On this week’s 51%, we speak with artist Barbara Benish about how she started the ArtMill Center for Regenerative Arts in the Czech Republic, and how artists continued to work under the totalitarian regime of former Czechoslovakia. Benish came to the Czech Republic from Los Angeles in 1989, just as a revolution overturned the country’s long-running Communist regime. Initially hoping to explore her roots, Benish saw how the arts survived decades of censorship through community, how creativity continued to influence and change society, and how the arts flourished after the revolution. Benish tells the story of this time and the creation of her community in her new book ArtMill: A Story of Sustainable Creativity in Bohemia.

Vermont Senator Peter Welch spoke about the government shutdown and other issues before returning to Washington earlier this week.

Burlington, Vermont’s mayor and police chief presented a community safety update today offering crime statistics and an overview of efforts to promote safety.

A grand jury has indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James on a fraud charge, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Thursday.

As a child of a certain era in Texas, I grew up on a certain brand of country music. Kenny Rogers, Alabama, the Oak Ridge Boys. I listened to Dolly Parton before she was retro cool.

(Airs 10/09/25 @ 3 p.m.) WAMC’s David Guistina speaks with David Lombardo, host of the Capitol Pressroom, about the impact of federal cuts on New York counties, coming inflation rebate checks, whether Governor Hochul will sign the Medical Aid in Dying Act, and much more.

Voters in Columbia County will elect a new sheriff this November.

Each fall, the Hudson Valley Dance Festival transforms the Historic Catskill Point warehouse on the banks of the Hudson River into a theater, where dancers perform in support of those living with HIV and AIDS.

61 years ago, 50-year-old Catherine Blackburn was found dead in her home by her niece, Sandy Carmichael. On Wednesday, the Albany Police Department announced they have finally identified a suspect. WAMC’s Maryam Ahmad reports.

Meteorologist Garett Argianas delivers the evening weather forecast for Thursday, October 9, 2025.

NewsChannel meteorologist Paul Caiano delivers the Midday Weather Summary for Thursday, October 9, 2025.

Housing and affordability took center stage at a Schenectady candidate forum as city council incumbents work towards finalizing next year’s budget.