Dec. 9, 2025- New York State Association for Affordable Housing President & CEO Carlina Rivera makes the case for increased subsidies to preserve and develop affordable housing, considers how to reduce residential insurance costs, and addresses legislative efforts to get the state into the business of affordable housing constructions.

Dec. 8, 2025 - In light of an update to the process for requesting absentee ballots for school elections, we consider what else could be done to drive up turnout in these low-turnout races with Bob Lowry, deputy director for New York State Council of School Superintendents.

Dec. 8, 2025 - Albany County Legislature Chairwoman Joanne Cunningham talks about affordable housing creation, including a possible county-level loan fund and incentives to develop accessory dwelling units.

Dec. 8, 2025 - State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, a Westchester County Democrat, discusses her political future, weighs in on a potential sticking point for the 2026 legislative session, and considers what New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will need to do to be successful in Planet Albany.

Dec. 5, 2025- New York law has a goal of reducing child poverty in half by 2032 and there is still a long way to go in achieving this initiative set back in 2021. We get a progress report and list of recommendations from Kate Breslin, head of the Schuyler Center for Analysis & Advocacy and a member of the state Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council.

Dec. 5, 2025- New York policymakers and cannabis regulators are hoping that a "seed-to-sale" tracking system will prevent illegal marijuana products from ending up on legal dispensary shelves in the Empire State. We talk with Michael Johnson, CEO of Metrc, the company implementing the tracking system, about their role in stopping inversion.

Dec. 4, 2025- After years of anticipation, plus some twists and turns along the way, there is clarity about the awarding of New York's three final casino licenses. We explore the latest news and what comes next with Bennett Liebman, who helped write the law that led to an expansion of casino gambling in New York.

Dec. 4, 2025- The headwinds may be blowing against New York's offshore wind industry, but they're still hoping to lay the groundwork for future projects in the Empire State. We explore the landscape with Alicia Gené Artessa, executive director of the New York Offshore Wind Alliance.

Dec. 4, 2025- New York State Secretary of State Walter Mosley discusses the professional licensing his office oversees, including how they ensure their requirements are relevant. We also asked him whether he wants to be Gov. Kathy Hochul's running mate next year.

Dec. 3, 2025- In response to federal cuts and competition from other states, New York's medical schools are calling for a $500 million state investment in the life sciences infrastructure. We talk about building up this industry with Jonathan Teyan, president and CEO of Associated Medical Schools of New York.