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:
Gun control activists optimistic about campaign to reduce violence
Syracuse Common Council President Helen Hudson and the Rockefeller Institute's Joe Popcun do a deep dive into gun violence in New York
Sen. Rachel May highlights legislative campaign to combat gun violence
Sen. Rachel May, a Syracuse-area Democrat, discusses steps taken by state lawmakers to combat gun violence.
NYRA CEO discusses Hochul, pandemic and Baffert
NYRA President & CEO David O’Rourke reflects on the recent meet at the Saratoga Race Course and the future.
Child care overhaul underway in New York
New York Office of Children and Family Services Commissioner Sheila Poole sits down for an in-depth conversation about child care.
Schools brace for influx of remediation needs
After months of remote learning, students all over the state are expected to need record levels of special attention.
ECON 101: New York’s Pension Fund
Empire Center for Public Policy founder EJ McMahon explains why taxpayer will be spending less on state pensions.
State identifies marijuana regulators to implement cannabis market
Key appointments from Gov. Kathy Hochul will enable the state to implement marijuana legalization legislation.
Government transparency suffers during pandemic
Associated Press reporter Marina Villeneuve explains what it's like trying to obtain answers from the state officials.
JCOPE enters uncharted territory following Cuomo’s departure
Times Union reporter Chris Bragg breaks down a raucous meeting of JCOPE, as the watchdog reckons with its future.
