The Roundtable

You may not immediately recognize Billy West’s name, but you’ve almost certainly heard his voice. From his early work on The Howard Stern Show to Futurama’s Fry, Professor Farnsworth, and Dr. Zoidberg and the outrageous characters of The Ren & Stimpy Show, West has helped define generations of animation. But behind those unforgettable voices is a remarkable personal story. In his new memoir, 'Voic...

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are:Theresa Bourgeois - Public policy and communications expert. Judith Enck - a senior fellow and faculty member in the Center for the Advancement of Public Action at Bennington College. She is the President of Beyond Plastics and former EPA Regional Administrator. Judith is co-author of the book The...

Sir Walter Ralegh was an explorer, soldier, poet, courtier and political operator - a man whose extraordinary rise and spectacular fall captured the ambitions and contradictions of Elizabethan England. In 'Sir Walter Ralegh: The Renaissance Man and His Roles,' acclaimed scholar Stephen Greenblatt examines how Ralegh carefully fashioned his public identity, turning his own turbulent life into a kin...

Dr. Beth Ricanati is a board-certified internist who has spent her career exploring the connections between everyday habits, stress, and well-being. In her award-winning first book, 'Braided: A Journey of a Thousand Halas,' she describes how the weekly ritual of baking hala transformed her own life. Now, in the 'Braided Prescription: Seven Practices for Living Well from the Ancient Ritual of Makin...

At a time when women were rarely welcomed into corporate boardrooms, Rose Knox was helping reshape American business. Rising from humble beginnings, she became a pioneering businesswoman who transformed Knox Gelatine into a household name, while championing innovative marketing, workplace reforms, and opportunities for women. In her new book, 'Rose Knox: How One Woman Mixed Kitchen and Boardroom t...

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are:The Reverend Peter Cook - Principal, Faith in the Public Square and Co-Principal of The Religious Nationalisms Project. Allison Kavey is a full professor in the History Department at John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY).Catherine Tan is an Associate Professor in the department of sociology...

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are:Robert Griffin - Dean of the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity at the University at Albany. Bill Hammond is a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute whose work focuses primarily on health-care policy. Jay Jochnowitz - Editor at large/columnist/editorial write...

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are:Theresa Bourgeois - Public policy and communications expert. Larissa Phillips is the founder and director of the Volunteer Literacy Project. She is also a columnist for The Free Press and a Greene County resident. Mike Spain - Former Times Union Associate Editor. Warren Whitlock - a former federal...

It’s Saturday the 31st of October – It’s Halloween and we are doing a very special edition of The Roundtable. Special because it is a Saturday. Special because we are broadcasting LIVE from the Great Barrington Farmers Market in Great Barrington, MA and special because of our Superstar Panel. The focus of this outdoor radio broadcast is to discuss the Midterm Elections…and to talk about how awesom...

James Ketterer gives a commentary on 'The Seductive Nature of Normalcy' James Ketterer is director of extension programs and professor of practice at the American University of Armenia. He is a frequent panelist on The Roundtable.

This week's Book Picks comes from Cheryl McKeon from The Book House in Albany and Marketblock Books in Troy.

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are:Jackie Berry - Lecturer of Cognitive Sciences at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and former Fulbright US Scholar to Egypt. JP Miller The Empire Report’s. Robert Pondiscio - Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute.

Tony Award Winner Bill Irwin returns to Broadway (and to Moliere) with his new adaptation of ‘The Imaginary Invalid,’ a comedy about money, medicine, and marital mayhem. Perpetual patient Argan obsesses over his health and aliments; he schemes to marry of his daughter (Angelique) to a doctor to save on his medical bills. But she has a totally different life in mind. With an ensemble directed by Br...

The 11th annual event to benefit both the residents of the YWCA of the Greater Capital Region as well as people in need in the greater Capital Region, is coming to Troy on Thursday, November 5th.“Brava!” a fundraiser that will provide new bras to those in need, will be held at The Arts Center of the Capital Region in Troy from 6 - 8:30 p.m.

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are:Libby Post - Political Consultant and lobbyist. Kathy Sheehan - Former Mayor of the City of Albany. Jonathan Becker - Acting President of Bard College; Professor of Political Studies; Executive Director, Center for Civic Engagement & Vice Chancellor of Global Higher Education Alliance for the 2Ist...

Albany Symphony Orchestra presents 'Passion & Power: Brahms and Egar' which will feature Brahms’ Symphony No. 3 and Elgar’s Cello Concerto that bring poignancy, power, and warmth to a November night, complemented by the world premiere of a new work by up-and-coming composer Sam Wu, who draws inspiration from science, design, and the cosmos. Sterling Elliot will play the cello. There will be two pe...

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are:Heather Mulligan - CEO of The Business Council of New York State. Aaron Pacitti - Siena University Professor of Economics. Kathy Sheehan - Former Mayor of the City of Albany. We are also joined by Mark D'Angelo, Dylan Pachter, and Rojan Javaheri. Who are Economics majors from Siena University's Fe...

Sam Tallent is a comedian, novelist, and host of the 'Chubby Behemoth' podcast, best known for his debut novel, 'Running the Light.' His new novel, 'Brut,' turns to the world of international crime. Robert “Beauj” Beaujolais is an ex-Marine and contract killer whose botched job in San Francisco sends him to Paris, where he’s ordered to assassinate Europe’s last remaining Mafia godfather. What begi...

Klezmer-On-Hudson is a community-centered cultural series celebrating the past, present, and future of Yiddish life in the Hudson Valley. Through music and dance, language and literature, film and food, we create opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to engage with the richness of Yiddish life. Klezmer-On-Hudson welcomes lifelong practitioners, those reconnecting with family heritag...

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are:Theresa Bourgeois - Public policy and communications expert. Allison Kavey is a full professor in the History Department at John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY).Catherine Tan is an Associate Professor in the department of sociology at Vassar College. Her research is on health, wellness, and...

Technology is changing our lives at a breathtaking pace. But who’s making sure it’s changing them for the better? Trailblazing computer scientist Fran Berman has spent her career exploring the intersection of technology and society. In her new book, 'Better Tech: Putting People First in Cyberspace,' she argues that innovation must come with responsibility. From artificial intelligence to the growi...

Jay Rogoff begins 2026 with is knee-deep into two-year stint as Saratoga Springs poet laureate. Tonight, at Walt & Whitman Brewery in Saratoga Springs, he will be leading: 'An Evening of Scary and Haunted Poetry.'

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are:John Faso - Former New York 19th Congressman and NY Assemblyman. March Gallagher - The Ulster County Comptroller and the former president and CEO of the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley. Robert Griffin - Dean of the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity a...

This week's Book Picks comes from Tara Ludwin from Northshire Bookstore in Saratoga Springs, NY and Manchester Center, VT and we also welcome Kira Wizner from Merritt Bookstore in Millbrook, NY.

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are: JP Miller - The Empire Report’s founder and publisher. Donna Welton - Diplomat in Residence at Bard College. She retired from the U.S. Foreign Service in 2025 after over 30 years in public service. Her last post was ambassador to the SE Asian country, Timor-Leste. Warren Whitlock - a former feder...