Dispatches from Planet Albany

By WCNY

Dispatches from Planet Albany is brought to you by David Lombardo, host of WCNY's The Capitol Pressroom. The weekly conversations are a smart and funny encapsulation of the discussions reporters and s... more

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Number 1: Senate GOP hope to hold the line (and grow)
Senate Republican Campaign Committee Chair George Borrello joins the show to talk about the underdog battle he's leading this fall. The western New York Republican discusses the SRCC's goals for the midterms, peels back the candidate recruitment process, and explores the messaging the GOP hopes will connect with independent voters. And if you enjoy Dispatches from Planet Albany, please leave a rating and consider becoming a recurring contributor to support the podcast (because we could really use the money). Subscribe to our newsletter / https://www.publicmediasubscriptions.org/WCNY/subscription/pressroom Follow the show on Twitter / https://twitter.com/CapPressRoom Follow the show on Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/capitolpressroom/ Follow the show on Facebook / https://www.facebook.com/thecapitolpressroom
September 05, 202620min
Number 2: Shelley Mayer takes over political arm of Senate Dems
It's a changing of the guard at the Democratic Senate Campaign Committee, as Sen. Shelley Mayer takes over for the retiring Sen. Mike Gianaris. We talked with the Westchester County Democrat about why she was the right next leader of the DSCC, potential pickups for the Senate Democrats, and whether she wants an expanded government portfolio too. And if you enjoy Dispatches from Planet Albany, please leave a rating and consider becoming a recurring contributor to support the podcast (because we could really use the money). Subscribe to our newsletter / https://www.publicmediasubscriptions.org/WCNY/subscription/pressroom Follow the show on Twitter / https://twitter.com/CapPressRoom Follow the show on Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/capitolpressroom/ Follow the show on Facebook / https://www.facebook.com/thecapitolpressroom
August 11, 202620min
Number 3: Unions eye influence over marijuana industry
A bill approved at the end of the legislative session without any fanfare could be a major disrupter of New York's marijuana industry. We explore the story behind this AFL-CIO championed measure, which would create a cannabis wage board and might ultimately contribute to consolidation of marijuana businesses. We also consider the case for overhauling New York's THC beverage landscape, what lawmakers might emerge as leaders in the cannabis space next year, and what to expect from the state's marijuana regulator. Our guest is Katie Neer, who is of counsel with the lobbying firm Dickinson & Avella. And if you enjoy Dispatches from Planet Albany, please leave a rating and consider becoming a recurring contributor to support the podcast (because we could really use the money). Subscribe to our newsletter / https://www.publicmediasubscriptions.org/WCNY/subscription/pressroom Follow the show on Twitter / https://twitter.com/CapPressRoom Follow the show on Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/capitolpressroom/ Follow the show on Facebook / https://www.facebook.com/thecapitolpressroom
August 07, 202623min
Number 4: Into the weeds with Micah Lasher
Before Assemblyman Micah Lasher departs Planet Albany for the nation's capital, the Manhattan Democrat joined us for an exit interview. We did a deep dive into his state government experience, from his time pushing Michael Bloomberg's New York City agenda nearly 20 years ago to integrating himself into the people's house after working for Gov. Kathy Hochul. We also discuss navigating the legislative process, his policy mandate working for the governor, and an idea for improving the flow of bills in the state legislature. And if you enjoy Dispatches from Planet Albany, please leave a rating and consider becoming a recurring contributor to support the podcast (because we could really use the money). Subscribe to our newsletter / https://www.publicmediasubscriptions.org/WCNY/subscription/pressroom Follow the show on Twitter / https://twitter.com/CapPressRoom Follow the show on Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/capitolpressroom/ Follow the show on Facebook / https://www.facebook.com/thecapitolpressroom
August 04, 202634min
Number 5: Musical chairs in the state Senate
Retirements, a primary defeat and other moving parts mean the leadership structure in the state Senate will be remade in 2027. Some of the big prizes that we know about are deputy leader and chairs of the housing and labor committees, but there is also speculation that the finance post will also be relinquished by Chair Liz Krueger. To discuss how these posts might get filled, as well as the head of the political arm of the Senate Democrats, we're joined by Tusk Strategies Partner Shontell Plummer. And if you enjoy Dispatches from Planet Albany, please leave a rating and consider becoming a recurring contributor to support the podcast (because we could really use the money). Subscribe to our newsletter / https://www.publicmediasubscriptions.org/WCNY/subscription/pressroom Follow the show on Twitter / https://twitter.com/CapPressRoom Follow the show on Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/capitolpressroom/ Follow the show on Facebook / https://www.facebook.com/thecapitolpressroom
July 31, 202632min