March 27, 2026- Following a failed attempt to use a drone to deliver prison contraband, we explore what items are forbidden in prisons and the efforts to keep them out. Our guest is Jennifer Scaife, executive director of the Correctional Association of New York.

March 26, 2026- We explore what the Empire State is doing this year to commemorate the founding of America with David Frank, assistant commissioner at the State Education Department, which co-leads the New York State 250th Commemoration Commission.

March 26, 2026- Empire State Association of Assisted Living Executive Director Lisa Newcomb makes the case for increased state funding to help cover the cost of specialized care for New Yorkers with Alzheimer's.

March 26, 2026- We examine the logistical, fiscal and regulatory burdens preventing  vacant commercial properties upstate from being converted into housing. Our guest is Jeff Buell, the principal with Sequence Development.

March 25, 2026- New York City Public Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels makes the case for extending mayoral control of public schools in the Big Apple. He discusses accountability measures, input from stakeholders and compromises with state lawmakers.

March 25, 2026- We examine the implementation of New York's "Green Amendment," which has been narrowly interpreted in court rulings since 2002. Our guest is Thomas Berkman, a partner at Hodgson Russ and former general counsel for the State Department of Environmental Conservation.

March 25, 2026- We explore the availability of high-speed, affordable internet in New York and consider increasing the state's oversight of internet providers. We speak with Becca Miller, director of the Legislative and Political Department at the Communications Workers of America District 1.

March 24, 2026- In light of the Trump administration's inquiry into New York's Medicaid program, we consider the existing oversight of the program and the potential for more efficient spending. Our guest is Carlos Cuevas, founder of Safety-Net Health Advisors and former senior policy advisor to the New York State Medicaid Director.

March 24, 2026- We explore the shortage of engineers in New York and the potential of liability reforms for engineering work done as part of disaster relief. Our guest is John Evers, president and CEO of the American Council of Engineering Companies of New York.

March 24, 2026- Earthjustice New York Policy Advocate Liz Moran discusses Gov. Kathy Hochul's potential rollbacks of the state's Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act and argues the changes won't prevent energy cost increases.