Empower – Assist – Care

January 12, 2025 • 28 mins
In this episode Host Zack Fink sits down with Neela Lockel and Robert Stricoff from E.A.C. Network, which stand for “Empower, Assist and Care.” E.A.C currently provides a range of services including counseling, substance abuse treatment and mental health services to individuals impacted by the criminal justice system. Their work focuses on helping Judges and […]
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Episode 117: Federal Update – 2025 A Political Patchwork of Possibility

December 17, 2024 • 29 mins
In this episode, Host Zack Fink speaks with Federal Practice Chair, Jonathan McCollum and Jake Roach, Associate Director of Government Relations from our DHC offices in Washington DC. Jonathan and Jake talk in-depth about our federal practice which includes mostly New York-based entities and non-profits. In addition to the processes for securing federal money, they discuss […]
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