
Podcast by WCNY
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 584 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | News | |||

June 18, 2026- State Department of Agriculture & Markets Commissioner Richard Ball talks about a federal disaster declaration requested for fruit farmers whose crops were impacted by a spring frost.
June 17, 2026 - State Liquor Authority Chair Lily Fan talks about relaxing New York's restrictions on where and when alcohol can be enjoyed and a new law restricting some of the fees charged by wholesalers in the industry.
June 17, 2026 - New York City's business interests spent millions lobbying on the state budget. We discuss the final outcomes with Steven Fulop, president and CEO for the Partnership for New York City.
June 17, 2026 - We explore bipartisan legislation designed to stop online outlets from scraping content from news sites and using artificial intelligence to repackage the material. Our guest is Danielle Coffey, president and CEO of the News/Media All... more
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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
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!
Very informative interviews on all/most of the issues being considered for the state.
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.
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
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This show covers state and regional policy with a focus on New York: from transportation and energy to housing, health care, and governance. Episodes frequently feature lawmakers, agency leaders, and policy experts who break down complex issues, practical impacts, and the political dynamics shaping Albany. Listeners likely include policy-minded professionals, advocates, and informed voters who want actionable context on how reforms could unfold and who the key players are. Notably, guests span government, think tanks, and major advocacy groups, offering a mix of legislative insight, regulatory perspectives, and real-world implementation details that help audiences understand policy tradeoffs and timelines.
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2. Kathy Moser
3. Taa Grays
4. Marie French
5. Josh Terry
6. Sandy Van Vraken
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