Feb. 4, 2026- State Senate Alcoholism and Substance Use Disorders Committee Chair Nathalia Fernandez, a Bronx Democrat, responds to Gov. Kathy Hochul's budget proposals and identifies her own plans to address alcoholism and overdoses.

Feb. 4. 2026- We dive into the governor's plans to better address New Yorkers dealing with mental health and substance abuse. Our guest is Stephanie Marquesano, founder of The Harris Project.

Feb. 3, 2026- Dr. Brian Erkkila, head of scientific engagement for Phillip Morris International, which makes Zyn, argues against the governor's plan to increase taxes on nicotine pouches.

Feb. 3, 2026- We break down Gov. Kathy Hochul's legislation to protect kids when they go online, including limiting strangers from contacting them and restricting their spending. Our guests are Holly Grosshans and Amina Fazlullah from Common Sense Media.

Feb. 2, 2026- New York State Health Foundation Senior Program Officer Derek Coy explains how federal changes to the administration of Medicaid will hurt veterans and discusses the impact of Gov. Kathy Hochul's budget proposal on the state's veterans.

Feb. 2, 2026- The Hochul administration is being sued for its handling of secured facilities serving New Yorkers ages 12 to 21. Kate Wood, and attorney with the Legal Aid Society, explains the failings of the state Office of the Children & Family Services.

Feb. 2, 2026- We check in with Brian Fessler, chief advocacy officer for the New York State School Boards Association, to discuss what the executive budget proposal means for public schools. We also explore whether state policymakers should delay a statutory transition to electric school buses.

Jan. 30, 2026- Assemblymember Landon Dais, a Bronx Democrat, makes the case for moving up New York's presidential primary in 2028 to ensure the state has more influence in who the major party candidates will be in November.

Jan. 30, 2026- Gov. Kathy Hochul has a plan to lower car insurance rates in New York, but the state's trial lawyers argue it won't help New Yorkers and will simply enrich insurance companies. We explore this critique and more with Andrew Finkelstein, president of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association.

Jan. 30, 2026- The Trump administration has jeopardized millions of dollars used by nonprofits in New York for shelter serving the homeless, including survivors of domestic violence. We discuss this precarious situation with Michael Polenberg of Safe Horizon.