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#1718: Chris Matthews “This Country” | The Book Show
This week, host Joe Donahue speaks with New York Times bestselling author and former host of MSNBC’s Hardball, Chris Matthews. The pair discuss Matthews' new book; "This Country: My Life in Politics and History," which offers a panoramic portrait of...
WAMC News Podcast – Episode 208
New York Congresswoman Elise Stefanik faces new competition in the 21st District. Democrat Matt Putorti, a lawyer from Whitehall, announced his candidacy for the 2022 midterms on Monday. Putorti, an openly gay lawyer, says Stefanik’s politics are divisive. Stefanik is...
WAMC News Podcast – Episode 209
The Supreme Court has decided in a 9-0 ruling that the NCAA cannot enforce limits on education-related benefits that colleges offer to student athletes. The ruling on Monday did not decide whether students can be paid salaries. Under current NCAA rules, students...
#1568: Biden On The Focus Of News & Sports Reporting Misses Out On The Pulitzer Prizes | The Media Project
The Media Project is an inside look at media coverage of current events with WAMC’s CEO Alan Chartock; Former Times Union Editor Rex Smith; Rosemary Armao, Investigative Journalist and Adjunct Professor at the University at Albany; and Daily...
#2125: Cuomo Celebrates COVID Milestone By Lifting More Mandates | The Legislative Gazette
This week, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced that he’s lifting all remaining state COVID-19 restrictions, including requirements for mask-wearing and social distancing, and capacity limits at events. The announcement comes after New York reached the...
#1604: The Future Of Summer School | The Best Of Our Knowledge
There are two words that strike fear into every young student’s heart: summer school. But, many educators around the country are trying to change that. In fact, the goal could be to have students ask to participate in summer learning. The federal government has...