The Hell Gate Podcast

This Labor Day weekend Hell Gate is celebrating with an episode on the very 2026 form of labor that is social media. Is Mamdani’s Signal group chat with 200 influencers as scandalous as it sounds? Why can’t a guy like Chris Robbins just enjoy @7SoulsDeep graffiti in peace? (Katie has an answer.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Robert Moses smiling down on Mamdani’s BQE? Why didn’t Frank Seddio bring cannolis to the Brooklyn Dems function? And what did we uncover when we requested the transcripts from a weird New York Times interview with Governor Kathy Hochul? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Editor Holly Pretsky dove into NYC-DSA’s caucuses and found rumblings of a 2028 where charismatic DSA members might try their hand at higher office. Editor Christopher Robbins updated us on the state of gambling in New York—from prediction markets to "dead facades." Start placing your Kalshi bets now. Then, Jessy Edwards on ICE getting sued by the septuagenarian they maced—And finally Alisha Allison, our intern, looks back on the summer she turned Hell Gate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well-connected NIMBYs score another unexpected victory in New York City as the fight over Elizabeth Street Garden reaches its apparent final chapter. Low-level arrests are as high as ever and Mamdani seems happy to let NYPD boss Jessica Tisch run the show. Plus, Katie gives an (anti-)recommendation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams has taken on a new role as a traveling salesman. ICE has been crawling around and macing elderly people, harassing children, and hiding behind face coverings. And the e-bike wars rage on. New York City journalists from Hell Gate break it all down in the latest episode of the Hell Gate Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week: Mamdani’s pied-à-terre “hit list,” God’s most beautiful creature (sharks), and some apartment hunting tips for Lebron James. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zohran Mamdani stole headlines once again, proclaiming he was looking into arresting war criminal Benjamin Netanyahu…which he quickly admitted he couldn't. But are the mechanics of an arrest really the point here? Jessy, Max, Adlan, and Chris discuss. Then we go deep into the murky world of dark PAC money. And finally, we've launched Cultural Capital, our culture newsletter. Adlan talks about why basically if you don't sign up for this newsletter, you're going to have no idea what anyone is talking about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the brand new Studio H, Max, Jessy, Julianne, and Nick take on Mahmoud Khalil’s lawsuit against the federal government, a conflict of interest playing out in housing court, and Albania’s rebellion against Eric Adams in the name of flamingos. Everything is normal in New York City, and Hell Gate is growing once again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Broadcasting from Rippers at Beach 86th street, Katie, Adlan, and Max contemplate their commune with the infinite. Then Rockaway's first female chief lifeguard tells them about diving, sports cars, and strawberry daiquiris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The tall ships are lowering their anchors on Friday, but for now NYC can rejoice in finally having a budget negotiated. In a big win for Mayor Mamdani, that translates to no austerity and no new cops. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's frankly rude that the NYC-DSA keeps winning elections and booting incumbents. It shouldn't be allowed, and until it's outlawed, they better start working on their deep, heartfelt apologies for their damning victories. Max, Chris, Katie, and Nick hop on the mic to discuss this week's election and what the insulting outcomes mean for politics in NYC moving forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On election eve, we're joined for a special bonus episode with Michael Lange, elections whiz and friend of the show to preview tomorrow's primary elections, share his picks, and give you a taste of what you can expect during tomorrow's Hell Gate primary livestream. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Knicks won the championship and Hell Gate reporters spent yesterday morning along the ticker-tape parade of champions, basking in glory, standing in throngs of screaming children and a beaming Karl-Anthony Towns, wondering how much longer they can take this state of unmitigated ecstasy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hug your mom, scream out the car window, put your hand in the cash register, let’s go Knicks. NYC is crawling with cops and the mayor is trying to pretend the World Cup doesn't matter more to him than Knicks in five. Alex and Miguel of Golden Goal come chat with us about the glory and honor of playing soccer in New Jersey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A sprawling discussion on the appeal of Zohran’s back-stabbing behavior, the wasian meetup in Central Park, an Ordinary bus, how to be a fan of local music, and why there is no God in New York City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s Hell Gate sports talk radio as Max and Julianne “Mad Dog” Escobedo Shepherd take calls from New Yorkers hoping for, concerned about, and entranced by the glory of The New York Knicks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Knicks making a deep run to the finals. World Cup in the USA. LIRR Strike. Suspiciously luscious mayor locks? We're going back in time to 1994. Too bad Katie won't be there. Heading into a soggy Memorial Day weekend, we talk about Mayor Mamdani's Twitch stream, the Mangionistas and their press credentials, a woman giving birth in Brooklyn criminal court, disappearing SROs, and our aspirations for this summer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the past year, Hell Gate and Type Investigations have been working the phones, haunting courtrooms, hanging out in strange outerborough political clubhouses, and filing endless requests for transcripts to produce the long-awaited follow-up to the Eric Adams Table of Success, our (first) award-winning collaboration . Now, please welcome to the stand Courts of Contempt —our investigation into the machinations of New York's broken judicial system. Earlier this month, Hell Gate packed the house at Littlefield in Brooklyn to unveil our investigation, and now you can enjoy that experience as well in podcast form! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, the fragility of billionaires leaves us wondering if it would be OK to get flayed alive. Mamdani’s NYPD protects the sale of stolen land and Albany’s budget is finally announced. Then, a recommendation from Jessy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

His Royal Majesty came to visit New York City this week, but we’ve got a lot else on our minds. The team updates some judicial happenings and breaks down the latest on Hochul’s endless budget negotiations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.