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#2023: Upcoming Primary; Criticism Of Mayor Bill De Blasio; Protest In Albany | The Legislative Gazette
On this week’s Gazette: voting rights advocates say we need to ensure everyone can vote in the upcoming primary; our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on Governor Cuomo’s criticism of NYC Mayor Bill De Blasio’s handling of the looting in Manhattan;...
#1550: “The Decade of Progressive Change” | The Best Of Our Knowledge
This week on The Best Of Our Knowledge, Dr. Charles Suhor discusses his new book “Creativity and Chaos: Reflections on a Decade of Progressive Change in Public Schools, 1967 – 1977”. He says that was the perfect time and place for innovation. Dr. Suhor is a New...
Who Is The Real Natty Bumppo? | A New York Minute In History
In the second episode of our series: Legends and Lore of the Empire State, A New York Minute In History explores the mystery of the inspiration for Natty Bumppo, one of the most recognizable characters from James Fenimore Cooper’s Leatherstocking Tales series. A trip...
#2023: New York Times Albany Bureau Chief Jesse McKinley | The Capitol Connection
WAMC's Alan Chartock speaks with Jesse McKinley, Albany Bureau Chief for The New York Times.
#1611: Recognition, Hope & Inspiration | 51%
On this week’s 51%, we showcase recognition, hope, and inspiration. Project Little Shell highlights three generations of women and their now federally recognized tribe. A speech pathologist discusses her new book about hope after strokes, and more. The Little Shell...
#1610: “All I Ever Wanted: A Rock ‘N’ Roll Memoir” | 51%
On this week’s 51%, she was the bassist for the Go-Go’s. We spend the show with Kathy Valentine, who has written a memoir and a soundtrack. Kathy Valentine was the bassist for The Go-Go’s, which became the first multi-platinum-selling, all-female band to play...