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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Open Forum 10/3/24: What's the biggest issue in this year's election?
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As part of our Lock Box fund raising, we asked WAMC members what was the issue most important to them in the upcoming election. We continue that theme on today's Open Forum. Ray Graf welcomes Joe Donahue and listener calls.
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10/03/24 Special Lockbox Conversation with Arlie Hochschild
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For all the attempts to understand the state of American politics and the blue/red divide, we’ve ignored what economic and cultural loss can do to pride. What happens, Arlie Russell Hochschild asks, when a proud people in a hard-hit region suffer the deep loss of pride and are confronted with a powerful political appeal that makes it feel “stolen”?…
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Peter Hughes, Manager of The Linda: WAMC's Performing Arts Studio, joins us with a preview of upcoming events and broadcasts.By Madeleine Reynolds
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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, Executive Director of The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York Nic Rangel, and Wall Street Investment Banker Mark Wittman.
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The Capitol Connection – NYSSBA President Sandra Ruffo
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We welcome back Kathryn Sheehan to dig into the history of our region. Ray Graf hosts.
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10/02/24 Special Lockbox Panel: Plastics and Recycling
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The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Bennington College faculty member, former EPA Regional Administrator, and President of Beyond Plastics Judith Enck, Chair of Zero Waste Capital District Tina Lieberman-Cohen, and Co-Founder and Co-Director of The Descendants Project Jo Banner.…
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10/02/24 Special Lockbox Panel: Vice-Presidential-Debate Review
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The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists Siena College Professor of Comparative Politics Vera Eccarius-Kelly, Dean of the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity at…
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Democrats are making IVF a central issue in the election.In today’s Congressional Corner, Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey, a Democrat, wraps up his conversation with WAMC’s Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded September 18th.By Ian Pickus
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Pre-Vice Presidential Debate Lockbox Special Roundtable Panel
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Prior to airing the Presidential Debate, we present a Pre-Vice-Presidential Debate Special Roundtable Panel with a wide-range of experts to discuss the importance of the debate AND to support WAMC’s Locked Box.
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The Book Show | Louise Erdrich – The Mighty Red
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In her new novel, “The Mighty Red,” Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winning author Louise Erdrich tells a story of love, natural forces, spiritual yearnings, and the tragic impact of uncontrollable circumstances on ordinary people's lives.By WAMC
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Julie Hart and Rich Guthrie are back to answer your questions. Give us a call at show time, 2pm. Ray Graf hosts.
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Book Picks - Bennington Bookshop and The Bookstore in Lenox
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This week's Book Picks come from are Phil Lewis from Bennington Bookshop in Bennington, VT and Matt Tannenbaum from The Bookstore in Lenox, MA.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 The Ulster County Comptroller and the former president and CEO of the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley March Gallagher, a former U.S. Army officer and State Department Diplomat who taught at Bard College for six years and is now a Senior …
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Author Liz Moore transports readers into a thrilling drama, richly set against summertime in the Adirondacks with her latest "The God of the Woods." She will join Joe Donahue in conversation as part of the Saratoga Book Festival this Sunday, October 6, at Universal Preservation Hall at 1:30. She is the fiction headliner of the festival which runs O…
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It’s election season, but Congress is still working on some priorities before the term ends.In today’s Congressional Corner, Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey, a Democrat, speaks with WAMC’s Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded September 18th.By Ian Pickus
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Medical Monday 9/30/24: Cardiology with Dr. Robert Phang
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We welcome Dr. Robert Phang of Albany Associates in Cardiology. The number to call at show time (2pm) with your question is 800-348-2551. Ray Graf hosts.
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The Saratoga Book Festival is an annual community-wide celebration of books in downtown Saratoga Springs, New York. SBF brings writers, book lovers, and even reluctant readers together for thoughtful conversations, fascinating interviews, book talks, readings, workshops, youth program, and more. The festival runs this coming weekend across various …
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9/30/24 Special Lockbox Panel: Politics of Chaos
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The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Political Consultant Libby Post, the Robert Clements Professor of Democracy and Politics at Dartmouth College Russell Muirhead, and the Senator Joseph…
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The follow up to David Wroblewski’s beloved number one “New York Times” Bestselling classic “The Story of Edgar Sawtelle,” “Familiaris” is the stirring origin story of the Sawtelle family and the dogs that carry the Sawtelle name.By Joe Donahue
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Roundtable Panel: The Week in Review - Episode 189
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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 9/27/24: Health eating with Holly Shelowitz
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Today we welcome back Holly Shelowitz to discuss healthy foods that taste great and can make us feel better. 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 public policy and communications expert Theresa Bourgeois, Senior Fellow, Bard Center for Civic Engagement Jim Ketterer, and Investment Banker on Wall St. Mark Wittman.
