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.
Drafting political movies
We're drafting again and this time we've got a new cast of characters selecting their favorite political movies.
The budget goes out with a whimper
The state budget is in the rear view mirror, so we pick through some of the crumbs and consider what stories are left for the session
How ‘Medical Aid in Dying’ got an Assembly vote
Assembly Health Committee Chair Amy Paulin explains how she dragged 'Medical Aid in Dying' to a floor vote.
Where’s the budget?
The governor announced a budget framework at the start of the week, but days later there is still no bill text.
Contenders, pretenders, and ascenders in the GOP gubernatorial field
The field of Republican candidates for governor in 2026 is starting to take shape.
Shontell’s revenge
Tusk Strategies partner Shontell Smith brings the fury and wrath of a vengeful god to this episode.
We’re drafting again!!!
We're drafting most powerful interest groups, most effect PR consultants, best LG choice for Governor Hochul in 2026, and much more.
So you’ve died and gone to budget purgatory
At this point in the state budget process there isn't much for rank-and-file state lawmakers to do at the Capitol.
Skoufis on failed DNC bid, 2026, and New York Dems
We talked with the Orange County Democrat about his unsuccessful leadership national leadership bid and New York Democrats.
