Podcasts about wamc

July 29, 2025 - After nearly two decades as a journalist, including serving as news director WAMC public radio, Ian Pickus is taking a communications job in the Hochul administration. In an excerpt from Dispatches from Planet Albany, we reflect on some of the interviews he coordinated with then-Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

We welcome back Dr. Hida Nierenburg, director of Headache Medicine at Nuvance Health. WAMC's Ray Graf hosts.

Monday 28th July 2025.  The man with the hair, and this year's inaugural Todd Ingraham Legacy Trophy winner Max Davidson joins us on the pod to chat about his 2025 Rotto marathon win, his running journey and progression, and the story behind the inaugural Rotto marathon bib on his back.  This week we cover results from the City to Surf Karratha edition, the State Cross Country Championships with some close results, and PTS Truth and Consequences.  We preview the upcoming state half marathon championships aka the Perth Half this Sunday, where we make wild and most likely inaccurate predictions.  In WARP admin, we tease our upcoming training series, and Carl Harrison, Colin Dismuke, Pamela and Mikaela from WAMC, and Vlad's dog Lily feature in this week's Weapons of WARP.    Results:  Lachlan Hansen and Alycia Manissier take out the 12km at City to Surf Karratha  Mackenzie Burgoyne and Isabel Traill take out the PTS Truth and Consequences Double Black 50km Jake Nowicki and Nikita Fredonnet take out the Black 24.6km Boy wonder Dane Sproxton and Nicky McPherson take out the Blue 10.1km Amy Buckingham edges out Coco Smargiassi in the open women's state cross country title  Luke Bate takes out the open men's state cross country title.   Reach out and connect! Instagram: @warunningpod Email: warunningpodcast@gmail.com  Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/WARP

New York Rep. Pat Ryan, a Democrat from the 18th district, speaks with WAMC's Ian Pickus on the "Congressional Corner" July 22, 2025.

Monday 21st July 2025 The ‘man who doesn't breathe' Matt Smerilli joins us this week as we cover results from the Kalgoorlie Pipeline Marathon with course records in the men's 50km and marathon falling as part of a Rams Running sidequest that also included Smithie taking out the Cable Beach 5km dash for cash up in Broome. Meanwhile course records continue to fall in Perth with Dean Menzies breaking the 10km WAMC Shelley course record in 30:47. We discuss a final change to our Transcend team who not only brings the mean average age of the team down, but we hope will steer us to a good Team Relay result on August 16.  Jackie Kellerman, David Perich, Ansen Soon and Simon saying the C word to warrant an explicit content rating in the episode upload feature in this week's Weapons of WARP.   Results:  - Vlad Ixel and Jackie Kellerman take out the Goldfields Pipeline Marathon 50km running a 3:17:10 (CR) and 3:50:07 respectively - Karlos Aquino and Kiarra Nazaroff running a 2:44:49 (CR) and 3:21:37 respectively - Dean Menzies and Rebecca Bolster taking out the WAMC Shelley Loop 10km in a time of 30:47 (CR) and 36:14 respectively - Oliver Stempfl-Macdonald and Coco Smargiassi taking out the 3km in 9:09 and 10:08 respectively.  - Matt Smith and Sian Munks taking out the Cable Beach Tri 5km Dash for Cash in 17:37 and 20:17 respectively.    Reach out and connect! Instagram: @warunningpod Email: warunningpodcast@gmail.com  Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/WARP   Bristol Stool Chart: Type 1: Separate hard lumps, like nuts (difficult to pass). Type 2: Sausage-shaped, but lumpy. Type 3: Sausage-shaped with cracks on the surface. Type 4: Sausage-shaped or snake-like, smooth and soft. Type 5: Soft blobs with clear-cut edges. Type 6: Fluffy pieces with ragged edges, mushy stool. Type 7: Watery, no solid pieces, entirely liquid

WAMC's CEO Sarah Gilbert, "Roundtable" producer Sarah LaDuke, "Roundtable" host Joe Donahue and News Director Ian Pickus welcome special guests for the the second half of special coverage after the rescission package was approved by Congress.

WAMC's CEO Sarah Gilbert, "Roundtable" producer Sarah LaDuke, "Roundtable" host Joe Donahue and News Director Ian Pickus welcome special guests for the the first half of special coverage after the rescission package was approved by Congress.

