A surprise exit in Albany. A wave of lawmakers heading out the door. And a budget that’s still inching along.

We break it all down with Jack O'Donnell, who’s closely watching every move and every delay.

In this episode:

• ​What does Crystal Peoples-Stokes’ retirement from politics mean for Albany and Western New York?
• ​Why are nearly 20 state lawmakers choosing not to run again?
• ​The budget slowdown. Is progress actually happening?
• ​Biggest budget fight and where it stands
• ​Conflicting polls on Zohran Mamdani, so which way is New York City really headed?

Worth a listen!