Dispatches from Planet Albany
During the legislative session, Dispatches from Planet Albany offers a weekly, insider’s perspective on what’s happening at the Capitol.
A letter to New York Democrats
What does it mean to be a Democrat? That's the question being posed to the party faithful in New York by Matt Castelli.
Navigating Planet Albany with Zohran’s Bronx Assembly ally
Assemblymember Amanda Septimo forecasts how NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani could have success in 2026 in Albany.
Rep. Elise Stefanik officially jumps in
After months of flirting with a gubernatorial run, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik jumped into the race in November.
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)
LG Antonio Delgado’s vision for the NY Dems
Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado joins the show to talk politics, including his complaints with the NY Dems.
And then there were three casino projects
Three options left for three downstate casino licenses and making Election Day predictions.
Hochul struggles to connect with Mamdani’s base
Assembly central staff get a raise and Gov. Kathy Hochul tanks at rally for Zohran Mamdani.
Insider trading for the Capitol stock market
Wonder who is on the rise in New York? Curious what campaigns are heading in the wrong direction?
NY Health Act advocates hope federal chaos aids their cause in 2026
The Campaign for New York Health is looking to move its issue forward next year.
