WAMC's award-winning daily news magazine brings listeners the latest in local, national, and world news. Join Lucas Willard each weekday for the latest. Samantha Simmons hosts the weekend edition. The work of the WAMC News team is complemented each day with news and features from the BBC and Stardate. Midday Magazine also offers a comprehensive regional weather summary and a range of commentators who span the political spectrum. Highlights from the WAMC Listener Comment Line are usually aired on Friday's edition of Midday Magazine.
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Schenectady was one of at least seven New York counties forced to abruptly call off celebrations that welcome the country’s newest citizens. -
We’re all familiar with the saying, “You’re known by the company you keep.” Etymologists say it probably originated with the Greek playwright Euripedes, who was born 25 centuries ago – so it’s a well-established concept. -
Across our region, neighbors quietly care for one another every day through volunteerism and generosity, and their commitment sustains our nonprofits and communities. Yet the challenges we all face increase daily.
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NewsChannel 13 meteorologist Paul Caiano delivers the Midday Weather Summary for Monday, November 17, 2025. -
David Amram turned 95 on Monday. On Friday, the Musicians of Ma’alwyck are honoring the legendary composer with a concert featuring several of his compositions and remarkably, a performance by Amram himself.
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The three-act production, "There is Hope" is loosely based on a personal experience with an ex, but the inspiration really came from an old friend who Grogan says pulled him out of a dark place post-breakup. -
Brianne Brinker’s new book “Skating Out of the Vault: A Trans Woman’s Escape from The Game of Masculinity” tells her story of sports and identity and how it shaped her perception of self. -
What do you visualize when you think of a mushroom farm? You probably don’t, at least I didn’t, until a few weeks ago because I didn’t realize that mushroom farming was a thing. -
NewsChannel 13 Meteorologist Reid Kisselback provides the regional weather summary for Saturday, November 15, 2025. -
Jimmy Vieklind talks through the week's biggest political stories.
