Michael Blake appears in this video to discuss the urgent need for creating change through public service and articulate why leadership that is rooted in community values matters in American politics. He lays out a people-centered message emphasizing accountability, real investment in communities, and a forward-looking vision that connects civic engagement to tangible improvements in people’s lives.

Reflecting on his own journey into politics and his commitment to service, Blake explains how his personal experiences in community organizing and public leadership have shaped his belief that responsive, empathetic governance starts with listening to everyday people. He stresses that meaningful representation is built on accessibility, integrity, and putting residents’ needs ahead of political elites or special interests

Michael Blake joins the I’ve Had It Podcast to explain why New York’s 15th Congressional District needs a course correction from leadership that has grown disconnected from the daily realities of the South Bronx. Blake lays out a people-first vision rooted in accountability and accessibility, with policy priorities focused on economic opportunity, environmental justice, and equitable investment.

Reflecting on his deep ties to the neighborhood where he grew up, Blake explains how his lived experience shapes his understanding of the district’s challenges and aspirations. He emphasizes that effective representation begins with listening to residents and ensuring government works for the people it serves, not political insiders or outside interests.

In a candid conversation with Cenk Uygur, Michael Blake draws a sharp contrast between his community-first campaign and the record of incumbent Ritchie Torres. Blake argues that NY-15 deserves a representative focused on the district’s urgent needs, criticizing Torres for prioritizing national profile and foreign policy positioning, including close alignment with powerful pro-Israel lobbying organizations such as AIPAC.

Blake underscores that while families in the South Bronx face some of the highest poverty, housing insecurity, and health disparities in the country, their voices too often come second to political alliances. He frames the race as a clear choice: leadership accountable to special interests, or leadership rooted in and answerable to the people of NY-15.

Michael Blake joins Hosea Given II on the Ignite! Empower! Transform! podcast to explain why he believes he is the strongest candidate to represent New York’s 15th Congressional District. Blake reflects on growing up in the South Bronx as the son of Jamaican immigrants and shares how that lived experience shaped his values, leadership style, and commitment to public service.

Drawing on his background in government, advocacy, and national politics, Blake outlines how he is prepared to serve as an accessible, accountable, equity-driven representative. He addresses the district’s most pressing challenges, including environmental injustice, economic inequality, public health disparities, and housing insecurity, and presents a policy vision grounded in community input. The conversation reinforces Blake’s belief that real progress in NY-15 comes from leaders who know the district because they come from it.