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FAQs about The latest stories from www.wqxr.org:How many episodes does The latest stories from www.wqxr.org have?The podcast currently has 1,008 episodes available.
June 04, 2026State budget grapples with federal health care changesJune 4, 2026- Politico New York reporter Katelyn Cordero talks about the health care funding that made it into the state budget and what got left out of the final deal....more13minPlay
June 04, 2026Senate gambling chair on New York's racing and casino landscapeJune 4, 2026- State Senate Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee Chair, Joe Addabbo, a Queens Democrat, weighs in on the development of New York City casinos, the future of prediction markets and the fate of subsidies for horse racing....more20minPlay
June 03, 2026GOP lawmakers push for suspension of state gas taxesJune 3, 2026- State Sen. George Borrello, a Western New York Republican, calls on Gov. Kathy Hochul to suspend the state's taxes on gasoline to provide some relief at the pump in light of high fuel prices for drivers....more10minPlay
June 03, 2026Standardizing food date labeling in New YorkJune 3, 2026- Food date labels can be misleading and lead to wasted food, so Democratic lawmakers are considering standardizing these practices with meaningful terms. We discuss this campaign with Claire Walsh Winsler, director of food, agriculture, and land use for Environmental Advocates NY....more13minPlay
June 03, 2026NY Dems look to gain edge in congressional redistrictingJune 3, 2026- New York Democrats are looking to gain an upper hand in future congressional races, with changes to the redistricting process that will allow for blatant partisan gerrymandering and eliminate when new lines can be drawn. We explore the proposed changes with Jeff Wice, a senior fellow and distinguished adjunct professor with the New York Law School’s Census and Redistricting Institute....more15minPlay
June 02, 2026Car insurance reforms included in state budgetJune 2, 2026- Assemblymember Jen Lunsford, a Rochester-area Democrat, discusses language in the state budget - championed by Gov. Kathy Hochul - that is supposed to bring down car insurance costs....more15minPlay
June 02, 2026New York's top court invalidates 'shadow' foster care programJune 2, 2026- New York's top court has invalidated a program set up by the Hochul administration that critics described as a "shadow" foster care system. We explore the issue with Betsy Kramer, director of policy and special litigation at Lawyers for Children....more10minPlay
June 02, 2026Public health advocates look to restrict Teflon cookwareJune 2, 2026- Jordan Nathan, founder and CEO of Caraway, an eco-friendly cookware company, makes the case for legislation would restrict the sale of pots and pans that use Teflon....more14minPlay
June 02, 2026Restaurants pushed for proactive allergen disclosureJune 2, 2026- Allergy Advocates New York Executive Director Toni Taylor and parent advocate Amy Weber discuss legislation requiring restaurant menus to disclose major allergens....more14minPlay
June 01, 2026Promoting voting access in New YorkJune 1, 2026- Common Cause New York Executive Director Susan Lerner makes the case for a package of bills designed to ensure eligible voters can cast their ballot....more14minPlay
FAQs about The latest stories from www.wqxr.org:How many episodes does The latest stories from www.wqxr.org have?The podcast currently has 1,008 episodes available.