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The Best of Our Knowledge

The Best Of Our Knowledge

Experimental music and a school of rock

By Lucas Willard,

Jody Cowan, Jesse King

Published November 6, 2023 at 3:00 PM EST

Composer Ellen Fullman and her instrument at EMPAC in Troy, New York

On this episode of The Best of Our Knowledge: We’ll attend a demonstration of an experimental instrument – one that when installed can take up an entire concert stage.

A new music school gives more than just guitar and piano lessons.

And we’ll visit a new community college lab that is training students for high-tech jobs.

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The Best Of Our Knowledge

Lucas Willard

Lucas Willard is a news reporter and host at WAMC Northeast Public Radio, which he joined in 2011. He produces and hosts The Best of Our Knowledge and WAMC Listening Party.

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Jody Cowan

One of the newest additions to the WAMC team, Jody Cowan has a naturally curious approach to media production and strong passion for story telling. Jody's work is currently showcased on the shows 51% and The Best of Our Knowledge.

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Jesse King

Jesse King is the host of WAMC's national program on women's issues, "51%," and the station's former Hudson Valley bureau chief. She has also produced episodes of the WAMC podcast "A New York Minute In History."

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