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.
Not your typical bill signing
We consider how chapter amendments come together in Planet Albany.
Hochul’s ‘common sense’ budget
We talk about the underrated and overrated aspects of the governor's budget proposal.
The state of the state is…
This week's episode analyzes the content and style of the address and what comes next at Planet Albany.
Gaveling in on Planet Albany
We look back at 2023 stories from Planet Albany and consider what's to come at the Capitol.
Searching for meaning in the 2023 elections
Campaign operatives from both sides of the aisles look ahead to the 2024 elections.
A postmortem on the 2023 legislative session
Shontell Smith talks about the end of the session and what's next for Planet Albany
Another swing and miss on housing policy
Why are state policymakers unable to agree on major housing legislation?
LIVE from Planet Albany
A live recording of Dispatches from Planet Albany with guests Shontell Smith and Rebecca Garrard.
Suburban Democrats flexing their muscles at the Capitol
State lawmakers from the New York City suburbs held significant sway in the budget process.