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The Roundtable

Joe Donahue, Sarah LaDuke

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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18:15

Historian James Bradley's new book is "Martin Van...

The Roundtable ·

2025/06/25

Historian James Bradley has written a major new biography of local resident and the 8th president of the United States, Martin Van Buren. He was the first chief executive not born a British citizen and the first to use the party system to chart his way from tavern-keeper's son to the pinnacle of power.This new biography of Van Buren - the first full-scale portrait in four decades - charts his ascent from a tavern in the Hudson Valley to the presidency, concluding with his late-career involvement in

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57:45

6/25/25 Panel

The Roundtable ·

2025/06/25

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Dean of the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity at the University at Albany Robert Griffin, Diplomat in residence at Bard College Ambassador Frederic Hof, and CEO of The Business Council of New York State Heather Mulligan.

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24:10

Book Picks: Rough Draft Bar and Books and Merritt Books

The Roundtable ·

2025/06/24

This week's Book Picks come from Anthony and Amanda Stromoski of Rough Draft Bar and Books in Kingston, NY and Kira Wizner of Merritt Bookstore in Millbrook, NY.

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16:13

WAM Theatre presents "Where We Stand" starting...

The Roundtable ·

2025/06/24

WAM Theatre is presenting, "Where We Stand," an epic fable of penance filled with humor, heart, and music, that explores an individual pushed to the edge.Outcast by society, the exile is left in the hands of the audience who ultimately must decide their fate as they wrestle between mercy and justice. Performances will take place June 26 – 29th in Lenox, Massachusetts.

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78:56

6/24/25 Panel

The Roundtable ·

2025/06/24

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, Joseph Palamountain Jr. Chair in Government at Skidmore College Beau Breslin, Former Times-Union Associate Editor Mike Spain, and Investment Banker on Wall St. Mark Wittman.

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15:28

Talking Heads and the New York Scene that Transformed...

The Roundtable ·

2025/06/23

Writer and musician Jonathan Gould, author of “Can't Buy Me Love,” returns with “Burning Down the House,” an exploration of the Talking Heads and their revolutionary impact on modern music and culture.

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16:11

The 48th Annual Saratoga Jazz Festival will take...

The Roundtable ·

2025/06/23

The 48th Annual Saratoga Jazz Festival will return for a full two-day and two-stage weekend experience on Saturday, June 28 and Sunday, June 29 at Saratoga Performing Arts Center.Featuring a roster of 22 musical groups and 10 festival debuts, the line-up is headlined by magnetic performers Gary Clark Jr. and Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, alongside beloved jazz vocalists Gregory Porter and Cassandra Wilson, and the next generation of jazz, funk and rock stars Cory Wong, Lettuce, DJ Logic &

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14:09

Wally Lamb will discuss his new book "The River is...

The Roundtable ·

2025/06/23

#1 New York Times bestselling author Wally Lamb, celebrated for two prior Oprah Book Club selections, returns with the third Oprah pick, “The River is Waiting.” The new novel follows a young father grappling with unbearable tragedy as he searches for hope, redemption, and the possibility of forgiveness.Wally Lamb will discuss the book and his work on Wednesday night in Saratoga Springs, New York at 6 PM at the Saratoga City Center for a Northshire Bookstore Event.

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79:21

6/23/25 Panel

The Roundtable ·

2025/06/23

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Professor of History and International Relations at Vassar College, and he is a specialist on the history of US foreign policy Robert Brigham, Senior Fellow, Bard Center for Civic Engagement Jim Ketterer, and Political Consultant and lobbyist Libby Post.

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59:30

Roundtable Panel: The Week in Review - Episode 221

The Roundtable ·

2025/06/21

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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25:20

Laurie Norton Moffatt to retire from Norman Rockwell...

The Roundtable ·

2025/06/20

Laurie Norton Moffatt, longtime Director and CEO of the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts will step down in 2026 following the appointment of her successor. Her retirement will mark the end of a 40-year tenure that saw the museum evolve from a small local institution into a prominent center for American illustration art.

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20:48

Christopher Shaw Myers paints a portrait of his uncle...

The Roundtable ·

2025/06/20

Yes, it has been 50-years. Jaws came to theatres on this date and is being celebrated throughout the world. We pay our respects by talking about the new book "Robert Shaw: An Actor’s Life on the set of Jaws and Beyond." Author Christopher Shaw Myers offers an intimate portrait of his legendary uncle, the acclaimed actor and writer best known for his unforgettable role as Quint in Jaws. Today marks the 50th anniversary of Steven Spielberg’s iconic blockbuster starring Roy Scheider, Richard Dreyfuss

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79:40

6/20/25 Panel

The Roundtable ·

2025/06/20

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Partner with the Albany law firm of Whiteman Osterman & Hanna, Cianna Freeman-Tolbert, Professor Emeritus of Russian at Hofstra University and author of: Illiberal Vanguard: Populist Elitism in the United States and Russia Alexandar Mihailovic, and Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute Robert Pondiscio.

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9:39

The fate of two sisters unravels in "The Far Side of...

The Roundtable ·

2025/06/18

The new book is “The Far Side of the Desert” which follows the fates of two sisters. One a U.S. Foreign Service Officer and the other an international television correspondent. It follows the sisters after their lives are shattered by a terrorist attack and the personal toll of its aftermath.

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12:08

2025 Sharon Playhouse season preview

The Roundtable ·

2025/06/18

The Sharon Playhouse is launching its 2025 summer season with the musical “Million Dollar Quartet,” opening Friday night and run through July 6th, including a special holiday performance on July 4th at 4pm.This show brings to life the unforgettable night in 1956 when rock and roll legends Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins gathered at Sun Records to create musical history.The season will continue with three other shows including Annie, Sylvia and The Mousetrap.

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17:02

"Empty Vessel: The Story of the Global Economy in One...

The Roundtable ·

2025/06/18

What do a barracks from British troops in the Falkland War, a floating jail of the Bronx, and temporary housing for VWF workers in Germany have in common? Well according to our next guest, Ian Kumekawa, they have all inhabited one Swedish barge built in 1979. Now, the barge has so many names, the author calls it “The Vessel.” The book is called “Empty Vessel: The Story of the Global Economy in One Barge.”

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72:06

6/18/25 Panel

The Roundtable ·

2025/06/18

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, Dean of the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity at the University at Albany Robert Griffin, Semi-retired, Editor at large/columnist/editorial writer, Times Union Jay Jochnowitz, and Senior Fellow, Bard Center for Civic Engagement Jim Ketterer.

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24:48

Book Picks: Battenkill Books and The Book House

The Roundtable ·

2025/06/17

This week's Book Picks come from Suzanne Kulick and Heather Boyne from Battenkill Books in Cambridge, NY and Cheryl McKeon from The Book House in Albany and Marketblock Books in Troy, NY.

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17:38

The Daniel Chester French summer home Chesterwood has...

The Roundtable ·

2025/06/17

Chesterwood - the summer home, studio and gardens of American sculptor Daniel Chester French – re-opened its doors to the public after a multi-faceted, four-year renovation and rehabilitation project to preserve the French family residence.

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21:05

Dionne Warwick at The Egg on 6/20

The Roundtable ·

2025/06/17

The Egg in Albany, NY is welcoming the legendary Dionne Warwick to celebrate the last chance to enjoy The Egg in its current state before they temporarily close for renovations this summer. She will be performing at The Egg at 8 p.m. on 6/20.

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