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Whether we love them or hate them, think they’re sexy, think they’re strange, consider them too big, too small, or anywhere in between, humans have a complicated relationship with butts.But why? In the new book: Butts: A Backstory, reporter, essayist, and RadioLab contributing editor Heather Radke is determined to find out.

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists Vice President for Editorial Development at the New York Press Association Judy Patrick, political consultant and lobbyist Libby Post, and former Associate Editor of the Times Union Mike Spain.

Shame is a powerful and sometimes useful tool: When we publicly shame corrupt politicians, abusive celebrities, or predatory corporations, we reinforce values of fairness and justice. But as Cathy O’Neil argues in "The Shame Machine" (Crown), shaming has taken a new and dangerous turn. It is increasingly being weaponized—used as a way to shift responsibility for social problems from institutions to individuals.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi is giving way to Kevin McCarthy. In today’s Congressional Corner, Republican Congressman-elect Mike Lawler of New York’s 17th district continues his conversation with WAMC’s Alan Chartock.

Daniella Mestyanek Young was raised in the religious cult, Children of God. She later served as an intelligence officer for the US Army for over six years, making the rank of Captain. She writes of her life in "Uncultured: A Memoir."

With a background in filmmaking, graphic design, historical research, and writing, the creative team of Stephen Blauweiss and Karen Berelowitz bring you their second book that uniquely combines a stunning visual presentation with concise and informative text about the vibrant 400-year history of the mid-Hudson Valley region. The book is "The Story of Historic Kingston."

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Chief of Staff and Vice President for Strategy and Policy at Bard College Malia DuMont, Diplomat in residence at Bard College Frederic Hof, and Chairman of Capital District Latinos Dan Irizarry.

COVID continues to make its presence felt across the world. Add to that the FLU and an increase RSV cases, and we thought it might be good to speak with virologist. We welcome back Dr. Eric Yager of the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences to share what he knows about current research. Eric will be ready to take your questions. 800-348-2551. Ray Graf hosts.

Rich Guthrie and Julie Hart join us to talk birds today. Give us a call. 800-348-2551. WAMC's Ray Graf hosts.

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, The Empire Report’s J.P. Miller, and former Associate Editor of the Times Union Mike Spain.