The Roundtable

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are CEO of The Business Council of New York State Heather Mulligan, Siena College Professor of Economics, Aaron Pacitti, Associate Professor of Government at Dutchess Community College and since 2023, she has been President of the World Affairs Council of the Mid-Hudson Valley Dr. Karin Riedl, Professor of Economics at Bard College and President of the Levy Economics Institute Pavlina Tcherneva.

In July 1925, Clarence Darrow, William Jennings Bryan, and a supporting cast of fascinating characters converged upon Dayton, Tennessee for what became known as "The Scopes Monkey Trial.""The Scopes Monkey Trial 100 Years Later: What Happened Then and Why Should We Care Now?" Is a 6-part course from Doug Mishkin starting April 1st at OLLI: the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Berkshire Community College.

“All for Laughs: The Artists of the Famous Cartoonist Course” and “Anita Kunz: Original Sisters; Portraits of Tenacity and Courage” are two of the current exhibitions on view at The Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts.

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Chief of Staff and Vice President for Strategy and Policy at Bard College Malia DuMont, Publisher Emeritus of The Daily Freeman Ira Fusfeld, Tetherless World Professor of Computer, Web and Cognitive Sciences at RPI Jim Hendler, and Vice President for Editorial Development at the New York Press Association Judy Patrick.

The new documentary about Andy Kaufman, "Thank You Very Much," is directed by Alex Braverman. It's being released in theaters and on-demand this weekend.

Rosendale Theatre in Rosendale, NY in collaboration with Phoenicia Playhouse in Phoenicia, NY is putting on the Hudson Valley premiere of the musical “RESPECT: This One’s for the Girls” based on the book “RESPECT: Women and Popular Music” written by Dr. Dorothy Marcic. Performances will start on 3/27 through 3/30. Phoenicia Playhouse will then have performances starting on 4/4 and ending on 4/13.

The Roundtable Panel is on the Road and we are broadcasting live from the Morton Memorial Library in Rhinecliff, New York.

New York Rep. George Latimer, a first-term Democrat from the 16th district, speaks with WAMC's Ian Pickus on March 25, 2025 for the "Congressional Corner."

This week's Book Picks come from Giovanni Boivin from The Bookloft in Great Barrington, MA and Lily Bartels from Open Door Bookstore in Schenectady, NY.

Taking a look into The Empire State Youth Orchestra and their upcoming concerts. These concerts not only highlight the incredible dedication of ESYO’s young musicians but also demonstrate the power of collaboration in shaping the next generation of artists.They include “Fluid Realities: An Orchestral Exploration featuring Symphonie Fantastique” on 3/30 at 3:00 pm at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall. The next concert is “Symphony Orchestra with RPI Symphony Orchestra” on 4/5 at 2:00 pm at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall.