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 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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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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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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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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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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Bob Berman and Dr. Valerie Rapson join us to discuss recent astronomy news and answer your questions. Sarah LaDuke hosts.
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Nina Guilbeault's “The Good Eater: A Vegan Search for the Future of Food”
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For years we have known that the consumption of meat is both environmentally destructive and morally dubious. In the new book “The Good Eater: A Vegan Search for the Future of Food” Harvard trained sociologist and vegan Nina Guilbeault takes a look at the history of veganism to answer those questions.…
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"Democracy in Retrograde: How to Make Changes Big and Small in Our Country and in Our Lives"
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At this fragile moment in history Emily Amick lawyer and former council to former senate majority leader Chuck Schumer, alongside “New York Times” Bestselling author Sami Sage, want to reframe civic engagement as a form of self-care. An assertion of one’s values and self-respect. The new book “Democracy in Retrograde: How to Make Changes Big and Sm…
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The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are UAlbany Lecturer in Africana Studies Jennifer Burns, Siena College Professor of Comparative Politics Vera Eccarius-Kelly, Dean of the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity at the University at Albany Robert Griffin,…
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How did we become a world with facts, shared truths, have lost their power to hold us together as a community as a country, globally? Bestselling journalist Steven Brill documents the forces and people from Silicon Valley to Madison Avenue to Moscow to Washington that have created and exploited this world of chaos and division and offers practical …
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Will Massachusetts voters move on from Senator Elizabeth Warren?In today’s Congressional Corner, Republican candidate John Deaton continues his conversation with WAMC’s Ian Pickus.By Ian Pickus
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Here were are in summer. This is prime time to sell a home, right? Or is winter better? Honestly, we can't remember! Good thing we welcome back Alex Monticello to answer this question and any other real estate question on your mind. WAMC's Sarah LaDuke hosts.
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Book Picks - Northshire Bookstore and Merritt Bookstore
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This week's Book Picks come from Kira Wizner of Merritt Bookstore in Millbrook, New York and Paul Thompson from of Northshire Bookstore in Manchester, Vermont and Saratoga, 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 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, Semi-retired, …
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Bard Music Festival Returns for a 34th Season in August
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This August, the Bard Music Festival returns for its 34th season with an intensive two-week exploration of “Berlioz and His World” (August 9–18.)By Joe Donahue
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A mystery set in a rural village in the West of Ireland, “The Hunter” is the second novel by best-selling author Tana French novel set in mythical Ardnakelty. It’s a blazing summer when two men arrive. One of them is coming home. Both of them are coming to get rich. One of them is coming to die.By WAMC
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A political newcomer is running for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts.In today’s Congressional Corner, Republican John Deaton speaks with WAMC’s Ian Pickus.By Ian Pickus
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Medical Monday 7/22/24: Cardiology with Dr. Sarah Levin
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Cardiology is the topic for this show. We welcome Dr. Sarah Levin of Nuvance Health. Sarah LaDuke hosts.
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On this episode of The Best of Our Knowledge, we’ll learn about the students and faculty at Stony Brook University who have created a resilience tool kit for student journalists. And we’ll learn about a national initiative to expand local news coverage through academic partnerships.By WAMC
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7/22/24 RT Panel - Biden withdraws from 2024 Presidential race
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The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are UAlbany Lecturer in Africana Studies Jennifer Burns, Ulster County Comptroller and the former president and CEO of the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley March Gallagher, former U.S. Army officer and State Department Diplomat who taught at …
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Any Questions #647: "What's in the middle No. 6"
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Food Friday 7/19/24: Pies with Ellen Gray
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The Pie Lady is back! Ellen Gray is here to talk about sweet and savory pies for summer. Ray Graf hosts.
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Comic Bob Newhart, best known for an everyman persona that powered two classic TV sitcoms, died Thursday morning. He was 94. We will remember him this morning.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, Former EPA Regional Administrator, Professor at Bennington College, and President of Beyond Plastics Judith Enck, CEO of The Business Council of New York State Heather Mulligan, and Siena C…
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Alex Edelman returns to Williamstown Theatre Festival with new comedy
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After a wildly successful run of "Just For Us" on Broadway and on HBO, for which he received a Special Tony Award, Alex Edelman returns to Williamstown Theatre Festival this weekend with a fresh batch of all new comedy with three shows – two Saturday, one Sunday.By Joe Donahue
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Ohio Senator J.D. Vance is hoping for a new job.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 July 17.By Ian Pickus
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The Media Project – Rex, Judy, Barbara, Ira
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The Legislative Gazette – Governor Hochul convenes a youth mental health roundtable
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On this week's 51%, we speak with Dr. Camille Clare, an OB/GYN and professor at SUNY Downstate, to learn more about cesarean sections, and what women should expect during and after delivery. Dr. Clare is also the secretary of the Board of Directors for the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and a member of New York's Maternal Mort…
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Do you have a science question? Our team of experts returns to try find the answer. Ray Graf hosts.
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The Fenimore Museum's 2024 Summer Exhibitions
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The Fenimore Museum in Cooperstown has two major exhibits this summer: "Remastered" – which celebrates another impressive aspect of music legend Bob Dylan’s creativity: his talents in visual art. The other featuring Banksy - best known for creating art on street corners and on buildings unexpectedly. To tell us about these two exhibits and other im…
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The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Publisher Emeritus of The Daily Freeman Ira Fusfeld, Former NY 19 Congressman John Faso, and Vice President for Editorial Development at the New York Press Association Judy Patrick.
