Dr. Alan Chartock's Morning Commentary

WAMC Northeast Public Radio | By Alan Chartock

Published April 13, 2021 at 7:59 AM EDT

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WAMC's Dr. Alan Chartock discusses the ongoing tension in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and examines reports that the Sunday police killing of Daunte Wright was the result of an "accidental discharge." Dr. Chartock also comments on a recent bipartisan meeting by President Joe Biden to drum up support for his $2 trillion infrastructure plan, and considers whether the GOP's unwillingness to compromise could hurt them in the midterm elections.

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Alan Chartock

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.

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