Gun Control

Berkshire Forum Focuses on Gun Violence

Lucas Willard — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 21:10:36 +0000

A community discussion in the Berkshires Thursday focused on gun violence revealed a range of opinions that mirrors the debate at the national level.

The gun violence forum, hosted by the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, brought together members of the public on both sides of the gun control debate, and three guest speakers.

Partisan Local Reaction to Gun Vote

Pat Bradley — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 22:30:00 +0000

Unable to break the filibuster threshold, the U.S. Senate on Wednesday rejected an effort to expand federal background checks to include all transactions at gun shows and online. In our region, gun control advocates say it will move their efforts to the state level.

4/18/13 - Panel

Joe Donahue — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Today's panelists are WAMC’s Alan Chartock, WAMC newsman Ray Graf and University at Albany Journalism Professor and Investigative Reporter, Rosemary Armao. Joe Donahue moderates.

Today's topics include:
• The Latest from Boston - including yesterday's baffling suspect coverage
• Senate Gun Control Block
• Ricin letter to President
• Is Man Inherently Good or Evil?

Congressional Corner with Carolyn Maloney - Part 1

Alan Chartock — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:50:00 +0000

Congress is once again polarized over guns.

In today’s Congressional Corner, New York representative Carolyn Maloney tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that it’s time for legislators to show some courage in Washington.

NY launches grant program for shooting ranges

Dave Lucas — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:10:29 +0000

4/8/13 - Panel

Joe Donahue — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Today's panelists are WAMC’s Alan Chartock, Ray Graf, and Parry Teasdale – the man behind the Columbia paper and the news website: columbiapaper.com. Joe Donahue moderates.

This morning our discussion topics include:
• School taxes
• Library programs
• States consider taxing guns and ammo

4/4/13 - Panel

Ray Graf — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Today's panelists are WAMC’s Alan Chartock, WAMC’s Morning Edition Host, David Guistina, and University at Albany Journalism Professor and Investigative Reporter, Rosemary Armao. Ray Graf moderates.

This morning our discussion topics include:
• In a Budget Gesture, Obama Will Return 5% of His Salary
• Obama administration pushes banks to make home loans to people with weaker credit
• U.S. Embassy Tweets Jon Stewart's Egypt Monologue; Diplomatic Incident Ensues
• Latest Updates on the Gun Violence Debate
• Leno Blesses ‘Tonight Show’ Succession Plan

4/3/13 - Panel

Ray Graf — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Today's panelists are WAMC’s Alan Chartock, WAMC’s Morning Edition Host, David Guistina, and Associate Editor of The Times Union – Mike Spain. Ray Graf moderates.

This morning our discussion topics include:

State Senator Malcolm Smith corruption case
Gun Control Reform, President Obama is in CO today, CT next week
Gallup Poll shows The Capital Region is among the least religious regions in the nation
China Smog Linked to 1.2 Million Premature Deaths

Conn. lawmakers to vote on gun control package

Jaired Crofut — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 12:16:40 +0000

Connecticut lawmakers are expected to pass a package of gun control measures they believe are some of the most comprehensive in the country, following the Newtown school massacre.

Debate on the far-reaching legislation, negotiated by Democratic and Republican legislative leaders, is expected to begin later this morning.

It could last for hours. Both gun rights advocates and gun control supporters are expected to show up in large numbers.

3/29/13 - Panel

Joe Donahue — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Today's panelists are WAMC newsmen Ray Graf and David Guistina, and The Roundtable's producer, Sarah LaDuke. Joe Donahue moderates.

Topics aren't set - we'll open the phones (800 348 2551) and talk about whatever you'd like to talk about. We're looking to have a free-and-easy weekend ease-in conversation.

**Update**

With your calls leading the way, we wound up talking a little about music, spring and weekend plans, and gun control.