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:
Senate environmental leader talks 2025 issues
Sen. Pete Harckham unpacks the governor's budget and updates his effort to reduce single-use plastic packaging waste.
Senator Borrello talks GOP priorities in 2025
Sen. George Borrello shares highlights of his conference's agenda for 2025, including making New York more affordable.
Checking in with NY Mental Health Commissioner
Dr. Ann Sullivan discusses some of the mental health initiatives in Gov. Kathy Hochul's budget proposal.
Independent living centers aid CDPAP transition
We get an update on the state's transition of the administration of the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program.
Talking with NY Thruway leader Frank Hoare
NYS Thruway Authority Executive Director Frank Hoare discusses speed cameras, toll collection revenue, and service plazas.
Shontell’s how-to guide to being a lobbyist and digesting the budget
Tusk Strategies Partner Shontell Smith is back on the podcast to peel back the curtain on life in Planet Albany.
Hochul advances consumer protection measures
We talked with Chuck Bell, of Consumer Reports, about consumer protection measures considered by state policymakers.
State budget director unpacks Hochul’s spending plan
New York State Budget Director Blake Washington talks about Medicaid spending, education funding, and much more.
The big numbers in Governor Hochul’s budget
The Citizens Budget Commission's Patrick Orecki unpacks Gov. Kathy Hochul's $252 billion spending plan for New york.
