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WAMC on the Road at Gallery 40 - Journalism Panel

By Joe Donahue

Published December 22, 2025 at 11:10 AM EST

Collage of images from panel conversation at Gallery 40 — David Krasnow and Sarah Gilbert (left, top), Casey Seiler (left, center), Emily Sachar and Joe Donahue (left, bottom); wide view of panel and audience (center); David Krasnow (right, top), Casey Seiler and Emily Sachar (right, center), Sarah Gilbert (right, bottom)

Last month, WAMC on the Road presented an evening of conversation centered on the state of journalism, democracy, and upholding our First Amendment Rights at Gallery 40 in Poughkeepsie, New York.

Joe Donahue moderated and the panelists were WAMC’s CEO & President Sarah Gilbert, Executive Producer of “The New Yorker Radio Hour” David Krasnow, Founder of “The Daily Catch” Emily Sachar and Editor of “The Times Union” Casey Seiler.

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Joe talks to people on the radio for a living. In addition to countless impressive human "gets" - he has talked to a lot of Muppets. Joe grew up in Philadelphia, has been on the area airwaves for more than 25 years and currently lives in Washington County, NY with his wife, Kelly, and their dog, Brady. And yes, he reads every single book.

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