The Roundtable

Albany, NY – Alan speaks with Connecticut Congressman Joe Courtney about his opposition to the War in Iraq despite Bush's opinion that the war has been worth the money and the casualties.

Albany , NY – Joe speaks with Hofstra University professor of journalism Kristal Brent Zook about the importance of African American media in the U.S. in her new book, "I See Black People : The Rise and Fall of African Amercian Owned Television and Radio Minority Owned Television and Radio". The growth of African American owned radio stations is currently 260, but most of this growth has stagnated since the 1980's. African American ownership comprises of only 3% of today's media.

Albany, NY – Author Anne Rice gives the Roundtable the second chapter in her novel "Christ the Lord: Road to Cana" that tries to answer how Jesus Christ lived while he was alive. Joe speaks with Anne Rice about how she came to write her critically acclaimed sequel.

Albany, NY – In this Congressional Corner, Alan speaks with Connecticut Congressman Joe Courtney about looking at school construction as a way to reduce energy outputs.

Albany, NY – In this listener essay entitled "The Next Step", Steve Lewis talks about his experiences of 36 years of fatherhood in his newly empty nest.

Albany, NY – Katie Britton speaks with Susan Shapiro Barash about her book, "Little White Lies, Deep Dark Secrets."

Albany, NY – Dr. Alan Chartock speaks with Rep. Joe Courtney of CT's 2nd district.

Manchester, VT – Senior Producer Andy Clegg joins Amy Chamberlain at The Perfect Wife Restaurant and Tavern in Manchester, VT to make a tasty Romesco Sauce.

Albany, NY – Julia speaks with Dora Apel about her book "Imagery of Lynching: Black Men, White Women, and the Mob."

Albany, NY – Julia and David speak with Steve and Dede Leiber of Upstate Films about the Academy Award winning best documentary "Taxi to the Dark Side" with film maker Alex Gibney as well as current and upcoming local theater events. Upstate Films is located in Rhinebeck, New York and for more information visit, www.upstatefilms.org.