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Feb. 3, 2026- Dr. Brian Erkkila, head of scientific engagement for Phillip Morris International, which makes Zyn, argues against the governor's plan to increase taxes on nicotine pouches.

Feb. 3, 2026- We break down Gov. Kathy Hochul's legislation to protect kids when they go online, including limiting strangers from contacting them and restricting their spending. Our guests are Holly Grosshans and Amina Fazlullah from Common Sense Media.

Feb. 3, 2026 - Metropolitan Transportation Authority Chair & CEO Janno Lieber discusses the transition to zero-emission buses, a middle ground on free buses, meeting the needs up Hudson Valley commuters and address toll evasion.

Feb. 2, 2026- New York State Health Foundation Senior Program Officer Derek Coy explains how federal changes to the administration of Medicaid will hurt veterans and discusses the impact of Gov. Kathy Hochul's budget proposal on the state's veterans.

Feb. 2, 2026- The Hochul administration is being sued for its handling of secured facilities serving New Yorkers ages 12 to 21. Kate Wood, an attorney with the Legal Aid Society, explains the failings of the state Office of the Children & Family Services.

Feb. 2, 2026- We check in with Brian Fessler, chief advocacy officer for the New York State School Boards Association, to discuss what the executive budget proposal means for public schools. We also explore whether state policymakers should delay a statutory transition to electric school buses.

Jan. 30, 2026- Assemblymember Landon Dais, a Bronx Democrat, makes the case for moving up New York's presidential primary in 2028 to ensure the state has more influence in who the major party candidates will be in November.

Jan. 30, 2026- Gov. Kathy Hochul has a plan to lower car insurance rates in New York, but the state's trial lawyers argue it won't help New Yorkers and will simply enrich insurance companies. We explore this critique and more with Andrew Finkelstein, president of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association.

Jan. 30, 2026- The Trump administration has jeopardized millions of dollars used by nonprofits in New York for shelter serving the homeless, including survivors of domestic violence. We discuss this precarious situation with Michael Polenberg of Safe Horizon.

Jan, 29, 2026- Assemblyman Jonathan Jacobson, a Hudson Valley Democrat, discusses efforts to regulate utility companies, including restricting the use of estimated billing, increasing transparency, and limiting certain profits.

Jan 29, 2026- We explore Gov. Kathy Hochul's plan to expand testing of autonomous vehicles outside of New York City and impose disclosure requirements on artificially generated content. Our guest is Julie Samuels, founder and CEO of Tech:NYC.

Jan. 29, 2026- New York State Thruway Authority Executive Director Frank Hoare talks about the response to the recent snow storm, efforts to improve toll collections, the future of the renovated service plazas.

Jan. 28, 2029 - New York State Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance Commissioner Barbara Guinn talks about the executive budget proposal, including funding to roll out chip-enabled EBT cards and upgrade their infrastructure. We also discuss the administration of public assistance benefits and the commissioner's budget wish list.

Jan. 28, 2026- Assemblymember Sarah Clark, a Rochester-area Democrat, weighs in on Gov. Kathy Hochul's commitment to expanding child care access and considers how the Democratic majorities in the legislature may add to the plan.

Jan. 27, 2026 - Amherst Republican Dan Gagliardo talks about his campaign for a vacant special election in Erie County, why he stopped being a Democrat and addresses some of the issues being discussed in Albany.