In this episode, Senator Fahy sits down with Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan to discuss her tenure’s biggest achievements, the challenges facing Albany for incoming Mayor-Elect Applyrs' administration, and the state of the nation’s and New York State’s political landscape.

In this episode, Senator Fahy sits down with Walter Thorne of the Albany Business Review to discuss the business climate following the Trump administration’s tariffs and other actions, with an additional focus on downtown Albany’s revitalization and impact on the entrepreneur economy and broader Capital Region economy.

In this episode, Senator Fahy sits down with Erin Harkes and Georgette Steffens, two trailblazers who are bringing downtown Albany roaring back one block at a time. Thanks to them, downtown Albany is more vibrant, alive, and buzzing than ever, as the neighborhood stands on the cusp of a $400 million makeover.

Senator Fahy sits down with Racquel Saddler, Vice President for Government Affairs at Mercury Public Affairs in Albany, to discuss emerging trends in communications and the 2025 general election, which saw record-breaking youth turnout and a greater emphasis on digital and social media outreach, particularly in New York City.

In this episode, Senator Fahy sits down with BJ Costello and Len Tantillo, key figures in the Albany Waterway, to discuss their visions for an Albany Canal and the future of downtown Albany. They discuss historical and contemporary trends in development near and in downtown Albany, with a focus on how we can chart a brighter, more vibrant future for our Capital Region’s premier waterfront.

Senator Fahy sits down with the Vice Chancellor for Community Colleges at SUNY, Valerie Dent, to discuss free community college for adults aged 25-55 in high-demand fields in our state — also known as SUNY Reconnect. Free community college empowers New Yorkers to achieve their dream of securing a higher education and to advance their careers or begin a new one.

Senator Fahy sits down to talk with University at Albany Professor Dr. Sam Jackson about how radicalization is leading to polarization in our politics and the rise of right-wing extremism.

He's the author of the widely acclaimed book, Oath Keepers: Patriotism and the Edge of Violence in a Right-Wing Antigovernment Group, and we discuss how to beat back the rising tide of support for authoritarianism and extremist politics.

Senator Fahy and former New York State Assemblymember, Albany County Historian, and author Jack McEneny sit down to discuss Albany’s storied past and how it translates to the state of today’s Capital City that we’ve all come to know and love, with a particular focus on how different waves of immigration have helped to build the communities within the City itself.

Senator Fahy sits down with John Sumpter, Director of Outreach for Creative Connections Clubhouse- Amsterdam, NY, to discuss how we create meaningful opportunities and programming for our young people. John is a walking role model for the kids and students he mentors, and the Creative Connections Clubhouse was the first-in-the-state clubhouse created to serve youth. We can replicate this model throughout the Capital Region and deliver hope, resources, and the help that kids need to thrive in school.

Senator Fahy sits down with Pete Gannon of the United Way of the Greater Capital Region to discuss how the Big Beautiful Bill will harm nonprofits and the populations they serve here in our area and across New York State.