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 librarian preserving Capitol history
State Librarian Lauren Moore discusses the state's "Red Book" and makes the case for investing more in the preservation.
Expanding addiction services at no extra cost
If necessity is the mother of invention, could a tight budget year lead to creative ideas for doing more without spending more?
Assembly judiciary chair weighs in on indictment of AG Tish James
Assembly Judiciary Chair Charles Lavine discusses the federal fraud charges against New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Democratic takeaways from Election Day
We break down some of the headlines from Election Day and considers what the outcomes mean for 2026.
An election post-mortem for NY Democrats
We break down the good news from Election Day for Democrats (and the not-so-good news in Nassau County)
State opioid settlement dollars slow to reach providers
We check in with the chair of New York State Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Board on the distribution of state funds.
NY gun control law at risk in Supreme Court case
A case before the US Supreme Court could have implications for New York's law restricting firearms on private property.
Hochul taps $35 million to support Planned Parenthood
In the face of lost federal revenues, the state is tapping into its coffers to make up the difference for Planned Parenthood.
Trump administration obfuscates food insecurity picture
In advance of the Trump administration halting SNAP benefits, the White House retired a survey tracking hunger in America.
