Spotlight 19 is back! Justin and Sajaa talk about the GOP Tax Bill and how John Faso was able to vote no, his vote on concealed carry, and allowing mining leases in federally protected lands in Minnesota. They also size…
Read moreDec 1 2017
Spotlight19 Golden Episode 19: 60 Minutes with Chris Gibson
Over Veteran's Day weekend, Sajaa and Justin had the opportunity to meet Chris Gibson, NY19 (and NY20) Congressman from 2010-2016. They talk about his new book, Rally Point, and discuss the future of conservatism, America's role in the world, his…
Read moreNov 8 2017
Episode 18: Maitreya Motel's Eye on Politics and Faso's October Votes
We return to our regular format and record on Election Day, tracking Representative Faso's votes throughout October, including one against the initial GOP tax plan, as well as some of his activities during recess. All that followed by a conversation…
Read moreOct 31 2017
Episode 17: In Conversation with Dave Clegg
In Episode 17, Spotlight 19 speaks to Dave Clegg, candidate for Congress in NY19, about his years working with the NY19 community and going up against Faso. We speak about Dave's positions on health care, reproductive freedom, the Second Amendment…
Read moreOct 4 2017
Episode 16: O+ Festival's Joe Concra and Limits to Reproductive Freedom
In Episode 16, Spotlight 19 speaks to Joe Concra, mission control and co-founder of the O+ Festival, being held this weekend right here in Kingston in NY19. We speak on the importance of health care programs and the…
Read moreSep 27 2017
Episode 15: 15 Minutes with Faso
In Episode 15, Spotlight 19 finally speaks with Representative Faso, via telephone on September 20, for fifteen minutes. Hear him responses to Sajaa's questions on DACA, drastic cuts to the EPA budget, the elimination of fiduciary duties of brokers, the…
Read moreSep 21 2017
TEASER: REP. JOHN FASO ON GRAHAM-CASSIDY
Episode 15 will drop next week, with Spotlight 19 finally getting to speak to Representative John Faso. Given the mounting anxiety about the Graham-Cassidy Bill, here's what Rep. Faso had to say about his position.
Sep 20 2017
Episode 14: Dustin Reidy of NY19 Votes & Gutting the EPA
In Episode 14, a discussion on Representative Faso's vote to cut budgets of agencies including the EPA and an appearance on CNN on September 17. Spotlight 19 also speaks to Dustin Reidy, of NY19Votes, on his take on…
Read moreSep 13 2017
Episode 13: Brian Flynn Interview and Skinny Dipping Waste Deep in Coal
In Episode 13, Sajaa and Justin return to recap votes, discuss DACA and do a Faso Town Hall post-mortem. Justin talks about the differences at Senator Gillibrand versus Representative Faso's August Town Halls. Some more information on Representative Faso's trip…
Read moreAug 31 2017
Episode 12: A message from Senator Gillibrand & Interview w/ Glenn Geher!
In Episode 12, Spotlight 19 asks listeners to consider donate to Hurricane Harvey relief efforts, specifically, to Americares. Then, Justin recounts some of the July Congressional votes cast by Representative Faso, Spotlight 19 participates in its first press gaggle…
Read moreAug 25 2017
Episode 11: In Discussion with Sue Sullivan
In Episode 11, Justin explains where the hosts have been for the past month and a few general notes on what has been going on in NY19 over the past few weeks before getting into Sajaa's August 6, 2017 discussion…
Read moreAug 2 2017
Episode 10: Special Edition, Conversation with Jeff Beals
In Episode 10, Sajaa and Justin take a break from going through Representative Faso's votes to speak with Jeff Beals, democratic candidate for Congress. Jeff and Sajaa discuss a wide array of issues ranging from Jeff's time in Iraq as…
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