Capitol Confidential

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Capitol Confidential

The Capitol Confidential podcast focuses on the policy, personalities and politics of New York's state government.

  1. What’s wrong with New York’s state budget process

    5D AGO

    What’s wrong with New York’s state budget process

    New York just approved the latest state budget in 15 years, prompting criticism from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle over how the spending plan comes together each year. Sen. James Skoufis is one of those lawmakers and joins us with his thoughts. Physician-assisted death, also called medical aid in dying by supporters and physician-assisted suicide by opponents, is a top end-of-session bill that’s prompted a lot of questions. We answer them with Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, its sponsor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    29 min
  2. High-speed rail in New York and post-budget priorities

    MAY 1

    High-speed rail in New York and post-budget priorities

    New York has considered building high-speed rail for decades. Gov. George Pataki made a push for it when he was in office but it lost steam. Senate Transportation Chair Jeremy Cooney talks about how New York could get on track. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    27 min
  3. A CapCon Pod Relaunch with State Budget Director Blake Washington

    APR 15

    A CapCon Pod Relaunch with State Budget Director Blake Washington

    It’s been a while but we’re back. You’ll now start seeing new content from the CapCon podcast in your feeds, starting with this episode. State Budget Director Blake Washington joins us to talk through ongoing negotiations on the state budget, what’s happening behind the scenes and what potential cuts from the federal government will mean down the line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    26 min

  4. 07/19/2024

    A Fireside Chat with Gov. Kathy Hochul

    New York’s top executive sat down with Times Union Capitol Correspondent Dan Clark this week for an exclusive interview at Hearst Tower. They talked about the 2024 elections, her support for President Biden, climate change, congestion pricing, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    55 min
  5. Broken Bolts

    03/08/2021

    Broken Bolts

    The Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge is a 3-mile span over the Hudson river that connects Rockland and Westchester counties, just 25 miles north of New York City. It's a major commuter route, and bears hundreds of thousands of vehicle crossings each day. It replaced the long-ailing Tappan Zee Bridge in 2017, amid much fanfare from state and local officials. Now a comprehensive report from Brendan Lyons, the Times Union's managing editor for investigations, details a whistleblower’s account of the alleged coverup of potential structural flaws in the construction of the bridge — a dispute at the heart of a court case that remains under seal.  On this episode of the Capitol Confidential podcast, Times Union Editor Casey Seiler speaks to Lyons about the story, and its implications. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    25 min
  6. A Perfect Storm over Albany

    03/05/2021

    A Perfect Storm over Albany

    New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is facing perfect storm of threats to his administration, finding himself both in the crosshairs of an investigation by the FBI and the Justice Department into his handling of nursing home deaths due to COVID-19, and accused of sexual harassment by multiple women. Cuomo addressed the sexual harassment allegations during a press conference this week, in which he apologized for his behavior. On this episode of Capitol Confidential, Times Union Capitol Bureau Managing Editor Brendan Lyons speaks to an alleged victim of sexual harassment, who says Cuomo's apology falls short and he should resign immediately. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    22 min
  7. Nursing home scandal roils Cuomo administration

    02/19/2021

    Nursing home scandal roils Cuomo administration

    A recent admission by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s top aide, Secretary Melissa DeRosa, that they withheld nursing home coronavirus data to state legislators over fear that President Donald J. Trump would use the data against New York continues to roil the governor’s administration. In turn, a federal investigation into Cuomo’s handling of the virus in the long-term care facilities is on the docket and legislators are seeking to impeach the governor. On this episode of the Capitol Confidential Podcast, Times Union Capitol Bureau Managing Editor Brendan Lyons and reporters Amanda Fries and Ed McKinley discuss the latest news surrounding Cuomo and his administration, and the legislature's unrest. We also hear from Assembly Minority Leader William Barclay and Assemblyman John McDonald and get their take on the nursing home controversy that has engulfed New York.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    35 min
  8. A Scathing Report

    01/29/2021

    A Scathing Report

    New York Attorney General Letitia James released a searing report this week finding that the state Department of Health underreported the deaths of nursing home residents who died from COVID-19 by as much as 50 percent. The 76-page report follows a months-long investigation by the attorney general’s office into allegations of patient neglect and other conduct that jeopardized the health and safety of residents and employees. State health officials responded by again defending their actions, and pointed to specifics in James’ report that reaffirm the findings in a state-commissioned study released in July. On this episode of the Capitol Confidential Podcast, Times Union Capitol Bureau Managing Editor Brendan Lyons and reporters Amanda Fries and Chris Bragg break down the report and its implications.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    19 min
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The Capitol Confidential podcast focuses on the policy, personalities and politics of New York's state government.

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  • Creator
    Times Union
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    76
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
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