The Albany Update with Jason McGuire
by New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms
Jason McGuire serves as the executive director of New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms (NYCF). Founded in April 1982, NYCF has spent decades serving as a statewide lobbying organization on behalf of the Empire State's evangelical Christian community. The Albany Update podcasts offer weekly insight and information pertaining to the New York State Legislature from a distinctly Christian perspective. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/albanyupdate/support
Episodes
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Reflecting on the Last Election with Family Life's Bob Price
On this week's edition of the Albany Update, Jason J. McGuire, executive director at New York Families, is joined by Family Life News Director Bob Price. The two offer their thoughts on the 2025 General Election and where the political parties, New York and the nation may be heading from here.
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New York State Assembly Is Acting On Assisted Suicide
NewYorkFamilies.org Welcome to this week’s edition of The Albany Update, your source for news on New York State policy and politics from a distinctly Christian perspective. In this week’s program, we’ve got a timely update concerning assisted suicide legislation that is moving this week in the...
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Hochul Polls Poorly As Candidates Consider Challenge
NewYorkFamilies.org Welcome to this week’s edition of The Albany Update, your source for news on New York State policy and politics from a distinctly Christian perspective. Jason McGuire, the executive director of New York Families Foundation, is your host. At New York Families, we envision a…
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State Budget Still In Albany Stalemate
In this week's episode of the Albany Update, we'll look at the budget impasse at the statehouse, a Republican effort to address the horrors of human trafficking and a Supreme Court case that could give states more control over Medicaid funding of abortion.
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President Trump Takes Executive Action Against Gender Extremism
In this week's episode we look at President Donald J. Trump's executive action to restore a sense of sanity to the cultural debate regarding gender identity. Then, in state news, we look at five pro-abortion bills that passed in the State Senate. Finally, Jason tells us about a recent move and...
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Jason McGuire Discusses Opposition to Proposal One with WDCX's Neil Boron
Recently, Jason McGuire, Executive Director of New York Families, appeared on WDCX's Neil Boron Live to discuss his opposition to Proposal One, the so-called Equal Rights Amendment. Give this bonus episode a listen before you vote in this very important Election. #GenderAmendment...
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Episode 1814: Methodists Split Over Same-Sex “Marriage”
Thank you for joining this week’s edition of the Albany Update. We start the program by looking at a split in the United Methodist Church over the issue of same-sex “marriage.” Then, we look at a swiftly approaching special election in one of New York’s congressional districts. Following that,...
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Episode 1813: Looking Back On The 2023 Legislative Session
Thank you for joining this week’s edition of the Albany Update. This week, we look back at the 2023 legislative session and take a brief look at what we may soon see in the 2024 session. Let’s get started.
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Episode 1812: Court Orders New Round of Congressional Redistricting
Thank you for joining this week’s edition of the Albany Update. At a time when most New Yorkers still haven’t figured out who their member of Congress is after the last round of redistricting, the New York Court of Appeals has decided that another round of redistricting is in order. Meanwhile,...
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Episode 1811: Senate Majority Leader Schumer Has Stand-Up Moment
Congress was roiled last week when two New York House Representatives faced discipline. One was expelled and the other was censured. Then, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer had a standup moment when he spoke loudly and with clarity against antisemitism, including the anti-Jewish sentiment...
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Episode 1810: Many Americans Doubt The American Dream
In this week's episode of the Albany Update, we note that many Americans wonder whether the American Dream is still possible. Then, we look at a troubling story of how the agency charged with protecting New York City children often initiates home inspections and child examinations based on an...
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Episode 1809: Sisters of Life See Victory Over State Harassment
In this week’s episode of the Albany Update, we start with good news regarding the fight to protect pro-life people from government harassment. Pivoting to other pro-life work, we note that November is National Adoption Month. Then, we must address a troubling ruling regarding New York’s...
