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• Dec. 31, 2015: Best-of with Libby Post, Jessica Ottney Mahara and Darren Suarez, Mike Elmendorf and Bruce Gyory

  December 31, 2015

  Not everyone is thrilled that the Empire State Pride Agenda has announced that it will shut down in 2016, leaving an advocacy PAC in place. We will speak with Empire State Pride Agenda founder, LGBT advocate and President of the Communication Services Libby Post about her opposition to the group’s decision. A broad coalition wants the Governor to increase the Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) in the next budget. We will hear why funding the EPF is vital from Jessica Ottney Mahar, the director of Government Relations for the Nature Conservancy of New York, and Darren Suarez, the director of Government Affairs for the Business Council of New York State. Mike Elmendorf, President and CEO of Associated General Contractors of New York State, looks at the passage of the $305 billion federal highway bill. Manatt, Phelps & Phillips’ Bruce Gyory will look at the politics of a Constitutional Convention. Original air-date: […] Read More

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• Dec. 30, 2015: Best-of with Sen. Hoylman, Brandon Muir, John Sipple and Dennis Walcott, Frederick Kowal

  December 30, 2015

  In light of recent attacks, legislators are calling on New York to close the so-called terror gap for the purchase of firearms. Sen. Brad Hoylman (D – Manhattan) will explain legislation he has proposed. Reclaim New York, advocates for government reform and accountability, are critical of the Regional Economic Development Councils, calling them propaganda and bad policy. We will speak with the group’s executive director Brandon Muir about Reclaim New York’s opposition to the state-funded program. East Ramapo’s state-appointed panelists Dennis Walcott, the monitor, and Dr. John Sipple of Cornell University will discuss reform recommendations for the district that the three-person panel has proposed. United University Professions President Frederick Kowal will outline the group’s legislative priorities for 2016. Original air-date: Dec. 15, 2015 Read More

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• Dec. 29, 2015: Best-of with Comptroller DiNapoli, Steve Greenberg, Rick Longhurst, Michael Koenig

  December 29, 2015

  On this Best-of edition of the show, we will hear several interviews about the Paris Climate talks. First, we caught up with Comptroller Tom DiNapoli who recently made a commitment to investing in low-carbon industries. Steve Greenberg of the Siena poll dropped in with the latest numbers. We discussed recommended changes to the Common Core with the head of the New York PTA, Rick Longhurst. And we caught up with attorney Michael Koenig who shared his thoughts on the conviction of Dean and Adam Skelos. Original air-date: 12/14/15 Read More

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• Dec. 28, 2015: Best-of with Christopher Amato, Dr. Jeanne Zaino, Doug Muzzio, Admiral Moore

  December 28, 2015

  Earthjustice Staff Attorney Christopher Amato discusses Western New York’s energy future. Original airdate: 8/27/15 Jeanne Zaino, Ph.D, a Professor of Political Science & Campaign Management at Iona College & New York University-SPS, looks at the new “affirmative consent legislation” for college campuses. Original airdate: 7/23/15 Doug Muzzio, a Baruch College Public Affairs Professor, sits on the NYC Bar Association’s Constitutional Convention panel. Susan Arbetter speaks with him about what’s at stake in leading up to the statewide vote in 2017 on whether to have a constitutional convention this 20-year cycle. Original airdate: 10/20/15 As part of a national outreach by the Navy, United States Navy Rear Admiral Thomas Moore, the Executive Officer for Aircraft Carriers, is visiting elected officials, education leaders and businessmen in the Capital Region today and tomorrow. Susan speaks with Admiral Moore about the Navy’s economic and national security impact in New York State. Original airdate: 7/7/15 Read More

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• Dec. 25, 2015: Best-of with Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Kolbert and John Robinson

  December 25, 2015

  New Yorker writer and journalist Elizabeth Kolbert won the Pulitzer Prize this year for her book, The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History published by Henry Holt. In it, she details her journeys around the world from Albany to Patagonia, speaking with scientists about the mass extinction events taking place right now, and being caused by humans. You’ve heard of the Jurassic period? This extinction will be titled the Anthopocene. Original air-date: 8/10/15 And we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act with John Robinson, founder of Our Ability. Original air-date: 8/10/15 Read More