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Graham Nash keeps the focus on "Now" as tour returns to Northeast
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Graham Nash’s fall tour brings him to the Academy of Music in Northampton on Oct. 4, The Egg in Albany on Oct. 6, and The Flynn in Burlington on Oct. 10.By Ian Pickus
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WAM Theater Presents "Galileo’s Daughter"
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WAM Theatre presents “Galileo’s Daughter” by Jessica Dickey at the Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre Shakespeare & Company, Lenox, MA from October 18 - November 3 before transferring to Central Square Theater in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The play is directed by Reena Dutt.By Sarah LaDuke
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Another funding deadline is upon us.In today’s Congressional Corner, Massachusetts Democrat Richard Neal of the 1st district wraps up his conversation with WAMC’s Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded September 17th.By Ian Pickus
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The Legislative Gazette – The State Department of Health declares eastern equine encephalitis an “imminent threat” in Ulster County
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On this week’s 51%, we speak with Brady President Kris Brown about her work advocating for gun control measures in Washington, and why it’s harder today. We also hear from New York State Senator Liz Krueger about the state’s proposed Equal Rights Amendment, which voters will decide on in November. Guests: Kris Brown, president of Brady: United Agai…
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Bob Berman and Dr. Valerie Rapson join us to discuss recent astronomy news and answer your questions. Ray Graf hosts.
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QueerCore Collaborative launches QueerCore Festival
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Time to learn about the QueerCore Collaborative - a group of local Western Mass musicians, artists, and organizers launching a new annual music festival called QueerCore on Saturday in Easthampton, MA.By Joe Donahue
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Fellowship of Reconciliation summit "Guns, Race & America’s Love Affair with Killing"
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Fellowship of Reconciliation is a global movement founded in 1914 to support the rights of conscience in resistance to war and military conscription. We are joined by Executivve Director Ariel Gold and scholar of race, religion, and resistance, Iskander Abbasi.By Joe Donahue
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9/26/24 Special Lockbox Panel: Iran
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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 and Vice President for Editorial Development at the New York Press Association Judy Patrick. We are also joined by Fariba Pajooh who is originally from Iran, with over 15 years of reporting …
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The Media Project – Judy, Barbara, Ian, David
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Dr. Kris Dallas of Ancient Arts Holistic Veterinary Services in Saratoga Springs joins us to tackle your pet questions. Ray Graf hosts.
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9/25/24 Special Lockbox Panel: Economics
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The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Aaron Pacitti is Professor of Economics at Siena College, Pavlina Tcherneva is an American economist, working as professor of economics at Bard College. She is President of the Levy Economics Institute and an expert at the Institute for New Economi…
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WIT Literary Festival presents Sayed Kashua in conversation with Cathy Park Hong on 9/28
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Sayed Kashua, an Arab Israeli novelist and newspaper columnist based in Boston, is best-known internationally as the creator of hit TV series, most recently "Madrasa," about a bilingual school in Jerusalem where Palestinians and Israelis try to find a common ground. He will be at the WIT Festival on 9/28.…
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As discussions over a state policy in New York to restrict cell phones in schools continue, we’ll speak with elementary school counselor about how students are affected by electronic devices. And Hartwick College, a private liberal arts school in Oneonta, New York, rolls out a new “life balance” initiative.…
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Eliza Griswold's “Circle of Hope: A Reckoning with Hope, Love, Power, and Justice in an American Church”
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In the new book the “Circle of Hope: A Reckoning with Hope, Love, Power, and Justice in an American Church,” the “New Yorker” contributor Eliza Griswold tells the story of one progressive Evangelical Church in Philadelphia spending time with them from roughly 2019 to 2023.By Joe Donahue
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New York and the War of 1812 | A New York Minute in History
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This episode delves into New York State’s role in the War of 1812, which is often considered America’s “second war of Independence.” With a particular focus on the State Historic site at Sackets Harbor, we learn the particularly important role that New York, and New Yorkers, played in the war. Marker of Focus: War of 1812, Village of Sackets Harbor…
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The Capitol Connection – New York state Democratic Party Chair Jay Jacobs
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Autumn is here! We welcome NewsChannel 13 meteorologist Reid Kisselback to answer your weather questions. Ray Graf hosts.
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Book Picks - Oblong Books and Battenkill Books
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This week's Book Picks come from Suzanna Hermans from Oblong Books in Rhinebeck and Millerton, NY and Connie Brooks & Heather Boyne from Battenkill Books in Cambridge, NY.By Joe Donahue
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9/24/24 Special Lockbox Panel: Voting Rights
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The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Chief of Staff and Vice President for Strategy and Policy at Bard College Malia DuMont, Former NY-19 Congressman John Faso, Vice President for Editorial Development at the New York Press Association Judy Patrick, Former Times-Union Associate Editor…
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The Woodstock Film Festival, this fall celebrating its 25th year, is presenting its main slate of distinguished films to screen from October 15 to October 20, 2024, at venues across the Hudson Valley towns of Woodstock, Rosendale, Kingston and Saugerties.By Joe Donahue
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Medical Monday 9/23/24: Urologic surgery with Dr. Jonah Marshall
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September is Prostate Cancer Awareness month. We welcome Dr. Jonah Marshall of St. Peter’s Health Partners. Dr. Marshall specializes in urologic oncology, nerve-sparing prostate surgery and complex kidney surgery. He focuses both on cancer control and overall quality of life. Ray Graf hosts.
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