Samantha Simmons

On this week's 51%, we hear from pipa virtuoso Wu Man about her work with the famous Silkroad ensemble, and the group’s latest tour of "American Railroad," recognizing the immigrant communities that built the U.S. Transcontinental Railroad. We also hear a performance from Catskill, New York singer-songwriter Kendra McKinley, and chat about why she loves to write “music for smoking weed with your bra off.”

Lawmakers in Washington voted to reopen the federal government Wednesday night, but the longest shutdown in history is likely to have a lasting impact, including in the Capital Region.

Nance and WAMC's Samantha Simmons spoke about their project ahead of the release of their new album “Head Like a Nest” on Nov. 14.

The “world’s most famous Christmas tree” this year was donated by the Russ family of East Greenbush. WAMC’s Samantha Simmons was there as the spruce destined for Rockefeller Center was cut down.

The incumbent County Executive will get to serve a third term.

Connecticut State Senator Saud Anwar has been feeding himself on just $6.20 per day -- the total he says more than 350,000 Connecticut residents who rely upon Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits live on.

A new report from the nonprofit newsroom ProPublica details how the Environmental Protection Agency's allowance of self-reporting for pollution levels went unchecked.

The EP will be released on November 5th on some streaming platforms. On November 6th, an extravaganza will take place at the Avalon Lounge in Catskill.

Troy’s Downtown Business Improvement District will cease operations come the new year if it can’t find financial support

Albany’s Russell Sage College held a workshop Wednesday, giving high schoolers a chance to learn how to make a difference in their community.