Audio Vault
Welcome to the Audio Vault for The Capitol Pressroom, where you can find every conversation with host David Lombardo.
Listen to the past episodes:
New York’s campaign against overdose deaths
In light of new overdose death data for New York, we examine the state of this public health crisis.
Partnerships encouraged to save safety-net hospitals
In order to promote the long-term viability of safety net hospitals, the state for them to develop new partnerships.
Pharmacies want more prescription drug price transparency
Sen. Andrew Gounardes is pushing a bill intended to expose the true cost drivers of prescription medications.
Child care subsidy flexibility proposed for parents
State Sen. Jabari Brisport makes the case for expanding when parents, who work flexible hours, receive child care aid.
State embarks on overhaul of long-term energy plan
NYSERDA President & CEO Doreen Harris discusses the state's effort to update the state's energy plan.
New compensation standards eyed for brownfield cleanups
The cost of cleaning up brownfields in New York will go up if state lawmakers impose prevailing wage mandates.
Health insurance rates increase for state marketplaces
The price of health insurance in the state's marketplaces is going up, but the increases may not cover the cost of care.
NY wastewater monitoring promotes public health
The state's wastewater surveillance system has been recognized by the CDC as a "Center of Excellence."
DraftKings highlights discontent with NY sports betting taxes
New York's sports gambling tax rates have platforms looking for other revenue sources and potential tax changes.