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Barrington Stage Company Presents the play "Boeing Boeing"
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Barrington Stage Company began its run of Mark Camoletti’s hilarious 1960 French farce “Boeing Boeing.” The play runs July 17th till August 3rd at Boyd-Quinton Stage, stars Debra Jo Rupp, and the play won a new generation of fans with a critically acclaimed award-winning Broadway production in 2008.By Joe Donahue
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President Trump literally dodged a bullet this election.In today’s Congressional Corner, Massachusetts Democrat Richard Neal of the 1st district continues his conversation with WAMC’s Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded July 17.By Ian Pickus
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Could the Supreme Court erode more rights?In today’s Congressional Corner, Republican Congressman Marc Molinaro of New York’s 19th district continues his conversation with WAMC’s Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded June 27th.By Ian Pickus
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We welcome back travel professional Jean Gagnon to take your questions. WAMC's Ray Graf hosts.
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Jerry Adler reflects on showbiz life in "Too Funny For Words: Backstage Tales From Broadway, Television, and The Movies"
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You probably recognize Jerry Adler as a character actor from TV and movies, with roles on projects like “The West Wing,” “Manhattan Murder Mystery,” and “The Sopranos,” where he played Tony’s longtime associate Hesh. Adler’s book is called “Too Funny For Words: Backstage Tales From Broadway, Television and The Movies,” in which he covers the many u…
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The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Siena College Professor of Comparative Politics Vera Eccarius-Kelly, Dean of the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity at the University at Albany Robert Griffin, and an advance Lead for the White House and former C…
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In Harlan Coben’s latest thriller “Think Twice” we go back three years when sports agent Myron Bolitar gave a eulogy at the funeral of his client, renowned basketball coach Greg Downing. Myron and Greg had history, initially as deeply personal rivals and later as unexpected business associates. Myron made peace and moved on until when two federal a…
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It hasn’t been a great term for ethics in Congress. In today’s Congressional Corner, Massachusetts Democrat Richard Neal of the 1st district speaks with WAMC’s Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded July 17.By Ian Pickus
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Control of the House runs through upstate New York.In today’s Congressional Corner, Republican Congressman Marc Molinaro of New York’s 19th district speaks with WAMC’s Ian Pickus. This conversation was recorded June 27th.By Ian Pickus
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Our panel of experts is back to help you protect your intellectual property. Bill Westwood, Polly Law and Paul Rapp join us to take your calls. Ray Graf hosts.
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Book Picks - Chatham Bookstore and The Bookstore in Lenox
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This week's Book Picks come from Amy Zimmerman from Chatham Bookstore in Chatham, NY and Matt Tannenbaum from The Bookstore in Lenox, MA for our selections this week.
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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, Senior Fellow - Bard Center for Civic Engagement Jim Ketterer, The Empire Report’s JP Miller, and former Times Union Associate Editor Mike Spain.…
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Great Barrington Public Theatre Presents "Survival of the Unfit"
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Great Barrington Public Theatre on the McConnell Theater mainstage, is presenting the American premiere of "Survival of the Unfit" running through July 21. Matt Penn will direct the four-person cast including our next guest, veteran actress Carolyn Hennesy. She plays the mother, Shirley.By Joe Donahue
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The Book Show| Doris Kearns Goodwin – An Unfinished Love Story – Part 2
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Doris Kearns Goodwin is one of America’s most beloved historians. She joins us to discuss her new book “An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s,” where she artfully weaves together biography, memoir, and history.By WAMC
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Medical Monday 7/15/24: Vascular Surgery with Dr. William Raible
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Joining us to discuss vascular surgery is Dr. William Raible of Saint Peter's Vascular Associates. 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 UAlbany Lecturer in Africana Studies Jennifer Burns, Chief of Staff and Vice President for Strategy and Policy at Bard College Malia DuMont, Preceptor in Public Speaking for the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Harvard University Terry Gipson, Homel…
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The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists UAlbany Lecturer in Africana Studies Jennifer Burns, Chief of Staff and Vice President for Strategy and Policy at Bard College Malia DuMont, Former New York 19th Congressman and NY Assemblyman John Faso, Preceptor in Public Speaking for the Faculty of …
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Student demands and a record-setting genome
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The spring 2024 semester was marked by student protests across the country. On this episode of The Best of Our Knowledge, we’ll speak with an organizer at Bard College, where administration officials reached an agreement with Pro-Palestinian demonstrators. A new public authority is hoping to steer the future of a recently-closed college in Albany, …
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Bibi is coming back to Washington. In today’s Congressional Corner, New York Congressman Paul Tonko, a Democrat from the 20th district, wraps up his interview with WAMC’s Ian Pickus. This conservation was recorded June 25th.By Ian Pickus
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Roundtable Panel: The Week in Review - Episode 179
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On Thursday, May 25, WAMC announced the retirement of founding President and CEO Alan Chartock. A modified Roundtable Panel assembled featuring Joe Donahue, Selma Kaplan, Libby Post, and Mike Spain. They congratulated Alan on his decades of service and to shared stories with listeners. This week's RTPWiR features excerpts from that morning's broadc…
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