Alan Chartock

  The special election primaries in Massachusetts are just a few days away.

In today’s Congressional Corner, Tim Vercellotti, director of the Western New England University poll and professor of political science, tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that it’s still unclear what impact the Boston Marathon bombings will have on the race.

  Thanks to high-profile cases on the Affordable Care Act and same-sex marriage, the Supreme Court has been in the spotlight in recent years.

In today’s Congressional Corner, Union College political science professor Brad Hays tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that its current cases are less likely to captivate the masses.

  Disgraced former Congressman Anthony Weiner is working on a political comeback.

In today’s Congressional Corner, Union College political science professor Brad Hays tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that Weiner may be taking the longer view even if he doesn’t win the New York City mayoral race.

  The “Chained CPI” plan has many Americans up in arms.

In today’s Congressional Corner, New York representative Carolyn Maloney tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that President Obama may be trying to meet the GOP halfway on entitlement reform.

  Immigration reform appears imminent.

In today’s Congressional Corner, New York representative Carolyn Maloney tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that she welcomes the rare moment of bipartisanship in Washington.

    Lynne Cherry is a children's author and illustrator, and Producer/Director of Young Voices for the Planet - a film series featuring young people who are making a difference by shrinking the carbon footprint of their homes, schools, and communities. She will be speaking at SUNY New Palt's Sustainability Day on April 20th.

  Congress is once again polarized over guns. 

In today’s Congressional Corner, New York representative Carolyn Maloney tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that it’s time for legislators to show some courage in Washington.

  Immigration reform may finally be at hand. 

In today’s Congressional Corner, New York Representative Bill Owens tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that his border district will be affected by the reforms.

  North Korea has the world on edge. 

In today’s Congressional Corner, New York Representative Bill Owens tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that Pyongyang is making what could be empty threats.

  Trade between Canada and the U.S. is vital to both countries. 

In today’s Congressional Corner, New York Representative Bill Owens tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that he is working to make the trading process between the nations smoother.