The LZ Granderson Show
The LZ Granderson Show
Podcast Description
From ESPN and CNN to ABC.and The L.A. Times, LZ Granderson hosts bold conversations that meet the beating pulse of entertainment, sports, pop culture, and beyond. Each week, LZ sits down with a compelling guest—from athletes and artists to activists and icons—for unfiltered, thought-provoking dialogue about the stories shaping our world. Emmy award-winning journalist and cultural commentator LZ Granderson is insightful, witty, and always real. This is the podcast where culture gets a conscience and nothing is off-limits.
For more about LZ and his work check out: http://lzgrandersonshow.org/
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The podcast covers a wide range of topics including immigration, race relations, mental health, music, and political commentary. Recent episodes have delved into discussions such as the impact of colorism in politics, the realities of independent journalism during protests, and the role of music in societal change, making it a thought-provoking listen for diverse audiences.
From ESPN and CNN to ABC.and The L.A. Times, LZ Granderson hosts bold conversations that meet the beating pulse of entertainment, sports, pop culture, and beyond. Each week, LZ sits down with a compelling guest—from athletes and artists to activists and icons—for unfiltered, thought-provoking dialogue about the stories shaping our world. Emmy award-winning journalist and cultural commentator LZ Granderson is insightful, witty, and always real. This is the podcast where culture gets a conscience and nothing is off-limits.
For more about LZ and his work check out: http://lzgrandersonshow.org/
Connect on Social Media
Twitter/X: https://x.com/lzgranderson?lang=en
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lzgranderson/?hl=en
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@lzgranderson?invite=4
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@1lzgranderson
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/LZ-Granderson-100057700284324/
In this episode, LZ Granderson sits down with NYC Councilman Chi Ossé for a candid and compelling conversation about power, purpose, and politics in New York City.
They trace Ossé’s journey from outspoken activist to elected official, and unpack the personal and political evolution that came with the shift. The two discuss the real estate lobby’s grip on city policy, the pressures of navigating a relationship with Mayor Eric Adams, and the lingering shadow of Andrew Cuomo on New York politics.
Ossé also reflects on working with Comptroller Brad Lander, his dynamic with Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, and responds to Mamdani’s recent lack of condemnation. Plus, LZ asks about the growing list of political contenders, the most urgent issue still facing New Yorkers today, and where the fight for queer rights stands in the city.
🔥 Don’t miss this wide-ranging conversation from inside the halls of power.
0:00 Intro
5:48 NYC Councilman Chi Ossé Joins The Show
6:00 From Protest to Policy: Chi Ossé’s Path to City Council
10:55 What’s Harder—Being an Activist or a Councilman?
11:50 NYC’s Real Estate Lobby: Who’s Really in Charge?
14:40 Navigating Politics with Mayor Adams
17:28 Cuomo’s Legacy & Its Impact on City Leadership
19:42 Brad Lander’s Role as NYC Comptroller
22:50 The Zohran Mamdani Dynamic
27:05 Addressing Zohran’s Lack of Public Condemnation
31:25 The Biggest Unresolved Issue in NYC
32:51 Chi Ossé on the Fight for Queer Rights
38:10 Zohran’s Potential Impact on The Democratic Party
40:30 Is It Still Worth It To Go To College?
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From ESPN and CNN to ABC.and The L.A. Times, LZ Granderson hosts bold conversations that meet the beating pulse of entertainment, sports, pop culture, and beyond. Each week, LZ sits down with a compelling guest—from athletes and artists to activists and icons—for unfiltered, thought-provoking dialogue about the stories shaping our world. Emmy award-winning journalist and cultural commentator LZ Granderson is insightful, witty, and always real. This is the podcast where culture gets a conscience and nothing is off-limits.
For more about LZ and his work check out: http://lzgrandersonshow.org/
Connect on Social Media
Twitter/X: https://x.com/lzgranderson?lang=en
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lzgranderson/?hl=en
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@lzgranderson?invite=4
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@1lzgranderson
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/LZ-Granderson-100057700284324/
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