Based on the success of our first Dispatches from Planet Albany draft, we're going back to the well and drafting new categories.

We're drafting most powerful interest groups, most effective PR consultants, best LG choice for Governor Hochul in 2026, and much more. Teams are being assembled by Dan Clark, author of the Capitol Confidential newsletter for the Times Union, Raga Justin, a Capitol reporter for the Times Union, and David Lombardo, keeper of the Excel spreadsheet.

After you listen to the podcast, visit The Capitol Pressroom’s Twitter account to vote on who drafted the best team.