Democratic state comptroller candidates square off in debate

What's next for New York's wetland protections?

May 29, 2026- We examine what comes next for the regulation of wetlands in New York after the Hochul administration chose not to challenge a court ruling limiting wetland protection rules. Our guest is Tom Berkman, a partner at Hodgson Russ and former general counsel for the State Department of Environmental Conservation.

Cannabis regulators solicit feedback from young New Yorkers

May 29, 2026- State Office of Cannabis Management Chief Medical Officer Dr. June Chin discusses the findings from a listening tour that solicited feedback from young people, including what they know and the questions they have about marijuana.

New York restricts working relationships with ICE

May 29, 2026- Assemblymember Catalina Cruz, a Queens Democrat, discusses language in the state budget that redefines the relationship between local law enforcement and federal immigration officials.

The case for defining antisemitism in state law

May 28, 2026- National Jewish Advocacy Center CEO Mark Goldfeder wants to write into state law a widely used, but controversial definition of antisemitism. We consider why a definition is needed in state law and what it should include.

Closing the 'Epstein Loophole' in state sex trafficking laws

May 28, 2026- Assemblymember Pamela Hunter, a Syracuse Democrat, wants to expand state criminal law to make it easier for prosecutors to bring charges against sex traffickers.