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By Katie Brittonhttp://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/wamc/local-wamc-844167.mp3Albany, NY – Katie speaks with Joseph Epstein about the…

By Joe Donahuehttp://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/wamc/local-wamc-846272.mp3Albany, NY – Joe Donahue speaks with former Supreme Court…

On Friday, August 9, banjo player and composer Alison Brown will play the Towne Crier Café in Beacon, New York. The concert is, in part, a celebration of the release of Brown’s Grammy nominated 1990 debut album “Simple Pleasures.”Alison Brown is the co-founder of the roots music label Compass Records Group - which will release the reissue of “Simple Pleasures” on streaming platforms and other music formats - including its first vinyl pressing. The Grammy Award winner’s appreciation for and adroitness with her instrument has helped her rise to the top of her field and she is highly sought after as a collaborator across genres.Alison currently serves on the Board of the Nashville Chapter of the Recording Academy, on the adjunct faculty of Vanderbilt’s Blair School of Music and as co-chair of the Steve Martin Banjo Prize.

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are expected to up their delegate leads and pull away from their rivals. But those aren't the only things that could happen. Be ready for surprises.

Catch up with The Academic Minute from 3.2 - 3.6Monday, March 2Ritch Savin-Williams - Cornell University Human Sexuality SpectrumRitch C. Savin-Williams…

A presidential daily briefing from Aug. 6, 2001, draws much attention as National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice testifies before the Sept. 11 commission. Hear NPR's Robert Siegel and analysts Reuel March Gerecht -- a former CIA Middle East specialist -- and Daniel Benjamin, a former member of the National Security Council staff.

Three hearings down. At least two more to go.

WAMC's David Guistina speaks with Yancey Roy, Albany bureau chief for Newsday, about renewed discussion of a century-old law requiring weekly payment for manual laborers.

WAMC's David Guistina speaks with Yancey Roy, Albany bureau chief for Newsday, about the end of New York's legislative session.

WAMC's Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on the politics surrounding the U.S. shooting down a suspected Chinese spy balloon.