The Roundtable

The Capital Repertory Theatre’s 2026-27 season is off to an incredible start with “The Last American Newspaper” – running through Sunday. It is a timely and heartfelt new play exploring the people and stories behind a struggling newsroom at Glens Falls-based The Post Star. The season continues with 'The Magi,' 'Eureka Day,' 'Clyde’s' and 'Young Frankenstein'..

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are: Allison Kavey - a full professor in the History Department at John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY).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 cou...

'Boop! The Musical' is on tour now! The musical is about that iconic cartoon figure, Betty Boop. What does Betty Boop long for… a day off from her fame in her Black-and White-world; just an ordinary day and what she finds is an extraordinary adventure of color, music, and love in modern day New York City. The former American Idol contestant, Aliya Grace, is taking on the titular role of Betty Boop...

This Friday, the world-renowned ensemble Vitamin String Quartet joins forces with the harmonies of acclaimed vocal trio Girl Named Tom to bring their genre defying arrangements to the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. Known for transforming pop and rock anthems into virtuosic instrumentals, and fresh off season four of Netflix hit series 'Bridgerton,' VSQ is teamin...

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are: Stephen Haff - is an educator who teaches drama and humanities at Poughkeepsie Day School in PoughkeepsieBill Hammond - Senior Fellow for Health Policy at The Empire Center for Public Policy. Robert Pondiscio - Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute.

This week's Book Picks comes from Jacqueline Kellachan from The Golden Notebook in Woodstock, NY and Lily Bartels from Open Door Bookstore in Schenectady, NY for our selections this week. Welcome All.

'UnCaged Festival: A Toy Piano Festival' comes to the Hudson Valley later this week - Three days of miniature keys, maximum sound — chamber music, new works, and experimental performance built entirely around the humble toy piano. Described by the 'New York Times' as “meticulously whimsical,” the festival brings together musicians for a weekend celebrating one of music's smallest — and strangest —...

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. Fatimah Gilliam - an author, lawyer, consultant, public speaker, and entrepreneur. Her most recent book is: Race Rules: What Your Black Friend Won't Tell You. Larissa Philli...

Tom Brady's extraordinary football career is often measured in Super Bowl rings, records, and of course longevity. But what does that kind of greatness cost? In the new book 'Brady: An American Story and the Price of Greatness,' journalist and best-selling author Lars Anderson looks beyond the statistics to explore the man behind the legend, drawing on more than 350 interviews. Anderson traces Bra...

'field,' a dynamic, new ideas festival is coming to Lenox October 23-25th. At a time when meaningful dialogue often feels increasingly difficult, 'field,' a festival of ideas, entertainment, learning and discovery offers a different platform - one grounded in curiosity, intellectual rigor, and respect.

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are: Chris Koetzle - Executive Director of the NY Association of Towns. Libby Post - Political Consultant. Warren Whitlock - a former federal senior executive having served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Diversity & Leadership, and, Associate Administrator for Civil Rights at the Fe...

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 Th...

Anthony Tommasini, the former chief classical music critic for 'The New York Times,' turns his attention to one of the most important American singers of the twentieth century in his new book, 'Voice of a Century: The Life and Artistry of Marian Anderson.'

For ten days each fall, Columbia County becomes a destination for movie lovers. FilmColumbia returns October 16th through the 25th, bringing audiences some of the most anticipated new American and international films. Over the years, the festival has earned a reputation for spotting terrific movies early - often well before they reach theaters or become part of the awards conversation.

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are: Bill Hammond - a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute whose work focuses primarily on health-care policy. Chris Koetzle - Executive Director of the NY Association of Towns. Justin Patch - Associate Professor of Music at Vassar College. He studies music in American politics; sound studies; Eas...

Berkshire Theatre Group presents the Pulitzer Prize- winning playwright David Auburn’s play ‘Summer 1976.’ The play focuses on an unexpected friendship between two women whose lives converge during the Bicentennial summer. It begins as a brief encounter but unfolds into a transformative bond, leaving an imprint on both women that will shape them for decades. This production brings together two acc...

Alan Zweibel spent a good part of his career making some very funny people even funnier. He was an original writer on Saturday Night Live, went on to work with Gilda Radner, Billy Crystal, Gary Shandling, Larry David, David Letterman, and plenty of others. This Thursday, he will share some of his great stories in 'My Life Helping Funny People be Funnier' at the ‘62 Center for Theater and Dance at...

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. Jim Hendler - Tetherless World Professor of Computer, Web and Cognitive Sciences at RPI.Warren Whitlock - a former federal senior executive having served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Diversity & Leadership, and, Ass...

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are: Sophia Acquisto - Former NY elementary teacher and now 3rd year PhD student at RPI.Fatimah Gilliam - an author, lawyer, consultant, public speaker, and entrepreneur. Her most recent book is: Race Rules: What Your Black Friend Won't Tell You. JP Miller - The Empire Report’s founder and publisher....

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are: Libby Post - Political ConsultantKathy Sheehan - Former Mayor of the City of AlbanyMike Spain - Former Times Union Associate Editor

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are: Theresa Bourgeois - Public policy and communications expertThe Reverend Peter Cook - Principal, Faith in the Public Square and Principal and Co-Founder, Faith Beyond Religious Nationalism. Nic Rangel - Executive Director of The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York.

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

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are: Stephen Haff - is an educator who teaches drama and humanities at Poughkeepsie Day School in Poughkeepsie. Anna Markowitz Executive Director of Communities for Local Power and former White House Advance LeadMark Wittman Investment Banker on Wall St.

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. Jay Jochnowitz - Semi-retired, Editor at large/columnist/editorial writer, Times Union. Kathy Sheehan - Former Mayor of the City of Albany, New York. Mike Spain - Former Tim...

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are: Judy Patrick - Former Vice President for Editorial Development at the New York Press Association and longtime editor of the Daily Gazette. Libby Post - Political Consultant and Lobbyist. Karin Riedl - Professor of Government at Dutchess Community College and since 2023, she has been President of...