WAMC's Friday quiz segment, Any Questions?, puts news director Ian Pickus in the hot seat, as he and listeners field questions from resident quizzer Mike Nothnagel. Nothnagel is Associate Professor of mathematics at The Culinary Institute of America, and a crossword constructor for the New York Times and Games Magazine, among other outlets. Often, Mike and Ian switch seats or feature guest answerers, such as Will Shortz, Liane Hansen, John Flansburgh and Mike Doughty. Any Questions? airs Fri ...
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Each week on The Book Show, host Joe Donahue interviews authors about their books, their lives and their craft. It is a celebration of both reading and writers.
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WAMC's The Roundtable is an award-winning, nationally recognized eclectic talk program. The show airs from 9 a.m. to noon each weekday and features news, interviews, in-depth discussion, music, theatre, and more!
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Whether it's the environment, health, our children, politics or the arts, there's a women's perspective, and 51% is a show dedicated to that viewpoint. Host Jesse King talks to experts in their field for a wide-ranging, entertaining discussion of issues that not only fall into the traditional 'women's issues' category, but topics that concern us all as human beings and citizens of the global community.
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Each week on The Capitol Connection, you can keep yourself abreast of political developments and gain a little insight into how New York State's politicians think when you listen in as political scientist Dr. Alan Chartock holds conversations with members from the Assembly and Senate, and other political movers and shakers.
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You can find the region's most in-depth look at New York State politics and government each week on The Legislative Gazette. Hosted by David Guistina, the program features regular commentary by syndicated columnist and political scientist Dr. Alan Chartock. On each program, the award-winning WAMC News Team combines forces to bring you a wrap-up of the week's political news, the goings on in and around the legislature, and the stories that will keep you well-informed and in the know.
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The Media Project is an inside look at media coverage of current events with The Times Union's Rex Smith, WAMC's Alan Chartock, University at Albany Professor Rosemary Armao, Editor of the Daily Gazette Judy Patrick, Chair of the Department of Communication at the College of St. Rose Cailin Brown, Publisher of Empire Report New York J.P. Miller, and Daily Freeman Publisher Emeritus Ira Fusfeld.
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Vox Pop is WAMC's live call-in talk program. Host Ray Graf welcomes guests with expertise in areas ranging from astronomy and birding to taxes and cooking. Our experts take questions posed by WAMC listeners. Every Monday is a "Medical Monday." Every Friday is a "Food Friday."There are several ways to join the conversation:Call in during the show from 2-3 p.m. at 1-800-348-2551 (1-800-34TALK-1)Email voxpop@wamc.org during the showTweet us @WAMCVoxPopYou can subscribe to the podcast here: iTun ...
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Every day, faculty members at schools and universities throughout the world are making discoveries that shape our ways of thinking and redefine our understanding of today's knowledge-driven society. Since 1990, The Best of Our Knowledge has highlighted breakthroughs across disciplines and across the globe, putting listeners in touch with the minds at the forefront of their fields. Each week this program examines some of the issues unique to education, looks at the latest research and invites ...
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A New York Minute In History is a podcast about the history of New York and the unique tales of New Yorkers. It is hosted by State Historian Devin Lander, Saratoga County Historian Lauren Roberts and Don Wildman. Jesse King and Jim Levulis of WAMC produce the podcast. A New York Minute In History is a production of the New York State Museum, WAMC Northeast Public Radio and Archivist Media. Support for the project comes from The William G. Pomeroy Foundation, the National Endowment for the Hu ...
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WAMC's Alan Chartock speaks with artists, politicians, writers and people from various backgrounds to get to the heart of their lives, and contributions to the world.
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Includes sermons hosted by Weavertown Amish Mennonite Church of Bird in Hand, PA.
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Includes events hosted by Weavertown Amish Mennonite Church of Bird in Hand, PA.
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Our podcast features tip and tricks on search engine optimization, online advertising and otherwise how to maintain a great online presence. We also like talking with business owners about their tricks to manage the digital landscape.
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Antiques with Colin Stair and Lisa Thomas 8/27/24
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Colin Stair and Lisa Thomas join us to answer your questions. Ray Graf hosts.
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Book Picks - Merritt Bookstore and Open Door Bookstore
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Today's Book Picks come from Kira Wizner from Merritt Bookstore in Millbrook, New York and Lily Bartels from Open Door Bookstore in Schenectady, New York.By Joe Donahue
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The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Diplomat in residence at Bard College Ambassador Frederic Hof, Political Consultant and Lobbyist Libby Post, and Former Times Union Associate Editor Mike Spain.
