The Roundtable

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.

Albany, NY – Museum director Jamie Franklin and curator Dr. Ricky Salinger discuss the new exhibit at the Bennington Museum, "Reimagining the Distaff Toolkit". Each piece of art features a house hold tool that was used in the era and some commentary about the back breaking work women had to do. The exhibit will last until June 1.

Albany, NY – John Harrison, Edy's ice cream taster, joins Joe and Sarah to taste this delicious treat. The ice cream business has been passed down from generation to generation in Harrison's family.

Albany, NY – Bestselling author, Douglas Preston, joins the Roundtable to discuss his latest thriller, "Blasphemy". This novel describes a tale where religion and science clash in the middle of the desert in New Mexico.

Albany, NY – Joe speaks with author C.J. Box about his new book, "Blue Heaven". The book takes place in the Idaho pan handle called Blue Heaven, where L.A.P.D.'s retire and some bring deadly secrets. Joe speaks with Box about how he came to write the book.

Albany, NY – Joe and Sarah speak with Jane Nofer and Jamey Wolff from the Children's Annex. The Children's Annex was founded in 1976 and is located in Ellenville and Kingston, New York to help children with autism and spectrum disorders. The two campuses offer classes to students year round.

Albany, NY – New York's John Hall recently made a trip to the Mexican- Arizona border to evaluate the border control issues.

Albany, NY – John Flansburgh from the rock band They Might Be Giants, joins the Roundtable to discuss their music and their upcoming concert in Albany at The Egg. Flansburgh writes, sings and plays the guitar.

Albany, NY – Stanley Hadsell from Marketblock Books, joins Sarah and Joe to discuss his weekly book picks. Marketblock Books is located in Troy, New York. For more information on the store, visit www.marketblockbooks.com.

Albany, NY – Susan Barnett speaks with the Roundtable about her new year's resolution to lose weight. She discusses her progress, struggles and discoveries.