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In this episode, Senator Fahy sits down with the Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy President and CEO Kate Breslin to discuss populations facing inequity in New York, how the State Legislature is implementing policies to address those inequities, and how New York is progressing on the Child Poverty Reduction Act, the law that commits the state to reducing childhood poverty by 50% by 2031.

In this episode, Senator Fahy sits down with Paul Steely White to talk about Parks & Trails New York. They discuss championing parks and greenways in New York State and viewing them as essential public infrastructure rather than recreational amenities.

In this episode, Senator Fahy sits down with UAlbany President Havidan Rodriguez to discuss the state of higher education, how New York is making it more affordable for working families and students, and where higher education is headed in the state.

As we approach our nation's 250th Anniversary on Saturday, Senator Fahy sits down with Heidi Hill, Historic Site Director for both Crailo State Historic Site and Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site, to discuss the Capital Region's role in the Revolution and why this history still unites us. There are a lot of interesting tidbits in this one for local history aficionados and anyone looking to learn more about our history!

Senator Fahy sits down with the Executive Director of the Repair Coalition, Gay Gordon-Byrne, a national organization that advocates for laws and policies allowing consumers and independent businesses to legally and affordably fix their own electronic devices, appliances, and more, to discuss the growing Right to Repair movement.