WAMC's Dr. Alan Chartock discusses the popularity of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and what that means for the Democratic Party. He also comments on ethics reform in New York state, and reports that President Trump is threatening Saturday Night Live with a federal investigation for the comedy show's portrayal of him.
Dr. Alan Chartock is professor emeritus at the University at Albany. He hosts the weekly Capitol Connection series, heard on public radio stations around New York. The program, for almost 12 years, highlighted interviews with Governor Mario Cuomo and now continues with conversations with state political leaders. Dr. Chartock also appears each week on The Media Project and The Roundtable and offers commentary on Morning Edition, weekdays at 7:40 a.m.