Episode 120: Hank Sheinkopf on New York’s Future, Iran, Mamdani, AI, and the 2026 Governor’s Race

On this episode of The Miller Report, Suzanne Miller sits down with political strategist Hank Sheinkopf for a wide-ranging conversation on uncertainty in New York, America, and the world. Sheinkopf breaks down the crisis in Iran, the importance of the Strait of Hormuz, rising prices, and how global instability could impact the midterm elections. He also weighs in on the Democratic Party’s identity crisis, the rise of AI, the decline of civic service, and why America may need to rethink how it trains and prepares the next generation. The conversation then turns to New York City and New York State, including Mamdani’s political rise, concerns over policing, Rikers Island, property taxes, small landlords, Julie Menin, Kathy Hochul, Bruce Blakeman, and the high-stakes 2026 governor’s race. Sheinkopf explains why shifting demographics, suburban voters, Jewish voters, Asian voters, and New Yorkers leaving the state could all play a major role in deciding the future of New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices