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Gerry Holzman passed away this week. He was a master wood-carver, the mastermind behind the Empire State Carousel and a dear friend. He was my neighbor for several years in Cambridge, NY and I got to watch him work, hear his stories and have the joy of being around him.Last year I spoke to him about his memoir, Wanderings of a Wayward Woodcarver. We share that interview this morning to celebrate Gerry and his incredible life.

The Ku Klux Klan, which historian Fergus Bordewich defines as “the first organized terrorist movement in American history,” rose from the ashes of the Civil War. To repel the virulent tidal wave of violence, President Ulysses S. Grant waged a two-term battle against both armed Southern enemies of Reconstruction and Northern politicians seduced by visions of postwar conciliation, testing the limits of the federal government in determining the extent of states’ rights.Fergus Bordewich's new book is "Klan War."

Deanna Fox is back to talk about your most beloved holiday food traditions. Ray Graf hosts.

The new documentary film, “Method Sampling: How to Build the Future Together” premiered at the Downtown Los Angeles Film Festival in early November and won the fest’s award for Best Music Documentary. The film is now available to rent or buy on a number of online platforms.

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Preceptor in Public Speaking for the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Harvard University Terry Gipson, Chairman of Capital District Latinos Dan Irizarry, and Vice President for Editorial Development at the New York Press Association Judy Patrick.

We end the Science Forum's 2023 run with a full house. We welcome FIVE experts to field your scientific questions! WAMC's Ray Graf hosts.

The new book "Class, Race, and Gender: Challenging the Injuries and Divisions of Capitalism" is for those who want to understand the underlying connections among today’s social justice movements.

After a brief pause, the Israel-Hamas war is back on. In today’s Congressional Corner, New York Congressman Paul Tonko, a Democrat from the 20th district, wraps up his conversation with WAMC’s Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded December 5.

We welcome back Dr. Susan Sikule of the Just Cats Veterinary Clinic in Guilderland, New York and Dr. Kris Dallas of Ancient Arts Holistic Veterinary Services in Saratoga Springs. Ray Graf hosts.

Joan Osborne and her band will perform at 9 p.m. on 12/31 at The City Center Main Hall in downtown Saratoga Springs, New York as part of The Saratoga New Year’s Fest.