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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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The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are:Donna Welton - Diplomat in Residence at Bard College. She retired from the U.S. Foreign Service in 2025 after over 30 years in public service. Her l... more

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are:Kathy Sheehan - Former Mayor of the City of Albany. Bill Hammond - Senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute for Policy ResearchLibby Post - Politica... more

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are:Robert Brigham - Professor of History and International Relations on the Shirley Ecker Boskey Chair at Vassar College. Catherine Tan - Associate Pro... more

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are:Robert Brigham - Professor of History and International Relations on the Shirley Ecker Boskey Chair at Vassar College. Catherine Tan - Associate Pro... more

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Anne Alvergay
Academy Award and Emmy-nominated documentary filmmaker
Independent/Documentary Filmmaker
Episode: WAMC on the Road at Crandell Theatre - Panel on Journalism and the film 'All the President's Men'
Fred Rutberg
Former publisher of The Berkshire Eagle
The Berkshire Eagle
Episode: WAMC on the Road at Crandell Theatre - Panel on Journalism and the film 'All the President's Men'
Ben Ginsberg
Longtime counsel to Republican election campaigns and co-chair of the Presidential Commission on Election Administration
Republican election campaigns (counsel)
Episode: WAMC on the Road at Crandell Theatre - Panel on Journalism and the film 'All the President's Men'
Jeffrey Robinson
Investigative journalist and author
Author of Ash and Honor: The Untold 368 Minutes of 9/11
Episode: Jeffery Robinson revisits the tragedy of 9/11 twenty-five years later in his new book 'Ash and Honor: The Untold 368 Minutes of 9/11'
Gloria Steinem
Pioneering journalist, author, and activist; author of My Life on the Road; co-founder of Ms. Magazine
Ms. Magazine / Activism
Episode: In memoriam - Gloria Steinem
Mickey Revenaugh
author; education journalist; co-founder of Connections Academy
Johns Hopkins University Press (publisher) and Connections Academy
Episode: Mickey Revenaugh's new book is 'School’s Out: Why Families Are Choosing Unconventional Education'
Helen Pilcher
Science writer and author of This Book May Cause Side Effects, the Curious and Dangerous Power of the Nocebo Effect, Placebo's Evil Twin
Author
Episode: Dr. Helen Pilcher's new book is 'This Book May Cause Side Effects, The Curious and Dangerous Power of the Nocebo Effect, Placebo's Evil Twin'
Steven Pressman
Award-winning director, writer and producer of Dust Bowls and Jewish Souls
Director/Producer of Dust Bowls and Jewish Souls
Episode: The Yiddish Book Center presents 'Dust Bowls and Jewish Souls' on 9/6 with a Q&A and discussion with Steven Pressman
Paul Grondahl
Opelka Endowed Director at the New York State Writers Institute
New York State Writers Institute
Episode: The 43rd Season of the NYS Writer's Institute kicks off on 9/2

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Kira Wizner
Bookseller at Merritt Bookstore
Lily Bartels
Bookseller at Open Door Bookstore
Joe
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4.3 out of 5 stars from 192 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 States3 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JES1213
    United States4 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 States6 years ago

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Téa Obreht's new book is 'Sunrise'
Q: How does the Western tradition function in Sunrise, and why does it still matter to you as a writer?
Obreht reflects on the Western as a powerful narrative tool that shapes collective memory, noting that its mythic structures can be both seductive and dangerous; Sunrise uses this to question how myths are crafted and who benefits from their perpetuation.
Téa Obreht's new book is 'Sunrise'
Q: You mentioned the dime novels and the Western novels. What did you find, and that becomes research for this novel of digging deep into that subject?
She explains that growing up with Westerns, both in the Balkans and elsewhere, gave her a sense of America through myth; the research revealed how Western mythologies propagate global perceptions of conquest and heroism, which she then weaves into Sunrise to examine how those myths endure and influence present-day perspectives.
Téa Obreht's new book is 'Sunrise'
Q: What brought you to this particular story of how long this has been in you?
Obreht describes a long incubation, beginning with a three-part conception that intertwines a plane crash, a midlife gunslinger's arc, and a contemporary voice, with the realization that the threads could be separated into three distinct narratives before converging into a single layered story.
Mickey Revenaugh's new book is 'School’s Out: Why Families Are Choosing Unconventional Education'
Q: What is going on that has parents curious about the various options beyond traditional schooling?
The guest describes a generational shift toward recognizing individual learning differences, a demand for broader choices beyond two traditional options, and policy developments like Education Savings Accounts and tax-credit scholarships that enable families to pursue unconventional learning paths.
Jeffery Robinson revisits the tragedy of 9/11 twenty-five years later in his new book 'Ash and Honor: The Untold 368 Minutes of 9/11'
Q: Did this new information change the overall narrative of what happened that day?
It doesn't rewrite the core events, but it fills in neglected areas and highlights the crucial roles of people you may not have heard about, showing a more complete picture.

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

A wide-ranging, civically minded talk show features deep-dive conversations with writers, actors, educators, publishers, and policy experts. Episodes frequently mix book recommendations, cultural arts discussions, and timely political analysis, often anchored by a rotating panel that probes current events, policy implications, and regional affairs. Noteworthy is the blend of literary commerce (indie booksellers and publishers), theatre and performance culture, and thoughtful, long-form interviews that aim to illuminate complex topics for an engaged, educated audience. The show's appeal lies in its versatility: it can feel like a literary salon, a regional policy briefing, or a theatre-stage chat, depending on the episode, while maintaining ... more

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