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WAMC's The Roundtable is an award-winning, nationally recognized eclectic talk program. The show airs from 9 a.m. to noon each weekday and features news, interviews, in-depth discussion, music, theatre, and more!

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Each weekday morning, The Roundtable's Joe Donahue is joined by various experts, journalists, educators, and commentators to discuss current events. On Roundtable Panel: The Week in Review, we feature your favorite panelists discussing news items fro... more

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Ulster County Comptroller and former President and CEO of the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley March Gallagher, Senior Fellow for Health P... more

“Extremely Happy Holidays: Wildly Creative New Cocktails to Uplift and Enchant through a Full Year of Holiday Chaos” is a new mixology book that features recipes for spirited drinks and mocktails - all themed around specific festive celebrations – an... more

Quiara Alegría Hudes is the Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright of “Water by the Spoonful” and the musical “In the Heights,” which won the Tony Award for Best Musical, and which she adapted for the screen. Her memoir, “My Broken Language,” was longlist... more

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Recent Guests

Laurel Elder
Political scientist and co-author of a study on Taylor Swift's political implications
Hartwick College
Episode: Roundtable Panel: The Week in Review - Episode 246
Jonathan Becker
Professor of Political Studies at Bard College
Bard College
Episode: Roundtable Panel: The Week in Review - Episode 246
Justin Patch
Associate Professor of Music at Faster College
Faster College
Episode: Roundtable Panel: The Week in Review - Episode 246
Azmat Ahmad
Healthcare consultant and executive vice president at Bard College
Bard College
Episode: Roundtable Panel: The Week in Review - Episode 246
Quiara Alegría Hudes
Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and author of The White Hot
One World
Episode: Be careful what you don't wish for: Quiara Alegía Hudes' debut novel "The White Hot"
Anna Markowitz
Former White House Advanced Lead
Episode: Roundtable Panel: The Week in Review - Episode 245
Terry Gibson
Executive Director of Communities for Local Power
Episode: Roundtable Panel: The Week in Review - Episode 245
Robert Pondisio
Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute
American Enterprise Institute
Episode: Roundtable Panel: The Week in Review - Episode 245
Jenny Scheinman
Violinist, fiddler, singer and composer, known for her innovative work in music.
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Episode: Jenny Scheinman's All Species Parade plays new music at The Local in Saugerties on 12/18

Hosts

Joe Donahue
Longtime host known for facilitating rich, engaging discussions with guests from various fields.
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Variety of hosts contributing to the show, providing a platform for multiple perspectives.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 185 ratings
  • Hive Mind of the Democratic Establishment

    Do you love hearing milquetoast mainstream liberal opinions in an echo chamber? Do you love hearing from aging folks who work in Academia and Albany’s professional upper class who probably make way more money then you and are insufferably smug? Do you hate hearing from people who have a variety of different view points from you, like let’s say a young progressive or maybe a libertarian? Then this show is the perfect fit! From running a discredited story against Alex Morse to carry water for the ... more

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    Alittlepessimistic89
    United States2 years ago
  • 9/25/Panel. GREAT

    Excellent discussions on today’s panel. One of your best.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ms sierra
    United States2 years ago
  • Big fan

    The show is great, Rosemary Armao is a treasure. I listen wherever I am in the world, helps keep me sane.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JES1213
    United States3 years ago
  • Love the Roundtable

    Wonderful panel. I love the depth of coverage on specific issues with a variety of perspective from the group

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jakeytoast2
    United States3 years ago
  • Praise from a high school Social Studies Teacher

    I look forward to snow days and long weekends when I can listen to the panel live. But I am thankful for the podcasts though I must admit that I listen at 1.5 speed so that I can fit in.

    Apple Podcasts
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    gilljam
    United States5 years ago

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There is a desire for more eclectic viewpoints; feedback includes requests for less mainstream opinions and broader representation.
Many value the educational aspects and community engagement promoted through the conversations, particularly those involving activists and local leaders.

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Make merry all year long with new cocktail book from Devin McEwan and Sandra Boynton
Q: Devin, how his mixology hobby became a book?
It started with peer pressure from his mom and evolved from a single eggnog cocktail into a whole book about holiday-themed cocktails.
Be careful what you don't wish for: Quiara Alegía Hudes' debut novel "The White Hot"
Q: How have male readers reacted to the story?
I found really strong support in male readership, which has been lovely.
Be careful what you don't wish for: Quiara Alegía Hudes' debut novel "The White Hot"
Q: How did you pick the names of the characters?
I picked April because I think this story is her blossoming, it's her opening up.
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Q: What are the consequences of the expiration of the subsidies?
The expiration is expected to lead to higher premiums for millions, resulting in decreased access to healthcare and potential closures of rural hospitals.
12/12/25 Panel
Q: What caused the Senate to reject the bill to extend Obamacare subsidies?
The Senate blocked a bill to extend subsidies despite a majority of senators voting for it because it did not meet the 60-vote threshold required.

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A discussion platform that covers a wide range of topics, often heavily focused on current events and societal issues, engaging experts and guests in deep conversations about pressing matters such as politics, environmental policies, cultural happenings, and the arts. Listeners can expect a blend of interviews with authors, musicians, business leaders, and activists, providing unique insights and diverse perspectives on cultural and political landscapes. Notably, the discussions often highlight local and regional interests, offering a balanced exploration of national and international topics that resonate with the audience's values and concerns, featuring various approaches to solutions and advocacy.

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The Roundtable launched 10 years ago and published 315 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The Roundtable include:

1. Laurel Elder
2. Jonathan Becker
3. Justin Patch
4. Azmat Ahmad
5. Quiara Alegría Hudes
6. Anna Markowitz
7. Terry Gibson
8. Robert Pondisio

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