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At a time when trusted, fact-based journalism is more essential than ever, WAMC remains strong thanks to the support of our members, underwriters, and community partners. Your contributions ensure that everyone in our region can access in-depth reporting, diverse voices, and cultural programming that informs, inspires, and connects us. Sarah LaDuke speaks with WAMC's Morning Edition host and multi-show producer, David Guistina, Former Editor of The Times Union, Substacker, WAMC Commentator and co-host of The Media Project Rex Smith, and Former Editor of The Daily Gazette and former Vice President of Editorial Development at the New York Press Association, and frequent contributor to WAMC's Roundtable Panel and The Media Project Judy Patrick.
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, Senior Fellow, Bard Center for Civic Engagement Jim Ketterer, and Political Consultant and lobbyist, Libby Post. David Guistina hosts.
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, 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. David Guistina hosts.
The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are WAMC's Alan Chartock, UAlbany Lecturer in Africana Studies Jennifer Burns, immigration attorney and Partner with the Albany law firm of Whiteman Osterman & Hanna, Cianna Freeman-Tolbert, and political consultant and lobbyist Libby Post. David Guistina hosts.
WAMC’s David Guistina, filling in for Alan Chartock, speaks with Dr. Lee Miringoff, Director of The Marist Institute of Public Opinion. Photo courtesy of Marist College.
WAMC's Alan Chartock speaks with Georgana Hanson, Interim President & CEO of Planned Parenthood Empire State Acts. Photo courtesy of Georgana Hanson.
The Media Project is an inside look at media coverage of current events with WAMC's CEO Alan Chartock, former Times Union Editor and current Substack columnist Rex Smith, Adjunct Professor at RPI and Investigative Journalist, Rosemary Armao, and Judy Patrick, former Editor of the Daily Gazette and Vice President for Editorial Development for the New York Press Association. On this week's Media Project, Alan, Rex, Rosemary and Judy talk about whether there's still too much coverage of former President Trump, whether Facebook and other social media should pay for the news, and much more.
The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down New York's restrictions on carrying a concealed weapon in public spaces. Our political observer Dr. Alan Chartock discusses next weeks' primaries in NY. Also, the governor signs a voting rights package into law. Photo courtesy of Ibro Palic/ Flickr
WAMC's Alan Chartock speaks with Lt. Governor Antonio Delgado about leaving Congress to run for Lt. Governor of New York. Photo courtesy of the office of Antonio Delgado.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed six bills into law to protect abortion rights and support reproductive health care. Our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on this week's primary debate for Governor. Also, county lawmakers want firearm retailers to display warning signs. Photo courtesy of the office of Gov. Hochul.
WAMC's Alan Chartock speaks with Blair Horner, Executive Director of the New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG) about the end of the state legislative session. Photo courtesy of NYPIRG.
The Media Project is an inside look at media coverage of current events with WAMC's CEO Alan Chartock, Judy Patrick, former Editor of the Daily Gazette and Vice President for Editorial Development for the New York Press Association, and Investigative Journalist, Barbara Lombardo, former Editor of the Saratogian and a Journalism Professor at the University at Albany, and Adjunct Professor at RPI and Investigative Journalist, Rosemary Armao. On this week's Media Project, Alan, Rex, Rosemary Barbara, and Ira talk about Fox news' decision not to carry live coverage of the January 6 Committee hearing this week, what happens when journalists invade a small community after a mass shooting, and much more.
Less than a month after the mass shooting at a Buffalo supermarket, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signs ten gun control bills into law; our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on his interview with the Governor this week. Also, a new poll finds Americans would like to raise the age to buy a firearm to 21.
WAMC's Alan Chartock speaks with New York Governor Kathy Hochul. Photo courtesy of the office of Gov. Hochul.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul and legislative leaders have agreed on a package of gun control measures; our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on why the state's strict gun laws can't fully protect New Yorkers from gun violence. Also, a conversation on redistricting with former Democratic Congressman Bill Owens.
