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The Capitol Pressroom

WCNY
New York
New York State
Governor Kathy Hochul
New York State Budget
Medicaid
Kathy Hochul
New York City
Albany
Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act
Governor Hochul
Car Insurance
Mental Health Services
Pre-Kindergarten Education
Domestic Violence
Mental Health
Department Of Financial Services
Nuclear Energy
ICE
Cannabis
Trump Administration

Podcast by WCNY

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Latest Episodes

May 8, 2026- We explore the effort to preserve and grow the Atlantic and Shortnose sturgeon population in the Hudson River. Our guest is Amanda Higgs, a fisheries biologist with the State Department of Environmental Conservation's Division of Marine ... more

May 8, 2026- We talk to New York State Association of Cemeteries Legislative Director David Fleming about issues facing non-profit cemeteries across the Empire State, including long-term financing of operations.

May 8, 2026- Legislation has been kicking around the Capitol for more than a decade that would promote more specialized care for New Yorkers with sickle cell disease. We discuss this effort with Ginger Davis, president of the Sickle Cell Thalassemia ... more

May 8, 2026- Dan Clark, author of the Capitol Confidential newsletter, fills in some of the details on the proposed state budget, which is finally taking shape, despite the protestations from state lawmakers that there are still many unresolved quest... more

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Recent Guests

Melanie Hartzog
President and CEO of the New York Foundling
New York Foundling
Episode: State supports to prevent child abuse
Yvonne Maldonado
Former New York organizer for Manufactured Housing Action
Manufactured Housing Action
Episode: Strengthening rent protections for mobile park residents
Michael Cashman
Assemblymember
New York State Assembly
Episode: Assemblyman Michael Cashman talks safety in prisons
Thomas Lee
Chief Executive of the Medical Society of the State of New York
Medical Society of the State of New York
Episode: Doctors defend out-of-network billing resolution process
Allie Taylor
Founder and president of Voters for Animal Rights
Voters for Animal Rights
Episode: Push to preemptively ban octopus farming
Robert Rodriguez
President and CEO of the New York State Dormitory Authority (DASNY)
New York State Dormitory Authority (DASNY)
Episode: Got a capital project? Robert Rodriguez might finance it
Kevin Messner
Representative of the Cookware Sustainability Alliance
Group SEB (Senior Vice President of Public Affairs)
Episode: Cookware companies rally against Teflon restrictions in New York
Shae Gardner
Policy Director for LGBT Tech
LGBT Tech
Episode: LGBTQ advocates wary of Hochul's child online safety agenda
Oriene Shin
Manager for safety advocacy at Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports
Episode: Formula restrictions eyed for beauty products in New York

Hosts

Dave
Host of The Capitol Pressroom
David
Host of The Capitol Pressroom

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 87 ratings
  • 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 Statesa year 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 States2 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
  • Stay informed about NY State politics

    This is a great show that helps me be informed about NY State current events. I often learn about issues on the podcast that I otherwise don’t hear about, and the host asks great questions—plays devil’s advocate, but in a friendly way.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Emily in Ithaca
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Shows depth and practical takeaways on policy work and governance.
Consistent content that keeps Albany news and policy accessible.
High quality reporting with accessible wonk-friendly explanations.
Guest list and questioning style help listeners understand how policy works.
Listener notes strong host questioning and coverage of NY state issues.

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Got a capital project? Robert Rodriguez might finance it
Q: What has the experience been with the marijuana dispensary financing program in terms of loan repayments and defaults?
He notes that there have been no significant defaults; while the rollout faced challenges and stays, the program has not seen widespread defaults, and the market continues to mature.
Got a capital project? Robert Rodriguez might finance it
Q: So, how would you describe the work of DASNY and how familiar were you with its mandate before taking the helm?
Rodriguez explains that DASNY serves as the state's Finance and Construction Authority, raising capital and executing construction for state entities, higher education, and health care, leveraging the tax-exempt market to provide low-cost borrowing.
Senate GOP champion wishes of crime victims
Q: Why pursue symbolic steps like formal recognition for victims, and how do these proposals translate into substantive change?
The guest contends that symbolic steps are meaningful to victims because they feel heard and represented; however, several substantive bills are also discussed, focusing on concrete reforms like abatement, parole processes, and victim advocacy.
Senate GOP champion wishes of crime victims
Q: What is the right balance between the needs of crime victims and societal interests when crafting parole legislation?
The guest argues for a balance that protects public safety while ensuring victims have a voice and are not forgotten, emphasizing that rehabilitation should not come at the expense of victims' sense of justice and ongoing needs.
Shortening prison sentences with good behavior
Q: What are the practical considerations for implementing expanded earn time and merit time, particularly around staffing and programming in prisons?
Key challenges include ensuring adequate staffing to escort and supervise programming, leveraging outside facilitators, and reforming how staff utilize time to enable broader access to college, workforce training, and other programs inside facilities.

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The show consistently covers New York State policy, governance, and budgeting, with deep dives into education, energy, health, infrastructure, and regulatory issues. Episodes feature lawmakers, agency leaders, advocates, and industry experts who unpack how proposals become policy and who they affect, often highlighting practical implementation details and budgetary trade-offs. A notable strength is the ability to connect complex reforms to real-world impacts for families, workers, and local communities, making it valuable for listeners who want to understand state government dynamics and policy consequences.

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The Capitol Pressroom launched 13 years ago and published 584 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The Capitol Pressroom include:

1. Melanie Hartzog
2. Yvonne Maldonado
3. Michael Cashman
4. Thomas Lee
5. Allie Taylor
6. Robert Rodriguez
7. Kevin Messner
8. Shae Gardner

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