New York NOW

Former Governor Al Smith Profiled in New Book

Season 2018 Episode 15 | 26m 46s

Those with good memories will recall the former governor that Andrew Cuomo constantly lavished during his first year in office. Ironically, it wasn't his father Mario. Dr. Robert Chiles sits down to discuss his new book on the former four-term governor and presidential candidate Al Smith titled "The Revolution of '28: Al Smith, American Progressivism, and the Coming of the New Deal."

Aired: 04/13/18

Rating: NR

Video has closed captioning.

Problems Playing Video?

Closed Captioning

Funding for New York NOW Provided by WNET/Thirteen and The Leo Cox Beach Philanthropic Foundation

More Episodes

Video thumbnail: New York NOW 2018: Our Year-in-Review

New York NOW

2018: Our Year-in-Review

Get a look at what's ahead for Governor Cuomo and the New York State Legislature in 2019.

S2018 Ep50 | 26m 46s

2018: Our Year-in-Review

S2018 Ep50 | 26m 46s

Video thumbnail: New York NOW Pay Commission Controversy Continues

New York NOW

Pay Commission Controversy Continues

Pay commission controversy continues as raise is tied to limit on outside income.

S2018 Ep49 | 26m 46s

Pay Commission Controversy Continues

S2018 Ep49 | 26m 46s

Video thumbnail: New York NOW Pay Raise for Lawmakers

New York NOW

Pay Raise for Lawmakers

Review the findings of the pay commission that said lawmakers deserve a significant raise.

S2018 Ep48 | 26m 46s

Pay Raise for Lawmakers

S2018 Ep48 | 26m 46s

Video thumbnail: New York NOW Senator-Elect Biaggi Discusses Priorities

New York NOW

Senator-Elect Biaggi Discusses Priorities

Incoming Senator Alessandra Biaggi discusses her priorities.

S2018 Ep47 | 26m 46s

Senator-Elect Biaggi Discusses Priorities

S2018 Ep47 | 26m 46s

Video thumbnail: New York NOW Father-Son Legacies

New York NOW

Father-Son Legacies

Miriam Pawel on her new book about the political career of outgoing CA Gov. Jerry Brown.

S2018 Ep46 | 26m 46s

Father-Son Legacies

S2018 Ep46 | 26m 46s

Video thumbnail: New York NOW Historic First: A Woman in Charge of the Senate

New York NOW

Historic First: A Woman in Charge of the Senate

Senator Andrea Stewart Cousins discusses priorities ahead of 2019 session.

S2018 Ep45 | 26m 46s

Historic First: A Woman in Charge of the Senate

S2018 Ep45 | 26m 46s

Video thumbnail: New York NOW "Blue Wave" Hits New York

New York NOW

"Blue Wave" Hits New York

Get a recap and analysis of Tuesday's mid-term election.

S2018 Ep44 | 26m 46s

"Blue Wave" Hits New York

S2018 Ep44 | 26m 46s

Video thumbnail: New York NOW Molinaro Makes His Closing Argument

New York NOW

Molinaro Makes His Closing Argument

Hear Marc Molinaro's closing argument and get a preview of Election Day.

S2018 Ep43 | 26m 46s

Molinaro Makes His Closing Argument

S2018 Ep43 | 26m 46s

Video thumbnail: New York NOW North Country Politics

New York NOW

North Country Politics

Discussing North Country politics with longtime Mountain Lake PBS journalist Thom Hallock.

S2018 Ep42 | 26m 46s

North Country Politics

S2018 Ep42 | 26m 46s

Video thumbnail: New York NOW From Jail to the 'Great Outdoors'

New York NOW

From Jail to the 'Great Outdoors'

Learn about a different approach to the opioids epidemic.

S2018 Ep41 | 26m 46s

From Jail to the 'Great Outdoors'

S2018 Ep41 | 26m 46s

Video thumbnail: New York NOW Keith Wofford: GOP's Best Hope in 2018?

New York NOW

Keith Wofford: GOP's Best Hope in 2018?

Attorney General candidate Keith Wofford makes his case for the job.

S2018 Ep40 | 26m 46s

Keith Wofford: GOP's Best Hope in 2018?

S2018 Ep40 | 26m 46s

Video thumbnail: New York NOW A Push for More Forest Rangers

New York NOW

A Push for More Forest Rangers

Forest Ranger Scott Van Laer shares about the need for more forest rangers.

S2018 Ep39 | 26m 46s

A Push for More Forest Rangers

S2018 Ep39 | 26m 46s

See All Episodes

You Might Also Like

FRONTLINE
PBS NewsHour
Washington Week
Amanpour and Company
To The Contrary
Firing Line