WAMC's Alan Chartock speaks with Yancey Roy, Albany Bureau Chief for Newsday. Photo courtesy of Yancey Roy.
WAMC's Alan Chartock speaks with Republican gubernatorial candidate Andrew Giuliani. The pair discuss Giuliani's campaign and the issues he thinks are most important to New Yorkers. Photo courtesy of the Giuliani campaign.
A mass shooting in Buffalo, New York kills 10 people, injures 3 and prompts Governor Kathy Hochul to announce several steps to curb the growing number racially motivated violence; our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on the politics of the latest mass shooting. Also, Northern New York Congresswoman Elise Stefanik finds herself in the national spotlight since the mass shooting.
WAMC's Alan Chartock speaks with New York State Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes. Photo courtesy of Peoples-Stokes.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul says she's freeing up $35 million for abortion clinics to serve out-of-state patients. Our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on the race for the open 19th Congressional district seat. Also, we'll talk to Orange County Executive Steven Neuhaus who recently returned from a Navy deployment in Ukraine.
WAMC's Alan Chartock speaks with Westchester County Executive George Latimer. Photo courtesy of Westchester County Executive's office.
The Media Project is an inside look at media coverage of current events with WAMC's CEO Alan Chartock, former Times Union Editor and current Substack columnist Rex Smith; Adjunct Professor at the University at Albany, Rosemary Armao; and Daily Freeman Publisher Emeritus Ira Fusfeld. On this week's Media Project, Alan, Rex, Rosemary, and Ira talk discuss how the press is covering the Supreme Court leak of a draft opinion on the landmark abortion case Roe v Wade, the value of local news, diversity, and much more. https://www.wamc.org/show/the-media-project/2022-05-08/the-media-project-1614-alan-rex-rosemary-ira
New York Governor Kathy Hochul picks Hudson Valley Congressman Antonio Delgado to be her lieutenant governor. The appointment comes after former LG, Brian Benjamin resigned in disgrace last month; our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on the political implications of the Governor's choice. Also, we'll take you to Cohoes where a novel technology is helping the city reach an energy independent future. Photo courtesy of the office of Antonio Delgado.
The Media Project is an inside look at media coverage of current events with WAMC's CEO Alan Chartock; former Times Union Editor and current Substack columnist Rex Smith; Judy Patrick, former Editor of the Daily Gazette and Vice President for Editorial Development for the New York Press Association; and Investigative Journalist and Adjunct Professor at the University at Albany, Rosemary Armao. The panel discusses whether journalists should attend the White House Correspondents Dinner, which resumes this year, and much more. Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore/ Flickr.
New York voters will likely end up going to the polls three times this year, now that the state's highest court has thrown out new district lines for Congressional and state Senate seats; our political observer Alan Chartock discusses the political implications of the ruling. Also, New York Governor Kathy Hochul talks about how the budget benefits the North Country. Photo courtesy of Tony Webster/ Flickr.
WAMC's Alan Chartock in conversation with Democratic Congressman and New York gubernatorial candidate Tom Suozzi. Photo courtesy of Congressman Suozzi's official Facebook.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul and her opponents now have just over two months left before the June Democratic primary. Our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on his conversation with Governor Hochul this week. Also, student government leaders throughout SUNY demand a seat on the search committee for a new chancellor.
WAMC's Alan Chartock speaks with New York Governor Kathy Hochul about the budget, the resignation of her Lt. Governor, ethics reform, and much more.
New York Lt Governor Brian Benjamin resigns after being indicted on federal corruption charges; our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts in the impact of the resignation on Governor Kathy Hochul. Also, we'll take a closer look at the Adult Survivors Act. Photo courtesy of NY Gov. Kathy Hochul/ Flickr.
WAMC's Alan Chartock speaks with Blair Horner, Executive Director of the New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG). The pair discuss New York Governor Kathy Hochul and the state budget.
