The Capitol Pressroom

Sept. 4, 2026- State Sen. Andrew Gounardes, a Brooklyn Democrat, talks about how New York should spend its windfall from a legal settlement with Facebook's parent company. We also explore efforts to safeguard kids from the addictive features of social media sites.

Sept. 3, 2026- We examine legislation requiring adult changing stations at state-operated buildings and public event spaces. Our guests are Penny Pagliaro, executive director for the Hudson Valley division of Constructive Partnerships Unlimited, and Joe Pancari, president and CEO of the organization.

Sept. 3, 2026- State Sen. Shelley Mayer, a Westchester County Democrat, talks about legislation mandating prompt decisions about unemployment benefit claims submitted to the state Department of Labor.

Sept. 3, 2026- Assembly Racing & Wagering Committee Chair Carrie Woerner, a Capital Region Democrat, weighs in on the future of horse racing in New York. We discuss equine safety, subsidies from casino operations, and control of racing at Belmont Park and Saratoga Race Course.

Sept. 2, 2026- Times Union Executive Managing Editor Brendan Lyons discusses his reporting into an internal email at the state attorney general's office alleging NY AG Tish James directed staff to target President Donald Trump and his allies.

Sept. 1, 2026- Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas, a Queens Democrat, makes the case for state financial regulators to dramatically reduce the health insurance premiums proposed for the state's health insurance marketplace. We discuss concerns about excessive profits and administration costs and consider what the Hochul administration is doing to address health insurance costs.

Sept. 1, 2026- Met Council CEO David Greenfield explains how New York is using Medicaid dollars to address the social determinants of health and argues that this experiment, which needs federal approval, should continue beyond 2027.

Sept. 1, 2026- We explore legislation designed to ensure members of the media can access encrypted police radio communications. Our guest is Mickey Osterreicher, general counsel of the National Press Photographers Association.

August 31, 2026- Assemblymember John McDonald, a capital region Democrat, talks about his legislation helping businesses navigate cash transactions without a penny and his campaign to prevent the recreational use of nitrous oxide.

August 31. 2026- We're sharing an excerpt of our Dispatches from Planet Albany conversation with Politico New York reporter Jason Beeferman, who highlighted the rising political star of two-term Democratic Congressman Pat Ryan.