Alan Chartock http://wamc.org en Congressional Corner with Bill Owens http://wamc.org/post/congressional-corner-bill-owens <p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Syria becomes more complicated by the day.</p><p>In today’s Congressional Corner, New York Representative Bill Owens tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that doesn’t want the U.S. going at it alone.</p><p> Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:50:00 +0000 Alan Chartock 67282 at http://wamc.org Congressional Corner with Chris Gibson http://wamc.org/post/congressional-corner-chris-gibson-1 <p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>American interventions have consumed billions of dollars and cost thousands of lives over the past decade.</p><p>In today’s Congressional Corner, New York Representative Chris Gibson — a Republican from the 19th district — tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that there is another way.</p><p> Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:50:00 +0000 Alan Chartock 66915 at http://wamc.org Congressional Corner with Chris Gibson http://wamc.org/post/congressional-corner-chris-gibson-0 <p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>The sequester has been the law of the land since March.</p><p>In today’s Congressional Corner, New York Representative Chris Gibson — a Republican from the 19th district — tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that the budget cuts are not to his liking.</p><p> Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:50:00 +0000 Alan Chartock 66914 at http://wamc.org Congressional Corner with Chris Gibson http://wamc.org/post/congressional-corner-chris-gibson <p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Keeping agriculture healthy is a challenge in the Northeast.</p><p>In today’s Congressional Corner, New York Representative Chris Gibson — a Republican from the 19th district — tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that the House will pass a new Farm Bill this year.</p><p> Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:50:00 +0000 Alan Chartock 66913 at http://wamc.org Joe Silverstein - Turning 80 (And 81) With Bach http://wamc.org/post/joe-silverstein-turning-80-and-81-bach <p>On the evening of Saturday, June 15, the <a href="http://www.berkshirebach.org/">Berkshire Bach Society</a> will present violinist Joe Silverstein in concert for <a href="http://www.berkshirebach.org/concerts/2012-2013-season/joseph-silversteins-80th-birthday-celebration/">a celebratory event in honor of his 80th birthday</a>.</p> Sun, 02 Jun 2013 16:00:00 +0000 Alan Chartock 66074 at http://wamc.org Joe Silverstein - Turning 80 (And 81) With Bach Yehuda Hanani Ready For Gala Concert At Tanglewood's Ozawa Hall http://wamc.org/post/yehuda-hanani-ready-gala-concert-tanglewoods-ozawa-hall <p>Close Encounters With Music will present its final concert of the season on June 8 at 6 p.m. at Tanglewood’s Ozawa Hall in Lenox, Massachusetts. The program highlights the instrumental and vocal music of Edvard Grieg, the national composer of Norway, and works by Johannes Brahms and Henrik Ibsen.&nbsp; The program also features Shakespeare &amp; Company’s Tina Packer as special guest narrator.</p> Sat, 01 Jun 2013 16:35:00 +0000 Alan Chartock 66054 at http://wamc.org Yehuda Hanani Ready For Gala Concert At Tanglewood's Ozawa Hall Congressional Corner with Peter Welch http://wamc.org/post/congressional-corner-peter-welch-2 <p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>In today’s Congressional Corner, Vermont representative Peter Welch discusses the Farm Bill with WAMC’s Alan Chartock.</p><p> Fri, 31 May 2013 14:50:00 +0000 Alan Chartock 65815 at http://wamc.org Congressional Corner with Peter Welch http://wamc.org/post/congressional-corner-peter-welch-1 <p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>The IRS scandal has invited criticism from both sides of the aisle.</p><p>In today’s Congressional Corner, Vermont representative Peter Welch tells Alan Chartock that the public trust has been violated.</p><p> Thu, 30 May 2013 14:50:00 +0000 Alan Chartock 65814 at http://wamc.org "Shelter" at Bard College's Fisher Center http://wamc.org/post/shelter-bard-colleges-fisher-center <p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span style="line-height: 1.5;">&nbsp;On June 2 at 7pm, s</span>inger <a href="http://www.nataliemerchant.com/">Natalie Merchant</a> and the Kalmia String Quartet share the stage of <a href="http://www.fishercenter.bard.edu/calendar/event.php?eid=118451&amp;year=2013&amp;month=6&amp;day=2">The Bard Fisher Center</a> with local women singers Amy Helm, Simi Stone, Elizabeth Mitchell, and Yungchen Lhamo, to draw attention to the grave problem of domestic violence in the Hudson Valley. This benefit concert will raise funds for for the Washbourne House of Ulster County and Grace Smith House of Dutchess County.</p><p> Thu, 30 May 2013 14:10:00 +0000 Alan Chartock 65918 at http://wamc.org "Shelter" at Bard College's Fisher Center Congressional Corner with Peter Welch http://wamc.org/post/congressional-corner-peter-welch-0 <p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Student loan debt is close to crisis levels for many people.</p><p>In today’s Congressional Corner, Vermont representative Peter Welch tells Alan Chartock that interest rates must not increase.</p><p> Wed, 29 May 2013 14:50:00 +0000 Alan Chartock 65813 at http://wamc.org