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This week, in Susan Conley’s new novel Landslide, a mother is caring for her two teenage sons while everything else, her marriage and the fishing industry her New England community relies on, threatens to crumble around her. [Continue reading…] about #1709: Sarah Conley “Landslide” | The Book Show
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has so far been able to ride out the storm, resisting calls to resign amid multiple investigations into his handling of COVID-19 in nursing homes, sexual harassment allegations, and potential wrongdoing in the production of his pandemic memoir last year. The third-term Democrat says the inquiries should be allowed to conclude before New Yorkers make up their mind about his actions. When it comes to the serious sexual harassment allegations, Cuomo denies touching anyone inappropriately, but apologized for making subordinates feel uncomfortable in conversations. New York Times political reporter Matt Flegenheimer recently published a magazine article whose headline referred to Cuomo’s “white-knuckle ride” through multiple scandals. [Continue reading…] about WAMC News Podcast – Episode 192
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; Daily Freeman Publisher Emeritus Ira Fusfeld; and Judy Patrick, Vice President for Editorial Development for the New York Press Association. On this week’s Media Project, Alan, Rex, Ira and Judy talk about coverage of the Derek […]
[Continue reading...] about #1559: Derek Chauvin Trial Coverage & The Public’s Thoughts On Journalism | The Media Project
This week, advocates and lawmakers are aiming to reform New York’s parole system. Our political observer Dr. Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on police reform. We also hear about New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, or NYSERDA, which has appointed its acting CEO Doreen Harris to the role on a permanent basis.
[Continue reading...] about #2116: Advocates, Lawmakers Aim To Reform NY’s Parole System | The Legislative Gazette
Most young people can be at some risk for substance abuse, regardless of their genetics. According to the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse, teen drug addiction is the nation’s most costly and most preventable health problem. That said, nine out of ten adults with substance use disorder still report they began drinking and […]
[Continue reading...] about #1595: Teaching, And Reaching, Students In Recovery | The Best Of Our Knowledge
This week, we hear the untold story of women resistance fighters in Hitler’s ghettos. We also speak with an author about life in Iraq under Saddam Hussein’s regime.
[Continue reading...] about #1656: The Untold Story Of Women Resistance Fighters In Hitler’s Ghettos | 51%