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Episode 1808: Scholastic Sells Objectionable Books to Students
Thank you for giving this week’s episode of the Albany Update a listen. In this week’s program we report on a children’s book distributor that is selling pornographic materials to kids at school book fairs. Second, the crazy continues. Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation that conceals a...
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Episode 1807: Hochul Declares Transgender Awareness Month
In November, Americans set aside a day to honor our veterans, but Governor Kathy Hochul declared thirty days to honor transgenderism. This comes at a time when gender surgeries are already surging in the United States. Our politicians should not be normalizing this dangerous and devastating lie....
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Episode 1806: New York Campuses See Outbreak of Antisemitism
It’s hard to miss the antisemitism cropping up on college campuses across the country, but in this week’s episode of the Albany Update, we look at the antisemitism occurring on some New York campuses. Then, despite a marked increase in New Yorkers reaching out for help with gambling addiction…
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Episode 1805: Republicans Tap Mike Johnson For House Speaker
Following an embarrassing and frustrating 22-day impasse, the U.S. House of Representatives has elected Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) as the 56th speaker of the House. What do we know about Speaker Johnson? Let’s get started.
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Episode 1804: Will The Real Speaker Please Stand Up?
In this episode of the Albany Update, we’re focused on the fight over the next Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. The situation is volatile and could change at any moment, but we think it is safe to say that by the time you hear this we still do not have a permanent speaker in the…
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Episode 1803: Israel Declares War, Antisemites Brazenly Appear
In this episode of the Albany Update, we discuss the story that has dominated international news, the Israel-Hamas War. Even with Israel still grieving terrorist attacks, it did not take long for antisemites to appear. Sadly, we have seen anti-Jewish demonstrations even here in New York. Let’s…
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Episode 1802: Mayor Adams Promotes Tele-Abortion Services
In this week’s episode of the Albany Update, we discuss New York City’s plan to provide chemical abortion pills without even requiring an in-person meeting with a medical professional. With priorities like that, it’s no wonder that a recent report shows that half of City kids can’t even...
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Episode 1801: Staten Island Judge Steps Into Migrant Shelter Mess
Thank you for giving this week’s edition of the Albany Update a listen. In this week’s episode, we look at a Staten Island judge who is putting a stop to a NYC effort to house asylum-seeking migrants from being housed in a closed Catholic School. Then, New York is poised to expand marijuana...
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Episode 1800: Trump, Hochul Both Make Controversial Remarks
Thank you for giving this week’s edition of the Albany Update a listen. In this week’s episode, we cover controversial remarks made by former President Donald Trump regarding what he would do with the abortion issue, should he be reelected. Then, Gov. Kathy Hochul made some controversial remarks…
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Episode 1799: Assembly GOP Offers Migrant Crisis Proposals
Thank you for giving this week’s edition of the Albany Update a listen. In this week’s episode, we talk about the migrant crisis and some legislative proposals to address it. Next up, New York officially has a new chief judge. Then, Democrats prevailed in a Queens special election for the State...
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Episode 1798: State Ed Implements DEI For Every Student
Thank you for giving this week’s edition of the Albany Update a listen. Over the past several years, the phrase “diversity, equity, and inclusion,” or DEI, has become a commonly-used catchphrase in academia, in government, and in corporate America. But what does it mean? In today’s program, we’ll...
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Episode 1797: How Should We Respond When Leaders Suffer Decline?
Thank you for giving this week’s edition of the Albany Update a listen. On August 30, 2023, while speaking at a press conference in Kentucky, U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) froze for 30 seconds and appeared unable to speak. After being approached by two aides, Sen. McConnell…
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Episode 1796: Republican Presidential Candidates Meet In Milwaukee
Thank you for giving this week’s edition of the Albany Update a listen. In this episode, we’ll analyze the first Republican presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle. Then, we’ll look at a recent court decision that may impact the availability of chemical abortion pills in the United States....
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Episode 1795: Why Get Involved In The “Dirty Business” Of Politics?
