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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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Today is the last day of the producer of The Roundtable Sarah LaDuke. She has worked at WAMC for 20 years and worked on the Roundtable for 18. Her career at WAMC has been amazing and extensive. She has done countless interviews with organizations, ar... more

Barbara Kopple is an award-winning director and producer and here at BIFF she will be in conversation with Mary Mott after the Special 50th Anniversary screening of the Academy Award Winning Documentary ‘Harlan County USA’ at 2:15 p.m. today.Barbara ... more

Tomorrow at 12:30 p.m. at The Mahaiwe in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, The Berkshire International Film Festival will present a screening of ‘The Choice.’Yotam Haim was an Israeli hostage mistakenly killed by IDF troops after escaping Hamas captiv... more

The Delegation of the European Union to the United States has selected the Berkshire International Film Festival as the inaugural U.S. festival partner for its newly launched Transatlantic Rising Stars Project. The initiative is designed to deepen cu... more

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Martha Banta
Artistic Director, Adirondack Theatre Festival
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Episode: Martha Banta shares the Adirondack Theatre Festival's 2026 Summer Season
Anne-Marie Barker-Schwartz
Founder and director of Musicians of Ma'alwyck
Musicians of Ma'alwyck
Episode: Musicians of Ma'alwyck presents 'Under Four Flags' on 5/26 - 5/30
Kelley Vickery
Founder and artistic director of BIFF
Berkshire International Film Festival (BIFF)
Episode: Berkshire International Film Festival celebrates 20 years
Sophia Acquisto
Former New York Elementary teacher and PhD student at RPI
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Episode: 5/20/26 Panel
Ambassador Fred Hof
Former US. Army officer and State Department diplomat, Bard Center for Civic Engagement senior fellow
Bard College
Episode: 5/20/26 Panel
Connie Brooks
Bookseller from Battenkill Books, Cambridge, NY
Battenkill Books
Episode: Book Picks - Battenkill Books and Chatham Bookstore
Heather Boyne
Bookseller from Battenkill Books, Cambridge, NY
Battenkill Books
Episode: Book Picks - Battenkill Books and Chatham Bookstore
Sharon Weinberg
Bookseller from Chatham Bookstore, Chatham, NY
Chatham Bookstore
Episode: Book Picks - Battenkill Books and Chatham Bookstore
Fatimah Gilliam
Author of Race Rules, lawyer, Azara Group founder
Azara Group
Episode: Fatimah Gilliam's new book is 'Race Rules: What Your Black Friend Won't Tell You'

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Madeline Reynolds
Host of The Roundtable Panel, The Week in Review
Joe
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Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 187 ratings
  • Hive Mind of the Democratic Establishment

    Do you love hearing milquetoast mainstream liberal opinions in an echo chamber? Do you love hearing from aging folks who work in Academia and Albany’s professional upper class who probably make way more money then you and are insufferably smug? Do you hate hearing from people who have a variety of different view points from you, like let’s say a young progressive or maybe a libertarian? Then this show is the perfect fit! From running a discredited story against Alex Morse to carry water for the ... more

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    Alittlepessimistic89
    United States2 years ago
  • 9/25/Panel. GREAT

    Excellent discussions on today’s panel. One of your best.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ms sierra
    United States3 years ago
  • Big fan

    The show is great, Rosemary Armao is a treasure. I listen wherever I am in the world, helps keep me sane.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JES1213
    United States3 years ago
  • Love the Roundtable

    Wonderful panel. I love the depth of coverage on specific issues with a variety of perspective from the group

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jakeytoast2
    United States4 years ago
  • Praise from a high school Social Studies Teacher

    I look forward to snow days and long weekends when I can listen to the panel live. But I am thankful for the podcasts though I must admit that I listen at 1.5 speed so that I can fit in.

    Apple Podcasts
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    gilljam
    United States5 years ago

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Thoughtful, in-depth policy discussions with a regional lens.
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5/21/26 Panel
Q: What is the potential constitutional impact of the $1.8 billion fund set up by President Trump and his allies?
Panelists suggest it could undermine congressional power of the purse and court oversight, creating a dangerous precedent where a president can bypass checks and balances, leading to a possible legal showdown in the courts.
Roundtable Panel: The Week in Review - Episode 268
Q: What is your view on the Ukrainian drone battlefield changing the balance of power?
Panelists discuss that drone warfare is creating a new dynamic, with Ukrainians leveraging drones to target Russian forces, which could shift momentum and influence Western strategy.
Berkshire International Film Festival celebrates 20 years
Q: What information can you give us about the best way to experience the festival to its fullest?
The guest explains that purchasing passes maximizes flexibility and access to screenings, panels, and parties, with different pass levels offering varying levels of admission and a more seamless festival experience.
Berkshire International Film Festival celebrates 20 years
Q: Now give me a sense of as you planned this festival, you know, just by the virtue of it being 20 years that you want to do something special.
Kelley describes how BIFF has evolved over 20 years, the deliberate curation process, and the excitement around special events like world premieres, honorees, and expanded venues, emphasizing community engagement and celebrating the festival's longevity.
Musicians of Ma'alwyck presents 'Under Four Flags' on 5/26 - 5/30
Q: How did you come to this particular program?
The host prompts the guest to explain the motivation, and the guest explains that World War I is a compelling contrast to more commonly discussed eras, shaping the choice to center the concert on Hochstein and the WWI experience, tying music to history, memory, and a regional tour.

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What is The Roundtable about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A roundtable discussion program featuring a rotating lineup of policy experts, journalists, academics, and regional policymakers who dissect U.S. and international affairs with a focus on current events, politics, and public policy. Recent episodes blend national issues—Ukraine, sanctions, governance, elections, and congressional dynamics—with local interest items such as Albany's tech economy, regional development, and cultural programming. Guests commonly include former diplomats, scholars, local officials, and journalists, offering a mix of analytical depth and accessible storytelling. The show frequently anchors debates around leadership decisions, public policy outcomes, and the interplay between national politics and regional impacts,... more

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Recent guests on The Roundtable include:

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2. Anne-Marie Barker-Schwartz
3. Kelley Vickery
4. Sophia Acquisto
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7. Heather Boyne
8. Sharon Weinberg

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