Alan Chartock speaks with Ken Lovett, Columnist and Albany bureau chief for the New York Daily News. They discuss Elliot Spitzer running for New York City comptroller, support for Speaker Sheldon Silver after the Vito Lopez scandal, Governor Cuomo's progressive agenda coming up short, and power struggles and corruption in the legislature.
Alan Chartock and Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins discuss the upcoming session agenda, including the Senate's unusual configuration, gun control, hydrofracking, and mandate relief.
Alan Chartock and New York state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli discuss freezing firearm investments in the state pension fund, political spending by corporations, and the Tappan Zee project.
Alan Chartock and Albany Times Union political reporter Jimmy Vielkind analyze Governor Cuomo's 2013 State of the State Address in Albany, New York. Topics of discussion include election law, new casinos, and power struggles in the legislature.
Alan Chartock and newly elected Democratic state Senator Cecilia Tkaczyk discuss Tkaczyk's victory, hydrofracking, gun control, and women's health and reproductive rights.
Alan Chartock and Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner discuss Miner's flap with Governor Cuomo over municipal funding, the Senate coalition, and her reelection efforts.
Alan Chartock and New York State Assemblyman and Health Committee Chairman Richard Gottfried discuss health care, hydrofracking, and the Senate's leadership coalition.
Alan Chartock speaks with Blair Horner, Legislative Director for the New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG) about the Moreland Commission report released in December. They discuss violations in the state Board of the Elections, campaign finance reform, and other issues.