WAMC Northeast Public Radio

01/05/2026

There are generations of the Bakhtani family in Albany, all of whom came from Afghanistan following the Taliban takeover in August 2021. The family fled their home country for fear of persecution, due to their work in co-ed education — a practice forbidden by the Taliban.

But last month, four members of the Bakhtani family -- three brothers and their father -- were detained by ICE, two of whom were detained outside of Masjid As-Salam, a mosque on Central Avenue in Albany, after the early morning prayer.

On Dec. 3 four members of an Afghan family were taken by ICE, amid the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration. One month later, the Bakhtani family is speaking out.

01/04/2026

Governor Kathy Hochul says her administration is monitoring potential threats to safety in New York following the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife overnight. Hochul denounced the mission calling it a “flagrant abuse of power by acting without congressional approval.”

News Gov. Hochul monitoring potential threats following U.S. attacks in Venezuela WAMC Northeast Public Radio | By Samantha Simmons Published January 3, 2026 at 12:15 PM EST Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Bluesky WAMC / Ashley Hupfl New York Governor Kathy Hochul Governor Kathy Hochul says her administr...

01/04/2026

For a new year of WAMC Live in Concert, we’re “Passing the Torch” with a concert from Reese Fulmer and Jim Gaudet—two Americana bandleaders at very different points in their lives and musical careers.

Our producer, Nathan Schied, talks with Reese and Jim about influences, legacy, and the challenges that keep them striving.

WAMC Live in Concert airs Sundays and Wednesdays 8-10 p.m. on WAMC Northeast Public Radio. You can listen on-air, online at wamc.org, or on the WAMC app.

01/01/2026

Thank you for your incredible support this year! Because of you, WAMC enters 2026 strong and ready to serve our region with trusted journalism.

Happy New Year from all of us at WAMC!

01/01/2026

Looking for something to listen to over winter break? 🎧

Check out “A New York Minute in History,” a podcast from New York State Museum, WAMC Northeast Public Radio, and Archivist Media. It’s packed with fascinating stories about New Yorkers and the Empire State!

Listen here: https://bit.ly/4p3Rqid

12/31/2025

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12/29/2025

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12/27/2025

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12/23/2025

Happy Holidays from all of us at WAMC!

Your support makes it possible for us to continue delivering trusted, local journalism and the programming you rely on every day.

Holiday Special Programming – Dec. 24 & 25

Wednesday, December 24
9 a.m. – Selected Shorts: What You Wish For
10 a.m. – A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
2 p.m. – The Sound of Cinnamon
3:30 p.m. – Science Unscripted: The Batman Effect

Thursday, December 25
9 a.m. – The Christmas Revels
11 a.m. – Reel Music: Christmas at the Movies
2 p.m. – No Small Endeavor: Practices of Hope
3:30 p.m. – Science Unscripted: To Whom Should I Give My Money?

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12/23/2025

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