In this week’s episode of the Albany Update podcast, we’ll explain more about what we believe and what motivates us to do the work that we do. Let’s get started.
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Episode 1794: Age-Verification Leads To Decline In Pornographic Viewing
In this week’s episode, we discuss how age-verification laws are causing a decline in pornography viewing in several states. Then, as if we needed one more reason not to indulge in cannabis use, we note that marijuana is now being linked to mental illness. Next, we’ll cover two culture stories…
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Episode 1793: New York Offers Free Healthcare to Prostitutes
In this week’s episode, Governor Kathy Hochul is extending free (as in read taxpayer-funded) healthcare to prostitutes. Then, the rights of churches to oversee their security have been recognized once again in state law. Our organization is chalking this one up in the win column. After that, New...
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Episode 1792: Hochul Participates In Pro-Abortion Coalition
In this week’s episode, Governor Kathy Hochul continues her pro-abortion extremism, but this time she travelled to California to do it. While the Democratic Party is lurching ever more left on abortion, sadly, so are many of New York’s Republican congressional delegation. Today, we’ll name names....
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Episode 1791: Socialized Medicine Would Be A Costly Venture
In today’s episode of the Albany Update, we’ll examine the push for single-payer healthcare in the Empire State. Socializing medicine in our state would be a costly measure. Next, the Republican edge in the U.S. House of representatives is tight. Now, a recent court decision could mean another...
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Episode 1790: House Republicans Push Back On Progressive Military Policies
Thank you for joining this week’s episode of the Albany Update. In today’s episode, we’ll look at Democrat efforts to use the National Defense Authorization Act as a vehicle to advance abortion and transgenderism. Thankfully, Republicans are rejecting this affront. Then, looking at state…
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Episode 1789: America Sees Shift Toward Social Conservatism
Thank you for joining this week’s episode of the Albany Update. Nationally, the trend appears to be moving toward socially conservative issues. In today’s program, we discuss what may be the cause behind this return to traditional values. Then, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision…
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Episode 1788: Veto Urged In Effort To Seal Criminal Records
Thank you for joining this week’s episode of the Albany Update. In this week’s program, we’ll discuss a bill passed just before legislators left the Capitol known as “Clean Slate” that would seal criminal records. Conservatives oppose the measure. Will Governor Kathy Hochul sign it into law?…
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Episode 1787: Celebrating the End of Roe
Thank you for joining this week’s episode of the Albany Update. On June 24, 2023, America notes the one-year anniversary of the Dobbs decision that overturned Roe v. Wade. Our organization celebrates the historic moment in which we stand and recognizes that there is much work yet to be done in...
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Episode 1786: State Ed Declares War On Parents
Thank you for joining this week’s episode of the Albany Update. New York parents, please take notice: The government and the educational establishment in the state of New York have fully embraced left-wing gender ideology and have taken drastic steps to impose it upon students, faculty, staff…
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Episode 1785: Assisted Suicide Defeated at the Statehouse
Thank you for joining this week’s episode of the Albany Update. By the time you listen to this program, the 2023 legislative session will have concluded (sort of). It’s been numerous late nights and early mornings. Mercifully, the State Legislature is no longer in Albany and unable to pass…
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Episode 1784: Albany Enters Final Week of 2023 Legislative Session
Thank you for joining this week’s episode of the Albany Update. We’re in the final week of the 2023 legislative session in Albany. In today’s program, we'll tell you about a couple of bills our organization is trying to stop and three bills that we’re working to get passed before legislators…
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Episode 1783: Who’s Your Presidential Primary Pick?
Thank you for joining this week’s episode of the Albany Update. The 2024 Presidential Primaries are less than a year away. The entrance of Gov. Ron DeSantis is certainly shaking up the GOP side of things. It’s early, but we’re curious who you’re supporting in next year’s primary. Then, we’ll...
