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Capital Connection (Politics)

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  • Host: Dr. Alan Chartock
  • You can keep yourself abreast of political developments and gain a little insight into how New York State's politicians think when you listen in as political scientist Dr. Alan Chartock holds conversations with top politicians and newsmakers.
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The Capitol Connection #1006

Sat, Feb 6 Listen
Host Alan Chartock is joined by New York State Senator Liz Krueger. They discuss Governor Paterson's proposed budget, ethics reform in the legislature, and the possible Ford-Gillibrand Senate primary.

The Capitol Connection #1005

Sat, Jan 30 Listen
Host Alan Chartock is joined by New York State Senator David Valesky. They discuss Governor Paterson's proposed budget, new measures meant to reform the legislature, the Senate coup of 2009, and the 2010 elections.

The Capitol Connection #1005

Wed, Jan 27 Listen
Host Alan Chartock is joined by New York State Senator David Valesky. They discuss Governor Paterson's proposed budget, new measures meant to reform the legislature, the Senate coup of 2009, and the 2010 elections.

The Capitol Connection #1004

Sat, Jan 23 Listen
Host Alan Chartock is joined by Budget Director Robert Megna. They discuss Governor Paterson's freshly unveiled budget, including some unpopular cutbacks in education and some $1 billion in new taxes, including taxes on soda. They also discuss the role of negotiations behind closed doors in reaching an acceptable budget.

The Capitol Connection #1003

Fri, Jan 15 Listen
Host Alan Chartock is joined Medicaid Inspector General James Sheehan. They discuss how to root out fraud in the state's Medicaid system and whether Sheehan's office can reach Governor Paterson's goal of $150 million more in recovered funds.

The Capitol Connection #1002

Sat, Jan 9 Listen
Host Alan Chartock is joined Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver. They discuss Governor Paterson's State of the State address, another round of proposed ethics reforms, and whether the state should raise taxes.

The Capitol Connection #1001

Sat, Jan 2 Listen
Host Alan Chartock is joined by Dave Hepp, longtime journalist and host of the long-running program Inside Albany. They discuss a momentously busy year in state politics and look forward to 2010.

The Capitol Connection #952

Sat, Dec 26 Listen
Host Alan Chartock is joined by John Conrad, the president of Conrad Geoscience Corporation in Poughkeepsie and a spokesman for the Independent Oil and Gas Association of New York. They discuss the controversy over drilling the Marcellus Shale formation.

The Capitol Connection #951

Sat, Dec 19 Listen
Host Alan Chartock is joined by Republican Assemblyman Peter Lopez, who represents parts of seven upstate counties. They'll discuss the state's ongoing fiscal emergency and Lopez's rise from a working-class background to state government.

The Capitol Connection #950

Sat, Dec 12 Listen
Host Alan Chartock is joined by SUNY Chancellor Nancy Zimpher, who kicked off her first days in office by touring all 64 SUNY campuses. They also discuss the possible consequences of state budget negotiations for the SUNY system.

The Capitol Connection #949

Sat, Dec 5 2009 Listen
Host Alan Chartock is joined by WAMC Hudson Valley bureau chief Susan Barnett, who analyzes the ongoing fight over the proposed Marcellus Shale Formation drilling. They also discuss the political implications of any decisions on the drilling.

The Capitol Connection #948

Fri, Nov 27 2009 Listen
Host Alan Chartock is joined by New York Daily News Albany bureau chief Ken Lovett, who shares his insights into the Joe Bruno trial, the chances of a meaningful ethics reform in the legislature, and Governor Paterson's plans for cutting the budget.

The Capitol Connection #947

Sat, Nov 21 2009 Listen
Host Alan Chartock is joined by former Congressman and Senatorial candidate Rick Lazio, who is the only declared GOP candidate for governor in 2010. They will discuss Lazio's electoral chances, possible opponents, and views on New York's problems.

The Capitol Connection #946

Sat, Nov 14 2009 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 2009 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 2009 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 2009 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 2009 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 2009 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 2009 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 2009 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 2009 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 2009 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 2009 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 2009 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 2009 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 2009 Listen
Host Alan Chartock is joined by Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb. Air Date: 8/21/09

The Capitol Connection #933

Sat, Aug 15 2009 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 2009 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 2009 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

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