WAMC's Dr. Alan Chartock discusses his recent Roundtable interview with New York Governor Andrew Cuomo about the "red flag" gun bill pending vote in the state Legislature. He also comments on progress in Afghan-Taliban peace negotiations, and a New York Times report questioning what U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan could mean for the country.
Dr. Alan Chartock is professor emeritus at the University at Albany. He hosts the weekly Capitol Connection series, heard on public radio stations around New York. The program, for almost 12 years, highlighted interviews with Governor Mario Cuomo and now continues with conversations with state political leaders. Dr. Chartock also appears each week on The Media Project and The Roundtable and offers commentary on Morning Edition, weekdays at 7:40 a.m.