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:
Watchdog examine firm managing marijuana investments
New York Cannabis Insider peels back the curtain on the firm running the state's $200 million social equity fund.
Report finds racial disparities in prison discipline practices
The Inspector general's office documented years of disparities in how discipline has been doled out in the corrections system.
Long-serving state child welfare leader reflects on career
New York State Office of Children & Family Services Commissioner Sheila Poole sits down for her exit interview.
Matt Driscoll retires with state service hat trick
Outgoing New York State Thruway Authority Executive Director Matt Driscoll reflects on his 13 years in state government.
State examines alternative pathways to high school diplomas
The state Board of Regents recently received a report studying how other states prepare students to graduate high school.
Buffalo News secures personnel records for WNY state troopers
Buffalo News watchdog reporter Matt Spina discusses the challenge of getting police personnel records and what's inside them.
Disability advocates against NYC’s planned mental health sweeps
More New Yorkers could end up in forced temporary psychiatric evaluations as the result of a New York City initiative.
Left, right, and center: An improbable state senate career
Sen. John Brooks, a Long Island Democrat, discusses his victory in 2016, life at the Capitol and his losing election.
Policing predatory mobile sports wagering incentives
Sen. Pete Harckham discusses the need to better police incentives offered by online sports wagering operators.
