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Winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, T.S. Eliot was considered the greatest English-language poet of his generation. Raised in St. Louis, shaped by his youth in Boston, he reinvented himself as an Englishman after converting to the Anglican Church. Like the authoritative yet restrained voice in his prose, he was the epitome of reserve. But there was another side to Eliot, as acclaimed biographer Lyndall Gordon reveals in her new biography, "The Hyacinth Girl."

Chef Gail Sokol joins us to spill the secrets of making that perfect pie crust. Call at 2pm and share a recipe, or ask Gail a question. 800-348-2551. WAMC's Ray Graf hosts.

Albany Symphony Orchestra Music Director David Alan Miller joins us with a preview of this December's concerts.

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are WAMC’s Alan Chartock, Former EPA Regional Administrator, Siena College Professor of Economics Aaron Pacitti, Albany Law School Professor of Law, Director of The Justice Center and Director of Immigration Law Clinic Sarah Rogerson, and Albany County District Attorney David Soares.

"Great British Bake Off" contestant Lottie Bedlow joins us to talk about her new cookbook “Baking Imperfect: Crush, Whip and Spread It Like Nobody's Watching.”

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.