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The Capitol Pressroom

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Latest Episodes

Aug. 5, 2025- New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Commissioner Barbara Guinn discusses the administration and funding for SNAP benefits, addressing child poverty and whether her office is due for a name change.

Aug. 5, 2026- We are continuing to get to know some of the new faces heading to Albany next year and on this episode we're checking in with attorney David Orkin, a Democratic Socialist who won a Queens Assembly primary in June against incumbent Jenif... more

Aug. 4, 2026 - We sat down with Zoe Jacobs, director of regulatory reform and delivery in the governor's office. We discussed updates to state requirements, identifying outdated rules and regulations with the help of artificial intelligence, and moni... more

Aug. 4, 2026 - In an excerpt of Dispatches from Planet Albany, Assemblymember Micah Lasher talked about his mandate as Gov. Kathy Hochul's policy director and whether he ever though about deviating from his congressional career trajectory.

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Recent Guests

Tyler Traudt
CEO of DebtBook, treasury and accounting software company
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Brian Bell
CEO of the Oneida-Madison Electric Cooperative
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Episode: A simpler alternative to investor-owned utilities
Jared Cook
Senior Counsel at the law firm of Tully Rinckey
Tully Rinckey
Episode: Large employers facing new job posting requirements
Eli Northrup
Criminal justice activist and public defender
None specified
Episode: Heading to Albany: Advocating from inside the tent
Sandy Berland
Executive Director, State Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government
State Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government
Episode: Status check on New York's ethics watchdog
Maria Doulis
Deputy State Comptroller for Budget and Policy Analysis
New York State Comptroller's Office
Episode: Tracking the migration of New York taxpayers
Adam Bojak
Attorney; Democratic Socialist running for Buffalo Assembly seat
Democratic Socialists of America / Buffalo DSA
Episode: Heading to Albany: Democratic socialists expand to western New York
Benjy Sachs
Student at Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY; data fellow for New York Focus
New York Focus / Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY
Episode: State fails to staff watchdogs of care for New Yorkers with special needs
Darrell Smith
Executive Director of the International Window Film Association
International Window Film Association
Episode: Relaxing visible light restrictions for automobile windows

Host

David Lombardo
Host of The Capitol Pressroom

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 88 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
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    AppleiTunes27
    United States2 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 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

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State looks to relax nursing home aide training requirements
Q: What transparency or accountability measures would be important if New York moves to the federal minimum of 75 hours?
There should be clear tracking of outcomes, quality of care, and turnover, with ongoing assessments of whether 75 hours adequately prepares CNAs to meet higher resident needs.
State looks to relax nursing home aide training requirements
Q: Why is 150 hours of training considered a baseline, and what do federal studies say about the minimum hours?
Historical training levels were around 150 hours in some analyses; federal studies have suggested increasing minimums to 120 hours to better prepare CNAs for higher resident needs.
State looks to relax nursing home aide training requirements
Q: What about the claim that there aren't enough CNAs—how valid is that in your view?
The staffing shortage is real, but the core issue is high turnover; the problem isn't just recruitment but retention of staff who can stay in these demanding roles.
State looks to relax nursing home aide training requirements
Q: For starters, can you elaborate on what certified nurse aides or CNAs are actually responsible for in long-term care facilities like nursing homes or assisted living facilities?
CNAs provide the majority of bedside care, assisting with dining, mobility, hygiene, and other daily activities; they are the essential frontline staff who monitor residents and respond to changing needs, while RNs and LPNs handle more medical tasks.
Status check on New York's ethics watchdog
Q: Is your commission using AI in any way, shape or form?
The commission is not currently using AI in the traditional sense, but they have spec'd out systems and are benchmarking with peer agencies; they expect AI-capable tools from the State IT Service to assist in the future, particularly for first-pass reviews of disclosures and discrepancy checks.

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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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4. Eli Northrup
5. Sandy Berland
6. Maria Doulis
7. Adam Bojak
8. Benjy Sachs

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