It was a little more than 12 years ago that Tom DiNapoli, then a member of the state Assembly, was tapped by his legislative colleagues to become the next state comptroller.

The Long Island Democrat has since won three elections to the post and is planning on running again in 2022.

DiNapoli joined the podcast to talk about his elevation in 2007, the controversy surrounding his selection and his flirtation with a run for lieutenant governor.

The interview also explored his re-election bid and thoughts on the process for filling vacancies in the state attorney general and comptroller jobs.

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