The senate approved a rescission package of cuts to NPR and PBS along with foreign aid. LaFontaine Oliver, president and CEO and executive chair of the board of New York Public Radio, and Sarah Gilbert, president and CEO of WAMC, Northeast Public Radio, talk about what comes next, both for larger stations like WNYC and smaller and more rural public radio stations. 

WAMC's Ian Pickus speaks with Mass. Rep. Richard Neal, a Democrat from the 1st district, July 14, 2025.

Western New England University political science professor Tim Vercellotti speaks with WAMC's Ian Pickus on "The Congressional Corner" July 8.

Arts and culture are one of the most vibrant sectors of the Berkshire County economy. As a result, the leaders of 10 arts and culture institutions from across Berkshire County have convened the Berkshire Arts and Culture Alliance (BACA) to advocate for economic, tourism, and infrastructure needs of the arts and culture organizations in the county. We welcome representatives from six of the 10 organizations to make up our panel this morning.

In the book "The Spirit of Philadelphia," former Congressman Chris Gibson explores the concept of the social state and its potential for renewal in contemporary society. Joe Donahue spoke with Chris Gibson in a WAMC on the Road event at Kinderhook Books in Kinderhook, New York on June 18, 2025. Find out about Gibson's future book events here.

New York Rep. Paul Tonko of the 20th district speaks with WAMC's Ian Pickus on the Congressional Corner on June 26, 2025.

Mass. Rep. Jim McGovern, a Democrat from the 2nd district, speaks with WAMC's Ian Pickus on the Congressional Corner June 26, 2025.

Here to take your pet health questions is Dr. Carrie O'Loughlin. WAMC's Ray Graf hosts.

New York Rep. George Latimer of the 16th district speaks with WAMC's Ian Pickus on the "Congressional Corner" June 5, 2025.

Vermont Rep. Becca Balint speaks with WAMC's Ian Pickus on the "Congressional Corner" June 4, 2025.

New York U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand speaks with WAMC's Ian Pickus on the "Congressional Corner" June 3.

New York Rep. Josh Riley, a Democrat from the 19th district, speaks with WAMC's Ian Pickus on May 21, 2025.

Mass. Rep. Richard Neal, a Democrat from the 1st district, speaks with WAMC's Ian Pickus on the Congressional Corner on May 21, 2025.

New York Rep. Pat Ryan of the 18th district speaks on WAMC's Congressional Corner with Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded on May 19.

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 Wanda Fischer, Host of The Hudson River Sampler, Bill McCann, Host of The WAMC Jazz Show (longtime Host of “The Saturday Morning Edition of Jazz” on 90.9 FM, WCDB; President of A Place for Jazz), and Peter Hughes, WAMC on the Road and erstwhile manager of The Linda.

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 News Director Ian Pickus, WNYC's Jon Campbell, WNYC's Jimmy Vielkind, and Executive Editor of WXXI News Denise Young.

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.

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.Joe Donahue and Sarah LaDuke speak with WAMC's Vox Pop host Ray Graf, and Vox-Poppers Rich Guthrie (Birds), Carrie O'Loughlin (Pets & Vets) and Greg Ward (Gardening.)

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.Joe Donahue speaks with WAMC's CEO Sarah Gilbert, WAMC's News Director Ian Pickus, WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley, and WAMC's Berkshire Bureau Chief Josh Landes about the work of WAMC's News Department.

Vermont U.S. Sen. Peter Welch, a Democrat, speaks with WAMC's Ian Pickus on the Congressional Corner May 8, 2025.

As long expected, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at cutting public funding that goes to PBS and NPR. Trump complains that the outlets are biased. WAMC/Northeast Public Radio is among the hundreds of public media outlets nationwide that have been preparing for such a move.On today's Roundtable Panel Joe Donahue discusses the order and WAMC's future with WAMC's CEO Sarah Gilbert, Roundtable Producer Sarah LaDuke, former Vice President for Editorial Development at the New York Press Association Judy Patrick, and CEO of The Business Council of New York State Heather Mulligan.

The Roundtable premiered on WAMC on May 1, 2000, hosted by Susan Arbetter and co-hosted by Joe Donahue. Arbetter left WAMC to continue her illustrious career in 2007 and returns this morning for the first time to celebrate 25 years of the show she helped create. She and Joe are joined by a team of panelists who have been on the show since the early days: Former EPA Regional Administrator, Professor at Bennington College, and President of Beyond Plastics Judith Enck; Corporate attorney with Phillips Lytle LLP Rich Honen; Political Consultant Libby Post; and Former Times Union Associate Editor Mike Spain.

