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One in 3 counties in the United States do not have birthing facilities or obstetric clinics. That's according to a report by March of Dimes, a nonprofit that focuses on raising awareness about maternal health risks. WAMC's Sajina Shrestha spoke with Tisha Graham, the cofounder of BirthNet New York, about what these numbers mean for expecting parents in the Capital Region and New York State at large.

(Airs 07/02/26 @ 3 p.m.) The Legislative Gazette is a weekly program about New York State Government and politics. On this week’s Gazette: Immigrant advocates in New York are breathing a sigh of relief after the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on birthright citizenship, we’ll have reaction from an immigrant advocacy group to the Supreme Court ending legal protections for Haitian’s fleeing to the U.S. from violence or natural disaster, and we’ll tell you about people are doing whatever they can to make ends meet – including donating plasma.

(Airs 07/02/26 @ 3 p.m.) The Legislative Gazette is a weekly program about New York State Government and politics. On this week’s Gazette: Immigrant advocates in New York are breathing a sigh of relief after the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on birthright citizenship, we’ll have reaction from an immigrant advocacy group to the Supreme Court ending legal protections for Haitian’s fleeing to the U.S. from violence or natural disaster, and we’ll tell you about people are doing whatever they can to make ends meet – including donating plasma.

(Airs 07/01/26 @ 3 p.m.) WAMC’s David Guistina in conversation with Dr. Bruce Dearstyne, Editor and Author, about the new book Revolutionary New York: 250 Years of Social Change, published by SUNY Press. We'll talk about the birth of New York.

(Airs 07/01/26 @ 3 p.m.) WAMC’s David Guistina in conversation with Dr. Bruce Dearstyne, Editor and Author, about the new book Revolutionary New York: 250 Years of Social Change, published by SUNY Press. We'll talk about the birth of New York.

Two pieces of proposed legislation before the New York State Legislature aimed at expanding and protecting access to gender-affirming care did not receive a vote this legislative session. As WAMC's Sajina Shrestha reports, some who access that care are worried about the inaction amid federal restrictions.

WAMC’s David Guistina in conversation with Sam Mellins, Senior Reporter at New York Focus, about a State Senator's legal missteps in his private practice and how it may reflect on his work as chair of the New York Senate's Judiciary Committee.

WAMC's David Guistina in conversation with Chris Bragg, Albany Bureau Chief at New York Focus, about the power the Bronx Democratic Party holds in state government.

WAMC's David Guistina in conversation with Mike Goodwin, News Editor at The Times Union, about the gap between cannabis availability and treatment.

Advocates protesting Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposed changes to New York’s climate law were arrested at the New York State Capitol today/Wednesday. WAMC’s Sajina Shrestha was there.