June 6, 2025 - We get to know Willow Baer, the recently confirmed commissioner at the State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities. We discuss her unique stamp on the office, protecting vulnerable New Yorkers from abuse and neglect, boosting the direct care workforce, responding to federal Medicaid cuts, and promoting access to dental services.

June 5, 2025 - For years, nonprofits have experienced headaches contracting with the state, including dealing with delays in executing and funding contracts. Empire Justice Center President & CEO Kristin Brown hopes legislation shifting the payment structure can resolve some of the delays without costing the state.

June 5, 2025 - State Sen. Rachel May, a Syracuse Democrat, reflects on a recent hearing examining the state's response to harmful algal blooms and considers what additional steps should be taken to protect New York's freshwater.

June 5, 2025 - The state's superfund program, which helps clean up hazardous materials around New York, was updated in the state budget. We explore what the changes mean with attorney Jeff Stravino, a partner with Hodgson Russ.

June 5, 2025 - State Sen. Andrew Gounardes, a Brooklyn Democrat, makes the case for eliminating about $3 billion in state tax breaks, which he argues aren't working in New York's best interest.

June 4, 2025 - We explore the ongoing legal skirmishes between the Trump administration and New York with Rebecca C. Lewis, senior state politics reporter at City & State New York.

June 4, 2025 - The Survivor Justice Coalition is pushing bills to ensure support survivors of sexual violence, including making it easier to bring a civil action against the state under the Child Victims Act and Adult Survivors Act. We discuss the package with Emily Miles, executive director of the New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault.

June 4, 2025 - Politico New York reporter Marie French explains why two gas pipeline proposals, once left for dead, have new life after the Trump administration held a green energy priority of Gov. Kathy Hochul's hostage this spring.

June 4, 2025 - New York is in the process of setting up a system of automatic voter enrollment, but advocates are already identifying ways to make the effort more expansive. We discuss an enhanced program with Wennie Chin, senior director of community and civic engagement for the New York Immigration Coalition.

June 3, 2025 - New York Immigration Coalition President & CEO Murad Awawdeh talks about executive action he wants Gov. Kathy Hochul to take in response to federal immigration policies.