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:
State accused of launching ‘shadow’ foster care system
The Imprint senior reporter Michael Fitzgerald unpacks a recent lawsuit against the state Office of Children & Family Services.
Funding for county health departments
Onondaga County Health Department Commissioner Dr. Indu Gupta discusses the recently adopted state budget.
Poozer Pop Culture: From Queens to the Upside Down
Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani discusses Netflix’s Stranger Things, including its synthesize-heavy score.
New York joins national PFAS study
UAlbany professor Dr. Erin Bell discusses a health outcome study for residents of Hoosick Falls and Newburgh
Financial shield for public employees targeted by progressives
Assemblymember Pamela Hunter discusses the broad civil legal protections for public employees, including police officers.
Marital status creates divide in parental rights
NYU School of Law Family Defense Clinic's Chris Gottlieb highlights the lack of rights afforded unmarried father's in state law.
Latino New Yorkers eye marijuana industry opportunities
The Latino Cannabis Association of New York was formed in 2022 to help Latino New Yorkers navigate the marijuana landscape.
Howie Hawkins launches fourth bid for governor
The Green Party's perennial candidate for the executive mansion discusses his campaign platform and getting on the ballot.
New York Dem leader talks new LG, redistricting and primaries
Jay Jacobs, head of the state's Democratic Party, discusses some of the headlines in New York politics.
