1st District Matters is a six-part series from The Express News Group and WLIW-FM bringing you in-depth discussion with incumbent 1st District Republican Congressman Nick LaLota and Democratic congressional candidate John Avlon vying for the Congressional seat covering the eastern two-thirds of Suffolk County. Hear the two candidates speak in their own words on immigration, the economy, criminal justice, the environment, women’s rights, and healthcare. Joining Express News Group Executive Editor Joe Shaw in conversation with the candidates are WLIW-FM Long Island Morning Edition Host Michael Mackey and Express New Group Staff Writer Christopher Walsh. New episodes will be published online each Thursday at 10 a.m. starting September 26th. Listen to 1st District Matters on your schedule below, on the WLIW-FM app, and 27east.com. Or subscribe to 1st District Matters wherever you get podcasts so you never miss an episode. We look forward to keeping you informed. 1st District Matters as part of Your Election 2024, a special collection of programs, series, and resources from The WNET Group to illuminate election issues on-air, online, and on YouTube leading into the November 5th elections.