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The Egg is a performing arts center in Albany, New Yok that presents music, comedy, dance, art, theatre, and family entertainment year-round. Diane Eber is the Executive Director of The Egg and she joins us now with a preview of upcoming events and a reflection on what has happened this past year.

The performance, Celebrated Emblems, marks the first-ever commission by Musicians of Ma’alwyck of the Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company. This multifaceted performance explores the concept of American emblems, or the symbols of American identity. Members of the Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company will add a visual element for two shows, on January 24 at the Capital Rep Theatre in Albany, New York and January 25, 2025, at SUNY-Schenectady.

Dennis Mahoney is the author of the new novel, "Our Winter Monster," set in a ski village in Upstate New York. Seeking a fun getaway, a couple in a troubled relationship loses their way driving in a snowstorm. A Troy-based horror writer, Mahoney will be speaking at an upcoming NYSWI event later this month.

If your new year's resolution involves eating more cheese, you're in good company today! We welcome Shaleena Bridgham of Four Fat Fowl and Mary Rizzo of The Cheese Traveler to answer your questions. Ray Graf hosts.

Dr. Linda Eckert, author of "Enough: Because We Can Stop Cervical Cancer," is a recognized expert in immunizations and cervical cancer prevention having worked as a consultant with the World Health Organization on global cancer prevention for the last fifteen years, facilitating policy development for the HPV vaccine and cervical cancer screening.

Genealogist Tracy Skrabut returns to help you find answers to your family history questions. Ray Graf hosts.

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are public policy and communications expert Theresa Bourgeois, Former New York 19th Congressman and NY Assemblyman John Faso, Former New York 19th Congressman Marc Molinaro, Vice President for Editorial Development at the New York Press Association Judy Patrick, and Investment Banker on Wall St. Mark Wittman.

One member of the freshman class in Congress replaced another.In today’s Congressional Corner, New York Congressman Josh Riley of the 19th district wraps up his conversation with WAMC’s Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded January 9th.

“Discovering Uncertainty” is the theme of Vassar College’s 23rd annual MODfest, featuring music and dance that reflect elements of the quantum theory described by physicists in the early decades of the 20th century. MODfest opens January 31st and runs through February 9th.

This week's Book Picks come from Cheryl McKeon from the Book House in Albany, NY & Market Block Books in Troy, NY and Jess Hunsicker from Northshire Bookstore in Saratoga Springs, NY and Manchester Center, VT.