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• Dec. 23, 2015: Administrator Judith Enck, Bill Cooke, Carol Corbett Burris, Ed Moslander

  December 23, 2015

  EPA Region 2 Administrator Judith Enck will explain the Hoosick Falls’ water contamination from the chemical PFOA and why the EPA is urging residents to avoid drinking or cooking with it. The Cuomo Administration is considering changing the definition of ATVs to include larger machines. Conservationists like Bill Cooke, the director of government relations for the Citizens Campaign for the Environment, are pushing back. Carol Corbett Burris, executive director of the Network for Public Education Foundation, explains her objections to the Common Core Task Force recommendations. We will look at New Yorkers’ readiness for retirement with Ed Moslander, senior managing director and head of institutional client services for TIAA-CREF. Read More

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• Dec. 22, 2015: Sen. Squadron, NY Renews, Erik Kriss, Soffiyah Elijah

  December 22, 2015

  Sen. Daniel Squadron (D – Manhattan, Brooklyn) explains Senate Democrats’ plan to bring jobs and economic growth to upstate New York; they argue the region has been left behind. On the heels of the Paris climate talks, the NY Renews Campaign is pushing the state to lead on climate change. Two members of the campaign in Buffalo will join us: Aaron Bartley, the executive director of PUSH Buffalo, and Franchelle Hart, the executive director of Open Buffalo. Erik Kriss, AARP’s NYS Associate State Director of Communications, discusses a growing call for family leave insurance. Gov. Cuomo is moving to pardon thousands of New Yorkers convicted as teens of nonviolent crimes. Soffiyah Elijah, the executive director of The Correctional Association of New York, will discuss the governor’s move and the continued advocacy to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 18. Read More

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• Dec. 21, 2015: Donna Lieberman, Asm. Phil Palmesano, Blair Horner and Alex Bornemisza, Susan Lerner

  December 21, 2015

  The State of New York and the New York Civil Liberties Union have agreed to a settlement that addresses reforms in the use of solitary confinement. First we will hear from New York Civil Liberties Union Executive Director Donna Lieberman whose organization successfully pushed for the changes. Then Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R – Corning) joins us; he objects to the reforms because of safety risks to officers. NYPIRG’s Executive Director Blair Horner and Chairperson Alex Bornemisza, who is also a Student at Buffalo State, are pushing for a freeze in tuition at SUNY. Common Cause Executive Director Susan Lerner will explain a major review of outside income for New York State lawmakers. Read More

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• Dec. 18, 2015: Ashley Hupfl, Scott Waldman, ConCon discussion

  December 18, 2015

  Ashley Hupfl, a Capitol reporter with City & State, looks at this week’s Winners and Losers. Politico New York Capitol reporter Scott Waldman will explain the PSC’s approval for upgrading the state’s energy grid. The Regents have proposed a hefty $2.4 billion increase in education aid for the coming year. We’ll have details with Regent James R. Tallon, who is also the president of the United Hospital Fund. We will have highlights from the NYS Constitution Convention media boot camp, which was hosted as part of the partnership between the Government Law Center at Albany Law School, the Rockefeller Institute, the League of Women Voters of NYS and Siena Research Institute. One of the panelists, Christopher Bopst, who is the Chief Legal and Financial Officer at Sam-Son Logistics and a New York Constitution scholar, will weigh in on controversies over the delegate selection process. Read More

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• Dec. 17, 2015: Dr. Bob Howarth, Ian Vandewalker, one-year anniversary of fracking ban, BOAs

  December 17, 2015

  After speaking at COP21 in Paris, Dr. Bob Howarth of Cornell believes the best way to curb climate change quickly is to ban all fracking now. He will share highlights from the conference and his research on methane’s contribution to climate change. A judge heard arguments on Wednesday over whether to alter New York’s campaign finance law to close the so-called LLC loophole. We will hear from Ian Vandewalker, Counsel with Democracy Program at the Brennan Center for Justice about the case and how New York can reform its ethics regulations in light of the convictions of Dean Skelos and Sheldon Silver. We will look back at the one-year anniversary of the fracking ban. NRDC Senior Attorney Kate Sinding and Frack Action’s John Armstrong celebrated the DEC and DOH decision to continue the ban of fracking in NY. Original air date: 12/17/14 Gov. Cuomo is investing in the redevelopment of […] Read More

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