26 OCT 2017 · Welcome to a special edition of Ringside Politix with your host Fernando and Anthony! We have an extended conversation with Gary Axelbank, host of BronxTalk and publisher of This is The Bronx. We talk with Gary about the role of media in today's politics, news biases, public perceptions, and reactions to political coverage from Washington DC to Washington Avenue here in the Bronx. Gary also provides us with an inside exclusive on a political race here in the Bronx, heard first on Ringside Politix! We also get Gary's insights on the NYS Constitutional Convention and his take on the major issues impacting the Bronx!!

19 OCT 2017 · Step into the ring with Ms. Priscilla Grim! From the Citizens Union, she talks to Fernando and Anthony about why everyone who can vote in NY should support a NYS Constitutional Convention. We dance in the ring with Priscilla to get to the bottom of the misinformation campaign being driven by consultants outside of NY, and the power a convention gives back to the people. Tune in to find out more details and remember, go out and vote on November 7th!

12 OCT 2017 · Step into the ring with Fernando and Anthony as we interview Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj in his race for City Councilman for the 13th district. We discuss what was a contentious, expensive, 5-way, primary race and what is his message going forward. We also get Gjonaj's views on education, public transportation, and fair share supportive housing. Is Gjonaj ready to give up his business interests to serve in the City Council? Will he tap into his war chest to beat his opponents in the general election? Tune in now before voting in the general election.

3 OCT 2017 · Welcome to Ringside Politix! Fernando and Anthony discuss relief efforts here in the Bronx for Puerto Rico while mixed messages are received about why many on the island are still not getting help. We also call out the power of misinformation as the domestic terrorism shooting tragedy in Las Vegas continues to unfold. We wrap up the show by drawing attention to the story of cops in the 42nd precinct allegedly backing off of arrests and enforcement over fears of losing their job security. Are cops more afraid of being sued than shot at?! Tune in to this episode!!

28 SEP 2017 · Welcome to our 20th episode! We also welcome NYC Mayoral candidate Sal Albanese into the ring with us, running on the Reform Party line this November, alongside Camila Price, who is running for Bronx Borough President in 2017. We discuss with Mr. Albanese how he plans to win the Mayor's race in 2017, and throw a few jabs at him over why would people jump party lines to support his efforts. We also get his views on the economy and gentrification, affordable housing, education, sanctuary cities, quality of life, and the upcoming NY Constitutional Convention vote. We also dig a little deeper into the Reform Party platform and what it is trying to accomplish, and what Sal will do differently if he wants to win this race. So jump into the ring and tune in!

26 SEP 2017 · On Episode 19, Fernando and Anthony discuss Public Advocate Tish James calling out Mayor DeBlasio on his mishandling of the homelessness crisis and how taxpayers keep footing the bill. Also, we throw our own jabs at both DOE and CUNY over the recent report that NYC public HS students are not graduating "college ready" and are footing a $63M "remediation tax". Finally, we follow the sports world's outrage over Trump's comments, particularly the NFL and how players, coaches, and owners alike are taking a knee or standing arms locked with one another to protest the anthem. Is this form of protesting policies free speech, unpatriotic, both, or none? Find out on this episode!

20 SEP 2017 · Fernando and Anthony sit down with Timothy Tapia, Male District Leader for the 86th Assembly District, and campaign manager for Councilman Cabrera's re-election campaign. He recaps some of the challenges during the campaign, as well as some of the controversies. We also discuss on issues that affect the West Bronx, such as the long fight for the Jerome Avenue Rezoning, as well as the equally contentious Kingsbridge Armory Ice Center development, and other economic development issues. We wrap up the match with his take on education, what Cabrera must do in his last term in the Council, and does he have a pick for the City Council Speaker in January.

19 SEP 2017 · Step into the ring with Fernando and Anthony as we recap the 2017 Democratic Primary races. Starting with the abysmal voter turnout, does anyone have a mandate going into the November elections? Plus, we recap the slugfest that was the 13th City Council Race and how it became progressively uglier up to Primary Day. And in our Main Event, the long awaited Humble Pie awards, going out to those political candidates, organizations, and media with the biggest bark, but no bite! Do you agree with our award choices? Let us know on our Facebook page and in the comments!

14 SEP 2017 · Welcome everyone to our interview of John Cerini, candidate for the 13th city council district. Fernando and Anthony dance in the ring with Cerini on issues such as overdevelopment, transportation, charter schools, taxes, and bridging the gap with democratic voters. Does the underdog have enough bite to take on the Democratic challenger in the General Election? Find out on today's episode!

12 SEP 2017 · Welcome to Bronx Primary Coverage 2017, with Fernando and Anthony. We cover the major races and take fake news to task for their coverage (or lack of!) in this primary season. Covered races are the 8th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 17th, and 18th City Council districts, plus the Bronx BP and Mayoral primaries. Finally, the Northwest Bronx Democrats organization provides their annual "Word on the Street" survey results for Bronx voters in select races.