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The Capitol Pressroom

WCNY
New York
New York City
Albany
New York State
Albany, United States
Medicaid
Artificial Intelligence
New York State Assembly
Kathy Hochul
Public Service Commission
New York State Legislature
Data Centers
Mental Health
Capitol Pressroom
Buffalo
Equal Rights Amendment
Bruce Blakeman
Public Health
Department Of Environmental Conservation
Democratic Socialists Of America

Podcast by WCNY

PublishesDailyEpisodes584Founded13 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Oct. 9, 2026- WNYC and Gothamist reporter Jimmy Vielkind discusses his time on the campaign trail with Gov. Kathy Hochul and Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman.

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Oct. 9, 2026- Assemblymember Mary Beth Walsh, a Capital Region Republican and attorney, warns that limits on outside income for state lawmakers could have unintended consequences, including discouraging lawyers from entering public service.

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Oct. 9, 2026- Newsday’s Yancey Roy and Bloomberg Government news reporter Raga Justin provide an inside view of how economic pressures impact journalism today and the price society pays for fewer news organizations and fewer reporters.

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Oct. 8, 2026- Former Gov. David Paterson discusses how bipartisanship used to be a real thing in politics, and how today’s politics can benefit from the friendships he forged across the aisle during some historic moments in Albany.

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Recent Guests

John Caher
Former top Albany news reporter; senior advisor to State Office of Court Administration
State Office of Court Administration
Episode: State court program turns around lives, makes communities stronger
Sarah Rogerson
Democrat running for the 44th State Senate District; attorney and founder of the immigration law clinic at Albany Law School
Albany Law School
Episode: Sarah Rogerson seeks to unseat longtime GOP senator
Daniel Mackay
Deputy Commissioner for Historic Preservation at the State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation
New York State
Episode: Federal rule change undermines historic preservation
Xaver Kandler
Political director for the progressive advocacy group For The Many
For The Many
Episode: Progressive hope to flip red Hudson Valley senate seat
Marc Kasprzak
Director of Emergency Communications for the Niagara County Sheriff's Office; President of the New York State 911 Coordinators Association
Niagara County Sheriff's Office; New York State 911 Coordinators Association
Episode: 911 operators want earlier retirement option
Megan Allen
CEO of the New York Council of Nonprofits
New York Council of Nonprofits
Episode: Nonprofits try again to improve contracting experience with state
Sam Berger
Assemblymember, Queens Democrat
New York State Assembly
Episode: Should independent voters be eligible for primaries?
Gavin Donohue
President and CEO of the Independent Power Producers of New York
Independent Power Producers of New York
Episode: Energy priorities of New York's power producers
Jerome Wright
Co-director of the Halt Solitary Campaign
Halt Solitary Campaign
Episode: Is the oversight of HALT implementation working?

Host

David Lombardo
Host of The Capitol Pressroom

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 90 ratings
  • On the Fence

    Well-informed, lively conversations, and a worthwhile listening experience. The host, however, on a number of subjects, acts not like a devil’s advocate, but an irritant, inserting marginally helpful asides to counter his guest’s views. These (non) bon mots are not needed and — far from keeping the guests on their toes — serve only to keep the conversation from coming to a satisfying conclusion, while David Lombardo acts as a smug gadfly: too many gotcha moments, as if he is cleverly trying to o... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    AppleiTunes27
    United States4 months ago
  • Fabulous Resource for How Policy Works

    I used to only listen to this show on the radio and I was so excited when I found the podcast. This show has people who do the work, with varying viewpoints, talk about how policies will actually work. The host is a great interviewer and really guides his guests to break down the wonk. If you want to be an educated voter and citizen in New York, check this out!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    srbuffalo
    United States2 years ago
  • One of the Best Ways to Follow Albany’s Good, Bad, & Ugly

    Very informative interviews on all/most of the issues being considered for the state.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thank you, Drive thru
    United States3 years ago
  • Fabulous & Informative

    Content is excellent. I always get important information with every episode…that I have not heard anywhere else. NYS government is truly taking steps to improve our state. From recycling to filing tax returns. Well worth the listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Callap
    United States3 years ago
  • Wonderful NY reporting

    Unique stories delivered with honest inquiry. Loved the municipal broadband and I hope you follow up. also keen to know more on the chips coverage. Great work

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mr. Nut
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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The host asks probing, skeptical questions and guides guests effectively.
Audience appreciates in-depth policy breakdowns and practical insights.
Some listeners feel the host's interrogation can come off as aggressive to guests.

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Lawmaker calls idea of new prison 'tone deaf'
Q: Is there a path for top-down leadership or broader collaboration to tackle reforms?
Consensus-building and layered collaboration across local, state, and institutional actors is needed to address both immediate concerns and long-term reform.
Lawmaker calls idea of new prison 'tone deaf'
Q: What do you think is the best way forward to tackle a holistic reform of the prison system?
A slow, listen-then-lead approach that engages multiple stakeholders and avoids simply tacking on new projects without solving core health and safety issues.
Lawmaker calls idea of new prison 'tone deaf'
Q: Are your concerns just about the cost of a new facility versus updating an old one, or are you concerned primarily about where it might get located?
The concern is rooted in the realities facing the district, including closed facilities that remain in
Tax cap on school districts not keeping up with inflation
Q: How could state aid and the tax cap be better aligned to support students and taxpayers?
The guest suggests tying state aid increases to cap relief, or reforming the foundation aid timing and formulas so local taxes and state support work together more effectively to fund schools.
Tax cap on school districts not keeping up with inflation
Q: Is the policy answer to just get rid of the cap?
The guest explains that while some members would prefer removing the cap, the organization pursues more feasible reforms that adjust how the cap interacts with state aid, aiming to ease pressures on districts without wholesale changes.

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Recent guests on The Capitol Pressroom include:

1. John Caher
2. Sarah Rogerson
3. Daniel Mackay
4. Xaver Kandler
5. Marc Kasprzak
6. Megan Allen
7. Sam Berger
8. Gavin Donohue

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