From the Lobby with Jack O'Donnell

Jack is back, joining us ‘From the Lobby’ for our fourth season to talk about budget wrangling in Albany. How is Governor Hochul’s proposed 2025 spending plan going over with the Legislature? Will this year’s final deal be on time or a battle royal? Tune in!

Rebecca Fischer, Executive Director of New Yorkers Against Gun Violence joins our Alec Lewis to talk about the importance of strong public safety partnerships to help address the gun violence crisis, including a panel discussion hosted in Buffalo in response to the racial mass shooting in 2022.

The hot 2024 election season is gearing up and Elijah Reichlin-Melnick, candidate for the NY State Senate joins our Alec Lewis ‘From the Lobby’ to talk about why he is looking to return to Albany and how he wants to fight for the people of Rockland County.

Grant Loomis joins our Alec Lewis ‘From the Lobby’ to talk about how the BNP is shaping government policy and economic development in WNY. Loomis highlights the important relationship with Canada and the critical issues of energy and the benefits cliff that the BNP will be pursuing during the 2024 Legislative session in NY.

Jim Gaughran joins our Alec Lewis ‘From the Lobby’ to talk about his extensive background in state and local politics, his vision for the 1st Congressional District and his campaign in this heated race that could decide party control of the House of Representatives.

Betta Broad, Campaign Director for New Yorkers for Clean Power joins our Alec Lewis ‘From the Lobby with Jack O’Donnell’ to talk about her statewide collaborative campaign to shift to an equitable clean energy economy.

What are the opportunities and challenges facing New York State’s business community? Chelsea Lemon, Director of Government Affairs for The Business Council of NYS joins our Alec Lewis ‘From the Lobby with Jack O’Donnell’ to talk about the state’s business competitiveness and what can be done to grow jobs and the economy.

What should NYS be doing to help our small businesses survive and thrive? Listen as Ashley Ranslow, NYS Director for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) joins our Alec Lewis ‘From the Lobby’ to talk about the challenges affecting Main Street and how the NFIB in NY is fighting to create stronger, more vibrant business districts.

Alex Marion joins our Alec Lewis ‘From the Lobby with Jack O’Donnell’ to talk about how he is preparing to take on the role of Syracuse City Auditor in 2024, and it includes an interesting, new perspective on the global issue of climate change.

Our Alec Lewis goes ‘From the Lobby with Jack O’Donnell’ with Alex Burgos, community leader, LGBTQ+ advocate and member of the Erie County Democratic Committee to talk about his campaign expertise and the importance of National Hispanic Heritage Month.

He’s a longtime campaigner, now elected official and Albany County Legislator Dustin Reidy talks to our Alec Lewis about his career accomplishments and key political strategies and predictions for next year’s hot election cycle in NY.

Albany Common Council Member Owusu Anane talks about his life as the son of immigrants from Ghana, his first political experience with Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, when Jeffries served in the NYS Assembly, and some of the most challenging issues facing the City of Albany.

OD&A’s Alec Lewis talks to Nodesia Hernandez about her campaign and how she will fight for constituents in the 17th District of the Onondaga County Legislature, a seat currently being held by Linda Ervin who also joins us to share why she is not seeking re-election & is endorsing Hernandez.

OD&A’s Alec Lewis talks to Orange County Legislator Kevindaryan Lujan about his diverse background as a Colombian-American, running a successful campaign and how he is working with the Republican majority to improve the lives of all Orange County residents.

He’s young, ambitious and ready to bring about positive change on Long Island. OD&A’s Alec Lewis talks to Nassau County Legislature candidate Jake Scheiner about his work with a pro-Israel political action committee and how his past experiences have prepared him for his first run for public office.

OD&A’s Alec Lewis talks to George Latimer, Westchester County Executive about his stellar political career, how to govern successfully and that burning question: will Latimer run for Congress?

Maurice “Mo” Brown is back on our podcast after a big victory in the Democratic Primary for the Onondaga County Legislature. He teamed up with OD&A’s Alec Lewis in his first run for office and the two discuss what it takes to achieve a winning campaign.

OD&A’s Alec Lewis talks to Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger about growing up with financial instability, her productive term in the NY Senate, being NY’s only currently serving female CE, and how she is paving a better way for the residents of Ulster County.

OD&A’s Alec Lewis continues his campaign series with former NY Senator Anna Kaplan who has now set her sights on the race to represent NY’s high profile 3rd Congressional District. Listen to find out how she plans to turn the seat from red to blue in 2024.

OD&A’s Alec Lewis continues our series on the business landscape in NY with Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Bob Duffy who talks about the benefits of the region, the new industries fueling economic optimism and how to address some of the challenges.

OD&A’s Alec Lewis kicks off a series of podcasts on NY’s business landscape with the North Country Chamber of Commerce. President/CEO Garry Douglas and Joel Wood, VP of Strategic Initiatives share how resiliency, reinvention and persistence have helped their business community thrive in challenging economic times.

OD&A’s Alec Lewis goes one-on-one with Maurice “Mo” Brown, a former Army Sergeant who is now helping students succeed. Growing up poor, Mo has a thoughtful campaign platform to make sure no one is left behind.

Alec talks with Onondaga County Democratic Elections Commissioner Dustin Czarny about his job, the future of elections in NYS, Public Campaign Financing, legislation to improve the state Boards of Elections and the truth behind accusations of voter fraud.

OD&A’s Alec Lewis teamed up with candidate Marjorie Velazquez to help her become the first Latina to represent the Northeast Bronx on the NYC Council. Hear how she has delivered for her constituents and the advice she has for other women who are considering a political career.

OD&A’s Alec Lewis is at the mic talking to Rochester educator Paul Conrow who is vying for a seat on the Rochester City Council. Paul wants to give back to his community for the support he received after losing his young daughter to cancer. A lifelong resident of Rochester, Paul outlines his vision for a more vibrant city.