Alan Chartock

Congressional Corner with Elizabeth Esty

Alan Chartock — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:50:00 +0000

Will Congress pass comprehensive immigration reform?

In today’s Congressional Corner, Connecticut Representative Elizabeth Esty tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that it’s time for Congress to get serious about a broken system.

Congressional Corner with Elizabeth Esty

Alan Chartock — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:50:00 +0000

President Obama’s popularity could have a major effect on the midterm elections.

In today’s Congressional Corner, Connecticut Representative Elizabeth Esty tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that her constituents are more attuned to daily life than the gridlock of Washington.

Congressional Corner with Elizabeth Esty

Alan Chartock — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:50:00 +0000

In today’s Congressional Corner, Connecticut Representative Elizabeth Esty makes her debut with WAMC’s Alan Chartock.

Classical Music According to Yehuda #110

Alan Chartock — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:30:00 +0000

In this week’s Classical Music According to Yehuda, Alan Chartock and Yehuda Hanani discuss playing music in a time of crisis.

To learn about Yehuda's Close Encounters with Music Series in Great Barrington visit cewm.org.

Congressional Corner with Sean Patrick Maloney

Alan Chartock — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:50:00 +0000

Will she or won’t she?

In today’s Congressional Corner, New York Representative Sean Patrick Maloney tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that he hopes Hillary Clinton will seek the presidency once again.

Congressional Corner with Sean Patrick Maloney

Alan Chartock — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:50:00 +0000

Social Security and Medicare are part of an ongoing budget debate in Washington.

In today’s Congressional Corner, New York Representative Sean Patrick Maloney tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that the benefits need to be protected from the Tea Party wing of the GOP.

Common Council's Barbara Smith Surprised By Jennings' Retirement

Alan Chartock — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:35:00 +0000

Albany Mayor Jerry Jennings’ announcement last night that he will not seek a sixth term in November came at a time when the city’s Democratic machine is already in motion as it gears up for a primary between announced candidates Kathy Sheehan, the city treasurer, and 2009 mayoral candidate Corey Ellis. Barbara Smith of the Albany Common Council spoke with WAMC’s Alan Chartock as the city prepares for its first new administration in 20 years.

Congressional Corner with Sean Patrick Maloney

Alan Chartock — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:50:00 +0000

Sequestration took a turn when flight delays held up air traffic around the country.

In today’s Congressional Corner, New York Representative Sean Patrick Maloney tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that the sequester is an ongoing mess.

The National Yiddish Theatre-Folksbiene's "Ghetto Tango" presented by Congregation Ahavath Sholom

Alan Chartock — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:35:00 +0000

In celebration of its 90th Anniversary, Congregation Ahavath Sholom in Great Barrington, MA is sponsoring The National Yiddish Theatre-Folksbiene's production of Ghetto Tango at The Mahaiwe this Sunday, May 19th.

The National Yiddish Theatre-Folksbiene's Artistic Director, Zalmen Mlotek, joins us to tell us more.

Congressional Corner with Bernie Sanders

Alan Chartock — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:50:00 +0000

The debate over Social Security now includes the phrase “Chained CPI.”

In today’s Congressional Corner, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that benefit programs like Social Security are in fine shape for the future.