Insurance mandate would shift costs for brand-name drugs

Insurance mandate would shift costs for brand-name drugs

July 8, 2026 - Assemblymember Phara Souffrant Forrest, a Brooklyn Democrat, makes the case for legislation requiring private insurance companies cover name-brand drugs at the same price as generic alternatives when there is a shortage of the generic drug.

Summer break catchup with SUNY Chancellor John King

July 8, 2026 - SUNY Chancellor John King provides an update on the state's free community college initiative, discusses higher education in prison, the funding needs for a unique SUNY campus, and protections for college athletes.

Updating New York's 'Lemon Law'

July 8, 2026 - Assemblyman Patrick Carroll, a Rockland County Democrat, makes the case for updating New York's protections for consumers of new and used cars. We also reflect on his first term in office.

Heading to Albany: A promise to be present in the district

July 8, 2026 - We’re getting to know the politicians destined to join the state legislature, so we’re checking in with Christian Celeste Tate, a progressive Democrat who unseated a Brooklyn Assemblymember in the June primaries. We talk about his expectations for office and his commitment to being present in his district.

Former Assembly GOP leader looks back on life in Albany

July 7, 2026- Former Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay, an Oswego County Republican, joins the show for his exit interview. We discuss his first bid for the Assembly, reflect on his special election loss in 2008 and explore his relationship with Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie.