A photograph of former Syracuse mayor Stephanie Miner standing outside on the street. She is smiling, looking off to the side, and wearing a bright read rain coat with a grey hoodie.
Stephanie Miner, the Charles Evans Hughes Visiting Chair of Government and Jurisprudence in the Department of Political Science, has her portrait taken February 26, 2025.

Episode: 3 Air Date: April 3rd, 2025

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Syracuse’s 53rd mayor and Colgate University professor Stephanie Miner has been busy: in March she published her first book, Madam Mayor: Love and Loss in an American City, detailing her rise in politics to become the first woman elected mayor of a major city in New York State. The story provides a detailed and intimate view of Miner’s experience navigating the ups and downs of city leadership, and the complex web of generational challenges and political relationships that define the role.

Hosts Maximilian Eyle and Dr. Roosevelt “Rick” Wright speak with Miner about how the lessons of her time as mayor inform her view of Syracuse today. They discuss the arrival of Micron, the potential impact of the Interstate 81 project, the legacy of Say Yes to Education, fighting cynicism of government, and how she talks to her students about the obstacles women face in the political arena.

Editor’s Note: This podcast reflects the opinions and perspectives of the host and guests and is not a product of our editorial staff, including Central Current’s editors and reporters. The program may be edited in post-production for length and clarity.

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Maximilian Eyle is the executive director of Central Current, overseeing the business side of the organization. He has more than a decade of experience working in the communications sector with a focus...