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Samantha "Sam" VanAlstyne is a children's author hailing from our region. Her debut book “Hi, I'm Sam” is meant to raise awareness for and promote inclusion for children with cerebral palsy. Sam herself is diagnosed with cerebral palsy and she has a clear message: Take the time to understand what CP is, and talk to kids about disabilities.

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are WAMC’s Alan Chartock, Siena College Professor of Comparative Politics Vera Eccarius-Kelly, Dean of the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity at the University at Albany Robert Griffin, and Preceptor in Public Speaking for the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Harvard University Terry Gipson.

Can a divided Congress get to work?In today’s Congressional Corner, Democrat Pat Ryan of New York’s 18th district wraps up his conversation with WAMC’s Alan Chartock. This interview was recorded April 6.

Medea Benjamin is the co-founder of the women-led peace group CODEPINK. She is also co-founder of the human rights group Global Exchange, the Peace in Ukraine Coalition. Medea has been an advocate of social justice for 50 years and is author of 10 books. Her most recent book, co-authored with Nicolas J.S. Davies, is "War in Ukraine: Making Sense of a Senseless Conflict." Women Against War is hosting Medea Benjamin in the Capital Region.

In "Poverty, by America," acclaimed sociologist Matthew Desmond draws on history, research, and original reporting to show how affluent Americans knowingly and unknowingly keep poor people poor.

Our panel of experts is back to help you protect your intellectual property. Bill Westwood, Polly Law and Paul Rapp join us to take your calls. 800-348-2551. Ray Graf hosts.

Four years ago actor and model Colton Haynes woke up in a hospital. He’d had two seizures, lost the sight in one eye, almost ruptured a kidney, and been put on an involuntary psychiatry hold. Not yet thirty, he knew he had to take stock of his life and make some serious changes if he wanted to see his next birthday.

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are WAMC’s Alan Chartock, investigative journalist and RPI adjunct professor Rosemary Armao, Diplomat in residence at Bard College Frederic Hof, and former Associate Editor of the Times Union Mike Spain.

ESPN's Mike Greenberg is the co-author of the new book “Got Your Number: The Greatest Sports Legends and the Numbers They Own.”

This week's Book Picks from Lily Bartels at The Open Door Bookstore and Gift Gallery in Schenectady, New York.