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Gary Shteyngart joins us to talk about his new novel “Our Country Friends” – now out in paperback. The book features eight friends, one country house, and six months in isolation – it’s a a novel about love, friendship, family, and betrayal. This interview was recorded at a live event at Northshire Bookstore.

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are WAMC’s Alan Chartock, Cohoes City Director of Operations Theresa Bourgeois, political consultant and lobbyist Libby Post, and investment banker on Wall Street Mark Wittman.

How will the midterm results change Congress’ direction? In today’s Congressional Corner, WAMC’s Alan Chartock speaks with former Deputy Solicitor of the United States Philip Lacovara.

How old is too old to control the red phone?In today’s Congressional Corner, WAMC’s Alan Chartock wraps up his conversation with former Deputy Solicitor of the United States Philip Lacovara.

We welcome back two of our favorite guests. Dr. Susan Sikule of the Just Cats Veterinary Clinic in Guilderland/Saratoga and Dr. Kris Dallas of Ancient Arts Holistic Veterinary Services in Saratoga Springs join us to tackle your pet questions. WAMC's Joe Donahue hosts.

In his new book, The Greatest Evil Is War, Chris Hedges makes a clear and cogent argument against war, not on philosophical grounds or through moral arguments, but in an irrefutable stream of personal encounters with the victims of war, from veterans and parents to gravely wounded American serviceman who served in the Iraq War, to survivors of the Holocaust, to soldiers in the Falklands War, among others.

What would you do if your ambitious career suddenly transformed into a deadly game of international espionage? Ashley Yablon’s new book is "Standing Up to China: How a Whistleblower Risked Everything for His Country."

The gardening team returns at 2pm to take your question. 800-348-2551 is the number. Joe Donahue hosts.

We welcome back Food Friday favorite Chef Ric Orlando for a one-hour dose of holiday cheer and traditions. Joe Donahue hosts.