Aug. 24, 2026- Assemblymember Alex Bores, a Manhattan Democrat, makes the case for New York to lay down some guardrails and best practices for gene synthesis practices.

Aug, 21, 2026- Assemblymember Jen Lunsford, a Rochester-area Democrat, explains her bill that would restrict the use of toxic chemicals in playground surface materials. We also consider why state lawmakers don't take a more holistic approach to regulating these potentially dangerous substances.

Aug, 21, 2026- The Justice Center for the Protection of People With Special Needs has a new five-year strategic plan, which emphasizes quantitative analysis and collaborative engagement. We discuss the plan, as well as how it was crafted and parts that aren't explicitly addressed, with Maria Lisi-Murray, the organization's acting executive director.

Aug. 21, 2026- Assemblymember Steve Otis, a Westchester County Democrat, makes the case for legislation intended to speed up the timeliness of power restoration by utilities after major storms.

Aug. 19, 2026- New York State Bar Association President Taa Grays discusses the intersection between the practice law and artificial intelligence. We consider how to regulate the technology and how it can improve legal activity.

Aug. 18, 2026 - Assemblymember Yudelka Tapia, a Bronx Democrat, explains why she wants to stop state-chartered banks from charging ATM fees to New Yorkers trying to access government assistance money.

Aug. 18, 2026- Assemblymember Pat Burke, a Buffalo-area Democrat, makes the case for giving municipalities a check on state economic development officials looking to give away local tax breaks. We also consider shifting the incentives for local economic development agencies.

Aug. 17, 2026 - The state's top court is poised for a makeover in the next gubernatorial term, a majority of the seats possibly getting new justices. We discuss the significance of this moment, how the judges will be replaced and who might end up on the New York Court of Appeals with Henry Mascia, a partner with the firm Rivkin Radler.

Aug. 17, 2026 - State lawmakers are looking to require e-bikes and e-scooters sold or leased in New York to be equipped with lights on the front and back. We consider this mandate with Noah Miterko, senior manager for state and local policy at PeopleForBikes.

Aug. 14, 2026- We get to know Nathaniel Hezekiah III, who won a Democratic primary for an open Southeast Queens Assembly seat where they are the presumptive next representative. We talk about how his family history impacts his thinking about gun and why he cares about ethics in government.