May 14, 2018: Jumaane Williams
New York City Councilman Jumaane Williams is looking to unseat incumbent Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul in September’s Democratic primary. The Councilman joined the show to explain some of the key...
View ArticleMay 15, 2018: John Kaehny
In an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote, the State Senate advanced a series of bills that would increase transparency and accountability efforts on economic development issues. We heard from the Executive...
View ArticleMay 15, 2018: Asm. Erik Bohen
In last month’s special election, registered Democrat Erik Bohen was elected to the Assembly on the Republican line. Today, we met the new Assemblyman who hasn’t found a conference that will welcome...
View ArticleMay 15, 2018: Best of: Nathan Jensen
A new book from Cambridge University Press entitled “Incentives to Pander” takes a look at how ineffective economic development policies are used by politicians to gain attention and praise. Co-author...
View ArticleMay 16, 2018: Best of: Michael Rebell
Attorney Michael Rebell, Executive Director of the Center for Educational Equity and Professor of Law and Educational Practice at Columbia University’s Teachers College discussed the so-called Yeshiva...
View ArticleMay 16, 2018: Best of: Asm. JoAnne Simon, Mary Lynch, and Lisa Frisch
A conversation about the intersection between the public and the private lives of men in power. We were joined by Asm Joanne Simon (D-Brooklyn); Mary Lynch, Albany Law Professor & Director of the...
View ArticleMay 17, 2018: Marc Molinaro
The presumptive GOP nominee for Governor, Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro joined the show to discuss the latest from the campaign trail and a potential “fusion ticket” with possible Attorney...
View ArticleMay 17, 2018: Tim Kremer
On Tuesday, New Yorkers went to the polls to approve or deny their school district’s budget plan. We broke down the results and what it means for schools across the state with Tim Kremer, Executive...
View ArticleMay 17, 2018: Power Trends report
The New York Independent System Operator has released their annual report that takes a look at how the state’s power grid is impacted by new policies and trends. Richard Dewey, NYISO Executive Vice...
View ArticleMay 17, 2018: Romulus Incinerator
Earlier this week, Governor Cuomo came out in opposition to the proposed trash-to-energy plant in the small Finger Lakes town of Romulus. While activists were pleased with the Governor’s words, they...
View ArticleMay 18, 2018: Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul
A collection of elected officials from across the State joined together in Albany this week to endorse Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul for reelection. The Lieutenant Governor joined the show to share...
View ArticleMay 18, 2018: Rep. Paul Tonko
We discussed the suppression of an EPA report detailing the spread of toxic chemicals like PFOA and PFOS in water supplies across the country with Rep. Paul Tonko (D-Amsterdam).
View ArticleMay 18, 2018: Winners & Losers and Reporters
Who made this week’s Winners and Losers list? We found out when Jeff Coltin, staff reporter at City and State, joined Susan. Then, we broke down the news of the week with Dave Klepper of the Associated...
View ArticleMay 18, 2018: Tipped Wage Credit
Today, a hearing looking into eliminating the minimum wage tax credit in New York was held in Albany. Melissa Fleischut, President of the New York State Restaurant Association, and Tim Taney, owner of...
View ArticleMay 20, 2018: Capitol Pressroom
Guests: Marc Molinaro, presumptive GOP nominee for Governor and Dutchess County Executive Tim Kremer, Executive Director of the New York State School Boards Association Russ Haven, Legislative Counsel...
View ArticleMay 21, 2018: Tim Wu
The Obama era net neutrality policies will soon be repealed by the Federal Communications Commission. We discussed the change and his potential run for Attorney General with Tim Wu, Author and...
View ArticleMay 21, 2018: Bride Farrell
Advocates are still pushing for passage of the Child Victims Act by the end of this legislative session. We heard from Bridie Farrell, CEO and Co-Founder of NY Loves Kids and abuse survivor, on their...
View ArticleMay 21, 2018: Jeff Gural and Stephen Acquario
The Supreme Court has brought the question of legalizing sports betting to the states. Stephen Acquario, Executive Director of the New York State Association of Counties, and Jeff Gural, real estate...
View ArticleMay 21, 2018: Dina Refki
The Center for Women in Government and Civil Society at UAlbany is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year with a plethora of guests including Secretary to the Governor Melissa DeRosa. We previewed...
View ArticleMay 22, 2018: Sen. John Bonacic
With their decision in Murphy v. NCAA, the Supreme Court pushed the responsibility of legalizing sports betting to the states. So how will New York respond? We asked Sen. John Bonacic (R-Mount Hope),...
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