WAMC political observer Dr. Alan Chartock discusses the possibility of a deal ending the government shutdown and New York state education commissioner John King's decision to suspend forums around the state after a meeting last week in Poughkeepsie that caused quite a stir.
Dr. Alan Chartock's Morning Commentary
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Alan Chartock