journalism

At a time when trusted, fact-based journalism is more essential than ever, WAMC remains strong thanks to the support of our members, underwriters, and community partners. Your contributions ensure that everyone in our region can access in-depth reporting, diverse voices, and cultural programming that informs, inspires, and connects us.Joe Donahue speaks with WAMC’s CEO Sarah Gilbert, WAMC’s News Director Ian Pickus, WAMC’s North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley, and WAMC’s Berkshire Bureau Chief Josh Landes about the work of WAMC's News Department.

(Airs 05/09/25 & 05/11/25 @ 6 p.m.) The Media Project is an inside look at media coverage of current events with former Times Union Editor, current Upstate American, Substack columnist Rex Smith, Judy Patrick, former Editor of the Daily Gazette, Daily Gazette Editor Miles Reed, and Daily Freeman Publisher Emeritus Ira Fusfeld. On this week’s Media Project, Rex, Judy, Miles and Ira talk about whether reporters should correct the President more aggressively when he makes false statements, whether niche journalism has a future, and much more.

A journalist with Berkshire County roots is releasing a new book exploring the growing influence of right-wing tech moguls on the media industry.

(Airs 09/20/24 @ 3 p.m. & 09/22/24 @ 6 p.m.) The Media Project is an inside look at media coverage of current events with former Times Union Editor, current Upstate American, Substack columnist Rex Smith, 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, and David Guistina, Media Project Producer, Morning Edition Anchor, and Adjunct Professor at the University at Albany. On this week’s Media Project, Rex, Judy, Barbara and David talk about the value of in-person reporting, the resistance of politicians to talk with “real” journalists, whether children who commit crimes should be put on the front page, and much more.

Jill Lepore is a Professor of American History at Harvard University and a staff writer at The New Yorker. A two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist, her many books include the international bestseller "These Truths" and "If Then," which was longlisted for the National Book Award.

(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.

Journalist Joan Kron has covered plastic surgery for decades: “I believe everybody is free to do what they want with their body.” Incidentally, she’s just turned 96 and looks fabulous.

Margaret Sullivan is our next guest. She is the author of the books "Ghosting the News" and "Newsroom Confidential." She is the Former Editor at The Buffalo News, Former Public Editor at The NY Times, and Media Columnist at The Washington Post, now writing for The Guardian US. She will take part in a panel this Wednesday, November 15 on Protecting Democracy through local journalism.The panel includes: President of The NewsGuild Jon Schleuss, Publisher of Capital Region Independent Media Mark Vinciguerra, and Editor of the Times Union Casey Seiler. Judy Patrick Vice President for Editorial Development at The New York Press Association will moderate the panel.

Molly Guptill Manning's book is "The War of Words: How America's GI Journalists Battled Censorship and Propaganda to Help Win World War II."

(Airs 11/03/23 @ 3 p.m. & 11/05/23 @ 6 p.m.) The Media Project is an inside look at media coverage of current events with former Times Union Editor, current Upstate American, Substack columnist Rex Smith, Barbara Lombardo, former Editor of the Saratogian and Adjunct Professor at the University at Albany, and WAMC News Director Ian Pickus. On this week’s Media Project, Rex, Barbara and Ian talk about journalists arrested for telling the truth, covering a politician on a book tour, the financial challenge facing local media, and much more.