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Dispatches from Planet Albany is brought to you by David Lombardo, host of WCNY's The Capitol Pressroom. The weekly conversations are a smart and funny encapsulation of the discussions reporters and sources have off the microphone at the Capitol in Albany.
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Super PAC to the rescue! (opens the original)
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Republican gubernatorial hopeful Bruce Blakeman needs help making up Democratic incumbent Kathy Hochul's fundraising advantage, even with his campaign tapping into public financing. Coming to the rescue is the super PAC "Strong & Safe New York." We dive into the work of this independent expenditure with the super PAC's spokesman, Chapin Fay, who explains how they're trying to complement the Blakeman campaign. We also discuss the GOP hopeful's message discipline, his reluctance to lean into his p
Senate GOP hope to hold the line (and grow) (opens the original)
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Senate Republican Campaign Committee Chair George Borrello joins the show to talk about the underdog battle he's leading this fall. The western New York Republican discusses the SRCC's goals for the midterms, peels back the candidate recruitment process, and explores the messaging the GOP hopes will connect with independent voters. And if you enjoy Dispatches from Planet Albany , please leave a rating and consider becoming a recurring contributor to support the podcast (because we could really u
Environmental report card show state lawmakers could try harder (opens the original)
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New York's state lawmakers have room for improvement, according to a scorecard released this summer by Environmental Advocates NY. We broke down the findings with Katherine Nadeau, the group's deputy executive director, who also discussed the 2026 legislative session overall and how the individual grades were calculated. We also talked about the upcoming legislative session and how environmentalists will lobby on some of their priorities. And if you enjoy Dispatches from Planet Albany , please l
Pat Ryan wants a promotion. Can he get one? (opens the original)
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Congressman Pat Ryan appears to be making all the right moves for a New York Democrat envisioning statewide office. We unpack his recent track record and potential future with Politico New York reporter Jason Beeferman, who recently profiled the two-term representative . We discuss Ryan's "patriotic populism," the landmines he might encounter on the left, his social media presence, and the political office that might attract his attention in 2028 or beyond. And if you enjoy Dispatches from Plane
Mike Gianaris spent a career 'seeing around corners' (opens the original)
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Former Senate Deputy Majority Leader Mike Gianaris joins the show for an exit interview. We talked with the Queens Democrat about what comes next, his battle against subsidies for an Amazon HQ, flipping the state senate, and advocating for animals. We also get the backstory on his LCA Show rebuttal video and explore his relationship with Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins. And if you enjoy Dispatches from Planet Albany , please leave a rating and consider becoming a recurring contribu
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