WAMC News Podcast

WAMC News Podcast - Episode 623

WAMC Northeast Public Radio — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0000

It was three days before Christmas 2008, while most listeners were still asleep, that Ian Pickus showed up to work on Morning Edition at WAMC for the first time. Now, 17 years later, including the last dozen as News Director, Ian bids farewell.

WAMC News Podcast - Episode 622

WAMC Northeast Public Radio — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0000

We speak with Rep. Pat Ryan of New York's 18th district about the Epstein files and the sudden summer break.

WAMC News Podcast - Episode 621

WAMC Northeast Public Radio — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0000

A new “Frontline” documentary offers a deep dive on this pivotal moment in American history. “Trump’s Power And The Rule of Law” is the latest from filmmaker Michael Kirk.

WAMC News Podcast - Episode 620

WAMC Northeast Public Radio — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0000

We talk politics, and what comes next after the "big, beautiful bill," with Mass. Rep. Richard Neal.

WAMC News Podcast - Episode 619

WAMC Northeast Public Radio — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0000

We speak with longtime Congressional reporter and analyst David Hawkings about what happens after the "big, beautiful bill" was signed.

WAMC News Podcast - Episode 618

WAMC Northeast Public Radio — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0000

We talk Mass. politics and beyond with Western New England University political science professor Tim Vercellotti.

WAMC News Podcast - Episode 617

WAMC Northeast Public Radio — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0000

We speak with Mass. Rep. Jim McGovern, a progressive Democrat from the 2nd District who is fiercely opposed to the "big, beautiful bill."

WAMC News Podcast - Episode 616

WAMC Northeast Public Radio — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0000

We break down the New York City mayoral primary result with Errol Louis, host of "Inside City Hall" on Spectrum News.

WAMC News Podcast - Episode 615

WAMC Northeast Public Radio — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:58:40 +0000

One person was left standing after a pivotal four-way Democratic primary for mayor of Albany on Tuesday. Chief City Auditor Dorcey Applyrs kicked off her bid to replace outgoing three-term Mayor Kathy Sheehan back in November 2023 — and in the end, more than 52 percent of voters of backed her.

WAMC News Podcast - Episode 614

WAMC Northeast Public Radio — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo appears poised to complete a stunning political comeback in Tuesday’s Democratic primary for New York City mayor. That’s according to a new Marist Poll, which finds Cuomo is the top choice of 38 percent of likely voters. We speak with Dr. Lee Miringoff, Director of the Marist Institute for Public Opinion.

WAMC News Podcast - Episode 613

WAMC Northeast Public Radio — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Early voting is under way in one of the strangest races for New York City mayor in history. We get an update from Politico reporter Nick Reisman.

WAMC News Podcast - Episode 612

WAMC Northeast Public Radio — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0000

A WAMC reporter who covered the prison break in northern New York a decade ago goes into the archives to look at lessons learned from those who lived it.

WAMC News Podcast - Episode 611

WAMC Northeast Public Radio — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0000

We speak with New York Rep. George Latimer, a Democrat from the 16th district.

WAMC News Podcast - Episode 610

WAMC Northeast Public Radio — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0000

We’re marking 10 years since a story that gripped northern New York and the nation: the prison break from Dannemora and 23-day manhunt that followed. Spectrum News is revisiting that dangerous month with a new special, “Dannemora: Retold A Decade Later.” We look back with reporter Brian Dwyer.

WAMC News Podcast - Episode 609

WAMC Northeast Public Radio — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0000

We speak with New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand.

WAMC News Podcast - Episode 608

WAMC Northeast Public Radio — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Climate change is exposing more regions and residents to dangerous storms. But Americans live and often rebuild in disaster-prone regions. Laura Sullivan is an NPR and Frontline correspondent who has seen a number of disasters and their aftermath firsthand.

WAMC News Podcast - Episode 607

WAMC Northeast Public Radio — Sat, 31 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Actor Sam Waterston, who was Oscar nominated for his starring role in "The Killing Fields," says the film is as relevant as ever. He'll be in Great Barrington for a special screening June 7.

WAMC News Podcast - Episode 606

WAMC Northeast Public Radio — Mon, 26 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000

We speak with Mass. Rep. Richard Neal, a Democrat from the 1st district and the ranking member of the tax-writing Ways and Means Committee.

WAMC News Podcast - Episode 605

WAMC Northeast Public Radio — Thu, 22 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000

We speak with New York Rep. Pat Ryan, a Democrat from the 18th district.

WAMC News Podcast - Episode 604

WAMC Northeast Public Radio — Mon, 19 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000

A celebration of the New York Public News Network and what it offers to the WAMC audience.

WAMC News Podcast - Episode 603

WAMC Northeast Public Radio — Thu, 15 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Baseball's all-time hit king, the controversial Pete Rose, died last year. But now his ban is over, and he could join the Hall of Fame. ESPN baseball announcer and anchor Karl Ravech says the move is puzzling.

WAMC News Podcast - Episode 602

WAMC Northeast Public Radio — Mon, 12 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000

We catch up with Vermont U.S. Sen. Peter Welch, a Democrat.

WAMC News Podcast - Episode 601

WAMC Northeast Public Radio — Thu, 08 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000

A Muslim convert. A scooter thief. And more than a few risk-taking online posters. Those are just some of the people you meet in the new book “Let Only Red Flowers Bloom: Identity and Belonging in Xi Jinping’s China" by NPR's Emily Feng.

WAMC News Podcast - Episode 600

WAMC Northeast Public Radio — Thu, 01 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000

We speak with longtime Congressional reporter David Hawkings about the unprecedented scene in Washington of late.

WAMC News Podcast - Episode 599

WAMC Northeast Public Radio — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000

The Democratic candidates for mayor of Albany in June 24's primary gather for an environmental forum hosted by WAMC.