David Guistina is joined by Casey Seiler, State Editor for the Albany Times Union. They discuss powers of the Moreland Act Commission, the New York State Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE), and disclosure of information.
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 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.
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 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.
Alan Chartock is joined by Jonathan Soros, co-founder of Friends of Democracy, a super PAC pushing for public financing of campaigns in New York State. They discuss campaign finance and elections.