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David Rohde's “Where Tyranny Begins: The Justice Department, the FBI, and the War on Democracy"
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Two-time Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist David Rohde headline making new book, “Where Tyranny Begins: The Justice Department, the FBI, and the War on Democracy,” is out today.By Joe Donahue
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Jacqueline Gay Walley’s novel “The Waw” sees a woman leaving here New York life to follow an image she has seen of a small town of great beauty by the sea in England.By Joe Donahue
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Medical Monday 8/26/24: Ear, Nose and Throat with Dr. Nora Perkins
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We're joined by Dr. Nora Perkins from Albany ENT and Allergy Services. 800-348-2551. Ray Graf hosts.
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Stephen McCauley to discuss "You Only Call When You're in Trouble" at Spencertown Academy Arts Center Festival of Books on 9/1
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Best-selling author Stephen McCauley is back with a new novel, "You Only Call When You're in Trouble." McCauley will be part of The Spencertown Academy’s Festival of Books - celebrating its 19th season this Labor Day weekend, August 30 – September 2, 2024. Stephen will speak at 1PM on Sunday afternoon – September 1st.…
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The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Political Consultant and lobbyist Libby Post, Executive Director of The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York Nic Rangel, Wall Street Investment Banker – Mark Wittman, and Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan.…
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"This Ordinary Stardust: A Scientist's Path from Grief to Wonder” by Dr. Alan Townsend
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A decade ago, Dr. Alan Townsend’s family received two unthinkable catastrophic diagnoses: His four-year-old daughter and his wife developed unrelated life-threatening forms for brain cancer. Throughout his scientific wonder he found ways to bring meaning to his darkest period, he writes of his experiences in the new book “This Ordinary Stardust: A …
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The cause of long COVID, where patients experience symptoms months after their initial illness, is a mystery. Now, a new study might bring scientists a step closer toward understanding the disease. And we’ll visit students who are learning STEAM concepts through cooking.By WAMC
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Is congestion pricing back on the table?In today’s Congressional Corner, Democratic candidate Josh Riley of New York’s 19th district wraps up his conversation with WAMC’s Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded August 21st.By Ian Pickus
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Roundtable Panel: The Week in Review - Episode 183
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Each weekday morning, The Roundtable's Joe Donahue is joined by various experts, journalists, educators, and commentators to discuss current events. On Roundtable Panel: The Week in Review, we feature your favorite panelists discussing news items from the previous week.
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Food Friday 8/23/24: Scandinavian with Julia Joern and Chef Henning Nordanger
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We learn a little about Scandinavian cooking today with Chef Henning Nordanger and Julia Joern of Julia's Local in Round Top, NY. Ray Graf hosts.
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“I Cheerfully Refuse” is Leif Enger's latest novel set in a not-too-distant America. A tale of a bereaved and pursued musician embarking under sail on a sentient Lake Superior in search of his departed deeply beloved bookselling wife.By Joe Donahue
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The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Partner with the law firm Whiteman, Osterman, and Hanna Cianna Freeman Tolbert, Siena College Professor of Economics Aaron Pacitti, political consultant and lobbyist Libby Post, and Wall Street investment banker Mark Wittman.…
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Woodstock Fringe is presenting "Greater Tuna" at the Byrdcliffe Theatrein Woodstock, NY - opening tonight and running through September 8th.Meet Arles Struvie, Thurston Wheelis, Aunt Pearl, Petey Fisk, Phineas Blye and Rev. Spikes, just some of the upstanding citizens of Tuna, the third smallest town in Texas, where the Lion’s Club is too liberal, …
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Fall election season is quickly approaching.In today’s Congressional Corner, Democratic candidate Josh Riley of New York’s 19th district continues his conversation with WAMC’s Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded August 21st.By Ian Pickus
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The Media Project – Rex, Judy, Barbara, David
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The Legislative Gazette – Governor Hochul signs a new law allowing small distilleries, cideries and makers of mead to ship directly to consumers
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The gardening experts are back to take your questions. Ray Graf hosts.
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“Job Security: A Composite Portrait of the Expanding American Security Industry” - new book from MIT Press and exhibition at UAlbany's University Art Museum
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The new book is “Job Security: A Composite Portrait of the Expanding American Security Industry” by Danny Goodwin and Edward Schwarzschild. Not only is “Job Security” a book but it is an exhibit at the University Art Museum “Job Security: Voice and Views from the American Security Industry running now through December 9.…
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The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Partner with the Albany law firm of Whiteman Osterman & Hanna, Cianna Freeman-Tolbert, Vice President for Editorial Development at the New York Press Association Judy Patrick, from the DNC in Chicago the Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan, and Theatre arti…
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David Sanger's "New Cold Wars: China's Rise, Russia's Invasion, and America's Struggle to Defend the West"
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Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and bestselling author of “The Perfect Weapon,” David Sanger, shares his new account of America’s plunge into simultaneous conversations with two very different adversaries at the Northshire Bookstore in Manchester Center, Vermont this Saturday at 6 p.m.By Joe Donahue
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Democrat Josh Riley is trying again to win New York’s 19th House district seat.In today’s Congressional Corner, Riley speaks with WAMC’s Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded August 21st.By Ian Pickus
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We explore the world of massage therapy today with Laura Brown of Capital Region Therapeutic Massage. Ray Graf hosts.
