Buy Local Bash
Melanie Beam from Mountain Media in Saratoga, Kelly Brown from Brown's Brewing in Troy, and Susan Taylor from The Book House in Albany and Market Block Books in Troy join Joe to talk about Capital District First's Buy Local Bash which takes place on Nov. 21 from 5-9pm at The Atrium in Troy, NY.
Congressional Corner with Chris Murphy - Part 3
Alan Chartock and Congressman Murphy talk about veteran's affairs.
Chuck Wills - Jack Kennedy: The Illustrated Life of a President
Presidential scholar, Chuck Wills, speaks with Joe about Jack Kennedy: The Illustrated Life of a President. The book is beautiful and we would compare it to a portable/hand-held museum.
Listener Essay - Premature Birth Awareness Month
Susan LaScala is a nurse practitioner in western Massachusetts and the author of Small Wonder, the story of a child born too soon.
Soledad O'Brien
CNN anchor Soledad O'Brien joins Joe to talk about her new book and documentary which explores the Latino experience.
Steven Gillon - November 22, 1963
This weekend marks the 46th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and the start of Lyndon Baines Johnson's administration. Joe speaks with Steve Gillon about his book which chronicles the first 24 hours of LBJ's presidency.
Rosemary Wells - Max & Ruby's Bunny Party
Author & illustrator Rosemary Wells is celebrating Max & Ruby's 30th Anniversary at the Eric Carle Museum this Sunday (11/22). Wells speaks about her career, and the event.
ASA
ASA is a nonprofit land trust helping landowners conserve farmland in Washington and Rensselaer counties in the upper Hudson River valley.
Congressional Corner with Chris Murphy - Part 2
Alan Chartock and Chris Murphy talk about the economy in today's Congressional Corner.
Mike Bonanno - The Yes Men Fix The World
Mike Bonanno speaks with Joe Donahue prior the The Yes Men Fix The World screening at The Mahaiwe.
Darcey Steinke - Easter Everywhere: A Memoir
Darcey Steinke will read tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the Saint Joseph Hall Auditorium, on Madison Ave. in Albany as part of the Frequency North series. For more information go to www.frequencynorth.com
Congressional Corner with Chris Murphy - Part 1
Alan and Chris Murphy discuss the health care overhaul passed by the house.
Claire Brownell - The 39 Steps
Joe speaks with actress, Claire Brownell. Claire is in the national tour of Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps. The show is at Proctors in Schenectady, NY through Sunday.
Dan Michel
Joe Donahue speaks with Dan Michel about the Dakim Brain Fitness System.
Cesar Milan
Joe speaks with dog trainer, Cesar Milan, about how to raise the perfect dog.
Congressional Corner with James MacGregor Burns
Alan and shcolar James MacGregor Burns discuss President Obama.
Ulster Literacy Association
Sarah is joined in Studio A by Ulster Literacy Association to discuss their new and ongoing work and upcoming fundraising efforts.
Book Picks - Northshire Bookstore
Stan Hynds - the book buyer for Northshire - shares his list of gift books, cookbooks, and the best novels of 2009.
Gail Collins
Gail Collins - the first woman to hold the position of editorial page Editor for the NY Times - will be in our region tonight and joins us this morning to talk about her book, When Everything Changed: The Amazing Journey of American Woman from 1960 to the Present.
R. O. Blechman
Joe Donahue speaks with illustrator, Bob Blechman, about his book, Dear James: Letters to a Young Illustrator.
Donald Spoto - High Society: The Life of Grace Kelly
Biographer Donald Spoto recalls his personal time with Princess Grace Kelly, and discusses his new book High Society.
George Geary - 500 Best Sauces, Salad Dressings, Marinades & More
Chef George Geary tells us his secrets to creating easy homemade sauces, dressings, & salsas.
Philippa Gregory - The White Queen
Period novelist Philippa Gregory discusses her new 15th Century tale entitled "The White Queen".
Congressional Corner with James MacGregor Burns
Mon, Nov 16
Alan and congressional scholar, James MacGregor Burns discuss the need for the Democratic and the Republican parties to become stronger.
Richard Sale
Joe speaks with veteran reporter, Richard Sale, about former President Bill Clinton's evolution as a strong leader on the world stage.
Taylor Branch
Taylor Branch joins Joe to discuss, The Clinton Tapes
Mike Thomas - Second City
The legendary Second City Troupe from Chicago is turning 50! Joe spoke with Second City historian and biographer Mike Thomas about the famous theatre.
Kathy Kelly
Three-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee and internationally noted human rights/peace activist Kathy Kelly will be in town as well this weekend in Troy, NY to offer eye witness accounts from the war-torn Middle East.
Spalding Gray - Stories Left To Tell at The Egg
Kathie Russo, Josh Lefkowitz and Carmelita Tropicana of "Spalding Gray: Stories Left to Tell" join Joe Donahue in Studio A.
Dick Cavett
Joe Donahue speaks with one of his broadcasting heroes - Dick Cavett.