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Graduates of a Pittsfield, Massachusetts, boarding school watched the former teacher they allege abused and assaulted them be arraigned on rape charges in court Wednesday. WAMC was there, and spoke with them about an emotional day that was years in the making.

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On this week’s 51%, WAMC’s Sarah LaDuke speaks with actress and comedian Cecily Strong about her role in the new off-Broadway production of What Happened Was… in New York City. We also chat with writer Lori Carlson-Hijuelos, wife of the late Pulitzer Prize-winning author Oscar Hijuelos, about how they supported and pushed each other creatively during their 15-year marriage. WAMC’s Sajina Shrestha also meets an up-and-coming Albany, New York band showcasing the softer center of the hardcore rock scene.

The Met Opera airs Saturdays at 1 p.m. beginning Dec. 6 through May 30, 2026.
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State aid represents a big chunk of funding for local schools. But since the state budget is delayed, districts aren’t exactly sure what they’re getting this year.
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It's the first time suspected insider trading on Polymarket has led to criminal charges in the U.S.