Patrick Donges

Credit Sarah LaDuke
Associate News Director

Associate News Director Patrick Donges was brought on as Assistant News Director at WAMC in 2011 after first serving as the station’s Berkshire Bureau Chief out of Pittsfield, MA. Prior to his time at WAMC he reported on the city of Saratoga Springs for The Saratogian newspaper and served as News Director of WCDB 90.9 FM Albany, the University at Albany’s student radio station.

Born and raised in New York’s Mid-Hudson Valley, where he was an avid WAMC listener, Patrick first became acquainted with the WAMC News team in-person as a newsroom intern while completing his Bachelor of Arts degree in public affairs journalism and political science at the State University of New York at Albany.

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WAMC News
7:39 am
Mon October 22, 2012

Spitzer Talks Political Ambitions and Public Service with WAMC's Alan Chartock

Former NY Gov Eliot Spitzer

Former New York State Governor Eliot Spitzer returned to Albany for the first time since his resignation in 2008 for an interview with WAMC's Alan Chartock and a question and answer session with WAMC listeners.  Many in the crowd were curious about the possibility of his return to public office.

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Vox Pop
3:00 pm
Thu October 18, 2012

Vox Pop : Birding with Rich Guthrie : 10/18/12

It’s the birding show on this edition of Vox Pop, with bird expert Rich Guthrie answering your avian inquiries. WAMC’s Ray Graf hosts.

Vox Pop
3:00 pm
Wed October 17, 2012

Vox Pop : College Planning with Lynell Engelmeyer : 10/17/12

On this edition of Vox Pop, Lynell Engelmyer - certified educational planner with over twenty years of experience in college admissions and financial aid - joins us to talk college financial planning and admissions. WAMC’s Ray Graf hosts.

Vox Pop
3:11 pm
Tue October 16, 2012

Vox Pop : Open Forum - The Second Presidential Debate : 10/16/12

After weeks of somewhat troubling news out of his campaign, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney scored points a few weeks ago after what pundits have described as an un-engaging performance by President Barack Obama in the first presidential debate.

Obama and Romney will meet again on the debate floor tonight, this time at Hofstra University on Long Island…

On this edition of Vox Pop we want your take on tonight’s debate. Can the president stage a comeback, or will Romney carry the day for a second time. WAMC’s Alan Chartock hosts.

Vox Pop
3:00 pm
Mon October 15, 2012

Vox Pop : Medical Monday with Dr. Mark Pettus : 10/15/12

Joining us on this edition of Medical Monday on Vox Pop is St. Peter’s Hospital Chief of Medicine Mark Pettus. He’s a clinical associate professor of medicine at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, and the former medical director of the Kripalu Institute for integrated healing, located in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. WAMC’s Bob Barrett hosts.

Elections
12:20 pm
Fri October 12, 2012

Gibson v. Shreibman in first of three NY-19 debates

Republican New York Congressman Chris Gibson faced off against his Democratic opponent Julian Schreibman last night in the first of three scheduled debates in the race for the state’s newly formed 19th Congressional District.

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Vox Pop
3:00 pm
Thu October 11, 2012

Vox Pop : Gardening : 10/11/12

Joining on this edition of Vox Pop is arborist Fred Breglia, gardener Greg Ward, for this final annual edition of WAMC’s gardening program.

Our dynamic gardening duo is here for your questions on everything from bark to begonias. WAMC’s Ray Graf hosts.

Capital District News
12:20 pm
Wed October 3, 2012

Soraya Darabi - Entrepreneurship and Digital Media

What do the CEO of a multi-national company and a 19-year-old in a dorm room have in common?

Chances are that they both spend time thinking about the intersections of technology, business, and social media, and whether or not they could be a part of the ‘next big thing’.

Soraya Darabi began her media career in her early-20’s as Manager of Digital Partnerships and Social Media at The New York Times, where she positioned the paper on the then fledgling, now ubiquitous, social networks like Facebook and YouTube.

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Vox Pop
4:31 pm
Thu September 27, 2012

Vox Pop : Birding with Rich Guthrie : 9/27/12

Bird is the word on this edition of Vox Pop, with veteran guest and birder Rich Guthrie. WAMC’s Ray Graf hosts.

Vox Pop
3:00 pm
Tue September 25, 2012

Vox Pop : Open Forum - Foreign Policy and the Election : 9/25/12

A spotlight has been cast on the foreign policy positions of the presidential candidates following recent violent protests in the Middle East.

Today we want to know what you think would be best for the United State’s place in the world – four more years of President Barack Obama, or the proposed policies of Mitt Romney? WAMC’s Alan Chartock hosts.

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