Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Miriam Pawel’s new book: “The Browns of California: The Family Dynasty that Transformed a State and Shaped a Nation,” is a panoramic history of California and its impact on the nation told through the lens of the family dynasty that led the state for nearly a quarter century.
#1424: The Value Of Public Information Officers
The Media Project is an inside look at media coverage of current events with WAMC’s CEO Alan Chartock, Albany Times Union Editor Rex Smith, and Cailin Brown, Chair of the Department of Communication at the College of St. Rose. On this week’s Media Project Alan, Rex and Cailin talk about the value of public information officers, an article in the Altamont Enterprise about a local YMCA turning off CNN after members complained, and much more.
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#1837: Cuomo Defeats Nixon For Democratic Primary For Governor
The Legislative Gazette is a weekly program about New York State Government and politics. On this week’s Gazette: Governor Cuomo easily defeats Cynthia Nixon in the democratic primary for Governor, our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on the major elections results including Governor, Attorney General and the state senate, and we take you to a 9/11 […]
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#1460 “White Kids”
There’s very little doubt that white privilege is a thing, how much of a thing is the big question. While some parents say they are raising color-blind children, they could be ignoring opportunities to teach tolerance. Today on the Best of Our Knowledge, we’ll hear from a sociologist whose long term study is the topic […]
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#1837 – Ken Lovett, Albany Bureau Chief, NY Daily News
WAMC’s Alan Chartock speaks with Ken Lovett, Albany Bureau Chief for the NY Daily News.
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Rick Winston, Author Of Red Scare In The Green Mountains
WAMC’s Alan Chartock In Conversation with Rick Winston, Professor and Author of the book Red Scare in the Green Mountains: Vermont in the McCarthy Era 1946-1960.
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