New York Focus’ Editor-In-Chief Akash Mehta speaks to the work his newsroom is doing to make Albany transparent and accountable to residents across the state.
Central Current Radio
Podcast: How OCC is preparing to support job growth in CNY
SUNY OCC’s President Warren Hilton joins hosts Dr. Roosevelt “Rick” Wright and Maximilian Eyle.
Podcast: Parenting, pregnancy, and the One Big Beautiful Bill
Summer Merrick from Help Me Grow and Meredith Ouderkirk from Planned Parenthood of Western and Central New York discuss the challenges and opportunities facing pregnant women and parents of young children.
Podcast: This moment in local politics
Central Current reporter Patrick McCarthy joins hosts Maximilian Eyle and Dr. Rick Wright to discuss trends from the recent Democratic primary election and his ongoing reporting on government transparency.
Podcast: Upstate New York as a climate haven
What can Syracuse learn from how Buffalo has framed itself as a refuge from climate change? Invest Buffalo Niagara’s Greg Pokriki weighs in.
Podcast: It’s Happening Here – Sean Kirst
Columnist Sean Kirst discusses the importance of storytelling in how we understand the community we live in, and how history isn’t just in the past.
Podcast: It’s Happening Here – Stephanie Miner
Former Mayor Stephanie Miner joined hosts Maximilian Eyle and Dr. Rick Wright to discuss her new book, “Madam Mayor”, and her perspective on the challenges facing Syracuse today.
Podcast: It’s Happening Here – Steve Waldman
Steve Waldman thinks the government can help solve the local news crisis. In a conversation with Central Current Executive Director Maximilian Eyle, he explains why we need a fresh vision for sustainability.
Podcast: It’s Happening Here – Joanie Mahoney
Former Onondaga County Executive and President of SUNY ESF Joanie Mahoney joins hosts Maximilian Eyle and Dr. Rick Wright on Central Current’s podcast.
Central Current Radio: A look inside the newsroom
Executive Director Maximilian Eyle and Managing Editor Chris Libonati
discuss their highest impact stories, share why the nonprofit model is critical for newsrooms today, and highlight their plans to expand even further in 2025.

