Saturday, March 14, 2026

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Alan Chartock

Alan Chartock is the president and chief executive officer of WAMC/Northeast Public Radio, a National Public Radio affiliate, a position he has held since 1981. He was professor of political science at SUNY New Paltz and was a professor emeritus of communications at the State University of New York; and executive publisher and project director for the Legislative Gazette, a weekly newspaper staffed by college intern reporters covering New York state government.

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I PUBLIUS: Gone, but not forgotten

Some real personalities have left their mark on Great Barrington and are still remembered vividly.

I PUBLIUS: Charles Kenny, affordable housing, and Ernie Kovacs

What do those three things have in common? Probably not very much, if anything, but they're all in this week's column.

ALAN CHARTOCK: What are they thinking?

It’s so much fun to try to get in the brains of ambitious politicians.

ALAN CHARTOCK: Loss of abortion rights is just the beginning

"[The loss of] abortion rights are symbolic of what this country might face if Donald Trump or one of his ilk takes over."

ALAN CHARTOCK: Same as it ever was

"Do you really think we are done with ethics reform now that Andrew has been done in?"

ALAN CHARTOCK: Just do it

"In some cases, you won’t die from COVID-19, but as over 600,000 American families know, in some cases you might."

I Publius: Get ready for a busker summer

This program will return Great Barrington to its status as the “greatest small town in America.”

Alan Chartock: In the matter of Rudolph Giuliani 

I suspect that I am seeing a man desperately trying to recreate his former life. Once you’ve tasted from the fountain of fame, you’ll always need more.

Alan Chartock: True or false

T or F: It is a disgrace that Cuomo received an advance of $4 million for his book about his leadership during the pandemic.

I Publius: A vote for Garfield Reed

Reed is stunningly independent. He knows the plight of other working people who have to make ends meet and put groceries on the table.

Alan Chartock: Change is coming

In his column, Alan Chartock recognizes January 6 as a last-ditch effort by the former white male majority to preserve their power in the face of growing diversity.

Alan Chartock: She’s sticking with him

Right from the start, Stefanik was identified as a top Republican prospect for higher office. Now she has eschewed her independent middle ground for positions that are seen as absurd.

Alan Chartock: Be on guard

They tromped through the halls of Congress, waving their Confederate flags and wearing their anti-Semitic t-shirts. To bring us where? They answered, “Back to 1776.” Does anyone really think these folks were sitting in the front of their history classes with their hands raised?

Alan Chartock: Pardon me

If you want a pardon and your children want a pardon and your lawyer wants a pardon and your son-in-law wants a pardon, one can only suspect you all did something of a criminal nature.

Alan Chartock: Delusional president

This country can be proud of the fact that we have been adhering to a peaceful transference of power since the beginning of the Republic. Now, for the very first time, we have a president who tried to invalidate the election through a coup.

Alan Chartock: Voting might save us

As people vote today, and as they have been voting for days before, they must know how much is riding on this election.
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