Is the gravitational pull of Planet Albany weakening?
Democratic consultant Bradley Honan is making the case that power in state government has become more diffuse.
Not much energy in environmental conservation at the Capitol
Politico New York's Marie French discusses a budget hearing and we check in with Tusk Strategies Partner Shontell Smith.
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.
A uniquely Hochul state of the state address
Gov. Kathy Hochul delivered a State of the State address that was emblematic of her policy priorities and rhetorical style.
Assembly Dems identify committee chairs and some 2025 priorities
Former Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski helps us read the tea leaves in the Assembly.
Shontell is back and better than ever
For the season three premiere of Dispatches from Planet Albany we're checking in with Tusk Strategies Partner Shontell Smith.
A redder shade of blue in New York
The 2024 elections were a mixed bag for New York Democrats.
Democrats (and Hochul) look to get their groove back in New York
We answer the big 2024 election questions in New York.
So what if Governor Hochul has bad poll numbers?
Gov. Kathy Hochul reached historic lows for her job performance and favorability ratings, but does it matter?
Legislating 101: A Senate Democrat’s freshman experience
State Sen. Kristen Gonzalez, a Queens Democrat, reflects on his first two legislative sessions in Albany.