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Almost all glaciers around the world are shrinking or retreating and many are disappearing entirely. As this goes on, glaciers are drawing more visitors than ever. The ten most visited glaciers now attract more than 14 million tourists each year. Glaciers have long been tourist attractions, but the impact of climate change has led to the growth of “last-chance tourism” where visitors are rushing to see glaciers before they vanish.

On this week’s 51%, we speak with Brady President Kris Brown about her work advocating for gun control measures in Washington, and why it’s harder today. We also hear from New York State Senator Liz Krueger about the state’s proposed Equal Rights Amendment, which voters will decide on in November.

Playlist as aired on Saturday, September 28th, 2024.

(Airs 09/27/24 @ 10 p.m.) The Legislative Gazette is a weekly program about New York State Government and politics. On this week’s Gazette: the New York State Department of Health declares eastern equine encephalitis an “imminent threat” in Ulster County, we’ll speak with the newly elected chair of the state Democratic party about whether Governor Hochul is responsible for congressional losses in the last election, and we’ll take you to the 39th annual Farm Aid concert in Saratoga Springs.

As discussions over a state policy in New York to restrict cell phones in schools continue, we’ll speak with elementary school counselor about how students are affected by electronic devices.And Hartwick College, a private liberal arts school in Oneonta, New York, rolls out a new “life balance” initiative.

(Airs 09/26/24 @ 3 p.m.) WAMC’s David Guistina in conversation with New York State Democratic Party Chair Jay Jacobs.

(Airs 09/27/24 @ 3 p.m. & 09/29/24 @ 6 p.m.) The Media Project is an inside look at media coverage of current events with Judy Patrick, former Editor of the Daily Gazette and Vice President for Editorial Development for the New York Press Association, Barbara Lombardo, Adjunct Professor at the University at Albany and former Editor of the Saratogian, WAMC News Director Ian Pickus, and David Guistina, Media Project Producer, Morning Edition Anchor, and Adjunct Professor at the University at Albany. On this week’s Media Project, Judy, Barbara, Ian and David talk about how the media are preparing for election night coverage, conflicts of interests for journalists, a high burnout rate in the media, and much more.

On this week’s 51%, we sit down with author Theo Boyd to discuss her book My Grief is Not Like Yours, and the various forms that grief can take. Boyd, a former teacher and self-described "farm girl" from Texas, experienced a string of life-altering losses beginning in 2019, including the deaths of both of her parents. Combining personal anecdotes and advice from mental health counselors, Boyd offers comfort to those who also find themselves in the throes of "complicated grief."

Equinoxes are milestone events on other planets too, but not on Mercury, which is the only planet that moves through space straight up and down, with no axial tilt. Since amount of tilt determines the severity of seasons, Mercury has none, period. It's the only world with a permanent equinox.

(Airs 09/20/24 @ 10 p.m.) The Legislative Gazette is a weekly program about New York State Government and politics. On this week’s Gazette: The Port of Coeymans has become a major hub of activity connected with the wind power industry, we’ll speak with the state Comptroller about the economic impact of the paused Congestion Pricing Plan, and the Special Olympics are returning to Glens Falls.