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#1560 – Curtis Sittenfeld

#1560 – Curtis Sittenfeld

Curtis Sittenfeld is the New York Times bestselling author of the novels “Prep,” “American Wife,” and “Eligible.” Now in “You Think It, I’ll Say It,” her first collection of short fiction, she showcases ten stories that upend assumptions about class, relationships,...

#1410: News Deserts & Newsprint Tariff

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, Cailin Brown, Chair of the Department of Communication at the College of St. Rose, and Judy Patrick, Vice President for...

#1823: Will Imposed Tariffs Hurt New York?

#1823: Will Imposed Tariffs Hurt New York?

The Legislative Gazette is a weekly program about New York State Government and politics. On this week’s Gazette: the state senate remains stalled as advocacy groups press lawmakers to act on their bills before session ends, our political observer Alan Chartock shares...

#1446: “Bobby Kennedy – An American Liberal Icon”

#1446: “Bobby Kennedy – An American Liberal Icon”

1968 was one of the most turbulent years in modern American history, filled with stories of anti-war protests, civil rights demonstrations and assassinations. June 5 marked 50 years since Robert Kennedy became one of those leaders who was gunned down. Today on the...

#1507: A Chat With Ani DiFranco And Art Therapy For Veterans

#1507: A Chat With Ani DiFranco And Art Therapy For Veterans

On this week’s 51%, we have a look at music and the arts – first with musician Ani DiFranco. Then we hear about an exhibit on performance art and meet art and music therapists who are helping veterans. Feminist Ani DiFranco is a musician and an activist, known for her...