What's Left On Long Island
What's Left On Long Island
Islip Democratic Committee
What’s Left on Long Island is your go-to podcast for unpacking the real story behind Long Island’s local politics—and how national headlines ripple through our neighborhoods. Grounded, informative, and sometimes fiery, What’s Left on Long Island is for anyone who cares about where they live—and wants to understand the forces that shape it.
Episode 4: Talking to Wayne Wink, Comptroller Candidate
Join us this episode for a full length interview with Wayne Wink, candidate for Nassau Comptroller. We discuss what a comptroller is, and his perspective on how a comptroller's role can affect everyday citizens.
Aug 12, 2025
39 min
Episode 3: Food Insecurity
In this episode we explore food insecurity, how it is affecting our neighbors around Long Island, and talk to our special guest Rae, who recently started a community garden in Oakdale, about her experience trying to help her local community.
Jun 30, 2025
27 min
Episode 2: Healthcare
In this episode we explore how the Trump administration is causing chaos for healthcare around the country, and on Long Island.
Jun 14, 2025
21 min
Episode 1: Immigrants are under attack
In this episode, our hosts talk about the ongoing attacks from the Trump administration towards immigrants, including trying to send ICE to schools, revocations of visas from Stony Brook University students, and how families are at risk of being separated.Note: Since this episode was recorded, the administration has continued their attack on immigrants including two young men from Central Islip.
May 28, 2025
38 min
Episode 0: What is this?
In our initial episode we introduce our hosts Tom, Alex and Ethan, and then get to hear from someone involved in their local Democratic Committee, Garret, who gives an overview of how that organization is run.
May 28, 2025
29 min