This week we present an encore broadcast: WAMC's Alan Chartock In Conversation with the late, award-winning director and producer Arthur Penn. Dr. Arthur Penn was born on September 27, 1922 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Penn was most known for Bonnie and Clyde (1967), Little Big Man (1970) and The Miracle Worker (1962). He died on September 28, 2010 in Manhattan, New York City, New York. Photo courtesy of United Artists Corporation c. 1976.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers gave up on the chance of meeting the state's budget deadline of April 1st. Our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on a judge, who has ordered New York's Democratic-controlled Legislature to redraw the state's congressional and legislative districts after finding them unconstitutional. Also, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is renewing efforts to bring banking services to U.S. Post Office branches. Photo: J. Levulis
WAMC's Alan Chartock speaks with Yancey Roy, Albany Bureau Chief for Newsday.
WAMC's Alan Chartock speaks with Mark Volpe, former President and CEO of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Volpe is a current professor, advisor and author. Photo: Marco Borggreve, courtesy of the BSO.
Tensions flare between the Governor and Legislature over a proposal to change New York's bail reform laws; our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on differences between Democrats on criminal justice reform. Also, we'll have a conversation with New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos. Photo courtesy of Flickr/wadester16.
WAMC's Alan Chartock speaks with Gerard Kassar, Chairman of the New York State Conservative Party. Photo courtesy of the NYS Conservative Party.
WAMC's Alan Chartock speaks with New York state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. Photo courtesy of the office of the NYS Comptroller.
WAMC's Alan Chartock In Conversation with James Reston Jr.. Reston is the author of "The Accidental Victim: JFK, Lee Harvey Oswald and The Real Target in Dallas."
New York Governor Kathy Hochul joins a groundbreaking for a new manufacturing facility. Our political observer Alan Chartock discusses a new poll showing former Governor Cuomo trailing current Governor Hochul in a primary by four points. Also, we'll have a fiscal conversation with New York state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli.
WAMC's Alan Chartock in conversation with Democratic Congressman and New York gubernatorial candidate Tom Suozzi. Photo courtesy of Congressman Suozzi's official Facebook.
WAMC's Alan Chartock speaks with Dr. Mariana Figueiro, Director of the Light and Health Research Center and Professor of Architecture at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Photo courtesy of The Mount Sinai Light and Health Research Center.
On this week's Gazette: New York state Republicans nominate Long Island Congressman Lee Zeldin as their candidate for governor; our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on why the GOP would choose Zeldin, a Trump supporter, in a blue state. Also, New York Governor Kathy Hochul is creating a Joint Security Operations Center to oversee cybersecurity. Photo courtesy of Lee Zeldin.
WAMC's Alan Chartock speaks with New York state Senator James Skoufis. Skoufis is a Democrat from the 39th District and Chair of the Senate Committee on Investigations and Government Operations. Photo courtesy of NYS Senate.
WAMC's Alan Chartock speaks with Jay Jacobs, the Chairman of the New York State Democratic Party. Photo courtesy of the NYS Democratic Committee.
WAMC's Alan Chartock speaks with New York State Assemblyman Daniel O'Donnell. Photo courtesy of Assemblyman O'Donnell
WAMC's Alan Chartock speaks with Paul Wolf, president of the New York Coalition for Open Government. Through advocacy, education and civic engagement, the New York Coalition for Open Government promotes open, transparent government and defends citizens' right to access information from public institutions at the city, county, and state levels.
WAMC's Dr. Alan Chartock speaks with William Barclay, New York State Republican Assembly Minority Leader. Photo courtesy of the office of Assemblymen Barclay.
WAMC's Alan Chartock speaks with Heather Briccetti, President and CEO of The Business Council of New York State. Photo courtesy of The Business Council of NYS.
This week on The Capitol Connection, WAMC's Alan Chartock speaks with Rita Glavin, the attorney representing former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. Photo courtesy of Glavin PLLC.
WAMC's Alan Chartock speaks with Yancey Roy, Albany Bureau Chief for Newsday. Photo courtesy of Yancey Roy.