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Known for her incredible research bestselling author Jodi Picoult brings to life the incomparable Emilia Bassano, the real-life and “too little considered” English poet believed to have authored many of Shakespeare’s plays and sonnets. Picoult’s new novel is “By Any Other Name.”

(Airs 08/22/24 @ 3 p.m.) WAMC’s David Guistina in conversation with Judy Patrick, Vice President of the New York Press Association (NYPA), about the Local Journalism Sustainability Act passed in the state budget, why politicians don’t respond in a timely fashion to Freedom of Information Law requests for information, and much more.

(Airs 08/23/24 @ 10 p.m.) The Legislative Gazette is a weekly program about New York State Government and politics. On this week’s Gazette: Governor Hochul signs a new law allowing small distilleries, cideries and makers of mead to ship directly to consumers, we’ll talk with the VP of the New York Press Association about the local journalism sustainability act passed by the legislature, and The Rockefeller Institute of Government hosts hearings on New York’s Foundation Aid formula.

Lifelong friends Lynn Nottage and Jonathan Lethem grew up on the same block. Lethem’s latest book is “Brooklyn Crime Novel;” and last season Nottage was the most-produced playwright in America.

The cause of long COVID, where patients experience symptoms months after their initial illness, is a mystery. Now, a new study might bring scientists a step closer toward understanding the disease. And we’ll visit students who are learning STEAM concepts through cooking.

Helen Phillips is one of the most interesting and original writers working today. In her latest novel, “Hum,” she turns her eye to marriage, motherhood, and selfhood in a world compromised by global warming and artificial intelligence.

Saturn arrives at its closest point to Earth of the entire year. So let’s locate it. It’s the ONLY bright star in that entire section of the heavens. We’ll also discuss Saturn’s composition and its journey around the sun.

(Airs 08/30/24 @ 10 p.m.) The Legislative Gazette is a weekly program about New York State Government and politics. On this week’s Gazette: Beacon, New York becomes the latest city in the Hudson Valley to embrace the state’s good cause eviction law, we’ll speak with the Democrat challenging Elise Stefanik in the 21st Congressional, and we’ll take you to the Schaghticoke fair.

As a young actor Peter Riegert (“Local Hero,” “Crossing Delancey,” “Animal House”) played Goldberg in “The Birthday Party,” overseen by Harold Pinter himself. One speech was particularly opaque. “I had no idea what it meant, but to say these words was to be Isaac Stern on the violin.” Learning to trust the writer.

Playlist as aired on Saturday, August 31st, 2024