About this podcast
“Up Close” is a politics podcast from the No. 1 TV station in the United States, WABC-TV. Hosted by Eyewitness News anchor Liz Cho, Up Close gets to the heart of the matter, whether it’s about how things are working in government - or how they’re not working. It shows you how public-policy decisions are made.
This Eyewitness News podcast goes beyond the headlines and underneath the surface of politics. Sound bites don’t do that – conversation does.
Our guests – varied and diverse - are from both sides of the aisle.
In addition to full episodes of Up Close, I'm going to be sharing extra content -- interviews, perspective, news digests and more.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 143 episodes
- Eyewitness News Town Hall: Measles · 30 minWith measles cases on the rise - and new infections reported in New York City and on Long Island - our communities are once again confronting a preventable public health risk…
- Ray Tierney reflects on the Gilgo Beach murder case · 28 minSuffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney joins us on Up Close this week following the guilty plea of Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann, who admitted to murdering eight…
- Republican nominee Bruce Blakeman on New York gubernatorial race · 28 minOn this edition of Up Close, we discuss the latest on the race for New York governor. New polls show the race for governor of New York narrowing a bit. Democrat incumbent Kathy…
- Assessing the deadly plane crash at LaGuardia Airport · 28 minOn this edition of Up Close, we discuss the deadly crash between a plane and fire truck at LaGuardia Airport. An Air Canada plane last Sunday slammed into a Port Authority fire…
- New York Rep. Tom Suozzi reacts to war with Iran · 29 minOn this edition of Up Close, we discuss the latest on the war with Iran and its impact on the U.S. The Pentagon is now asking for $200 billion to fund the war in Iran, that's in…
- Rep. Gregory Meeks on war with Iran, security concerns in NY · 28 minOn this edition of Up Close, we discuss the ongoing local and national security concerns amid the war with Iran. Last weekend, the NYPD says two men tried to set off homemade…
- New York House Rep. Latimer on escalating tensions amid war with Iran · 28 minOn this edition of Up Close, we discuss the escalating tensions in the Middle East following joint U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran. The U.S. and Israel continue with a war they…
- New Jersey Sen. Kim on Trump's State of the Union · 28 minOn this edition of Up Close, one local politician gives his reaction to President Donald Trump's State of the Union address. Amid mixed approval ratings and a fight to keep…
- What's next after SCOTUS strikes down Trump tariffs · 29 minOn this edition of Up Close, we discuss the latest defeat for President Donald Trump's economic agenda by the U.S. Supreme Court following its ruling over his administration's…
- Who is Analilia Mejia, Democratic nominee for NJ-11 · 28 minAnalilia Mejia sent political shockwaves everywhere after winning the Democratic nomination for New Jersey's 11th Congressional district. It was the seat held by Mikie Sherrill…
- New York Rep. Mike Lawler on deadly ICE shootings in Minneapolis · 29 minOn this edition of Up Close, we discuss the latest on President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown on undocumented immigrants across the U.S. "We Need to Wake Up After…
- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis on redistricting war over NY's 11th Congressional district · 28 minOn this edition of Up Close, we discuss a legal ruling with big political implications for New York and perhaps the country. A judge ruled that New York's 11th congressional…
- One-on-one with NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani · 26 minIt's been just over two weeks since Zohran Mamdani took the oath of office and became New York City's 112th mayor. He's grabbed national attention for his policy proposals and…
- New York Sen. Gillibrand on Minnesota shooting, Venezuela operation and health care battle · 28 minThe new year started with no shortage of political controversies. President Trump ordered a U.S. military operation in Venezuela to capture Nicolas Maduro and his wife. The…
- The inauguration of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani · 28 minOn this edition of Up Close, we discuss reaction to the inauguration of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the road that lies ahead for him. It is the start of a new era in…
- Outgoing NJ Gov. Murphy and FDNY Commissioner Tucker · 28 minOn this edition of Up Close, we speak with outgoing New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker in our latest series of exit interviews. As we get ready to…
- Understanding the fight against Alzheimer's disease · 28 minOn this edition of Up Close, we take a closer look at Alzheimer's disease after one local politician from New Jersey recently opened up about his father's diagnosis. U.S…
- Phil Murphy talks closing of a chapter as NJ governor, his legacy and what's next · 15 min"It's Jersey baby!" Governor Phil Murphy talked with Eyewitness News anchor Bill Ritter about his tenure running the state of New Jersey, the incoming governor and his next…
- Eric Adams' exit interview: Mayor reflects on tenure, legacy and future endeavors · 29 minAn optimistic and defiant Mayor Eric Adams sat down with Bill Ritter at Gracie Mansion on Friday, reflecting on his tenure, legacy and future endeavors as he prepares to leave…
- Dementia: The Caregivers' Journey | Special Eyewitness News Podcast · 27 minIn a special podcast produced by the WABC-TV Community Affairs Department, we present "Dementia: The Caregivers' Journey." Host Nina Pineda examines the challenges that…
