Podcast

The LG Wire is a student media podcast in the New York State Capitol, featuring SUNY New Paltz and UAlbany journalism students in the heart of the action, covering political movers and shakers and policy. Hear their thoughts on the experience and the stories they are working on. This podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in student journalism and/or the Albany Capitol.

Spring 2026 Podcasts (Edited and Produced by Marietou Sacko):

Gov. Hochul and the Environment With LG Intern Emily Salazar

Being a Statehouse Intern: Field Trips to the Assembly, WAMC, Shadowing Legislative Correspondents and More with LG Intern Patrick Kelly

Inequality, Politics and Journalism with LG Intern Zander Doring

The Marketing of Journalism with LG Intern Mia Lucero

Welcome to a New Semester — Thoughts on Covering the Capitol, Hopes for the Experience With Host Marietou Sacko, Emily Salazar and Jack Stegmayer

Fall 2025 Podcasts (Edited and Produced by Alex Genovese):

What Is the Legislative Gazette? With Nancy Mac Innes and Darren Johnson. 

The “Other” Legislative Gazette: Host Alex Genovese Interviews WAMC’s Producer David Guistina.

Off-Year Elections With Alex Genovese and Darren Johnson and Breast-Cancer Research Funding With Jae Spooner. 

First Impressions: Our First Podcast Under New Leadership and Students, With Benjamin Nellis, Meyghan Figueroa, and Darren Johnson.

Reflecting on the End of the Semester With Editor Darren Johnson and Podcast Host Alex Genovese.