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Recent years have witnessed a growing affinity between increasingly radicalized right-wing movements in the United States and Russia. In "Illiberal Vanguard: Populist Elitism in the United States and Russia," Alexandar Mihailovic untangles this confluence, considering ethno-nationalist movements in both countries and their parallel approaches to gender, race, and performative identity.

Retired lieutenant colonel Alexander Vindman has gained wide notoriety for exposing President Trump’s misconduct and for testimony in Congress that resulted in the president’s first impeachment. Vindman is regarded as a leading policy maker and the preeminent national security strategist on Russia and Ukraine. His latest new work is the book “The Folly of Realism: How the West Deceived Itself About Russia and Betrayed Ukraine.”

Spring is almost here and the birds are returning! Julie Hart and Rich Guthrie are back to answer your avian questions. Ray Graf hosts.

Bay State Democrats remain in the minority in Washington.In today’s Congressional Corner, Western New England University professor of political science Tim Vercellotti continues his conversation with WAMC’s Ian Pickus. This interview was recorded February 18th.

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Partner with the Albany law firm of Whiteman Osterman & Hanna, Cianna Freeman-Tolbert, Senior Fellow for Health Policy at The Empire Center for Public Policy Bill Hammond, Tetherless World Professor of Computer, Web and Cognitive Sciences at RPI Jim Hendler, and Vice President for Editorial Development at the New York Press Association Judy Patrick.

Vermont U.S. Senator Peter Welch, a Democrat, speaks with WAMC's Ian Pickus on the "Congressional Corner" Feb. 21.

Since its release in 1982, “The Artist’s Guide to Sketching” has become a classic art guide for students and laypeople around the world. The book includes instruction and artwork by James Gurney and Thomas Kinkade - two students who would go on to fame with “Dinotopia” (Gurney) and as the “Painter of Light” (Kinkade).Now there is a bold new edition of the groundbreaking book, freshly updated with a new introduction, archival photographs, and illuminating text to guide a new generation of illustrators.

We are joined by Dr. Brian Binetti, a board-certified and fellowship-trained minimally invasive surgeon. Dr. Binetti is the Chair of Surgery and Director of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery at Northern Dutchess Hospital, part of Nuvance Health. Ray Graf hosts.

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Preceptor in Public Speaking, Strategic Communications, and Public Relations for the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Harvard University Terry Gipson, Senior Fellow at the Bard Center for Civic Engagement Jim Ketterer, and Political Consultant and lobbyist Libby Post.

Physical therapist Matthew Goodemote joins us to answer your questions. Ray Graf hosts.