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 expands discounted energy program
State PSC Chair Rory Christian highlights regulations designed to ensure more families have access to discounted energy bills.
The ebb and flow of economic development handouts
Reinvent Albany Executive Director John Kaehny discusses how state lawmakers are approaching economic development spending.
Tragedy incites push for better backcountry tracking
The death of an assistant forest ranger has renewed calls to update the system for tracking deployed state personnel.
State takes steps to promote mental health care access
State Office of Mental Health's Joe Katagiri explains efforts to boost access to mental health and substance abuse treatments.
NY Power Authority embraces nuclear power mandate
Gov. Kathy Hochul has directed the New York Power Authority to get the ball rolling on the development of new nuclear power.
Federal cuts undermine anti-hunger initiatives
No Kid Hungry New York Director Rachel Sabella discusses the potential fallout in the Empire State from federal cuts.
New York disaster czar sounds alarm about FEMA cuts
NYS Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services Commissioner Jackie Bray discusses federal cuts to emergency services.
Trump administration disrupts funding for public schools
Public schools are dealing with federal dollars being clawed back this summer by the Trump administration.
Physician assistants play critical role in rural communities
For rural communities, a physician assistant is the first and last source of available medical care.