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Episode 1782: Sometimes The Best Wins Come Through The Courts
Thank you for joining this week’s episode of the Albany Update. Let’s face it. We live in a politically challenging state, but that doesn’t mean that there is nothing we can accomplish. When government overextends its constitutional authority, thankfully there is a balance of power in the…
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Episode 1781: Legislature Enters the Final Quarter
Thank you for joining this week’s episode of the Albany Update. We’ve entered the final weeks of the 2023 legislative session, and that has many New Yorkers wondering what the State Legislature may try to pass in the final days of this year’s session. Specifically, there are two bills concerning…
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Episode 1780: New York Finally Has A State Budget
Thank you for joining this week’s episode of the Albany Update. It was more than a month late, but New York finally has a state budget. In today’s program we’ll tell you what made it in and what didn’t make it into this year’s fiscal plan. We’ll also place a special emphasis on budget-related…
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Episode 1779: Senate Committee Rejects Parental Notification Act
Thank you for joining this week’s episode of the Albany Update. One would think that before a minor undergoes a medical procedure that the child’s parents should have to consent to the procedure or at least be notified. However, state Democrats on the Senate Women’s Issues Committee rejected a…
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Episode 1778: Hochul’s High Court Picks Confirmed
Thank you for joining this week’s episode of the Albany Update. This week, we’ll be discussing the confirmation of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s latest picks for the Court of Appeals, New York’s highest court. We’ll also be noting some of Hochul’s hijinks in promoting recreational weed and offering even…
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Episode 1777: Appellate Court Affirms Parts of Lower Court’s Abortion Pill Decision
Thank you for joining this week’s episode of the Albany Update. The Legislature was not in session last week, due to the Easter and Passover holidays, as well as a planned Spring break, but that doesn’t mean it was a quiet week. The nation is roiled over court rulings affecting abortion-by-pill....
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Episode 1776: Stalemate at the Statehouse
Thank you for joining this week’s episode of the Albany Update. The stalemate at the statehouse is the lead story of the week. The State Budget was due April 1, but the Governor and the Legislature aren’t anywhere close to passing a fiscal plan. Then, when we speak of out-of-state abortion…
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Episode 1775: U.S. House Passes Parents Bill of Rights Act
Thank you for joining this week’s episode of the Albany Update. Today, we want to offer an update on the U.S. House of Representatives passage of H.R. 5, the Parents Bill of Rights Act. Then, we’ll discuss a piece of New York state legislation that solidifies the sad way in which our state...
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Episode 1774: AG Letitia James Welcomes Drag Queens
Thank you for joining this week’s episode of the Albany Update. About a week ago, New York State Attorney General Letitia James hosted an event that featured drag queens. Oh, and did we mention that it was geared toward children? Next, state funding for abortion isn’t making a lot of news these...
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Episode 1773: NYC Council Seeks to Silence Vickie Paladino
Thank you for joining this week’s episode of the Albany Update. Last week, news broke that the New York City Council voted to remove one of its own from a key committee? Why? This member dared to speak out against Drag Queen Story Hours. It’s strange, because a recent guest on a liberal talk show...
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Episode 1772: Free Speech Controversy on UB Campus
Thank you for joining this week’s episode of the Albany Update. Controversy erupted on the University at Buffalo campus last week when a student group welcomed a speaker who has been critical of the transgender movement. Campus liberals wouldn’t have it. Did UB stand up for free speech or cave to...
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Episode 1771: NYC Mayor Defends Faith In Public Life
Thank you for joining this week’s episode of the Albany Update. Faith in public life is a frequent topic on this program, but rarely do we see such a bold defense of it as we saw last week from the Mayor of New York City. Stay tuned. We’ll tell you more in just a moment. Meanwhile, Albany...
About this show
Jason McGuire serves as the executive director of New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms (NYCF). Founded in April 1982, NYCF has spent decades serving as a statewide lobbying organization on behalf of the Empire State's evangelical Christian community. The Albany Update podcasts offer weekly insight and information pertaining to the New York State Legislature from a distinctly Christian perspective. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/albanyupdate/support
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New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms