October 3, 2024 - Is it time to lower the threshold for keeping jurors anonymous from criminal defendants? Not according to Kevin Stadelmaier, chair of the legislative committee for the New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, who says legislation advancing this effort is overly broad and unnecessary.

October 3, 2024 - Assemblymember Jeffery Dinowitz, a Bronx Democrat, talks about his bill calling for a study of fees changed by landlords to tenants living in regulated apartments.

October 2, 2024 - A larger insurer and the Archdiocese of New York are at odds over who should pay to settle sex abuse cases stemming misconduct and coverups by church officials. We consider who will have to pay and the role of state financial regulators with Maria Vullo, the former head of state Department of Financial Services.

October 2, 2024 - The presidential candidates have shined a spotlight on taxes on tips, prompting a GOP state lawmaker to propose ending state taxes on tips. In light of this attention, we consider whether this is the best way to help low-income workers with the help of Nathan Gusdorf, director of the Fiscal Policy Institute.

Oct. 2, 2024 - After nearly three decades at the Capitol, state Sen. Neil Breslin, a Capitol Region Democrat, has decided not to run for re-election. He stops by the studio to discuss his retirement and his time in public service.

Sept. 30, 2024 - LeadingAge New York President & CEO Jim Clyne discusses legislation creating statewide quality metrics for assisted living residences to help consumers choose the facility that is right for them.

Sept. 30, 2024 - We look at the work of the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs, which oversees the care provided to some of the state's most vulnerable New Yorkers. The group's acting executive director, Maria Lisi-Murray, discusses its 2023 report and new training for first responders.

October 1, 2024 - Albany Common Council Member Gabriella Romero discusses her journey to the state Assembly, including why she decided to run for political office, her plans for the Capitol, and how she'll approach the dirty reality of governing.

October 1, 2024 - Sen. Zellnor Myrie, a Brooklyn Democrat, is calling for a wide array of action to address gun violence, including expanding the state's definition of a mass shooting, boosting efforts to solve gun crimes, and tracking certain firearm sale trends.

October 1, 2024 - A political memorabilia show is coming to the Capital Region on October 5 at the Albany Airport Inn, so we explore this corner of nerd culture with Albany politico and campaign tchotchke collector Brian Fessler.