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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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John Sayles' new novel 'Crucible' is a sweeping historical epic that takes readers deep into the world of Henry Ford and the Motor City between 1927 and 1945. Sayles casts his net wide across this transformative era, capturing the rise and fall of in... more

Written and directed by Sarah Friedland, 'Familiar Touch,' is a sensitive coming-of-old-age film that follows Ruth (Kathleen Chalfant), as she transitions into assisted living and she navigates her relationship with herself, her caregivers, and her f... more

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Joseph Palamountain Jr. Chair in Government at Skidmore College Beau Breslin, Vice President for Editorial Development at the New York Press Associa... more

Historian Andrew Burstein joins us this morning. He recently retired from Louisiana State University where he was a Professor of History and author of 'The Passions of Andrew Jackson,' 'Jefferson’s Secrets,' and numerous other books on American polit... more

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Recent Guests

Sam Torres
Local artist and co-curator of the Lift Concert Series
Episode: The 2026 Lift Concert Series at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
Sophia Subbayya Vastek
Local artist and co-curator of the Lift Concert Series
Episode: The 2026 Lift Concert Series at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
Nicole Zuraitis
Two-time Grammy-winning jazz singer-songwriter, pianist, and arranger from New York.
Episode: Nicole Zuraitis sings about love in all its forms at Hudson Hall on Valentine's Day
Danny Melnick
Festival producer and president of Absolutely Live Entertainment
Absolutely Live Entertainment
Episode: The 49th Annual Saratoga Jazz Festival lineup preview
Chris Shiley
President of the Saratoga Performing Arts Center
Saratoga Performing Arts Center
Episode: The 49th Annual Saratoga Jazz Festival lineup preview
Anjali Enjeti
Author and electoral organizer focusing on voting rights
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Episode: Anjali Enjeti's new book "Ballot" takes a look at the significance of voting in the United States
Peter Lesser
Author and former executive director of The Egg in Albany
The Egg
Episode: Peter Lesser' new book is "Live at McCabe's Guitar Shop: Santa Monica’s Legendary Music Venue"
Deborah Lans
Semi-retired lawyer who now reports for The Columbia Paper
The Columbia Paper
Episode: 2/11/26 Panel
Dorie McCullough Lawson
Daughter of David McCullough and editor of 'History Matters'
Episode: "History Matters" an essay collection by the late David Mccullough

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

4.4 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.

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    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

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    5
    Jakeytoast2
    United States4 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.

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    gilljam
    United States5 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the depth and variety of discussions, often praising the diversity of guests and topics.
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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Nicole Zuraitis sings about love in all its forms at Hudson Hall on Valentine's Day
Q: How does romantic love and belief in the search for that find its way into the music?
She elaborates on the themes of romantic love in her album, discussing the cycles of love and the courage to start again.
Nicole Zuraitis sings about love in all its forms at Hudson Hall on Valentine's Day
Q: What is it about this branch of the path, being a jazz performer and songwriter that is feeding your soul?
Nicole explains her love for jazz, emphasizing the freedom it allows for exploration and the storytelling aspect of the Great American Songbook.
Nicole Zuraitis sings about love in all its forms at Hudson Hall on Valentine's Day
Q: When did you start singing? How did you find your way into this life of show?
Nicole shares her early experiences with music from a young age, mentioning that she started singing harmony while watching cartoons and how her parents recognized her talent.
Anne Fadiman's new book is "Frog: And Other Essays"
Q: Can you tell us more about Bunky?
Bunky was a pet frog that Fadiman raised from a tadpole for 16 or 17 years, illustrating the complexities of pet ownership and the reflections on care and responsibility associated with it.
Anne Fadiman's new book is "Frog: And Other Essays"
Q: What brought you to want to take on such a collection and collect these essays in the way that you have done here?
The essays were written over many years and reflect different topics of interest and experiences in Fadiman's life, highlighting an obsession with varied subjects.

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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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1. Radio Atlantic
2. The Daily
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4. Runaway Country with Alex Wagner
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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. Sam Torres
2. Sophia Subbayya Vastek
3. Nicole Zuraitis
4. Danny Melnick
5. Chris Shiley
6. Anjali Enjeti
7. Peter Lesser
8. Deborah Lans

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