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Capitol Confidential

Capitol Confidential

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 The Capitol Confidential podcast focuses on the policy, personalities and politics of New York's state government.All rights reserved Political Science Politics & Government
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  • Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie on redistricting, federal cuts and his summer tour

    Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie on redistricting, federal cuts and his summer tour
    Aug 7 2025
    Assembly Speaker Carl E. Heastie has been criss-crossing the state for his annual summer tour but news that Republicans in Texas planned to redraw that state’s congressional maps brought him back to Albany this week. We spoke with Heastie about New York’s redistricting process, why he has beef with former Chief Judge Janet DiFiore and what he expects next year amid changes in federal funding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado on challenging Hochul

    Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado on challenging Hochul
    Jul 24 2025
    Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado is the only Democrat who’s challenging Gov. Kathy Hochul for their party’s nomination in next year’s race for governor. He says she’s not leading on key issues important to New Yorkers. We talk about why he jumped into the race, how New York could lower energy prices for ratepayers and why the cost of health care is so high. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • Who’s New York’s state watchdog? Inspector General Lucy Lang

    Who’s New York’s state watchdog? Inspector General Lucy Lang
    Jul 10 2025
    Inspector General Lucy Lang’s job is to investigate alleged misconduct at state agencies. But her office also plays a role in investigating the aftermath of a situation gone wrong. That’s what happened 10 years ago, after two men led police on a wild goose hunt after escaping a state prison in Dannemora. We chat with Lang about the breakout and what her office is focused on now, including the state’s prison system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
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