Alan Chartock

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

Host Alan Chartock is joined by James Odato, who covers New York state government for the Albany Times Union and writes an influential weekly column. They discuss the New York Racing Association’s latest scandal and the prospects for casino gambling.

Host Alan Chartock is joined by Dr. Donald Christian, newly inaugurated as the eighth president of the State University of New York at New Paltz.

By 2013, stalwart Senators Joseph Lieberman and Christopher Dodd will represent a past generation in Connecticut politics. In today’s Congressional Corner, Rich Clark of the Castleton State College Poll tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that the race to replace Lieberman could go either way.


Aired 5/2/2012

It’s a busy election season in Vermont. In today’s Congressional Corner, Rich Clark of the Castleton State College poll tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that while Vermonters aren’t afraid to toss incumbents, Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Peter Welch are likely to hold their seats.

Vermont maintains a fiercely independent political identity. In today’s Congressional Corner, Rich Clark of the Castleton State College poll tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that the Green Mountain State prides itself on its free-thinking voters.

The globe’s hotspots range from the Middle East to Africa to Asia. In today’s Congressional Corner, Tuxedo Park Mayor Tom Wilson — a Democratic candidate for New York’s new 18th Congressional district seat currently held by Republican Nan Hayworth — tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that the U.S. must be wise in its overseas entanglements.

The Congressional primary season is ramping up. In today’s Congressional Corner, Tuxedo Park Mayor Tom Wilson — a Democratic candidate for New York’s new 18th Congressional district seat currently held by Republican Nan Hayworth — tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that he thinks the district needs a mayor as representative.

Host Alan Chartock is joined Ed Cox, Chairman of the New York State Republican Party. They discuss the end of the GOP primary for president, Mitt Romney’s chances of carrying New York in the general election, and whether the Republicans can retain control of the state Senate.