The Roundtable

"The Girls of Atomic City" by Denise Kiernan

Joe Donahue — Fri, 24 May 2013 15:35:00 +0000

The Girls of Atomic City rescues a remarkable, forgotten chapter of American history from obscurity. Denise Kiernan captures the spirit of the times through these women: their pluck, their desire to contribute, and their enduring courage.

At the height of World War II, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, was home to 75,000 residents, consuming more electricity than New York City. But to most of the world, the town did not exist. Thousands of civilians--many of them young women from small towns across the South--were recruited to this secret city, enticed by solid wages and the promise of war-ending work. Kept very much in the dark, few would ever guess the true nature of the tasks they performed each day in the hulking factories in the middle of the Appalachian Mountains. That is, until the end of the war--when Oak Ridge's secret was revealed.

Tune For Today

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:26:00 +0000

Our Tune for Today is “Beyond” by Daft Punk of their album Random Access Memories, released this week on the group’s Daft Life label through Columbia Records.

Dr. Cantor Ramόn Tasat

Sarah LaDuke — Fri, 24 May 2013 15:12:00 +0000

The Ne’imah Jewish Community Chorus’ 21st annual concert will take place on June 2nd at The Linda in Albany, New York at 7:30pm.

The evening will feature guest artist Cantor Ramόn Tasat - a renowned performing artist and scholar who has devoted himself to sharing with the world the beauty of the Ladino language and Sephardic music and culture.

Congressional Corner with Elizabeth Esty

Alan Chartock — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:50:00 +0000

Will Congress pass comprehensive immigration reform?

In today’s Congressional Corner, Connecticut Representative Elizabeth Esty tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that it’s time for Congress to get serious about a broken system.

Chet Walker

Joe Donahue — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:10:00 +0000

Chet Walker has been the Director of Jacob's Pillow's Jazz/Musical Theatre Dance program for the past 14 seasons. The choreographer has worked on Broadway for 40 years - starting at the age of sixteen when he appeared in the first revival of On the Town. He was in the original Broadway production of Pippin and this year returns to that show as choreographer for the multi-nominated Diane Paulus directed revival - the show's first since its original run closed in 1977 (after 1,944 performances).

5/24/13 - Panel

Joe Donahue — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:00:00 +0000

Today's panelists are WAMC’s Alan Chartock, WAMC's Ray Graf and University at Albany Journalism Professor and investigative reporter, Rosemary Armao.

Topics include:
President Obama's national security address
The IRS/tea party scandal
The Boy Scouts of America allow gay scouts, but not gay scout masters
Anthony Weiner comes back on the political scene

Jim Breuer at The Colonial on 6/6

Joe Donahue — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:02:57 +0000

Jim Breuer is one of the most recognizable comedians in the business, known for his charismatic stage antics, dead-on impressions and hilarious stand-up. In 1995 Breuer joined the cast of SNL, where< he quickly became a fan-favorite for his original character “Goat Boy” and his dead-on impressions of actor Joe Pesci.

Breuer will be at the Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, MA on Thursday June 6.

Listener Essay - The Retreat

Dan New — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:50:00 +0000

Dan New is a combat Vietnam Veteran and an artist who loves to write and photograph as expression of his life.

Hudson Chocolates in Poughkeepsie, NY

Joe Donahue — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:12:00 +0000

Hudson Chocolates are exceptional chocolates and confections crafted and designed by master chocolatier Francisco Migoya. Poughkeepsie, NY's newest chocolate shop opened its doors to the public on Saturday, March 23rd.

Master chocolatier, Francisco Migoya, was named one of the "Top Ten Pastry Chefs in America" by Dessert Professional Magazine in 2011 and theHuffington Post in 2013, Migoya also served as the executive pastry chef at Thomas Keller's Michelin three-star restaurant, The French Laundry, as well as Bouchon Bakery, and Bouchon Bistro.

He joins us to tell us more about this exciting confectionery adventure.

Congressional Corner with Elizabeth Esty

Alan Chartock — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:50:00 +0000

President Obama’s popularity could have a major effect on the midterm elections.

In today’s Congressional Corner, Connecticut Representative Elizabeth Esty tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that her constituents are more attuned to daily life than the gridlock of Washington.