The Roundtable

Albany, NY – Novelist Rebecca Flowers joins The Roundtable to discuss her book, "Nice to Come Home To". Flowers discusses how she came to write the book and the struggles she faced during the writing process.

Albany, NY – Alan speaks with Congressman Chris Murphy about the mortgage crisis in today's Congressional Corner. Alan and Murphy discuss the effects that the mortgage crisis has had on the fifth district of Connecticut and the whole country. Alan will conclude his conversation with Murphy tomorrow.

Albany, NY – Joe and Julia speak with David Chinery, the Horticultural Educator for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County, about all things botanical.

Albany, NY – Miriam Goodman joins The Roundtable with Joe and Sarah to discuss her new book, "Reinventing Retirement: 389 Bright Ideas About Family, Friends, Health, What to Do and Where to Live". Goodman's book offers some advice and answers about retirement.

Albany, NY – In today's Congressional Corner, Alan speaks with Connecticut Congressman Chris Murphy about the new bill Congress passed to review the ethical issues that are in the House of Representatives.

Albany, NY – In today's interview with Clarence Fanto, renown cellist, Yehuda Hanani, speaks about his recent performances and the upcoming events in the Berkshires.

Albany, NY – Joe speaks with Doug Fine about his book, "Farewell My Subaru: An Epic Adventure in Local Living". Fine wondered if he could live with his car and electronics without leaving behind a large carbon footprint. He decided to move to a remote ranch in New Mexico where his car ran on restaurant grease, he grew his own food and used solar power. For more information visit his website, www.dougfine.com.

Albany, NY – Joe and Sarah speak meet US Weekly's film critic, Thelma Adams, joined by Steve and Dede Leiber of Upstate Films in Rhinebeck, NY to discuss some upcoming films.

Albany, NY – Alan joins Congressman Chris Murphey to discuss the issue of land conservation in this Congressional Corner. The idea of land conservation sounds appealing, but many landowners run into a conflict when they do not want to give up their land. Tomorrow, Alan will continue his discussion tomorrow with Murphy when they discuss the mortgage crisis.

Albany, NY – It's Passover this Saturday so Alan joins chef Michael Ballin from Castle Street Cafe in to make macaroons in this Culinary Corner. For more information on how to make these tasty almond and coconut confections, look up the text version of the recipe on www.wamc.org.