This week, George Saunders discusses his new work, A Swim in a Pond in the Rain. He pairs iconic short stories by Chekhov, Turgenev, Tolstoy, and Gogol, with essays intended for anyone interested in how fiction works. He also discusses why the Russian short story is more relevant than ever in these turbulent times. [Continue reading…] about #1697: George Saunders “A Swim In A Pond In The Rain” | The Book Show
WAMC News Podcast – Episode 168
We speak with former longtime Vermont Gov. Howard Dean about his endorsement in the Burlington mayoral race, ranked choice voting, COVID, the early days of the Biden administration, and the Trump legacy. [Continue reading…] about WAMC News Podcast – Episode 168
#1547: Covering Multiple News Stories & Coverage From Female Reporters | The Media Project
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The Media Project is an inside look at media coverage of current events with WAMC’s CEO Alan Chartock; Times Union Editor-at-Large Rex Smith; Rosemary Armao, Editor and Investigative Journalist and Professor at the University at Albany; and Barbara Lombardo, Journalism Professor at the University at Albany and former Executive Editor of The Saratogian and The (Troy) Record. On this […]
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#2104: Cuomo Threatens To Sue Feds Over Aid Request & Plattsburgh MLK Celebration Goes Virtual | The Legislative Gazette
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On this week’s Gazette: New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, delivered his budget address Tuesday. The Democrat said the state’s fiscal future is dependent on how much aid it receives from Washington under the new administration of President Joe Biden and the Democratic-led Congress. Our political observer Dr. Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on his conversation with […]
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#1583: Another Look At Hyper Education | The Best Of Our Knowledge
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There is a small but growing world of high-achievement education giving rise to after-school learning centers, spelling bees, and math competitions. Today on the Best of Our Knowledge, we’ll talk about the trend towards hyper-education. We speak with Dr. Pawan Dhingra about his book called Hyper Education – Why Good Schools, Good Grades, and Good […]
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#1644: Women & The Arts | 51%
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On this week’s 51%, a musician talks about what she calls her new feminine EP. Teenage girls of color in ballet say this form of dance caters to white women. A mother speaks out about her missing son in the Army while another woman offers support for families of missing service members. Plus, Dr. Jeri […]
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