The Capitol Pressroom

Aug. 13, 2026- New York State Energy Research & Development Authority President and CEO Doreen Harris talks about the creation of clean energy jobs, controlling utility costs and investing billions in green initiatives.

Aug. 13, 2026- We highlight increased activity by ICE agents in New York with Jimmy Vielkind, a Capitol reporter for Gothamist & WNYC. We also discuss the implementation of a law restricting law enforcement from wearing masks and prohibiting police departments from taking on certain immigration tasks.

Aug. 12, 2026- We explore legislation requiring homeless shelters provide access to high-speed wireless internet. Our guests are Daniel Schwarz, senior privacy and technology strategist for the New York Civil Liberties Union, and Milton Perez, a member of Vocal-NY's homelessness union.

Aug. 12, 2026- We talk to New York Focus senior reporter Sam Mellins about a nursing home operator that appears to be falling short of a legal settlement it entered into after being accused of fraud and neglect by the state attorney general's office.

Aug. 12, 2026- Assemblymember Bobby Carroll, a Brooklyn Democrat, wants to require retailers to disclose the repair scores of electronics to help consumers make informed shopping decisions.

Aug. 11, 2026- National Association Against iGaming Government Relations Director  Oliver Barie makes the case for the continued prohibition of online casino gambling in New York.

Aug. 11, 2026- We unpack the battle between New York Attorney General Letitia James and Kalshi, including the broader fate of predictions markets offering sports gambling. Our guest is attorney Daniel Wallach, who specializes in gambling issues.

Aug. 11, 2026- The Nature Conservancy New York Ocean Programs Director Carl LoBue makes the case for expanding the authority of state environmental officials to regulate false albacore and Atlantic bonito.

Aug. 10, 2026- We get to know Patrick Martinez, who won a tight Democratic primary in June for an open Assembly seat in Western Queens. He discusses why he wants to serve at the Capitol and what he'll prioritize.

Aug. 10, 2026- A report from the state comptroller's office exposes room for improvement in the administration of a state housing program that serves New York veterans with disabilities. Our guest is Tina Kim, deputy comptroller for the Division of State Government Accountability at the Office of the State Comptroller.