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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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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 fro... more

Nelson Dellis, a lecturer at Skidmore College and the six-time Memory USA champion is here this morning to discuss his new book, 'Everyday Genius: Hacks to Boost Your Memory, Focus, Problem-Solving,' and Much More. The book is a mental toolkit for a ... more

Vines, the music project of composer and audio engineer Cassie Wieland, has been in residency at Studio 9 in North Adams, Massachusetts this week and will perform there tomorrow - March 14 - at 7 p.m.

The Student Voter Empowerment Act, which stands before the New York Legislature, seeks to foster informed student electoral participation by requiring New York institutions of higher learning to systematize and expand their engagement with student vo... more

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Alison Cavey
Professor in the history department at John Jay College of Criminal Justice
John Jay College
Episode: Roundtable Panel: The Week in Review - Episode 258
Jay Joknowitz
Editor at Times Union / Times Union columnist
Times Union
Episode: Roundtable Panel: The Week in Review - Episode 258
Judith Anke
Executive vice president / vice president for academic affairs, author
Bennington College / Bard College (as per intro)
Episode: Roundtable Panel: The Week in Review - Episode 258
Mark Gallagher
Ulster County Comptroller, former president and CEO of the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley
Bard College / Hudson Valley foundations (as per intro)
Episode: Roundtable Panel: The Week in Review - Episode 258
Bo Breslin
Chief of Staff and VP for Strategy and Policy at Barg College
Barg College
Episode: Roundtable Panel: The Week in Review - Episode 258
Joseph Palamountain Jr.
Chair in Government at Skidmore College
Skidmore College
Episode: Roundtable Panel: The Week in Review - Episode 258
Nelson Dellis
Six-time USA Memory Champion; memory coach; lecturer at Skidmore College
Skidmore College
Episode: Nelson Dellis will have a talk and book signing at Northshire Bookstore on 3/18 for his new book 'Everyday Genius'
Cassie Wieland
Composer and audio engineer
Vines
Episode: Sunny days and sad songs - Vines in residence at Studio 9
Jonathan Becker
Professor of Political Studies; Director of the Bard Center for Civic Engagement; Co-editor of Youth Voting Rights book
Bard College
Episode: Election@Bard and Let NY Vote Coalition Youth Working Group support proposed Student Voter Empowerment Act

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Host of The Roundtable
Sarah LaDuke
Host of The Roundtable

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 184 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 States2 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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3/9/26 Panel
Q: What is the panel's view on regime change in Iran as a strategy?
The panel is divided: some argue for decisive action to weaken the regime and empower the Iranian people, while others caution against overreach and emphasize the risk of unintended consequences, including regional instability and humanitarian costs.
Malgosia Turzanska is nominated for an Academy Award for her costume design in the film 'Hamnet'
Q: What made you want to get into costume design as a profession?
Her answer described discovering the job during high school, loving movies, fashion, and drawing, and realizing costume design was the point where those interests intersect.
2026 Oscar talk with Thelma Adams
Q: Is there another film that could come in and take that away?
The hosts discuss that the outcome is likely to be between the top contenders, with a split across categories possible, and that the frontrunners could shift depending on campaigning momentum.
3/11/26 Panel
Q: How did Lady Bird Johnson approach campaigning as First Lady, and why is that significant today?
Shannon McKenna Schmidt explains that Lady Bird Johnson conducted a four-day whistle-stop tour across the South with a sincere, non-sales approach, reshaping the role of the First Lady in campaign politics and showing how intimate, on-the-ground engagement can influence voters and broaden the political conversation.
3/11/26 Panel
Q: What was the strategic idea behind the three goals announced by Rubio and Hegseth, and why might they fail to provide an off-ramp?
The panelists argue that the three goals—destroy missiles and launchers, destroy factories, and destroy the navy—do not address the broader strategic realities, such as proxies and non-conventional threats, and therefore may not create a true exit or lasting safety for Israel or regional stability.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Roundtable

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. Alison Cavey
2. Jay Joknowitz
3. Judith Anke
4. Mark Gallagher
5. Bo Breslin
6. Joseph Palamountain Jr.
7. Nelson Dellis
8. Cassie Wieland

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