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The Capitol Pressroom

WCNY
New York
New York State
New York City
Albany
Kathy Hochul
Albany, United States
Medicaid
Artificial Intelligence
Bruce Blakeman
New York State Assembly
New York State Legislature
Public Service Commission
2026 New York Gubernatorial Election
Domestic Violence
Donald Trump
Buffalo
Equal Rights Amendment
Mental Health
Capitol Pressroom
Legionnaires' Disease

Podcast by WCNY

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Latest Episodes

Nov. 11, 2026 - New York Focus education reporter Melissa Manno discusses the lack of standardized rules and regulations governing the use of artificial intelligence for students and teachers in public schools.

Nov. 11, 2026 - Legislation overwhelmingly approved by state lawmakers would impose new testing and disclosure requirements for the makers of baby food sold in New York. Our guest is Brian Ronholm, director of food policy for Consumer Reports.

Nov. 11, 2026 - New York Focus senior reporter Sam Mellins explains how Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie has been able to enjoy luxury seats and insider access to sporting events as the result of political donations and campaign spending.

Nov. 10, 2026- New York State Budget Director Blake Washington talks about New York's budget surplus, considers the funding needs of municipalities, and responds to the progressive push for higher taxes on wealthy individuals.

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Blake Washington
State Budget Director
New York State Division of the Budget
Episode: State budget director discusses New York's finances
Oliver Barie
Government Relations Director for the National Association Against iGaming
National Association Against iGaming
Episode: Online casinos could be next frontier in gambling
Steve Otis
Assemblymember, Westchester County Democrat
New York Assembly
Episode: Lawmakers target power outages after storms
Greg Anderson
New York City Department of Sanitation commissioner and former Deputy Director of State Operations for Governor Kathy Hochul
New York City Department of Sanitation
Episode: From the Governor's Deputy Director of State Operations to NYC Sanitation Commissioner
Steve Greenberg
Spokesman for the Siena Research Institute
Siena Research Institute
Episode: Public polls give Hochul a commanding lead
Carl E. Heastie
New York Assembly Speaker and Bronx Democrat
New York State Assembly
Episode: Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie discusses juggling socialists in Albany and his 2027 agenda
Stephen Acquario
Executive director of the New York State Association of Counties
New York State Association of Counties
Episode: Sales tax data reveals strength, vulnerabilities for state and local governments
Didi Barrett
New York assemblymember and former museum professional
Episode: How New York could help its financially strained system of museums
Sarah Van Anden
Executive director of the Museum Association of New York
Museum Association of New York
Episode: How New York could help its financially strained system of museums

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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

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    AppleiTunes27
    United States5 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.
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

State Office for New Americans extends hot line, services for immigrants
Q: Can you just explain what that does?
The hotline, operated through a partnership with Catholic Charities, provides multilingual, confidential referrals to immigration legal services, English classes and other community services. It is open extended hours on weekdays and weekends, and people can call on behalf of someone else.
State Office for New Americans extends hot line, services for immigrants
Q: Can you tell me what some of the most pressing concerns are out there now, or maybe what the services that are getting the most use right now?
Quarnstrom-Figueroa says demand is high for Know Your Rights presentations and legal services amid changing federal immigration policies, while English language classes continue to see steady demand.
Albany Law's Dean on training future leaders and tackling extreme heat
Q: Why should public policy makers be looking at more than just that and looking at extreme heat as a really considerable regulatory threat?
Carlarne describes heat as an invisible, undercounted killer that worsens vulnerabilities linked to poverty, age, poor housing, isolation and outdoor work. She says laws and policies have not kept pace, though planning can reduce the suffering heat causes.
Albany Law's Dean on training future leaders and tackling extreme heat
Q: How exactly is that initiative alongside the law school's broader curriculum designed to prepare modern students for the front lines of public service?
Carlarne says the Flex JD program makes an Albany Law education accessible to people who cannot leave jobs or families to study in residence, including legislative staffers, paralegals and community advocates. It broadens the public-service pipeline to better serve New York and beyond.
Author tracks complex, concerning infertility industry
Q: Are you confident that there's going to be some guardrails put up in this in the future, or you've identified some powerful lobbies there?
Bauman says fertility coverage has faced a long political struggle and argues that treatment should be more affordable and accessible. She also calls for doctors to discuss fertility earlier and for sperm banks to end anonymous donation and educate donors about their future children.

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2. Oliver Barie
3. Steve Otis
4. Greg Anderson
5. Steve Greenberg
6. Carl E. Heastie
7. Stephen Acquario
8. Didi Barrett

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