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The Left Versus The Right with Governor David Paterson

The Left Versus The Right with Governor David Paterson

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The Left Versus The Right hosted by Former New York Governor David Paterson. Governing both sides with a healthy debate. Where common sense prevails. Saturdays 3PM-4PM on 77 WABC Radio.Red Apple Media Politics & Government
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  • The Left Versus The Right with Governor David Paterson and Jake Novak | 04-18-26

    The Left Versus The Right with Governor David Paterson and Jake Novak | 04-18-26
    Apr 18 2026
    Fprmer Gov. David Patterson and Jake Novak analyze a variety of current events, ranging from Middle Eastern geopolitics to domestic fiscal policy. The dialogue begins with a focus on the war in Lebanon and Iran, where the speakers praise the minimal civilian casualties and the strategic patience of the Trump administration. Shifting to domestic concerns, the hosts critique a proposed tax on second homes, arguing that such policies are driven by class resentment rather than sound economics. Throughout the broadcast, they weave in biblical and cultural references, such as the story of Cain and Abel, to illustrate human nature and the responsibilities of citizenship in a pluralistic society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    51 mins
  • The Left Versus The Right with Governor David Paterson and Jake Novak | 04-11-26

    The Left Versus The Right with Governor David Paterson and Jake Novak | 04-11-26
    Apr 11 2026
    David Paterson and Jake Novak discuss the controversial sentencing of a former police officer following a highly unusual fatality involving a thrown picnic cooler. The hosts critique the judge’s decision as politically motivated and disconnected from the split-second reality of law enforcement, arguing that the incident was a freak accident rather than an act of malice. Their conversation expands into a broader analysis of urban crime policy, historical racial tensions in New York, and the importance of community policing over ideological leniency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    57 mins
  • The Left Versus The Right with Governor David Paterson and Jake Novak | 04-04-26

    The Left Versus The Right with Governor David Paterson and Jake Novak | 04-04-26
    Apr 4 2026
    Former Gov. David Paterson and guest Jake Novak engage in a wide-ranging dialogue that pivots between personal anecdotes and aggressive political critique. The conversation is structured around three primary pillars: a retrospective on New York City crime, a defense of Donald Trump’s foreign policy regarding Iran, and a controversial call for community self-reliance and internal accountability. Novak utilizes his formative years in Queens to argue that progressive legal reforms, such as no-bail policies, ultimately devastate the minority neighborhoods they claim to protect. The speakers conclude by challenging their own ethnic communities to abandon victimhood narratives in favor of active self-defense and a rejection of the moral excuses often used to explain away violent behavior. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 mins
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