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Senator Patricia Fahy

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24 episodes

Episode 24: Prescriptions, PBMs, and Premiums
1/12/2026 | 20 mins.
In this episode, Senator Fahy sits down with pharmacist and New York State Assemblymember John T. McDonald, III, who represents parts of the Capital Region, including Cohoes, Watervliet, and parts of Albany and Rensselaer Counties. They discuss the rising cost of prescription drugs, the ever-present presence of pharmacy benefit managers, the potential for healthcare premiums to increase in the coming year, and the general state of healthcare in New York.
Episode 23: A Glass Ceiling Shattered & Mayor Sheehan’s Legacy
12/19/2025 | 22 mins.
In this episode, Senator Fahy sits down with Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan to discuss her tenure’s biggest achievements, the challenges facing Albany for incoming Mayor-Elect Applyrs' administration, and the state of the nation’s and New York State’s political landscape.
Episode 22: Headwinds in Capital Region Business
12/12/2025 | 21 mins.
In this episode, Senator Fahy sits down with Walter Thorne of the Albany Business Review to discuss the business climate following the Trump administration’s tariffs and other actions, with an additional focus on downtown Albany’s revitalization and impact on the entrepreneur economy and broader Capital Region economy.
Episode 21: The Metroland and Downtown Albany Comeback
12/05/2025 | 21 mins.
In this episode, Senator Fahy sits down with Erin Harkes and Georgette Steffens, two trailblazers who are bringing downtown Albany roaring back one block at a time. Thanks to them, downtown Albany is more vibrant, alive, and buzzing than ever, as the neighborhood stands on the cusp of a $400 million makeover.
Episode 20: How Young People are Shaping 2026
11/25/2025 | 19 mins.
Senator Fahy sits down with Racquel Saddler, Vice President for Government Affairs at Mercury Public Affairs in Albany, to discuss emerging trends in communications and the 2025 general election, which saw record-breaking youth turnout and a greater emphasis on digital and social media outreach, particularly in New York City.

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About Chat with Pat

Join New York State Senator Patricia Fahy as she unpacks how federal and state policies shape the communities, businesses, and people of New York's Capital Region. In Chat with Pat, Senator Fahy sits down with local leaders, policy experts, and everyday New Yorkers to explore the real-world and everyday impact of federal, state, and local policy. Tune in to stay informed, engaged, and inspired by the changes happening right in your backyard, the 46th District, and the Capital Region.

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