Episodes

  • WAMC News Podcast – Episode 522

    WAMC News Podcast – Episode 522
    Jul 29 2024
    While Democrats hope Vice President Kamala Harris can turn around their November chances, now that President Biden is out, it’s fair to say much of the country is considering what a Harris presidency would look like for the first time. Harris is a former California state attorney general and U.S. Senator — and her time in those roles is sure to attract a new round of scrutiny. We speak with Chris Nichols, politics editor at Capital Public Radio in Sacramento.
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    13 mins
  • WAMC News Podcast – Episode 521

    WAMC News Podcast – Episode 521
    Jul 25 2024
    Republicans are united behind former President Donald Trump as he seeks a second term. That was the message of the Republican National Convention, which came just after Trump narrowly survived an assassination attempt. Jake Lahut is covering the campaign for The Daily Beast and is just back from Milwaukee.
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    20 mins
  • WAMC News Podcast – Episode 520

    WAMC News Podcast – Episode 520
    Jul 22 2024
    We listen to our appearance on Radio Catskill to discuss the historic presidential campaign and what might be looming in November.
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    14 mins
  • WAMC News Podcast – Episode 519

    WAMC News Podcast – Episode 519
    Jul 18 2024
    With the Summer Olympics in Paris upon us, reporter Rose Eveleth is looking back on the long history sexual division in elite sports. Eveleth’s new series “Tested” is a co-production of NPR’s Embedded and the CBC, and it took them to Africa, Europe and beyond — and deep into the annals of athletics.
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    11 mins
  • WAMC News Podcast – Episode 517

    WAMC News Podcast – Episode 517
    Jul 11 2024
    The state of Massachusetts has released a plan to protect and manage forest lands, prioritizing the natural resource for its carbon sequestration capabilities. More than 55 percent of the Bay State is forested, covering roughly 3 million acres. The Forests as Climate Solutions Initiative includes recommendations from a state-formed committee and public input, covering topics such as forest management, siting of renewable energy infrastructure and timber harvesting.
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    18 mins
  • WAMC News Podcast – Episode 516

    WAMC News Podcast – Episode 516
    Jul 8 2024
    We speak with Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin about the fall elections, the presidential race, and the state ballot questions.
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    13 mins
  • WAMC News Podcast – Episode 515

    WAMC News Podcast – Episode 515
    Jul 4 2024
    If the November election goes the way June 25's Democratic primary did, as expected, Westchester County Executive George Latimer will be heading to Congress in the new year. The former state lawmaker defeated second-term Congressman Jamaal Bowman after a bitter campaign in the 16th House district. The race attracted national attention and spending as it laid bare sharp divisions in the party over Israel and other issues.
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    16 mins
  • WAMC News Podcast – Episode 514

    WAMC News Podcast – Episode 514
    Jul 1 2024
    The last time we spoke with “All Things Considered” host Ari Shapiro, he was looking back on his long reporting career for NPR and his life’s detours into cabaret performance and Pink Martini. Now, he’s embarking on a new chapter on Netflix. Shapiro is the new host of “The Mole,” a rebooted reality competition.
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    11 mins