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Dispatches from Planet Albany

WCNY
Albany
Kathy Hochul
New York City
New York State Senate
New York State Government
New York
New York State Assembly
Zohran Mamdani
Albany, United States
New York State Legislature
New York State Budget
Elise Stefanik
Redistricting
Lobbying
Working Families Party
Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act
CLCPA
Bruce Blakeman
Democratic Party
Albany, New York

Dispatches from Planet Albany is brought to you by David Lombardo, host of WCNY's The Capitol Pressroom. The weekly conversations are a smart and funny encapsulation of the discussions reporters and sources have off the microphone at the Capitol in Albany. This inside baseball is for listeners who know the acronym ELFA, anxiously await the legislative calendar drop each December, or fondly recall ... more

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Former Senate Deputy Majority Leader Mike Gianaris joins the show for an exit interview.

We talked with the Queens Democrat about what comes next, his battle against subsidies for an Amazon HQ, flipping the state senate, and advocating for animals.... more

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Earlier this summer we talked with Assembly Minority Leader Ed Ra for The Capitol Pressroom about settling in as the top Republican in the people's house.

Left on the cutting room floor was our discussion about the benefits of a good relationship ... more

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State Sen. Liz Krueger is on the mend after a stroke this spring took her out of commission during the peak of the budget process.

The Manhattan Democrat joins the show to discuss the medical emergency and her subsequent recovery, the experience of... more

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It's a changing of the guard at the Democratic Senate Campaign Committee, as Sen. Shelley Mayer takes over for the retiring Sen. Mike Gianaris.

We talked with the Westchester County Democrat about why she was the right next leader of the DSCC, pote... more

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Liz Krueger
State Senator, Manhattan Democrat, Chair of the Senate Finance Committee
New York State Senate
Episode: A stroke can't stop Liz Krueger the 'anarchist'
Shelley Mayer
State Senator, Westchester County Democrat; new chair of the Democratic Senate Campaign Committee
New York State Senate; DSCC
Episode: Shelley Mayer takes over political arm of Senate Dems
Katie Neer
Lobbyist, counsel with Dickinson & Avella
Dickinson & Avella, lobbying firm
Episode: Unions eye influence over marijuana industry
Loren Amor
Executive vice president at BerlinRosen; chief architect of the Democratic Flip of the State Senate in 2018
BerlinRosen
Episode: New York's political landscaping evoking memories of 2018
Chris Duryea
Managing Partner, Statewide Public Affairs
Statewide Public Affairs
Episode: Your lobbyist's favorite lobbyist
Rebecca Garrard
Co-executive Director
Citizen Action of New York
Episode: The power of protest
Patrick Jenkins
President of Patrick Jenkins and Associates, influential lobbyist
Patrick Jenkins and Associates
Episode: Albany through the eyes of Patrick Jenkins
Amy Paulin
Assembly Health Committee Chair (Westchester County Democrat)
New York State Assembly
Episode: The secret of her success
Jay Jacobs
New York State Democratic Party Chair
New York State Democratic Party
Episode: NY Dems chair on primaries, November, and his future

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David Lombardo
Host of Dispatches from Planet Albany

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • Off to a flying start

    Lively and frank conversations about the politics behind state government. The rapport between host David Lombardo and guests, especially the never wrong Shontell Smith, makes for fun listening. Looking forward to special off-session series.

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    Saratoga Citizen
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  • Lively Debates

    Enjoy the lively debates about what happens in the halls of the Capitol.

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    Live Free of Die State
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  • Inside baseball

    A great listen about life in the Capitol.

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    CrazyLady2016
    United States3 years ago
  • Off to a flying start

    A lively, informative, fun and frank conversation about the politics behind state budget decisions. The participants seemed to enjoy it as much as the listener. Looking forward to future Disptaches from Planet Albany.

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    Saratoga Citizen
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A stroke can't stop Liz Krueger the 'anarchist'
Q: What are your thoughts on the Cannabis Wage Board and MRTA, given the changes since MRTA was passed?
She expresses concern about last-minute shifts like the wage board, noting potential conflicts with federal labor peace agreements and the need for careful stakeholder consideration to avoid undermining the fledgling cannabis industry in New York.
A stroke can't stop Liz Krueger the 'anarchist'
Q: How did remote work impact your ability to participate in the legislative process, and should it continue post-recovery?
Remote participation proved valuable for continuing engagement and voting while recovering, but she emphasizes the importance of in-person contact for relationship-building and asserts that remote tools should augment, not replace, traditional legislative work.
A stroke can't stop Liz Krueger the 'anarchist'
Q: What can you tell us about the circumstances surrounding your stroke in April and the road to recovery?
She details a sudden onset, the importance of rapid medical response, the hospital care at Lenox Hill, a brief ICU stay, and a rapid return to communication and mobility, followed by a cautious period of recovery and recognition of fatigue and the importance of exercise and rehabilitation.
Shelley Mayer takes over political arm of Senate Dems
Q: What is your vision for the DSCC and why are you the right choice?
Mayer downplays self-promotion, emphasizes her Democratic identity, experience in Westchester and at the DSCC, and her belief in building a broad, collaborative coalition to expand the majority and deliver for constituents.
Shelley Mayer takes over political arm of Senate Dems
Q: Well, how did you sell Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins on your candidacy?
She evaluated the talents and potential roles Mayer could take on as Gianaris leaves, recognizing Mayer's track record and fit for leading the DSCC through a period of transition.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dispatches from Planet Albany

What is Dispatches from Planet Albany about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A sharp, insider-focused look at New York state politics, policy, and power dynamics. Episodes center on lobbying strategies, legislative maneuvering, budget timing, protest tactics, and the personalities shaping Albany's agenda, with guests ranging from seasoned lobbyists and advocates to Assembly members, party officials, and reporters. The show consistently surfaces practical behind-the-scenes insight on how bills move, how campaigns are run, and how leadership decisions ripple through state government, often through candid, unvarnished conversations that feel like a Capitol hallway briefing turned into dialogue. A standout quality is its willingness to host a wide spectrum of viewpoints—from influential strategists to activist leaders—y... more

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1. Liz Krueger
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4. Loren Amor
5. Chris Duryea
6. Rebecca Garrard
7. Patrick Jenkins
8. Amy Paulin

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