Capitol Compass
Capitol Compass is the official podcast of the New York State Catholic Conference. On the show we dive into public policy debates in Albany and Washington, D.C., of concern to the Church, as well as subjects related to Catholic social teaching. New episodes air every other Wednesday.
Podcasting since 2021 • 49 episodes
Capitol Compass
Latest Episodes
#43 | Foreign-Born Religious Workers Visas & Immigration
In episode 43, Gillian chats with David Spicer, attorney for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), and Auxiliary Bishop Edmund Whalen of the Archdiocese of New York. They discuss foreign-born religious workers visas and the ...
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Episode 43
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#42 | 2025 Legislative Session Priorities
In episode 42, Gillian sits down with Dennis Poust, Executive Director of the New York State Catholic Conference. They discuss key pieces of New York State legislation the Conference is focusing on this session, as well as important federal dev...
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Episode 42
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#41 | Proposal 1 & Faithful Citizenship
In episode 41, Gillian chats with Holly Grant from the Coalition to Protect Kids-NY. They discuss what Proposal 1 is, why parents should be concerned about it, and why a State Constitutional amendment is such a big deal. Read the Bi...
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Episode 41
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25:37
#40 | Catholic Health on Long Island
In episode 40, Gillian chats with Father Kevin Creagh, C.M., vice president for mission integration at Catholic Health. They discuss what differentiates Catholic Health from secular medical institutions and their advocacy work.Learn mor...
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Episode 40
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#39 | Disabilities & Physician Assisted Suicide
In episode 39, Gillian chats with Max Rodriguez, manager of government affairs for the Center for Disability Rights. They discuss the dangers of physician assisted suicide legislation and why everyone should be concerned about it. Learn...
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Episode 39
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