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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, political consultant and lobbyist Libby Post, and Albany Law School professor and director of the Immigration Law Clinic Sarah Rogerson.

Our Falling into Place series spotlights the important work of -and fosters collaboration between- not-for-profit organizations in our communities; allowing us all to fall into place. Falling Into Place is supported by The Seymour Fox Memorial Foundation, Providing a helping hand to turn inspiration into accomplishment. See more possibilities … see more promise… see more progress. This week we focus on IPH and speak with Deputy Director Kristen Giroux and Assistant Director of Development Eric Guzman.

Pianist-composer Armen Donelian will be performing Friday night at Hudson Hall. He emerges from the COVID-inspired shutdowns with a newly refined conception on both instrument and pen on the soon-to-be released album "Fresh Start." Healing and stimulating, it’s music that both soothes the soul and sparks the imagination. "Fresh Start" evolved mysteriously over many years. At times, exciting compositional ideas emerged from nowhere, only to lead back there. Inspiration came equally from Standards, great composers, doing gigs with other musicians, teaching and from the roller coaster of life, but these moments were separated by months and at times years of fruitlessness.

When the new season tips off on Friday, Will Brown will join a club that includes names like Phil Jackson, George Karl, and Bill Musselman to name a few. Brown is in his first season as head coach and general manager of the Albany Patroons.

Whether you are a model train enthusiast or like to discus the history of trains in our region, you are on the right track with this program. Jeff Stedge, John Basile and Doug Bafaro of the Albany Train Show are back in Studio A to answer your questions about trains, past, present and future. WAMC's Ray Graf hosts.

Albany Pro Musica will be presenting an amazing work sung in Russian, Rachmaninoff's "All-Night Vigil" on Sunday, March 6 at 3 p.m. at The Troy Savings Bank Music Hall. While long planned, the concert is now being presented as a statement in solidarity for the Ukrainian people. Rachmaninoff’s “All Night Vigil,” often referred to as “Vespers,” is one of the most celebrated choral works of all time and is beloved for its profound beauty and spirituality. The concert will open with wonderful Russian music for piano and violin, featuring guest violinist Elizabeth Pitcairn playing the famed “Red Mendelssohn” Stradivarius. We welcome Albany Pro Musica’s Artistic Director José Daniel Flores-Caraballo. He is a widely acclaimed conductor and musical director recognized for his artistry and integrity in stylistic performance of choral literature.

We welcome back Food Friday favorite Aneesa Waheed of Tara Kitchen. A world traveler, chef and entrepreneur, Aneesa Waheed is an expert in Moroccan cooking and can tell you about spices and flavors from all over the world. The number to call is 800-348-2551. Ray Graf hosts.

What have been the impacts of America’s exit from Afghanistan? In today’s Congressional Corner, Democratic Connecticut U.S. Senator Chris Murphy wraps up his conversation with WAMC’s Alan Chartock.

“Pain at the pump” is a nationwide affliction. In today’s Congressional Corner, Massachusetts Congressman Jim McGovern, a Democrat from the second district, wraps up his conversation with WAMC’s Alan Chartock.

It's another astronomy edition of Vox Pop. Astronomers Valerie Rapson and Bob Berman join host Ray Graf to take your calls.