<![CDATA[Off the Floor]]>Off the Floor, hosted by Assemblymember Brian Cunningham, is a podcast dedicated to thoughtful, candid conversations with New York state leaders that go beyond the formalities of public service. Each episode creates space for guests to reflect on the work they do, the paths that brought them there, and the values that guide their decisions outside of hearings, press conferences, and sound bites.

Rather than focusing on day-to-day politics, the show centers on lived experience and the lessons learned along the way. Through honest and reflective dialogue, the podcast aims to humanize both the work and the people behind it, while exploring the ideas shaping our communities and our state.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 21 May 2026 14:00:42 GMTFri, 17 Apr 2026 17:27:23 GMT60Brian Cunningham<p>Off the Floor, hosted by Assemblymember Brian Cunningham, is a podcast dedicated to thoughtful, candid conversations with New York state leaders that go beyond the formalities of public service. Each episode creates space for guests to reflect on the work they do, the paths that brought them there, and the values that guide their decisions outside of hearings, press conferences, and sound bites.<br /></p><p>Rather than focusing on day-to-day politics, the show centers on lived experience and the lessons learned along the way. Through honest and reflective dialogue, the podcast aims to humanize both the work and the people behind it, while exploring the ideas shaping our communities and our state.</p>episodicBrian Cunninghaminfo@nyamcunningham.comno<![CDATA[Ep. 5: Sarah Clark on the "Mom Squad"]]>On today’s Off the Floor, we talk to New York State Assemblymember Sarah Clark of District 136, which includes outer Rochester and the Irondequoit and Brighton suburbs. Sarah shares the ups and downs of being a working parent in the legislature (and an official member of the Assembly's so-called "Mom Squad"), as well as how it fuels her now well-known advocacy for childcare.

]]>88a17cf9-c237-478d-bd8e-5e5f978e48f2Mon, 18 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT<p>On today’s Off the Floor, we talk to New York State Assemblymember Sarah Clark of District 136, which includes outer Rochester and the Irondequoit and Brighton suburbs. Sarah shares the ups and downs of being a working parent in the legislature (and an official member of the Assembly's so-called "Mom Squad"), as well as how it fuels her now well-known advocacy for childcare.</p>no00:22:5715Ep. 5: Sarah Clark on the "Mom Squad"full<![CDATA[Ep. 4: Bobby Carroll on Bringing the Olympics to New York City]]>On today's Off the Floor, we talk to New York State Assemblymember Robert "Bobby" Carroll of District 44 in our own Central Brooklyn. Having been diagnosed with dyslexia as a child, Bobby has committed his work in the legislature to ensuring others growing up with his condition have the same resources as he did, and that literacy remains a priority in schools across New York. In addition, we discussed the possibility of bringing a certain set of world-famous winter games to NYC...

]]>60d8fde3-501d-4a3d-a09c-b7958b937a4eMon, 11 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT<p>On today's Off the Floor, we talk to New York State Assemblymember Robert "Bobby" Carroll of District 44 in our own Central Brooklyn. Having been diagnosed with dyslexia as a child, Bobby has committed his work in the legislature to ensuring others growing up with his condition have the same resources as he did, and that literacy remains a priority in schools across New York. In addition, we discussed the possibility of bringing a certain set of world-famous winter games to NYC...</p>no00:26:5814Ep. 4: Bobby Carroll on Bringing the Olympics to New York Cityfull<![CDATA[Ep. 3: Deborah Glick on Saying Goodbye to the Assembly]]>On today's Off the Floor, we talk to New York State Assemblymember Deborah Glick of District 66, encompassing the neighborhoods of Greenwich Village and Tribeca. The first LGBTQ+ member of the state legislature, Deborah reflects on her upcoming retirement from the New York State Assembly, the ongoing effort to protect our environment, where our country stands at this point in President Trump's second term.

]]>16bb39d3-a41b-4729-a485-8893f353397dMon, 04 May 2026 17:09:09 GMT<p>On today's Off the Floor, we talk to New York State Assemblymember Deborah Glick of District 66, encompassing the neighborhoods of Greenwich Village and Tribeca. The first LGBTQ+ member of the state legislature, Deborah reflects on her upcoming retirement from the New York State Assembly, the ongoing effort to protect our environment, where our country stands at this point in President Trump's second term.</p>no00:29:0213Ep. 3: Deborah Glick on Saying Goodbye to the Assemblyfull<![CDATA[Ep. 2: Jen Lunsford on How Politics Was Never the Plan]]>On today's episode of Off the Floor, we talk to New York State Assemblymember Jen Lunsford of Monroe County (District 135). Jen takes us on her unexpected journey from personal injury attorney to elected office, as well as lamenting the state budget timeline and introducing us to the best ice cream in Rochester.

]]>155b90fc-5b16-4701-888c-aa8784c61496Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:18:18 GMT<p>On today's episode of Off the Floor, we talk to New York State Assemblymember Jen Lunsford of Monroe County (District 135). Jen takes us on her unexpected journey from personal injury attorney to elected office, as well as lamenting the state budget timeline and introducing us to the best ice cream in Rochester.</p>no00:26:3412Ep. 2: Jen Lunsford on How Politics Was Never the Planfull<![CDATA[Ep. 1: Amanda Septimo on Growing Up and Showing Up for the Bronx]]>For our first ever episode of Off the Floor, we talk to New York State Assemblymember Amanda Septimo, who has represented the South Bronx (District 84) since 2021. Describing herself as "a girl just trying her best", Amanda walks us through growing up in an immigrant family, the health issues that forced her to drop her bid for Congress, and the importance of being kind in a time where people have begun to lose trust in politics.

]]>861d7653-0cbc-436e-98d7-7f448f261d91Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:19:22 GMT<p>For our first ever episode of Off the Floor, we talk to New York State Assemblymember Amanda Septimo, who has represented the South Bronx (District 84) since 2021. Describing herself as "a girl just trying her best", Amanda walks us through growing up in an immigrant family, the health issues that forced her to drop her bid for Congress, and the importance of being kind in a time where people have begun to lose trust in politics.</p>no00:27:36Ep. 1: Amanda Septimo on Growing Up and Showing Up for the Bronxfull