http://www.wamc.org/capcon.html A weekly, one-on-one interview with New York's top politicians and newsmakers. en-us 2007 WAMC Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:36:23 GMT Public Podcaster 30 WAMC no New York State, politics, New York State Assembly, New York State Senate, Alan Chartock A weekly, one-on-one interview with New York's top politicians and newsmakers. WAMC http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1608567 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. wamc Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/.jukebox/media/wamc/883879/mp3/news/podcast/300/883879.mp3 00:00:00 no LIZ KRUEGER 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. 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. WAMC http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1604811 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. wamc Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/.jukebox/media/wamc/882398/mp3/news/podcast/300/882398.mp3 00:00:00 no 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. 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. WAMC http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1602442 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. wamc Sat, 23 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/.jukebox/media/wamc/881358/mp3/news/podcast/300/881358.mp3 00:00:00 no 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 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. WAMC http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1598589 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. wamc Fri, 15 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/.jukebox/media/wamc/879794/mp3/news/podcast/300/879794.mp3 00:00:00 no 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 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. WAMC http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1596637 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. wamc Sat, 09 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/.jukebox/media/wamc/878964/mp3/news/podcast/300/878964.mp3 00:00:00 no SHELDON SILVER, SPEAKER SILVER 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. 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. WAMC http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1594101 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. wamc Sat, 02 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/.jukebox/media/wamc/878046/mp3/news/podcast/300/878046.mp3 00:00:00 no DAVE HEPP 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. 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. WAMC http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1592380 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. wamc Sat, 26 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/.jukebox/media/wamc/877322/mp3/news/podcast/300/877322.mp3 00:00:00 no JOHN CONRAD 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. 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. WAMC http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1590099 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. wamc Sat, 19 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/.jukebox/media/wamc/876262/mp3/news/podcast/300/876262.mp3 00:00:00 no PETER LOPEZ 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 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. WAMC http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1585999 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. wamc Sat, 12 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/.jukebox/media/wamc/874488/mp3/news/podcast/300/874488.mp3 00:00:00 no 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. 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. WAMC http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1584828 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. wamc Sat, 05 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/.jukebox/media/wamc/873973/mp3/news/podcast/300/873973.mp3 00:00:00 no 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. 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. WAMC http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1582224 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. wamc Fri, 27 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/.jukebox/media/wamc/872944/mp3/news/podcast/300/872944.mp3 00:00:00 no KEN LOVETT 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. 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. WAMC http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1580019 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. wamc Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/.jukebox/media/wamc/871783/mp3/news/podcast/300/871783.mp3 00:00:00 no RICK LAZIO 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 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. WAMC http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1576413 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. wamc Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/.jukebox/media/wamc/870154/mp3/news/podcast/300/870154.mp3 00:00:00 no ED COX 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 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. WAMC http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1574539 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. wamc Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/.jukebox/media/wamc/869306/mp3/news/podcast/300/869306.mp3 00:00:00 no DR. DAINES, RICHARD DAINES, DOCTOR DAINES 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 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. WAMC http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1570313 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. wamc Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/.jukebox/media/wamc/867327/mp3/news/podcast/300/867327.mp3 00:00:00 no LIZ KRUEGER 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 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. WAMC http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1568880 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. wamc Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/.jukebox/media/wamc/866712/mp3/news/podcast/300/866712.mp3 00:00:00 no 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 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. WAMC http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1565886 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. wamc Sat, 17 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/.jukebox/media/wamc/865449/mp3/news/podcast/300/865449.mp3 00:00:00 no ALBANY CAPITOL, JAY JACOBS 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 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. WAMC http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1563824 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. wamc Sat, 10 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/.jukebox/media/wamc/864646/mp3/news/podcast/300/864646.mp3 00:00:00 no DENISE O'DONNELL, AMY BARASCH, NYSCASA 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 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. WAMC http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1561082 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. wamc Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/.jukebox/media/wamc/863481/mp3/news/podcast/300/863481.mp3 00:00:00 no RICHARD BRODSKY 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. 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. WAMC http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1558129 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. wamc Sat, 26 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/.jukebox/media/wamc/862144/mp3/news/podcast/300/862144.mp3 00:00:00 no 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. 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. WAMC