Alan Chartock speaks with New York Daily News Albany Bureau Chief and Columnist Ken Lovett. They discuss state politicians, recap notable events from 2013, and forecast issues and agendas in the upcoming year.
Alan Chartock speaks with New York State Comptroller Thomas Dinapoli about his visit to Bangladesh. They discuss Bangladesh's garment industry and labor issues, state pension fund investments, and other issues.
Alan Chartock speaks with Casey Seiler, State Bureau Chief for the Albany Times Union. They discuss the Governor's proposed tax program, coalitions in the legislature, the Moreland Commission report, and other issues.
Alan Chartock speaks with Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice, co-chair of the Moreland Act Commission and Democratic candidate for Attorney General in 2010. They discuss the Moreland Act Commission, exposing political corruption, public hearings and government transparency, and creating clearer laws for prosecuting political corruption.
Alan Chartock is joined by Daily News Albany Bureau Chief Ken Lovett. They discuss political aspects of Governor Cuomo's administration and agenda, forecasting upcoming elections, and findings of the Moreland Act Commission.
Alan Chartock is joined by Casey Seiler, State Editor for the Albany Times Union. They discuss passing the Women's Equality Act and other laws from this past session, the state's Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE), and expanding gambling in the state.
Alan Chartock is joined by Ulster County Executive Michael Hein. They discuss PAYGo NY, innovative problem solving for county government issues, gambling expansion, and other issues.
Alan Chartock and Republican Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb discuss campaign finance reform, redistricting, and a scandal involving Malcolm Smith.
Alan Chartock and Albany County District Attorney David Soares discuss efforts to pursue government corruption, Occupy Albany, and drug and marijuana reform.