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:
Comptroller Tom DiNapoli on restoration of oversight powers
The state comptroller discusses a bill bringing back his office’s pre-audit authority.
Vetting New York’s new government watchdog
The Independent Review Committee is responsible for vetting nominations to the Commission on Lobbying and Ethics in Government.
Adding up New Yorkers’ water bills
Approved legislation gives state regulators a better understanding of how far behind New Yorkers are on their water bills.
Protecting online data from police scrutiny
Bills at the Capitol would protect online data from broad records requests and fake social media accounts.
Ethics watchdog pursues case against its vocal antagonist
Before the Joint Commission on Public Ethics is retired, the embattled watchdog is going after one of its harshest critics.
Increasing access to HIV prevention drugs
Legislation approved by state lawmakers would require prescription drug insurance plans to cover HIV prevention medications.
Youth correspondent weighs in on gubernatorial primaries
15-year-old Isaac Olshan discusses the Democratic gubernatorial debates and makes predictions for the statewide primaries.
The demand for problem gambling services in New York
Legislation unanimously approved in 2021 would create a new problem gambling advisory council to inform state policies.
Access energy assistance programs
New York has launched a new online portal to help people determine what energy assistance programs they can access.
