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Join New York State Senator Patricia Fahy as she unpacks how federal and state policies shape the communities, businesses, and people of New York's Capital Region. In Chat with Pat, Senator Fahy sits down with local leaders, policy experts, and everyday New Yorkers to explore the real-world and everyday impact of federal, state, and local policy. Tune in to stay informed, engaged, and inspired by the changes happening right in your backyard, the 46th District, and the Capital Region.

  1. 12/19/2025

    Episode 23: A Glass Ceiling Shattered & Mayor Sheehan’s Legacy

    In this episode, Senator Fahy sits down with Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan to discuss her tenure’s biggest achievements, the challenges facing Albany for incoming Mayor-Elect Applyrs' administration, and the state of the nation’s and New York State’s political landscape.

    22 min

  2. 12/12/2025

    Episode 22: Headwinds in Capital Region Business

    In this episode, Senator Fahy sits down with Walter Thorne of the Albany Business Review to discuss the business climate following the Trump administration’s tariffs and other actions, with an additional focus on downtown Albany’s revitalization and impact on the entrepreneur economy and broader Capital Region economy.

    21 min

  3. 12/05/2025

    Episode 21: The Metroland and Downtown Albany Comeback

    In this episode, Senator Fahy sits down with Erin Harkes and Georgette Steffens, two trailblazers who are bringing downtown Albany roaring back one block at a time. Thanks to them, downtown Albany is more vibrant, alive, and buzzing than ever, as the neighborhood stands on the cusp of a $400 million makeover.

    21 min

  4. 11/25/2025

    Episode 20: How Young People are Shaping 2026

    Senator Fahy sits down with Racquel Saddler, Vice President for Government Affairs at Mercury Public Affairs in Albany, to discuss emerging trends in communications and the 2025 general election, which saw record-breaking youth turnout and a greater emphasis on digital and social media outreach, particularly in New York City.

    20 min

  5. 11/21/2025

    Episode 19: Reimagining Albany’s Waterfront

    In this episode, Senator Fahy sits down with BJ Costello and Len Tantillo, key figures in the Albany Waterway, to discuss their visions for an Albany Canal and the future of downtown Albany. They discuss historical and contemporary trends in development near and in downtown Albany, with a focus on how we can chart a brighter, more vibrant future for our Capital Region’s premier waterfront.

    21 min

  6. 10/31/2025

    Episode 18: NY's Free Community College Program

    Senator Fahy sits down with the Vice Chancellor for Community Colleges at SUNY, Valerie Dent, to discuss free community college for adults aged 25-55 in high-demand fields in our state — also known as SUNY Reconnect. Free community college empowers New Yorkers to achieve their dream of securing a higher education and to advance their careers or begin a new one.

    17 min

  7. 10/01/2025

    Episode 17: How Right-Wing Radicalization is Leading to Polarization

    Senator Fahy sits down to talk with University at Albany Professor Dr. Sam Jackson about how radicalization is leading to polarization in our politics and the rise of right-wing extremism. He's the author of the widely acclaimed book, Oath Keepers: Patriotism and the Edge of Violence in a Right-Wing Antigovernment Group, and we discuss how to beat back the rising tide of support for authoritarianism and extremist politics.

    25 min

  8. 09/23/2025

    Episode 16: Uncovering Albany's Storied Past

    Senator Fahy and former New York State Assemblymember, Albany County Historian, and author Jack McEneny sit down to discuss Albany’s storied past and how it translates to the state of today’s Capital City that we’ve all come to know and love, with a particular focus on how different waves of immigration have helped to build the communities within the City itself.

    20 min
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Join New York State Senator Patricia Fahy as she unpacks how federal and state policies shape the communities, businesses, and people of New York's Capital Region. In Chat with Pat, Senator Fahy sits down with local leaders, policy experts, and everyday New Yorkers to explore the real-world and everyday impact of federal, state, and local policy. Tune in to stay informed, engaged, and inspired by the changes happening right in your backyard, the 46th District, and the Capital Region.

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