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Dr. Alan Chartock's Morning Commentary

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Eric Korenman

WAMC's Dr. Alan Chartock discusses Russia's warning of retaliation after Finland moves toward NATO and President Joe Biden's attempt to nudge leaders from Southeast Asia to be more outspoken against Russia.

Dr. Chartock also discusses inflation and the upcoming 2022 election this fall. He also considers news that scientists have successfully grown plants in moon soil for the first time

Dr. Alan Chartock is professor emeritus at the University at Albany. He hosts the weekly Capitol Connection series, heard on public radio stations around New York. The program, for almost 12 years, highlighted interviews with Governor Mario Cuomo and now continues with conversations with state political leaders. Dr. Chartock also appears each week on The Media Project and The Roundtable and offers commentary on Morning Edition, weekdays at 7:40 a.m.