The Capitol Connection on WAMC

Host Alan Chartock is joined by James Odato, who covers New York state government for the Albany Times Union and writes an influential weekly column. They discuss the New York Racing Association’s latest scandal and the prospects for casino gambling.

Host Alan Chartock is joined Ed Cox, Chairman of the New York State Republican Party. They discuss the end of the GOP primary for president, Mitt Romney’s chances of carrying New York in the general election, and whether the Republicans can retain control of the state Senate.

Host Alan Chartock is joined by retiring New York State Assembly Majority Leader Ron Canestrari, a Democrat who has represented the 106th District since 1989. They discuss Canestrari’s decision to step aside, campaign finance reform, and the state of ethics.

Host Alan Chartock is joined by New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman. They discuss gang violence, cracking down on drug distribution, wrongful convictions, Indian Point, and Wall Street.

On the same day community watch volunteer George Zimmerman made his first appearance in court to face murder charges in the death of Florida teen Trayvon Martin, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman tells WAMC that the case is a good example of what can happen when the public takes an interest in pursuing justice.

Schneiderman appears on this week’s Capitol Connection program, which airs Friday at 10:30 p.m. and Saturday at 1.

Host Alan Chartock is joined by Sheldon Silver, the Speaker of the New York State Assembly. They discuss the on-time budget, the minimum wage, redistricting, and the 2012 elections.

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

Host Alan Chartock is joined by New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. They discuss the budget, Tier VI retirement discussions, redistricting, and ethics in the Comptroller's office.

Albany, NY – Host Alan Chartock is joined by Steve Greenberg of the Siena Research Institute. They discuss the popularity of Governor Cuomo, redistricting, ethics, and the reelection hopes of Senator Gillibrand.

Albany, NY – Host Alan Chartock is joined by Jimmy Vielkind, who covers the Capitol for the Albany Times-Union. They discuss redistricting, Governor Cuomo's popularity, and the state budget.