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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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In the new book ‘Won’t Back Down: Heartland Rock and the Fight for America,’ music journalist Erin Osmon takes a closer look at the genre often seen as quintessentially American. Popularized by artists like Bruce Springsteen and Ton Petty, Heartland ... more

Sepideh Moafi recently starred as Dr. Baran Al-Hashimi on the riveting medical drama, ‘The Pitt,’ and is known for her roles in ‘The L Word: Generation Q’ and ‘The Deuce.’She is returning to her theater roots this year in ‘New Born,’ a play composed ... more

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are a former NY elementary teacher and now 2nd year PhD student at RPI Sophia Acquisto, Senior Fellow for Health Policy at The Empire Center for Public ... more

'Diamond Fever!' is a bit of a departure from Steve Sheinkin's other books and is perfect for emerging readers. Both shorter and faster paced, it also features an engaging mixture of prose and comics from renowned illustrator Jon Chad. With these add... more

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Jose Daniel Flores Carbajo
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Sujata Murty
Assistant Professor in the Department of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences at UAlbany
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Episode: Albany Pro Musica and Orchestra Pro Musica present 'This Luminous Earth' at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
Bill Crankshaw
Longtime chorister with APM, former Superintendent of Johnstown School District
Albany Pro Musica
Episode: Albany Pro Musica and Orchestra Pro Musica present 'This Luminous Earth' at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
Wallace Norman
Performer, guest on show
Phoenicia Playhouse / Woodstock Fringe
Episode: Wallace Norman's 'Songs Mostly of the Theatre: A Stroll Down a Dusty Musical Road' at Phoenicia Playhouse 5/1-5/3
Michael Connor
President of the Phoenicia Playhouse Board
Phoenicia Playhouse
Episode: Wallace Norman's 'Songs Mostly of the Theatre: A Stroll Down a Dusty Musical Road' at Phoenicia Playhouse 5/1-5/3
Janay Koreno
Artistic Director of WAM
WAM Theatre
Episode: WAM Theatre presents 'Rooted' - a play about sisterhood, cults, and botany
Maggie Mancinelli Cahill
Former producing Artistic Director for Capital Repertory Theatre; Director of Rooted
WAM Theatre
Episode: WAM Theatre presents 'Rooted' - a play about sisterhood, cults, and botany
Amber Gray
Broadway performer, known for roles in Rocky Horror Show, Hadestown, The Great Comet
Stage, Roundabout Theatre Company
Episode: A cunning and gutsy Riff Raff is the latest great performance from Broadway's Amber Gray
Lily Bartels
Bookseller at Open Door Bookstore & Gift Gallery
Open Door Bookstore & Gift Gallery
Episode: Book Picks - Rough Draft Bar & Books and Open Door Bookstore

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 185 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.

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    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.

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    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

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    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.

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    gilljam
    United States5 years ago

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Capital Region Language Center: Language Lessons and May Events
Q: How did Capital Region Language Center start and evolve over the years?
The school began in 2003 as a small tutoring program and grew by adding languages and expanding partnerships with schools, BOCES, and businesses, leading to a much broader community impact by 2026.
WAM Theatre presents 'Rooted' - a play about sisterhood, cults, and botany
Q: What makes this play particularly timely or special for your community, and what stands out in the production that you'd want audiences to notice?
They highlight the tree-house setting, environmental themes, intergenerational conversations, and the eco-cult dynamic as a lens for discussing leadership, power, and the environment, plus the innovative use of plants and puppetry.
WAM Theatre presents 'Rooted' - a play about sisterhood, cults, and botany
Q: To start off, why don't we just talk about Rooted a little bit for our listeners who may not know what it's about? Could you give us a short synopsis without spoilers?
Janay and Maggie describe Rooted as a story about three women in a small upstate New York town dealing with identity, dreams, and how they navigate change when an outsider enters their lives, with a hopeful arc and a focus on belonging.
Albany Pro Musica and Orchestra Pro Musica present 'This Luminous Earth' at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
Q: Do you want to tell us about the program you've put together for This Luminous Earth Concert?
The program opens with the Earth Symphony, followed by Mahler's Adagietto as a prelude to Lauridsen's Lux Aeterna, weaving a narrative from earth-centered reflection to illuminated hope, with the Earth itself guiding the emotional arc.
NYT writer Noam Scheiber's new book about the economic unmooring of the educated
Q: Where does the mutiny come in—what are the two levels you describe?
There is a broad, high-altitude shift where college graduates began to see themselves as workers rather than the future management class, coupled with a literal labor movement as unions formed and spread across industries. Together, these levels show how generations of educated workers redefined career expectations and challenged employer control.

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

The content focuses on a variety of contemporary cultural and social issues, engaging listeners through expert discussions, interviews with notable figures in the arts and academia, and reflections on pressing political topics. Episodes often feature debates on national and local issues, the exploration of art and literature, and insights into the impact of cultural events on society. Notable discussions include political discourse surrounding significant events, the examination of current trends in the arts, and connections between history and modern-day challenges. The podcast provides a platform for diverse voices, exploring ethical dilemmas and cultural narratives in a manner that is both informative and thought-provoking.

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Recent guests on The Roundtable include:

1. Jose Daniel Flores Carbajo
2. Sujata Murty
3. Bill Crankshaw
4. Wallace Norman
5. Michael Connor
6. Janay Koreno
7. Maggie Mancinelli Cahill
8. Amber Gray

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