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The legendary artists’ retreat in Saratoga Springs, New York, Yaddo, was the country estate of financier Spencer Trask and his wife Katrina, a writer. Left without heirs after the deaths of their children, the Trasks left their fortune and estate to the establishment of a residency program for artists. They founded the Corporation of Yaddo in 1900.Creators in all artistic practices have come to stay in residence with support for their endeavors. Yaddo currently welcomes approximately 220 guests a year from all over the world and in order to give these writers, painters, composers, etc. the space and solitude to dig deep into their creative practice, Yaddo is closed to the public.This won’t be the case, however, on October 2, when Yaddo will host an open house event that includes the rare chance to have a guided tour of the iconic buildings and grounds. This is the first time the public will be permitted in to see the newly restored mansion. We present an audio-tour preview with Yaddo President Elaina Richardson.

Founded by Saratoga residents Spencer and Katrina Trask in 1900, Yaddo was the first artist residency in the United States of America. It went on to welcome some of the most famous figures in the world from Sylvia Plath and Truman Capote to Walter Mosley, Laurie Anderson and David Sedaris. 7000 artists, which include winners of the Academy Award, the Pulitzer Prize, the Nobel Prize, and the National Book Award, and many, many more. We have been very fortunate to be invited into the mysterious inner sanctum of Yaddo to discuss the recent changes after a multi-million dollar stabilization and restoration of the public face. We welcome Yaddo President Elena Richardson; artist, singer, songwriter, author and performing artist Joseph keckler, and writer, performer, and visual artist James Hannaham. Both Keckler and Hannaham are on Yaddo's board and have been artists in residence.

Each weekday morning, WAMC’s President and CEO and Political Observer, Alan Chartock, and Roundtable Host Joe Donahue are joined by various experts, journalists, educators, and commentators to discuss current events. On Roundtable Panel: The Week in Review, we feature your favorite panelists discussing news items from the previous week.

Keri Blakinger is a Texas-based journalist and the author of "Corrections in Ink," a memoir tracing her path from figure skating to heroin addiction to prison and, finally, to life as an investigative reporter covering mass incarceration.

The trick this week is to figure out the theme based on the correct answers.

Science is on the agenda once again, as we reconvene the Vox Pop Science Forum! If you have a question, give us a call at 2pm. 800-348-2551. WAMC's Ray Graf hosts.

Shaleena Bridgham of Four Fat Fowl Artisan Creamery and Haley Whalen of Arthur's Market join Ray Graf to taste a little cheese and talk a lot about cheese. Join the conversation by calling 800-348-2551.

A New York state Senator wants to make the jump to Washington.In today’s Congressional Corner, Democrat Alessandra Biaggi, who is running in the primary for New York’s 17th House district, speaks with WAMC’s Alan Chartock.

Two high-profile Democrats are facing off in a Hudson Valley House primary.In today’s Congressional Corner, Democrat Alessandra Biaggi, who is running in the primary for New York’s 17th House district, continues her conversation with WAMC’s Alan Chartock.

Edgar-Award winning writer Larry Beinhart returns, and so does his legendary detective, with a gripping thriller about marital discord, contract killing, off-piste skiing and the deep state. His new novel is "The Deal Goes Down."