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The Capitol Pressroom

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

Podcast by WCNY

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Latest Episodes

Sept. 18, 2026- Assemblymember Michael Cashman, a Plattsburgh Democrat, argues the Hochul administration has misplaced priorities if they're considering building new prisons before addressing his concerns with the corrections systems.

Sept. 18, 2026- We talk about literacy services at libraries, their funding needs, and protecting the autonomy of school libraries. Our guest is Max Prime, director of government relations and advocacy at New York Library Association.

Sept. 18, 2026- Assemblymember Pamela Hunter, a Syracuse Democrat, discusses her legislation that would update New York's travel insurance regulations so they would be more like the rest of the country.

Sept. 18, 2026- Assemblymember Catalina Cruz, a Queens Democrat, makes the case for bills changing how to appeal evidence suppression decisions and providing flexible release plans for prisoners whose rehabilitation programs can't be completed.

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Penny Pagliaro
Executive Director of the Hudson Valley division for Constructive Partnership Unlimited
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Joe Pancari
President and CEO of Constructive Partnership Unlimited
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Episode: Requiring adult changing stations in public venues
Brendan Lyons
Executive Managing Editor
Times Union
Episode: Internal email shines light on focus of New York AG
David Greenfield
CEO of The Met Council, a major nonprofit focused on fighting poverty and implementing the waiver
The Met Council
Episode: The case for using Medicaid dollars on social determinants of health
Mickey Osterreicher
General Counsel for the National Press Photographers Association; veteran journalist
National Press Photographers Association
Episode: Ensuring media access to police radio communications
Alex Green
Scholar on disability rights, teaches at the Harvard Kennedy School
Harvard Kennedy School
Episode: Genealogists hope to access records of New Yorkers under state care
Katherine Nadeau
Deputy Executive Director for Environmental Advocates NY
Environmental Advocates NY
Episode: Lawmakers get graded on environmental priorities
Mike Kelly
Vice President and Chief Lobbyist for the New York State Association of REALTORS
New York State Association of REALTORS
Episode: More transparency planned for exclusive home sale listings
Peter Kehoe
Executive Director of the New York State Sheriffs' Association
New York State Sheriffs' Association
Episode: Sheriffs balk at state restrictions on ICE agreements

Host

David Lombardo
Host of The Capitol Pressroom

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 89 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

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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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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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Q: How did the Amazon HQ fight shape your view of leadership and district representation?
He reflects that opposing the project was prescient and emphasizes using experience and grassroots dynamics to influence policy, while acknowledging political pressure from various sides.
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Q: What stands out as a unique accomplishment in your career?
He cites the animal welfare legislation, particularly the ban on retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits, and notes it as a niche achievement that helped shape a more humane policy environment.
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Q: How responsive were you to shifts in your district over 25 years?
The guest explains that responsiveness to constituents was essential for staying in office and that evolving district demographics required adapting priorities while maintaining integrity.
Preventing noncitizen voting in New York
Q: Do you think New York could see NJ-like issues with noncitizens voting, given differences in processes?
Kellner emphasizes that while no system is flawless, New York's bipartisan oversight and the layered checks at DMV-related registrations reduce the risk significantly, and that major systemic failures are unlikely but vigilance and proper funding are important.
Structural foundations undermine New York watchdogs
Q: What changes would strengthen oversight in New York according to the interview?
Suggestions include independent budgeting for oversight bodies, clearer and broader enforcement powers, proactive education for legislators, and combining enforcement functions to reduce politicized policing of ethics rules.

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2. Joe Pancari
3. Brendan Lyons
4. David Greenfield
5. Mickey Osterreicher
6. Alex Green
7. Katherine Nadeau
8. Mike Kelly

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