The Roundtable

Weekdays, 9:00am

WAMC's The Roundtable is an award-winning, nationally recognized eclectic talk program. The show airs from 9am to noon each weekday and features news, interviews, in-depth discussion, listener call-ins, music, and much (much) more! Hosted by Joe Donahue and produced by Sarah LaDuke, The Roundtable tackles serious and lighthearted subjects, looking to explore the many facets of the human condition with civility, respect and responsibility. The show's hallmark is thoughtful interviews with A-list newsmakers, authors, artists, sports figures, actors, and people with interesting stories to tell. Since hitting the airwaves in May of 2001, The Roundtable has interviewed the likes of Arthur Miller, Kurt Vonnegut, Maya Angelou, Madeleine Albright, Jimmy Carter, John McCain, Bob Dole, Bill O'Reilly, Steve Martin, James Taylor, Bill Cosby, Stephen King, Melissa Etheridge and lots of other really cool people. Plus, Wilco does our theme song. What more can you ask for?

If you have any questions or you'd like to be on the show, email us at roundtable@wamc.org

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The Roundtable
9:35 am
Tue June 26, 2012

Second Lady of the United States Dr. Jill Biden

We welcome Second Lady of the United States, Dr. Jill Biden, to the show and speak with her about her children's book, Don't Forget, God Bless Our Troops.

The Roundtable
11:42 am
Mon June 25, 2012

Martin Daly - Snooker Expert

Alan is joined by Martin Daly, a Dublin-based snooker expert and manager. They discuss the rules and traditions of snooker.

The Roundtable
11:12 am
Mon June 25, 2012

Maceo Parker

Funk and jazz sax legend, Maceo Parker, is performing at the 35th Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival at SPAC on Saturday, June 30th. Here we speak with him about his start with James Brown, and more!

Music -Mother Popcorn

Congressional Corner
10:50 am
Mon June 25, 2012

Congressional Corner with candidate Sean Patrick Maloney - Part 2

Tomorrow’s primary election will clear up a muddled Congressional field. In today’s Congressional Corner, Sean Patrick Maloney — a Democratic candidate for New York’s new 18th distrct seat currently held by Republican Nan Hayworth — tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that the country should return to Clinton-era fiscal policy.

The Roundtable
10:35 am
Mon June 25, 2012

Rebecca Ffrench - Sweet Home

Everyone has a stack of recipe cards, whether they’re neatly filed away or tucked in places only the chef can find, we know they’re there. Some contain the family’s most treasured cake & cookie recipes, while others are from friends and friends of friends. Either way, they’re a part of our baking history. No one knows this more than Rebecca Ffrench. Coming from a family of home bakers, she’s found the perfect ideas for preserving family recipes and gives us her favorites in Sweet Home.

The Roundtable
9:20 am
Mon June 25, 2012

Question of the Day - Winner of 2012 Presidential Election Won't Influence the Economy?

According to an Associated Press-GfK poll when it comes to the economy, half of Americans say it won't matter much whether Barack Obama or Mitt Romney wins.

What do you think?

More on the poll here.

The Roundtable
11:35 am
Fri June 22, 2012

Rum Tasting

William Dowd (Barrels and Drams: The History of Whisk(e)y in Jiggers and Shots ) knows from spirits - the drinkable kind. Today he joins us for a rum tasting.

The Roundtable
11:28 am
Fri June 22, 2012

Tune for Today

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