As we here at WAMC celebrate the 25th Anniversary of The Roundtable, a little American musical is celebrating 10 years since it premiered in New York City – and quickly became a once-in-a-generation success in terms of reviews, ticket sales, fan enthusiasm, and awards recognition.“Hamilton” opened off-Broadway at The Public Theatre on January 20, 2015 and played there through May 3. It opened on Broadway at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in early August of 2015, where it is still running. “Hamilton” won 11 Tony Awards, a 2016 Grammy Award for its cast recording, and the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. It has played – and is playing – all over the world. A pro-tape of the production's original cast streams on Disney+ and was a pandemic sensation.But before all of that - “The Hamilton Mixtape” was a work-in-progress, put up in a black-box staged-reading, presented by New York Stage and Film and Vassar College in the summer of 2013. And I did get to be there - in the room where it was starting to happen.

WAMC On the Road presents this edition of The Roundtable Panel at Hartwick College's Shineman Chapel House in partnership with The Hartwick Institute of Public Service.As we mark the first 100-days of the second Administration of Donald J. Trump, we thought of no better guests than students from the Hartwick Institute of Public Service in Oneonta, New York.

Longtime Congressional journalist David Hawkings speaks with WAMC's Ian Pickus on WAMC's "Congressional Corner" on April 28, 2025.

The four Democrats in the June 24th primary to be the next Mayor of Albany participated in an Earth Day forum on environmental issues that was sponsored by WAMC and the League of Conservation Voters Education Fund. The four candidates are County Legislator Carolyn McLaughlin, City Council President Corey Ellis, local businessperson Dan Cerutti, and Chief City Auditor Dorcey Applyrs. The full debate can be found on the WAMC website. We hear the candidate's response to the question about how to deal with the city's solid waste following the pending closure of the Rapp landfill.

Western New England University political science professor Tim Vercellotti speaks with WAMC's Ian Pickus on the Congressional Corner April 21, 2025.

New York Rep. Paul Tonko, a Democrat from the 20th district, speaks with WAMC's Ian Pickus on the Congressional Corner. This conversation was held April 14.

New York Rep. George Latimer, a first-term Democrat from the 16th district, speaks with WAMC's Ian Pickus on March 25, 2025 for the "Congressional Corner."

First-term New York Rep. Josh Riley of the 19th district speaks with Ian Pickus on WAMC's "Congressional Corner." The interview was conducted March 17.

Mass. U.S. Senator Ed Markey, a Democrat, speaks with WAMC's Ian Pickus on the Congressional Corner March 11, 2025.

Comic Sam Morril speaks with WAMC's Ian Pickus ahead of his performance at The Egg in Albany March 13.

New York Rep. Pat Ryan, a Democrat from the 18th district, speaks with WAMC's Ian Pickus on the Congressional Corner. This interview was recorded March 5.

Massachusetts Congressman Richard Neal of the 1st district speaks with WAMC's Ian Pickus on Feb. 28.

WAMC's Ian Pickus speaks with Vermont Congresswoman-at-large Becca Balint.

The next election in Massachusetts will be closely watched.In today's Congressional Corner, Western New England University professor of political science Tim Vercellotti wraps up his conversation with WAMC's Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded February 18th.

Vermont U.S. Senator Peter Welch, a Democrat, speaks with WAMC's Ian Pickus on the "Congressional Corner" Feb. 21.

Bay State Democrats remain in the minority in Washington.In today's Congressional Corner, Western New England University professor of political science Tim Vercellotti continues his conversation with WAMC's Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded February 18th.

The Trump administration is on the offensive.In today's Congressional Corner, Western New England University professor of political science Tim Vercellotti speaks with WAMC's Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded February 18th.

Who will go to Congress when New York Representative Elise Stefanik heads to the UN?In today's Congressional Corner, New York Congressman Paul Tonko, a Democrat from the 20th district, wraps up his conversation with WAMC's Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded February 13th.

A major budget fight is on tap in Washington.In today's Congressional Corner, New York Congressman Paul Tonko, a Democrat from the 20th district, continues his conversation with WAMC's Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded February 13th.

It has been a bruising start to the second Trump administration.In today's Congressional Corner, New York Congressman Paul Tonko, a Democrat from the 20th district, speaks with WAMC's Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded February 13th.

It's a new era in Washington.In today's Congressional Corner, David Hawkings of The American Leader speaks with WAMC's Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded January 24th.