Episode: 128 – Prescription for Maternal Health
In this episode of the Lobbying Insider Podcast, Host Zack Fink is joined by Palco CEO Alicia Paladino to discuss their initiative to improve maternal healthcare nationwide. Arkansas- based Palco currently provides administrative services for self-directed care in multiple states. This new service is expected to improve how women access prenatal services. Learn more: One Connected […]
Episode 127: Host Zack Fink, Keith Wright of Wright Strategies and DHC’s Bianca Rajpersaud Break Down Governor Hochul’s State of the State Address
With Governor Hochul’s State of the State address now in the books, the 2026 legislative session and the upcoming political season are in full swing. Governor Hochul is running this year for her second full term. In this episode, Host Zack Fink is joined by the President of Wright Strategies, and Manhattan Democratic Chair, Keith […]
Episode 126: In this episode, Host Zack Fink sits down with Omar Usmani from Aeon Nexus
In this episode, Host Zack Fink sits down with Omar Usmani from Aeon Nexus to discuss their software which is making criminal justice systems more efficient all across the country. They discuss the reforms enacted here in New York, and what more can be done to make improvements to the system.
Episode 125: Host Zack Fink sits down with DHC’s Bianca Rajpersaud and Keith Wright of Wright Strategies
In this episode, Host Zack Fink discusses this year’s unusual mayoral race with DHC’s Bianca Rajpersaud and Keith Wright of Wright Strategies. After a surprise upset in the June primary by Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani over former Governor Andrew Cuomo, the race is now in a full sprint toward Election Day. While four major candidates are […]
Episode 124: Host Zack Fink sits down with Skye Ostreicher – “The Political Personality.”
In this episode, Host Zack Fink sits down with Skye Ostreicher – “The Political Personality.” Ostreicher is a social media influencer who covers New York’s political world. She stays away from the public policy battles and political street fights that often define our politics in New York and instead focuses on getting to know our […]
Episode 123: Ukraine – The Current Political Situation, and the Recent Mineral Deal
In this episode Host Zack Fink sits down with Jed Sunden who runs a political action committee to support Ukraine, and DHC’s own Myron Rabij, who has done extensive work in Ukraine. The guests discuss the current political situation, and the recent mineral deal that was reached giving America unique access to deposits not found […]
Episode: 122 – Zack Fink chats with former Congressman Joe Crowley ( D ) – Queens
In this episode, Host Zack Fink chats with former Congressman Joe Crowley ( D ) – Queens. They take a deep dive into the current state of politics, including where Democrats went wrong in the last election. They also delve into the 2018 Congressional race where Crowley was defeated by progressive activist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and […]
Episode 121: Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez – Innovative Approach to Safety
In this latest episode, Host Zack Fink conducts a newsmaker interview with Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez. Using new methods of technology to prosecute crimes, Gonzalez has brought an innovative approach to keeping the people of Brooklyn safe. He also played an integral role in negotiating changes to discovery law reforms, a contentious issue that […]
Episode 120: Tim Cecere, President of St. Francis College in Brooklyn – Marketing and Advertising
In this latest episode, Host Zack Fink sits down with Tim Cecere, President of St. Francis College in Brooklyn. Tim discusses his background in marketing and advertising which gave him the tools to help take St. Francis to the next level. The school has added multiple new majors, including a robust nursing program. The college […]
Episode 119: NYS Gov. Hochul’s 2025 State of the State – Legislative Recap
In this episode of “Lobbying Insider” podcast, Host Zack Fink sits down with Keith Wright of Wright Strategies and Bianca Rajpersaud of DHC to discuss the 2025 legislative session in Albany. Last month, Governor Hochul delivered her State of the State address, followed by her budget message a week later. We delve into the major […]