Podcasts — Chemung County

Welcome to the CCDC Podcast Page

In this era of censored main stream media with fired late night hosts, and muzzled newscasters dropping like flies we thought it was high time to try a next level approach to getting concerned voters information on local candidates & issues. We had a couple of veteran media folks in our ranks, and decided with the sorry state of the 4th estate, we'd give podcasting a try! At the very least, we figured the worst we could do is get folks better informed! Drop us an email at chemungdems@gmail.com if you have any topic ideas you'd like us to cover. Enjoy!

Meet your Host...

Ed Bond - Host is a former journalist, who has written for the Star-Gazette in Elmira, The Asbury Park Press, The Indianapolis Star and the Los Angeles Times. He is also the author of a book, "SAVE DOGS FROM DISTEMPER: The ‘Impossible’ Cure of Dr. Alson Sears" and co-wrote an episode of "Star Trek: Voyager." Today he lives with his family in Horseheads, NY where he invents games and toys and creates laser-cut art through his business, MetaDreams LLC. He has run twice for Chemung County Legislature as a Democrat.

...& Producer

Bay Malik - Producer (& occasional Fill-in Host) is a former radio broadcast manager, with over 25 years experience, both in the US and abroad. Now retired, she's worked in both commercial, and non-traditional radio, and taught Public Affairs instruction to aspiring broadcasters at NC A&T State University. She's worked 15 years in station network management, promotions & marketing in Dubai, UAE. Today, she resides with her husband in Elmira NY, and currently serves as the Media Chair for the Chemung County Democratic Committee.

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Have you met Jim Bobreski running for the NYS 58th Senate District?

He's petitioning for the 58th Senate District and is knowledgeable about the energy technology industry. He's a proponent of solar energy and strongly opposed to nuclear energy and its environmental dangers. Hear more of his views, both political and technological as he sits down with CCDC Podcast host Ed Bond.

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Bill McCarthy, Chemung County 12th District Legislator. Tried, true, and consistant!

Bill McCarthy has been a steady, dependable voice for the people of Chemung County's 12th District — tried, true, and consistent since 2018. Bill has stood firm as part of the Democratic minority in the Chemung County Legislature, fighting alongside Minority Leader Brent Stermer to keep the families of our community at the center of every conversation. Now, with a major shakeup in County leadership on the horizon, Bill sees a real window for change. He's running for re-election with the same conviction he's always had: to go back to the Legislature and fight, harder than ever, for the families of Chemung County.

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Meet Jharmi 'Cuba' Leach running for Chemung County 14th Legislative District

Jharmi "Cuba" Leach wants to make a difference in Chemung County. He wants to bring awareness to the underserved communities in the 14th District. He's a sheet metal worker, a union member, and a community artist, and he's ready to work for you in the County Legislature. Listen as he sits down and discusses it all with Ed Bond, on this edition of the CCDC Podcast.

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Miriam Osorio, petitioning for the NYS 124th Assembly District

Immediately after an unsuccessful bid for a seat on the Town Council of Horseheads, NY, Miriam Osorio announced she is running for the NYS 124th Assembly to unseat Christopher Friend. This is her 2nd try for the Assembly seat. She sits with Bay Malik, who fills in for Ed Bond, on why she's running again.

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Have you met Brent Stermer, Chemung County 11th District Legislator running for re-election?

Brent Stermer is a treasure trove of information, having served on the Elmira City Council representing the city's 2nd District, then elected as the 11th District Legislator for the County. He's running for re-election to continue serving the citizens of Chemung County. He sits down with Ed Bond to discuss the background on many of the programs affecting our county, and how the money is spent.

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Meet Susan Wilks, running for Chemung County 7th Legislative District

Susan Wilks brings a strong professional background having practiced as a Trademark Attorney both in the US, and overseas. She's settled back down in Elmira to help Elmira be great...and we're glad she did. She'll bring a legal mind to the County Legislature, given the chance.

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Meet Meg Magnusen, running for Chemung County 9th Legislative District

Fast, succinct, and to the point. That's how Meg Magnusen addresses the issues and concerns for the citizens of Chemung County. She's working for a chance to run as the Chemung County 9th Legislator. Hear her out, she makes a lot of sense.

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Meet John Boire, running for Chemung County 2nd Legislative District

Candidate hopeful John Boire, sits down with host Ed Bond to discuss his newly announced bid as Legislator for the 2nd Legislative District of Chemung County. John brings a lot of experience and passion to the table and wants to make the 2nd District, and Chemung County overall, a great place to live.

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Meet Andy G. Fagan -Candidate for NYS 124th Assembly District

Andy Fagan is a Cornell Grad with a BS in Animal Sci & MAT in Agriculture. He's the former Executive Director of Cornell's Cooperative Extension Program for both Tioga & Chemung Counties, and serves as a member of the Board of the Food Bank of the Southern Tier.

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Meet Aaron Gies - Candidate for NYS 23rd Congressional District

Declared Candidate for the NYS 23rd Congressional District, Aaron Gies sits down with our CCDC Podcast host Ed Bond for an informal discussion on why he's running, his unique perspective, and his political platform. This podcast gives us an in-depth look at Gies, and why he believes he can win your vote in the Primary Election in June of 2026.

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Meet Kevin Stocker, Esq. - Candidate for NYS 23rd Congressional District

Kevin Stocker, Esq. is a Buffalo lawyer who has declared his candidacy for the NYS 23rd Congressional District. He speaks about how he changed his political party after the first Trump Presidential win back in 2016, and how it changed his direction politically. He gives you his perspective on how he feels the country is changing, and how he feels he can win your vote in the 2026 Primary election.