Avlon and LaLota on the Economy | 1st District Matters Podcast
logo logo logo logo

Sag Harbor Express

East Hampton Press / News / Business / Government / Business / Government / News / Southampton Press / 27Speaks / Government / News / Sag Harbor Express / 2292987

Listen: John Avlon and Nick LaLota on the Economy | 1st District Matters Podcast

icon 1 Photo

The Express News Group and WLIW-FM on Oct 3, 2024

"1st District Matters" is a new podcast series from The Express News Group and WLIW-FM focused on the issues facing the candidates running for the United States Congress in New York's 1st District.

The state of the economy is one of the most pressing issues across the country, but in the 1st congressional district it's especially urgent to address ever-rising costs of living, record-breaking housing costs, and a dwindling middle class. Democratic congressional candidate John Avlon and 1st District Republican Congressman Nick LaLota hold distinct philosophies on solving the economic problems present throughout Eastern Long Island.

Hear them share their views on the issue in their own words, recorded in two separate panel interviews in September 2024 at WLIW-FM studios in Southampton, NY.

These recordings have been lightly edited without changing the content of the candidates' statements during the panel interviews. Editing of the candidates has occurred only where a music bed is heard, as well as minor editing of the moderators.

Listen to 1st District Matters on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music  and Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

1st District Matters is part of  Your Election 2024, a special collection of programs, series, and resources from The WNET Group to illuminate election issues on-air, online, and on YouTube leading into the November 5th elections.

A production of Express News Group and WLIW-FM.

For WLIW-FM:
Moderator: Michael Mackey
Executive Producer: Diane Masciale
Producer: Delaney Hafener
Production: Kyle Lynch
Senior Engineer: Brian Bannon
Legal Services: Marta Castaing

For The Express News Group:
Executive Producer and Moderator: Joseph P. Shaw, Executive Editor
Managing Editor: Bill Sutton
Deputy Managing Editor: Brendan J. O'Reilly
Moderator and Staff Writer: Christopher Walsh
Production Managers: Kerri Cunningham, Sara Mannino Kent
Publishers: Gavin Menu, Kathryn G. Menu

Copyright 2024

Related Stories

You May Also Like:

Express News Group Wins Honors in PCLI Media Awards, Folio Awards

Express News Group publications, staff members and photographers won multiple honors this month at both ... 13 Jun 2025 by Staff Writer

Sag Harbor Village Police Reports for the Week of June 12

SAG HARBOR VILLAGE — Maura Davis, who police say deliberately struck two teenage traffic control officers on Main Street with her car last month, had two more misdemeanor charges filed against her during her arraignment on Friday. But Justice Carl Irace wanted to know, why no felony charge? Irace asked prosecuting attorney Brad McGill, who responded that there was an ongoing investigation, with more police work to do. Davis, 67, of East Hampton was originally charged after the incident on May 17 with endangering the welfare of a child, a misdemeanor, along with a violation charge of harassment. On Friday, ... 12 Jun 2025 by Staff Writer

Eagle Scout Honor for Sag Harbor's Keanu King, Celebrated by Local Leaders

Keanu King of Sag Harbor Boy Scout Troop 455 has joined the growing ranks of ... by Stephen J. Kotz

Season Comes to a Close at State Qualifier Meet for Bonackers; Girls 4x4 Breaks 27-Year-Old School Record

The East Hampton/Pierson/Bridgehampton girls track team closed out what was a historic season at the ... 11 Jun 2025 by Drew Budd

North Haven's Ballot

North Haven is a small village with remarkable energy, a deeply engaged electorate, and a government that is active and passionate about the 2.7-square-mile peninsula they call home. In recent years, it has been a political hotbed of sorts, and its elections are almost always contested — and interesting. This year is no exception. Two seats on the Village Board are up next Tuesday, June 17, and there are three candidates: incumbents Terie Diat and Peter Boody, and challenger Max Rohn. At a virtual debate on June 4, they didn’t disappoint — the three engaged in a substantive discussion aimed ... by Editorial Board

Preparation Saves Lives

An email to constituents last week contained an important message: As we start the 2025 hurricane season, it’s important to be prepared. The note, from U.S. Representative Nick LaLota, included contact information for a variety of important resources: the National Hurricane Center, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Federal Emergency Management Agency. “As a lifelong Long Islander and your representative in Congress,” LaLota wrote, “I’ve seen how storms like Gloria, Bob, Irene and Sandy can devastate our communities. Preparation saves lives.” He’s absolutely right, on all counts. Except one. LaLota supports domestic funding legislation, and an administration in Washington, ... by Editorial Board

Community Service

Few people embody the spirit of community service better than Hampton Bays resident Robert Ross, who recently retired after decades of making his home a better place for its residents. Ross spent the last 42 years, before retiring from his position late last month as vice president of community and government relations at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, fighting for and giving back to an adopted community that he loved. His retirement came just as Stony Brook put the finishing touches on a standalone emergency room in East Hampton, a project that Ross, by all accounts, fought for and helped shepherd ... by Editorial Board

Oft-Dissed TCOs Get a Little Respect in Sag Harbor

A group of Sag Harbor Village traffic control officers gathered Wednesday, June 4, at the ... by Stephen J. Kotz

Canio's Cultural Cafe Finds a New Home at Old Whalers' Church

Canio’s Cultural Café will move into the historic First Presbyterian (Old Whalers’) Church on Union ... by Stephen J. Kotz

Sag Harbor Village Board Considers Hiring In-House Planner

The Sag Harbor Village Board announced on Tuesday that it would try to hire its ... by Stephen J. Kotz