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Albany, NY – On this week's show, Alan Chartock talks to James Odato, a Capitol beat reporter for the Albany Times Union. Odato, who's covered state politics for the paper since 1997, shares his thoughts on the ongoing budget battle in Albany, the likelihood of a Democratic takeover of the state Legislature and possible pay hikes for New York lawmakers.