Alan Chartock

Word that JP Morgan Chase lost two billion dollars trading derivatives rocked the financial system Friday. But Massachusetts Democrat Barney Frank was not surprised. The longtime Congressional representative and banking industry critic spoke with WAMC’s Alan Chartock hours after news of the financial giant’s loss broke.

Host Alan Chartock is joined by World War II scholars and authors Robert Edsel and Alex Kershaw, who will lead tours of important sites in Europe in conjunction with the National World World II Museum over the coming months.

Host Alan Chartock is joined by Nancy Zimpher, Chancellor of the State University of New York system. They discuss campuses as engines of economic growth, budget cuts, and Zimpher’s relationship with New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.

Massachusetts is in the midst of a Senate race receiving national attention. In today’s Congressional Corner, Tim Vercellotti of the Western New England University poll tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that Senator Scott Brown and Elizabeth Warren are neck-and-neck.

Host Alan Chartock is joined by Wesleyan University president Michael Roth, a professor, author and historian. Roth has served as Wesleyan’s 16th president since 2007.

Massachusetts is Mitt Romney’s home base, but the commonwealth is likely to go for Obama this fall. In today’s Congressional Corner, Tim Vercellotti of the Western New England University poll tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that the presidential race will be a nail-biter.

Candidates are scrambling to get to know the new Congressional districts ahead of decisive primary elections. In today’s Congressional Corner, Tim Vercellotti of the Western New England University poll tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that fundraising remains key for any serious candidate. 

George H.W. Bush in 1992 was the last president to lose his re-election campaign. In today’s Congressional Corner, New York Representative Nan Hayworth tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that Republicans are banding together to win in the fall, but are willing to work for all Americans.

Gas prices are always a hot electoral issue. In today’s Congressional Corner, New York Representative Nan Hayworth tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that all Americans win when prices at the pump fall.

Jobs and the economy are emerging as the key issues in the 2012 campaign. In today’s Congressional Corner, New York Representative Nan Hayworth tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that several steps should be taken to empower employers.


Aired on 5/3/2012