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June 3, 2026- Food date labels can be misleading and lead to wasted food, so Democratic lawmakers are considering standardizing these practices with meaningful terms. We discuss this campaign with Claire Walsh Winsler, director of food, agriculture, and land use for Environmental Advocates NY. ESCUCHAR RADIO  👉https://widget.spreaker.com/player?episode_id=70730354&theme=light&playlist=sho...

June 3, 2026- New York Democrats are looking to gain an upper hand in future congressional races, with changes to the redistricting process that will allow for blatant partisan gerrymandering and eliminate when new lines can be drawn. We explore the proposed changes with Jeff Wice, a senior fellow and distinguished adjunct professor with the New York Law School’s Census and Redistricting Institute...

June 2, 2026- Assemblymember Jen Lunsford, a Rochester-area Democrat, discusses language in the state budget - championed by Gov. Kathy Hochul - that is supposed to bring down car insurance costs. ESCUCHAR RADIO  👉https://widget.spreaker.com/player?episode_id=70730354&theme=light&playlist=show&playlist-continuous=true&chapters-image=true&episode_image_position=right&hide-l...

June 2, 2026- New York's top court has invalidated a program set up by the Hochul administration that critics described as a "shadow" foster care system. We explore the issue with Betsy Kramer, director of policy and special litigation at Lawyers for Children. ESCUCHAR RADIO  👉https://widget.spreaker.com/player?episode_id=70730354&theme=light&playlist=show&playlist-continuous=true&amp...

June 2, 2026- Jordan Nathan, founder and CEO of Caraway, an eco-friendly cookware company, makes the case for legislation would restrict the sale of pots and pans that use Teflon. ESCUCHAR RADIO  👉https://widget.spreaker.com/player?episode_id=70730354&theme=light&playlist=show&playlist-continuous=true&chapters-image=true&episode_image_position=right&hide-logo=true&hide...

June 2, 2026- Allergy Advocates New York Executive Director Toni Taylor and parent advocate Amy Weber discuss legislation requiring restaurant menus to disclose major allergens. ESCUCHAR RADIO  👉https://widget.spreaker.com/player?episode_id=70730354&theme=light&playlist=show&playlist-continuous=true&chapters-image=true&episode_image_position=right&hide-logo=true&hide-l...

June 1, 2026- Common Cause New York Executive Director Susan Lerner makes the case for a package of bills designed to ensure eligible voters can cast their ballot. ESCUCHAR RADIO  👉https://widget.spreaker.com/player?episode_id=70730354&theme=light&playlist=show&playlist-continuous=true&chapters-image=true&episode_image_position=right&hide-logo=true&hide-likes=true&...

June 1, 2026- We break down what the state budget means for schools, including education aid to districts and delaying a transition to zero-emission school buses. Our guest is Brian Fessler, chief advocacy officer for the New York State School Boards Association. ESCUCHAR RADIO  👉https://widget.spreaker.com/player?episode_id=70730354&theme=light&playlist=show&playlist-continuous=true&...

June 1, 2026- Assemblymember Pat Burke, a Buffalo-area Democrat, discusses the legislative efforts to make psilocybin available for mental health conditions in New York. ESCUCHAR RADIO  👉https://widget.spreaker.com/player?episode_id=70730354&theme=light&playlist=show&playlist-continuous=true&chapters-image=true&episode_image_position=right&hide-logo=true&hide-likes=tru...

May 29, 2026- We examine what comes next for the regulation of wetlands in New York after the Hochul administration chose not to challenge a court ruling limiting wetland protection rules. Our guest is Tom Berkman, a partner at Hodgson Russ and former general counsel for the State Department of Environmental Conservation. ESCUCHAR RADIO  👉https://widget.spreaker.com/player?episode_id=70730354&amp...

May 29, 2026- State Office of Cannabis Management Chief Medical Officer Dr. June Chin discusses the findings from a listening tour that solicited feedback from young people, including what they know and the questions they have about marijuana. ESCUCHAR RADIO  👉https://widget.spreaker.com/player?episode_id=70730354&theme=light&playlist=show&playlist-continuous=true&chapters-image=t...

May 29, 2026- Assemblymember Catalina Cruz, a Queens Democrat, discusses language in the state budget that redefines the relationship between local law enforcement and federal immigration officials. ESCUCHAR RADIO  👉https://widget.spreaker.com/player?episode_id=70730354&theme=light&playlist=show&playlist-continuous=true&chapters-image=true&episode_image_position=right&hide...

May 28, 2026- National Jewish Advocacy Center CEO Mark Goldfeder wants to write into state law a widely used, but controversial definition of antisemitism. We consider why a definition is needed in state law and what it should include. ESCUCHAR RADIO  👉https://widget.spreaker.com/player?episode_id=70730354&theme=light&playlist=show&playlist-continuous=true&chapters-image=true&...

