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We welcome back Kathryn Sheehan for another of our regular deep dives into history. We'll delve into the great holiday stories and traditions of our region. Ray Graf hosts.

We talk sports medicine with Dr. Jason Friedman of Nuvance Health. Ray Graf hosts.

Always a Food Friday favorite, Amy Halloran is back to talk about grain, flour, baking and bakeries of yesteryear. Ray Graf hosts.

Astronomers Bob Berman and Dr. Valerie Rapson join us to discuss recent space news and answer your questions. Ray Graf hosts.

We welcome back travel professional Jean Gagnon to take your questions.

Winter officially begins on Sunday, although many of us have already gotten a sizable taste. We welcome back NewsChannel 13 meteorologist Reid Kisselback to answer your weather questions. Ray Graf hosts.

We're joined by Dr. David Perlmutter of Perlmutter Eye Center. He specializes in customized cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment, and retinal diseases. Ray Graf hosts.

Chef Ric Orlando is back. We want to talk about your favorite holiday recipes. Ray Graf hosts.

We welcome back Jeremy Hurst, the Game Management Section Head for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Also joining us is Annie Stupik from DEC's Wildlife Diversity Section. Ray Graf hosts.

Stamp and coin collecting is on the agenda today. Bob Scott and David Tripp return to take your questions. Ray Graf hosts.

Gordon Fricke is one of our most popular guests. He's back to offer automotive maintenance and repair advice. Ray Graf hosts.

We welcome Dr. Pasquale Passarella, an endocrinologist at Albany Med. Ray Graf hosts.

Chef Gail Sokol is back to teach us how to make a Raspberry Almond Frangipane Tart. Ray Graf hosts.

Dr. Carrie O'Loughlin joins us to answer questions about your four legged friend. Ray Graf hosts.

Home repairs can be vexing. Don't fret. Darren Tracy is back to offer a little advice about home maintenance and repair. Ray Graf hosts.

Winter is almost here. Do you think the birds give a hoot? No way! The bird experts are back to tell you all about it. Julie Hart and Rich Guthrie return to Studio A to answer your questions. Ray Graf hosts.

We welcome Dr. Samuel Hykin, a bariatric surgeon at St. Peter's Health Partners Bariatric and Metabolic Care, a nationally accredited center dedicated to helping patients achieve lasting health. Ray Graf hosts.

Our favorite brainiacs are back to provide answers to your scientific conundrums. Ray Graf hosts.

Dan Delurey is back to talk about climate change and emerging clean energy technologies. Dan is the former White House Director of Clean Energy and is Senior Fellow for Energy & Climate at Vermont Law and Graduate School. Ray Graf hosts.

We welcome Dr. Sunny Intwala, a leading preventive cardiologist with Northwell Health in the Hudson Valley, specializing in cholesterol management, cardiac imaging and heart-disease prevention. Ray Graf hosts.

We take a look at some of the best cookbooks of 2025 with Pam Abrams and Annette Tomei. Ray Graf hosts.

Astronomers Bob Berman and Dr. Valerie Rapson join us to discuss recent space news and answer your questions. Ray Graf hosts.

Train experts Jeff Stedge, Doug Bafaro and John Basile return to talk about model railroads and the real thing. Ray Graf hosts.

Gordon Fricke is back to offer tips to keep your wheels running smoothly.

We welcome Dr. Kelly Beers, a nephrologist at Albany Medical Center. She is the medical director of Albany Med's new Glomerular Disease Center. Ray Graf hosts.

For your host's money, we are entering Pie Season. Our guest feels that every day is Pie Season. We must defer to the expert. Ellen Gray is back to dish on all things pie. Ray Graf hosts.

Here it is, our final gardening show for 2025! The gang returns to Studio A to answer your gardening questions. Ray Graf hosts.

We welcome back Dr. Susan Sikule of the Just Cats Veterinary Clinic in Guilderland and Mechanicville and Dr. Kris Dallas of Ancient Arts Holistic Veterinary Services in Saratoga Springs. Ray Graf hosts.

We welcome Dr. Alexis Perlmutter of Perlmutter Dermatology, a physician-owned, private practice in Delmar, New York. Dr. Perlmutter specializes in both Pediatric and Adult Dermatology, as well as Dermatology Surgery. Ray Graf hosts.

We welcome back Holly Shelowitz to discuss healthy foods that taste great and can make us feel better. Ray Graf hosts.

We welcome back Judy Cahee and Dawn Doherty of BST and Co. to help your end of year tax planning. Ray Graf hosts.

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.

The bird experts are back in the nest. Julie Hart and Rich Guthrie return to Studio A to answer your questions. Ray Graf hosts.

We welcome Dr. Adel Mahjoub of St. Peter's Orthopedics, a practice of St. Peter's Health Partners Medical Associates. Ray Graf hosts.

We welcome back Chef Wendy Grossman of Wendy's Vegetarian Kitchen to share the secrets of splendid plant-based dining. Ray Graf hosts.

Is something in the physical world puzzling you? Our scientific experts are back to answer your questions. Ray Graf hosts.

Back with us to take your pet health questions is Dr. Carrie O'Loughlin. Ray Graf hosts.

Are you getting ready to buy or sell a home? We welcome back real estate pro's Alexander Monticello and Renata Lewis to answer your questions. Ray Graf hosts.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We talk breast health and surgery with Dr. Lynn Choi of Albany Medical College. Ray Graf hosts.

Chef Gail Sokol is back to teach us how to make a Pumpkin Shaped Sourdough Bread Centerpiece. Ray Graf hosts.

Astronomers Bob Berman and Dr. Valerie Rapson join us to discuss recent space news and answer your questions. Ray Graf hosts.

Physical therapist Matthew Goodemote joins us to answer your questions. Ray Graf hosts.

We missed their usual spot in the schedule because of the fund drive. A little juggling and here they are! Julie Hart and Rich Guthrie are back to answer your birding questions. Ray Graf hosts.

We welcome Dr. Smadar Bogardus of Troy Surgical Associates to take your questions related to surgery and laparoscopy. Ray Graf hosts.

According to our guests, cookbooks are not just tools for the kitchen, but also cultural objects people want to buy, gift, and gather around. We're joined by best selling cookbook author Alexandra Stafford and Haley Whalen from Arthur's Market. Ray Graf hosts.

The pros are back to answer your gardening questions. Ray Graf hosts.

We welcome back Tony Yang of Gig Computers to offer advice and answer your computer and tech questions. Ray Graf hosts.

Gordon Fricke is back to help you get your wheels ready for cold weather driving. Ray Graf hosts.

Dr. Douglas Tumen of Hudson Valley Foot Associates joins us to take your foot health questions. Ray Graf hosts.

Imagine that! WAMC's October 2026 ended so fast (shout out to our members) that your Food Friday host/producer didn't have a show booked. Retired CIA prof John Fischer was quickly called into service. He may have been feverish, or maybe he had just awakened from his afternoon nap. Whatever the reason, the esteemed food, wine, mixology and cheese expert ranted about doing a Food Friday concerning "Hudson Valley beers and gas station convenience food." What the blue blazes?

We welcome back Russ Matson of All American BBQ and Bill Fletcher from Fletcher's BBQ Shop and Steakhouse. These two experts will unlock the secrets of barbecue from around our great nation. Ray Graf hosts.