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WAMC News Podcast

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If you’re tired of missing the news from your backyard and the rest of the Northeast because you can’t catch all of Midday Magazine and Northeast Report, you can do something about it: subscribe to our new podcast. The WAMC News Podcast offers regular updates downloaded right to your smartphone, as well as exclusive interviews and more.
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Episodes

WAMC News Podcast – Episode 621

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.

Jul 21, 2025•15 min

WAMC News Podcast – Episode 619

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

Jul 14, 2025•36 min

WAMC News Podcast – Episode 618

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

Jul 10, 2025•31 min

WAMC News Podcast – Episode 617

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

Jul 04, 2025•31 min

WAMC News Podcast – Episode 616

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

Jun 30, 2025•12 min

WAMC News Podcast – Episode 615

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.

Jun 26, 2025•15 min

WAMC News Podcast – Episode 614

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.

Jun 23, 2025•10 min

WAMC News Podcast – Episode 613

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.

Jun 19, 2025•17 min

WAMC News Podcast – Episode 612

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.

Jun 16, 2025•10 min

WAMC News Podcast – Episode 610

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.

Jun 09, 2025•22 min

WAMC News Podcast – Episode 608

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.

Jun 02, 2025•11 min

WAMC News Podcast – Episode 607

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.

May 31, 2025•17 min

WAMC News Podcast – Episode 606

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.

May 26, 2025•27 min

WAMC News Podcast – Episode 603

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.

May 15, 2025•18 min

WAMC News Podcast – Episode 601

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.

May 08, 2025•20 min

WAMC News Podcast – Episode 600

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

May 01, 2025•30 min

WAMC News Podcast – Episode 599

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

Apr 28, 2025•1 hr

WAMC News Podcast – Episode 597

We speak with Democratic House candidate Blake Gendebien, who is continuing his run in New York's 21st district despite the lack of a special election.

Apr 21, 2025•32 min

WAMC News Podcast – Episode 593

The mayor of Hoosick Falls who led the village through a tumultuous period leaves office as a much-needed clean water supply comes online.

Apr 03, 2025•15 min
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