The Roundtable

Albany, NY – New York's John Hall recently made a trip to the Mexican- Arizona border to evaluate the border control issues.

Albany, NY – John Flansburgh from the rock band They Might Be Giants, joins the Roundtable to discuss their music and their upcoming concert in Albany at The Egg. Flansburgh writes, sings and plays the guitar.

Albany, NY – Stanley Hadsell from Marketblock Books, joins Sarah and Joe to discuss his weekly book picks. Marketblock Books is located in Troy, New York. For more information on the store, visit www.marketblockbooks.com.

Albany, NY – Susan Barnett speaks with the Roundtable about her new year's resolution to lose weight. She discusses her progress, struggles and discoveries.

Albany, NY – Joe continues his conversation with NBC foreign corespondent Martin Fletcher about his book, "Breaking News: A Stunning and Memorable Account of Reporting from Some of the Most Dangerous Places in the World" and his career.

Albany, NY – The Roundtable's co-producer Andy Clegg spoke with June Casagrande about how her book, "Mortal Syntax: 101 Language Choices that Will Get You Clobbered by the Grammar Snobs--Even If You're Right" came to be. This book discusses the correct grammar uses and the common misuses that people are quick to correct you on, even if they're wrong.

Albany, NY – Alan speaks with Congressman John Hall about the recent chemical spills in the Hudson Valley and the lack of aid from the EPA to clean up this region.

Albany, NY – Katie Britton speaks with author A.M. Homes about her new book, "The Mistress' Daughter". Homes' book started as an essay about her personal experiences meeting her biological parents 31 years after they gave her up for adoption.

Albany, NY – The Iroquois Indian Museum director, Mike Tarbell, speaks with Joe and Julia about their newest exhibit about Native Americans who played baseball. The exhibit is called "Baseball's League of Nations: A Tribute to Native American Baseball Players". The museum is located in House Cave, New York and for more information visit www.iroquoismuseum.org.

Albany, NY – Julia spends a day with postal worker Annie Mardinay in this newest installment of the Roundtable's "It's My Job". You can find Annie delivering the mail in Rosendale, New York.