Herding cats in the Assembly takes a responsible nerd
The latest game of musical chairs at the Capitol has resulted in Assemblymember Jen Lunsford serving as assistant majority leader.
Zohran puts live-event ticket regulations back in the spotlight
Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani is using his platform to call for more affordable World Cup tickets.
100 dispatches from Planet Albany!
We celebrate 100 episodes of Dispatches from Planet Albany with some of our favorite guests.
Mr. Jones and me look into the past
Former Assemblyman D. Billy Jones, a North Country Democrat, zooms in for his exit interview.
Lobbyists prepare for 2026 legislative session
The next legislative session may be months away, but lobbyists are already preparing for the work ahead.
NYC mayor’s race thrusts sex work debate into spotlight
We're checking in with proponents of decriminalization of sex work for their reaction to being in the spotlight this summer.
They don’t make ’em like Danny Donohue anymore
Saying goodbye to Danny Donohue and then analyzing the game of musical chairs in Manhattan.
Four years of Gov. Kathy Hochul
It's been four years since Kathy Hochul was elevated to the executive mansion, so we're looking back at her time as governor.
Planet Albany journalist joins the dark side
Ian Pickus joins the podcast for an exit interview to reflect on his time with the capital region's NPR affiliate.
Longshot comptroller candidate calls ‘bullshit’ on status quo
For the first time since he was appointed state comptroller in 2007, Tom DiNapoli is being challenged by a Democrat.
