The Roundtable

Stephanie Blythe's commanding mezzo-soprano has captivated audiences at the world's greatest opera houses. Following her critically-acclaimed appearance at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York, Ms. Blythe brings to The Mahaiwe, for one show only, her personal tribute to the songs made famous by Kate Smith, the popular music icon whose stirring voice helped the country through the Depression and World War II. She is accompanied by Craig Terry on piano and the show is presented by Berkshire Cabaret.

President Obama’s recent executive order on immigration rocked Washington.
In today’s Congressional Corner, New York Representative Bill Owens tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that the new laws will influence the agriculture business in the North Country.

We speak with Amy Wynn, Executive Director of the Northwest Connecticut Arts Council, about their 3rd Annual Open Your Eyes Art Studio Tour.

Connie Brooks joins us with this week's Book Picks.

We welcome Academy Award Winner, Billy Bob Thornton, and speak with him about The Billy Bob Tapes: A Cave Full of Ghosts. He shares his thoughts on celebrity, social media, and more.

Now that he's been cleared of juicing and perjury charges, do you think Roger Clemens should be admitted into the Baseball Hall of Fame?

Eben Weiss joins us to talk about his book, Bike Snob: Systematically & Mercilessly Realigning the World of Cycling.

Steve Stettler, a Producing Director at Weston Playhouse, joins us with a preview of this season's theatrical offerings.

Governor Scott Walker recently survived his recall election in Wisconsin. In today’s Congressional Corner, Union College political science professor Brad Hays tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that the recall is not a national bellwether.

Executive and Artistic Director of Jacob's Pillow, Ella Baff, joins us to talk about the excitement of their season, which began with their annual gala on June 16th.