44 episodes
Messages of Necessity by The Empire Center Empire Center
-
- Society & Culture
The Empire Center for Public Policy, Inc. is an independent, non-partisan, non-profit think tank based in Albany, New York.
Our mission: Make New York a better place to live and work by promoting public policy reforms grounded in free-market principles, personal responsibility, and the ideals of effective and accountable government.
Here you can listen to podcast versions of our public events we host on pertinent topics surrounding New York State politics.
-
Episode 37: Votes and Volts
In this episode of Messages of Necessity, Cam Macdonald, Adjunct Fellow at the Empire Center, and Ken Girardin, Research Director at the Empire Center, discuss the recent school budget votes and the electrification of school buses across New York State.
-
Episode 36: Prop 1 and Squatting
In this episode of "Messages of Necessity", Kyle Davis, Director of Public Affairs at the Empire Center, and Cam MacDonald, Adjunct Fellow, delve into recent developments. They begin by dissecting the latest ruling on Proposition 1 and how the rule of law was upheld. Then, they explore Cam's blog on squatters' rights, discussing how the State may need to take a different action to resolve this problem.
-
Episode 35: Budget Breakdown
In this episode of Messages of Necessity, Ken Girardin and Bill Hammond dissect the latest NYS budget, focusing on healthcare, education, and budgetary trends. They offer valuable insights into the allocations and their implications for New Yorkers.
-
Episode 34: Introducing Z
In this episode of Messages of Necessity, Kyle Davis, Director of Public Affairs at the Empire Center, engages in a conversation with the organization's new Executive Director, Zilvinas Silenas (also known as Z). Together, they delve into Silenas's background and expertise, exploring how his unique experiences will propel the Empire Center and the Empire State forward to new heights.
-
Episode 33: Pension Problems
In this episode of "Messages of Necessity," Cam Macdonald and Ken Girardin dive into the contentious debate surrounding New York's public pensions. Unraveling myths and confronting harsh realities, they analyze the union's arguments for retroactively sweetening pensions and explore the implications of such actions, including the potential burden on taxpayers.
-
Episode 32: Mesa Charter High
In this episode of Messages of Necessity, Danyela Souza Egorov, Project Director of Parent PowerED NY, interviews Arthur Samuels, co-founder of MESA Charter High School. Since its establishment in 2013, MESA has boasted a remarkable 90% graduation rate, earning recognition as one of New York State's top charter high schools. Join us as we uncover the strategies and ethos behind MESA's success, straight from the co-founder himself.