Ian Pickus
News DirectorA lifelong resident of the Capital Region, Ian joined WAMC in late 2008 and became news director in 2013. He began working on Morning Edition and has produced The Capitol Connection, Congressional Corner, and several other WAMC programs. Ian can also be heard as the host of the WAMC News Podcast and on The Roundtable and various newscasts. Ian holds a BA in English and journalism and an MA in English, both from the University at Albany, where he has taught journalism since 2013.
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A presidential rematch is fast approaching. In today’s Congressional Corner, Tim Vercellotti of the Western New England University poll and professor of political science speaks with WAMC’s Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded April 11.
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It’s a critical time in education. In today’s Congressional Corner, Republican Congressman Marc Molinaro of New York’s 19th district wraps up his conversation with WAMC’s Ian Pickus. This conversation was recorded April 10.
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The New York state budget is late. In today’s Congressional Corner, Republican Congressman Marc Molinaro of New York’s 19th district continues his conversation with WAMC’s Ian Pickus. This conversation was recorded April 10th.
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The new districts are set. In today’s Congressional Corner, Republican Congressman Marc Molinaro of New York’s 19th district speaks with WAMC’s Ian Pickus. This conversation was recorded April 10.
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Even if you’ve never gathered around a pay-per-view screen for Wrestlemania, there’s a good chance you recognize the voice of the Macho Man. Now, there’s a new biography of the man born Randy Poffo called “Macho Man: The Untamed, Unbelievable Life of Randy Savage,” by Jon Finkel.
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Congressional power typically comes with seniority. In today’s Congressional Corner, New York state Senator John Mannion wraps up his conversation about the race for the 22nd district seat with WAMC’s Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded April 3.
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New York state Senator John Mannion says he has the experience to serve in the U.S. House. In today’s Congressional Corner, Mannion continues his conversation about the race for the 22nd district seat with WAMC’s Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded April 3.
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New York state Senator John Mannion wants to become Congressman John Mannion. In today’s Congressional Corner, Mannion discusses the race for the 22nd House district seat with WAMC’s Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded April 3.
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The April 8th solar eclipse will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for millions. We’ll meet students who are using balloons to study the celestial event.
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What can government do to make people more content? In today’s Congressional Corner, Democratic Connecticut U.S. Senator Chris Murphy wraps up his conversation with WAMC’s Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded April 2.