capitol connection

Alan Chartock in conversation with Jonathan Soros

David Guistina — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:01:22 +0000

Host Alan Chartock is joined by Jonathan Soros, co-Founder of Friends of Democracy, a super PAC pushing for public financing of campaigns in New York State.

The Capitol Connection #1302

Alan Chartock — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 06:00:00 +0000

Host Alan Chartock is joined by Albany Times Union political reporter Jimmy Vielkind. They spend the program analyzing Governor Cuomo's State of the State Address this week in Albany.

Capitol Connection web extra with AG Schneiderman

Alan Chartock — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 20:20:48 +0000

In this Capitol Connection web extra, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman looks back on another year in office. The full interview with WAMC's Alan Chartock airs Friday night at 10:30 and Saturday at 1.

The Capitol Connection #1250

Alan Chartock — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 03:30:00 +0000

Host Alan Chartock is joined by Dr. Nirav Shah, the New York State Commissioner of Health. They discuss the obesity epidemic, the implementation of health care exchanges, hydrofracking’s potential health impacts, and flu shots.

The Capitol Connection #1249

Alan Chartock — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 03:30:00 +0000

Host Alan Chartock is joined by Democratic New York State Senator Liz Krueger. They discuss the new power-sharing coalition in the Senate, the chances of raising the minimum wage, and Sandy relief.

The Capitol Connection #1248

Alan Chartock — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 03:30:00 +0000

Host Alan Chartock is joined by Brian Kolb, Minority Leader of the New York State Assembly. They discuss the results of the elections, the future of redistricting, hydrofracking, jobs and the economy, and the proposed Constitutional Convention for 2017.

The Capitol Connection #1247

David Guistina — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 03:30:00 +0000

Guest host David Guistina is joined by Jimmy Vielkind, who covers New York State government for the Albany Times Union and its Capitol Confidential blog. They discuss the state Senate power struggle, Governor Cuomo’s 2016 plans, and Hurricane Sandy cleanup.

The Capitol Connection #1246

David Guistina — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 03:30:00 +0000

Guest host David Guistina is joined by Bill Mahoney, Legislative Operations and Research Coordinator for the New York Public Interest Research Group. They discuss incumbents’ success in the elections, the future of gerrymandering, and whether the Legislature should become full-time.

The Capitol Connection #1245

Alan Chartock — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 03:30:00 +0000

Host Alan Chartock is joined by Ed Cox, Chairman of the New York State Republican Party. They discuss the defeat of Governor Romney and U.S. Senate candidate Wendy Long, the close races that are still undecided in the state Senate, and whether Jeb Bush makes sense for the GOP in 2016.

The Capitol Connection #1213

Ian Pickus — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 08:18:18 +0000

Host Alan Chartock is joined by Dan Cantor, executive director of the Working Families Party. They discuss the budget, redistricting, and campaign finance reform.