The Capitol Pressroom

capitol.pressroom@wcny.org

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Booking Overview

The Capitol Pressroom is a news-driven Washington/NY policy podcast from WCNY featuring reporting and interviews about how public policy affects real communities and services. It’s a strong outlet for PR teams seeking credible experts who can translate complex policy topics into clear, local impact.

Metrics

Episodes: 500

Frequency: Multiple_weekly

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

YouTube: 212 subscribers

Contact Information

capitol.pressroom@wcny.org

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Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Policy-relevant leaders and domain experts (e.g., nonprofit executives, investigative reporters) with direct knowledge of New York state/local governance impacts.
Required Achievements:  
leadership roles at policy or advocacy organizations, published investigative reporting, executive roles representing local government stakeholders

Recent Guest Discussions

Jihoon Kim - Delays In Community-based Behavioral Health Services; Underlying Structural Problems And Solutions For New Yorkers Needing Mental Health And Substance Abuse Care.

Barbara Van Epps - How The State Budget Impacted Cities And Villages; Additional Aid; New Pension Costs.

Ezra Bitterman - Future Development Of Data Centers In New York; Energy Consumption Concerns; Economic Value Debates; Legislation Including A One-year Moratorium.

Recent Topics

Public Policy, Government, Healthcare, Housing, Energy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Capitol Pressroom
:

Inside the head of Gov. Kathy Hochul

June 15, 2026

June 15, 2026 - In an excerpt from an upcoming Dispatches from Planet Albany conversation, Politico New York Albany Bureau Chief Nick Reisman shares insights he gleaned from a one-on-one interview with Gov. Kathy Hochul.

State reports examines afterschool care landscape

June 15, 2026

June 15, 2026- New York State Office of Children and Family Services Commissioner DaMia Harris-Madden reflects on an overdue state report examining the afterschool care landscape in the Empire State, including what universal access might cost.

Troopers secure paid time to process violent incidents

June 12, 2026

June 12, 2026- New York State Troopers PBA President Charles Murphy discusses language in the budget ensuring state police members can get paid time off when they're involved in the use of force that kills or seriously injures someone.

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