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Maybe you voted for them and maybe you didn't, but either way, what they do and how they think affects you. Keep abreast of political developments and gain insight into how New York State politicians think when you listen in as political scientist Dr. Alan Chartock converses with people in positions of power!
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Latest Stories from Capitol Connection
Last updated: Saturday, February 09 2013 11:38 AM
The Capitol Connection #1306
Saturday, February 09 2013 03:30 AM
Host Alan Chartock is joined by New York State Senator Cecilia Tkaczyk, a Democrat and the newest member of the Senate. They discuss Tkaczyk’s victory,
The Capitol Connection #1305
Saturday, February 02 2013 03:30 AM
Host Alan Chartock is joined by New York State Assemblyman Richard Gottfried, a Democrat who has served in the chamber for more than four decades. They
Influential Assemblyman Gottfried questions fracking health report
Thursday, January 31 2013 03:55 PM
New York state Assemblyman Richard Gottfried, the powerful Democrat who chairs the Health Committee, says he has questions about the state's health impact
The Capitol Connection #1304
Saturday, January 26 2013 03:30 AM
Host Alan Chartock is joined by New York Lieutenant Governor Robert Duffy, the former mayor and police chief of Rochester. They discuss the executive
Duffy stands by Miner comments
Thursday, January 24 2013 04:03 PM
The day after an intraparty war of words between Syracuse mayor Stephanie Miner — co-chair of the state Democratic party — and New York Lieutenant
Comptroller promises close Tappan Zee oversight
Friday, January 18 2013 03:12 AM
With the state anxious to begin construction on a new Tappan Zee Bridge, New York Comptroller Tom DiNapoli says his office will be keeping a close eye on
DiNapoli explains frozen gun investments in pension fund
Thursday, January 17 2013 04:57 PM
Just two days after New York legislators passed first-in-the-nation gun law reforms in response to the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings, the state’s
The Capitol Connection #1302
Monday, January 14 2013 06:00 AM
Host Alan Chartock is joined by Albany Times Union political reporter Jimmy Vielkind. They spend the program analyzing Governor Cuomo's State of the State Address this week in Albany.
The Capitol Connection #1251
Saturday, December 22 2012 03:30 AM
Host Alan Chartock is joined by New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, a former Democratic member of the state Senate. They discuss the Defense of Marriage Act, gun control regulations, hydrofracking, and the new power-sharing coalition in the Senate.
Capitol Connection web extra with AG Schneiderman
Thursday, December 20 2012 08:20 PM
In this Capitol Connection web extra, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman looks back on another year in office. The full interview with WAMC's Alan Chartock airs Friday night at 10:30 and Saturday at 1.
The Capitol Connection #1250
Saturday, December 15 2012 03:30 AM
Host Alan Chartock is joined by Dr. Nirav Shah, the New York State Commissioner of Health. They discuss the obesity epidemic, the implementation of health care exchanges, hydrofracking’s potential health impacts, and flu shots.
The Capitol Connection #1249
Saturday, December 08 2012 03:30 AM
Host Alan Chartock is joined by Democratic New York State Senator Liz Krueger. They discuss the new power-sharing coalition in the Senate, the chances of raising the minimum wage, and Sandy relief.