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The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are the Jane & William White Professor of Behavioral Sciences at Northwestern University & Past President of the International Communication Association Noshir Contractor, Tetherless World Professor of Computer, Web and Cognitive Sciences at RPI and Di…
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Alice Green - archival interview in memoriam
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Alice Green - the longtime executive director of the Center for Law and Justice, a civil rights organization she founded in 1985 died on Tuesday. She was 84.By Joe Donahue
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President Biden says it’s time to change the Supreme Court. In today’s Congressional Corner, David Hawkings of The American Leader wraps up his interview with WAMC’s Ian Pickus.By Ian Pickus
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The Capitol Connection – Judy Patrick, Vice President of the New York Press Association
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Genealogist Tracy Skrabut returns to help you find answers to your family history questions. Call with your questions. 800-348-2551. Ray Graf hosts.
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Book Picks - The Odyssey Bookshop and The Bookstore in Lenox
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This week's Book Picks come from Jesse Hassinger from The Odyssey Bookshop in South Hadley, Massachusetts and Matt Tannenbaum from The Bookstore in Lenox, Massachusetts.By Joe Donahue
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The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Former NY-19 Congressman John Faso, Senior Fellow at Bard's Center for Civic Engagement Ambassador Fred Hof, Vice President for Editorial Development at the New York Press Association Judy Patrick, and Former Times Union Associate Editor Mike Spain…
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Martin Baron discusses “Collison of Power: Trump, Bezos, and the Washington Post” at Spencertown Academy’s Festival of Books
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Martin Baron's role in launching an investigation into the catholic churches coverup of sexual abuse by clergy was portrayed in the Academy Award Winning film “Spotlight.” Baron retired from daily journalism in early 2021 and he tells his story in the book “Collison of Power: Trump, Bezos, and the Washington Post.”…
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The Book Show | Jodi Picoult – By Any Other Name
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Known for her incredible research bestselling author Jodi Picoult brings to life the incomparable Emilia Bassano, the real-life and “too little considered” English poet believed to have authored many of Shakespeare’s plays and sonnets. Picoult’s new novel is “By Any Other Name.”By WAMC
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The Democratic National Convention is drawing a contrast with the Republican Party. In today’s Congressional Corner, David Hawkings of The American Leader speaks with WAMC’s Ian Pickus.By Ian Pickus
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Medical Monday 8/19/24: Neurosurgery with Dr. David Penn
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We welcome Dr. David Penn of Nuvance Health. Dr. Penn is a neurosurgeon with areas of expertise including treatment of complex brain tumors, such as acoustic neuromas and meningiomas, vascular malformations, such as aneurysms and AVMs and cerebral bypass. Ray Graf hosts.
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Reflections on a career with Phil Donahue
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Phil Donahue as died at the age of 88. The longtime host of "Donahue," Phil Donahue established the modern daytime talk show format with his focus on audience participation and hot-button social issues. In 1967 he began hosting "The Phil Donahue Show."By Joe Donahue
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The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Stuart Rice Honorary Chair at the University of Massachusetts Amherst’s College of Information and Computer Sciences (CICS) and Faculty Associate at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University Fran Berman, Preceptor in P…
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Vermont Public Theater and Shakespeare in the Woods present "Twelfth Night"
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Vermont Public Theater will be presenting an outdoor free presentation of Shakespeare in the Woods production of “Twelfth Night” at Merchants Park in Downtown Bennington, Vermont. The night is a Fundraiser for Bennington County Coalition for the Homeless. The family friendly production of “Twelfth Night” will be performed outside, rain or shine at …
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Remember to Pay Attention – Dave Stoltzfoos
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Food Friday 8/16/24: Cheese with Mary Rizzo and Shaleena Bridgham
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It's cheese time. It's ALWAYS cheese time! We welcome Shaleena Bridgham of Four Fat Fowl and Mary Rizzo of The Cheese Traveler. Ray Graf hosts.
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Steve Benen's "Ministry of Truth: Democracy, Reality, and the Republicans' War on the Recent Past"
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The new book “Ministry of Truth: Democracy, Reality, and the Republicans' War on the Recent Past” by Steve Benen is an investigation of the Republican Party’s dangerous campaign to rewrite recent history in real time.By Joe Donahue
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The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are public policy and communications expert Theresa Bourgeois, Tetherless World Professor of Computer Web and Cognigtive Sciences at RPI Jim Hendler, and Senior fellow at the Center for Civic Engagement at Bard College Ambassador Fred Hof.…
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