Capital Connection (Politics)

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The Capitol Connection #946

Sat, Nov 14 Listen
Host Alan Chartock is joined by the chair of the New York State Republican Committee, Ed Cox. They'll discuss what Cox says are promising signs for the GOP from last week's election. They also focus on possible candidates for what will be a busy 2010 campaign.

The Capitol Connection #945

Sat, Nov 7 Listen
Host Alan Chartock is joined by State Health Commissioner Dr. Richard Daines, who says residents should plan on taking the flu vaccine when it arrives, even if that's as late as January. They also discuss warning signs for the H1N1 virus that has dominated the headlines in recent months.

The Capitol Connection #945

Thu, Nov 5 Listen
Host Alan Chartock is joined by State Health Commissioner Dr. Richard Daines, who says residents should plan on taking the flu vaccine when it arrives, even if that's as late as January. They also discuss warning signs for the H1N1 virus that has dominated the headlines in recent months.

The Capitol Connection #944

Sat, Oct 31 Listen
Host Alan Chartock is joined by State Senator Liz Krueger, who says legislators are working to find common ground with Governor Paterson on his proposed budget cuts. They also discuss the lessons Democrats learned from the coup that paralyzed state government over the summer.

The Capitol Connection #944

Sat, Oct 31 Listen
Host Alan Chartock is joined by State Senator Liz Krueger, who says legislators are working to find common ground with Governor Paterson on his proposed budget cuts. They also discuss the lessons Democrats learned from the coup that paralyzed state government over the summer.

The Capitol Connection #943

Sat, Oct 24 Listen
Host Alan Chartock is joined by Governor David Paterson, who says the state must make billions in cuts in order to stay afloat over the coming months. They also touch on Paterson's political opponents and discuss how Democrats can be successful ahead of the 2010 elections.

The Capitol Connection #942

Sat, Oct 17 Listen
Host Alan Chartock is joined by Jay Jacobs, the newly-elected chair of the state Democratic party. They'll discuss the electoral landscape for the next two years, Jacobs' duties as party head, and who the Democrats would like to see as the Republican nominee for governor.

The Capitol Connection #941

Sat, Oct 10 Listen
Host Alan Chartock is joined by Denise O'Donnell, Governor Paterson's Deputy Secretary for Public Safety, and Amy Barasch, Director of the Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence. They'll discuss the growing problem of domestic violence in the state on the heels of a new study.

The Capitol Connection #940

Sat, Oct 3 Listen
Host Alan Chartock is joined by Assemblyman Richard Brodsky. They'll discuss the difficulties in staging a Constitutional Convention, the future of Governor David Paterson, Brodsky's own political ambitions, and more.

The Capitol Connection 939

Sat, Sep 26 Listen
Host Alan Chartock is joined by Governor David Paterson. They'll discuss a busy week in state politics, touching on Paterson's relationship with President Obama and his victory in court on the Lieutenant Governor appointment.

The Capitol Connection #937

Sat, Sep 12 Listen
Host Alan Chartock is joined by New York Assemblyman Jack McEneny. They'll discuss the latest news related to state government including ethics reform, term limits, reapportionment, convening a Constitutional convention and much more.

The Book Show #1103

Sat, Sep 5 Listen
Guest host David Guistina is joined by Steven Greenberg, spokesman for the Siena Research Institute. Air Date: 9/4/09

The Capitol Connection #935

Sat, Aug 29 Listen
Host Alan Chartock is joined by Albany Times Union Capital Bureau reporter Jim Odato. Air Date: 8/28/09

The Capitol Connection #934

Sun, Aug 23 Listen
Host Alan Chartock is joined by Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb. Air Date: 8/21/09

The Capitol Connection #933

Sat, Aug 15 Listen
Host Alan Chartock is joined by Daily News Albany Bureau Chief Ken Lovett. Air Date: 8/14/09

The Capitol Connection #932

Sat, Aug 8 Listen
Host Alan Chartock is joined by John Faso, former Republican leader of the New York State Assembly and a 2006 candidate for Governor of New York. Air Date: 8/7/09

The Capitol Connection #931

Mon, Aug 3 Listen
Host Alan Chartock is joined by Andrew Stengel, Senior Adviser for Government Reform for the New York State Senate Majority. Air Date: 7/31/09

The Capitol Connection #930

Mon, Jul 27 Listen
Host Alan Chartock is joined by New York State Senator Neil Breslin. Air Date: 7/24/09

The Capitol Connection #929

Sat, Jul 18 Listen
Host Alan Chartock is joined by SUNY Chancellor Nancy Zimpher. Air Date: 7/17/09

The Capitol Connection #928

Sun, Jul 12 Listen
Host Alan Chartock is joined by New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. Air Date: 6/10/09

The Capitol Connection #927

Sun, Jul 5 Listen
Host Alan Chartock is joined by Albany Times Union reporter Jim Odato. Air Date: 7/3/09

The Capitol Connection #926

Mon, Jun 29 Listen
Host Alan Chartock is joined by Jimmy Vielkind, a reporter and blogger for the New York Observer's polickerny.com. Air Date: 6/26/09

The Capitol Connection #924

Tue, Jun 16 Listen
Host Alan Chartock is joined by Jay Gallagher, Albany Bureau Chief with Gannett News. Air Date: 6/12/09

The Capitol Connection #923

Sat, Jun 6 Listen
Host Alan Chartock is joined by Ken Lovett, Capitol Bureau Chief for the New York Daily News. Air Date: 6/5/09

The Capitol Connection #922

Sat, May 30 Listen
Host Alan Chartock is joined by Steve Greenberg, spokesman for the Siena Research Institute. Air Date: 5/29/09

The Capitol Connection #921

Sat, May 23 Listen
Host Alan Chartock is joined by Jay Gallagher, Albany Bureau Chief for Gannett News. Air Date: 5/22/09

The Capitol Connection #920

Sat, May 16 Listen
Host Alan Chartock is joined by New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. Air Date: 5/15/09

The Capitol Connection #919

Sat, May 9 Listen
Host Alan Chartock is joined by Barbara Bartoletti, Legislative Director for the League of Women Voters of New York State. Air Date: 5/8/09

The Capitol Connection #918

Sat, May 2 Listen
Host Alan Chartock is joined by New York State Health Commissioner Dr. Richard Daines. Air Date: 5/1/09

The Capitol Connection #917

Sat, Apr 25 Listen
Host Alan Chartock is joined by New York Assemblyman Sam Hoyt of Buffalo. Air Date: 4/24/09

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