WAMC's Dr. Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on some of the top stories and topics of 2018, including press freedom, political division in the U.S., and gun control. He also discusses New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's inaugural address Tuesday at Ellis Island.
Dr. Alan Chartock is professor emeritus at the University at Albany. He hosts the weekly Capitol Connection series, heard on public radio stations around New York. The program, for almost 12 years, highlighted interviews with Governor Mario Cuomo and now continues with conversations with state political leaders. Dr. Chartock also appears each week on The Media Project and The Roundtable and offers commentary on Morning Edition, weekdays at 7:40 a.m.