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.
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.
Kathy Hochul goes on the PR offensive
Gov. Kathy Hochul goes on the offensive over redistricting, but is her messaging working?
Good government groups sidelined in NY redistricting dialogue
Good government groups get the cold shoulder as Democrats look to grow their footprint in Congress.
New York Dems prepare for redistricting battle
Assemblyman Micah Lasher makes the case for abandoning redistricting norms in New York to compete with changes in red states
Political campaigns look to harness artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence is invading all corners of life and political campaigns are not immune from the spread.
Shontell reflects on the Cuomo mayoral primary campaign
Shontell Smith peels back the curtain on her work for Andrew Cuomo's unsuccessful mayoral primary bid.
A western NY perspective on Zohran Mamdani’s meteoric rise
Assemblyman Pat Burke thinks everyone needs to calm down about his Queens colleague, who may be the next mayor of NYC.
Radical transparency and progressive politics at core of new polling firm
Adam Carlson has struck out on his own with a new polling and research firm.