May 28, 2026- Assemblymember Pamela Hunter, a Syracuse Democrat, wants to expand state criminal law to make it easier for prosecutors to bring charges against sex traffickers. ESCUCHAR RADIO  👉https://widget.spreaker.com/player?episode_id=70730354&theme=light&playlist=show&playlist-continuous=true&chapters-image=true&episode_image_position=right&hide-logo=true&hide-lik...

May 28, 2026- New York Farm Bureau Director of Public Policy Renée St. Jacques argues against legislation restricting the sale and use of a herbicide banned in dozens of countries. ESCUCHAR RADIO  👉https://widget.spreaker.com/player?episode_id=70730354&theme=light&playlist=show&playlist-continuous=true&chapters-image=true&episode_image_position=right&hide-logo=true&hid...

May 28, 2026- Protect the Adirondacks Executive Director Claudia Braymer makes the case for updating state law governing the use and oversight of state-land in the Adirondacks. ESCUCHAR RADIO  👉https://widget.spreaker.com/player?episode_id=70730354&theme=light&playlist=show&playlist-continuous=true&chapters-image=true&episode_image_position=right&hide-logo=true&hide-li...

May 27, 2026- State Sen. James Skoufis, an Orange County Democrat, discusses the effort to adopt more consumer friendly regulations for live-event ticket purchasing. He talks about a federal anti-trust lawsuit and his pending legislation. ESCUCHAR RADIO  👉https://widget.spreaker.com/player?episode_id=70730354&theme=light&playlist=show&playlist-continuous=true&chapters-image=true&a...

May 27, 2026- We explore the state of dams in New York and how best to oversee their maintenance or removal. Our guests are Laura Rabinow, director of research for the Rockefeller Institute of Government, and Mathilda Scott, a policy analyst with the organization. ESCUCHAR RADIO  👉https://widget.spreaker.com/player?episode_id=70730354&theme=light&playlist=show&playlist-continuous=true...

May 26, 2026- The Democratic state comptroller candidates squared off last week in a televised debate, so we're highlighting some of the messaging and whether the forum will impact the race. Our guest is Democratic political consultant Jack O'Donnell, managing partner at O'Donnell & Associates. ESCUCHAR RADIO  👉https://widget.spreaker.com/player?episode_id=70730354&theme=light&playlis...

May 26, 2026- State Sen. Lea Webb, a Southern Tier Democrat, provides an update on the state task force exploring the problem of missing women of color in New York. ESCUCHAR RADIO  👉https://widget.spreaker.com/player?episode_id=70730354&theme=light&playlist=show&playlist-continuous=true&chapters-image=true&episode_image_position=right&hide-logo=true&hide-likes=true&amp...

May 26, 2026- The state Commission on Correction is supposed to get a shakeup of its leadership and mandate under state law, but not much has happened yet. We discuss the prison oversight agency with Yonah Zeitz, director of advocacy at the Katal Center for Equity, Health, and Justice, and Ziyadah Amatul-Matin, a member of the organization. ESCUCHAR RADIO  👉https://widget.spreaker.com/player?epis...

May 22, 2026-Mitch Bowling, CEO of EverDriven Technologies, makes the case for creating alternatives to the yellow school bus to transport kids for school-related activities. ESCUCHAR RADIO  👉https://widget.spreaker.com/player?episode_id=70730354&theme=light&playlist=show&playlist-continuous=true&chapters-image=true&episode_image_position=right&hide-logo=true&hide-like...

May 22, 2026- On the latest Dispatches from Planet Albany, New York Working Families Party Director Jasmine Gripper explain why her organization is sitting out the Democratic primary for state comptroller and highlights their effort to influence the state senate. ESCUCHAR RADIO  👉https://widget.spreaker.com/player?episode_id=70730354&theme=light&playlist=show&playlist-continuous=true&...

May 22, 2026- We explore a coordinated effort to use cryptocurrency kiosks to scam seniors and consider a potential legislative response. Our guest is Bill Ferris, state legislative representative with AARP New York. ESCUCHAR RADIO  👉https://widget.spreaker.com/player?episode_id=70730354&theme=light&playlist=show&playlist-continuous=true&chapters-image=true&episode_image_posit...

May 22, 2026- State Sen. Jabari Brisport, a Brooklyn Democrat, makes the case for his package of bills that are designed to prevent deed theft and ensure penalties for bad actors. ESCUCHAR RADIO  👉https://widget.spreaker.com/player?episode_id=70730354&theme=light&playlist=show&playlist-continuous=true&chapters-image=true&episode_image_position=right&hide-logo=true&hide...