Alan Chartock, Rex Smith, and Ira Fusfeld discuss President Obama taking a selfie with the British and Danish Prime Minister, Putin scraps Kremlin news agencies, and other stories.
Alan Chartock, Rex Smith, and Rosemary Armao discuss an editorial about the state of media industry, perceptions about journalists, the release of the Newtown school shooting 911 tapes, Martin Bashir's resignation from MSNBC, and other stories.
Alan Chartock, Rex Smith, and Ira Fusfeld discuss accuracy in reporting, 60 Minutes' Lara Logan and her producer are put on leave after their report on Benghazi, controversy over publishing mug shots, and other stories.
Alan Chartock, Rex Smith, and Ira Fusfeld discuss media coverage of problems with the Affordable Health Care Act, 60 Minutes apologizes for its reporting on Benghazi, and other stories.
Rex Smith, Rosemary Armao, and Ira Fusfeld discuss media coverage of the Toronto Mayor's admission that he smoked crack cocaine, independent travel and restaurant reviews on Yelp and Traveler magazine, and other stories.
Rex Smith, Rosemary Armao, and Ira Fusfeld discuss a new magazine reaching out to older readers, presentation of news including video, journalism coverage of bullying and suicide, and other stories.
Alan Chartock, Rex Smith, and Poughkeepsie Journal Editor Stu Shinske discuss takeovers of newspaper companies, digital new content, reporting errors that get people fired, and other stories.
Alan Chartock, Rex Smith, and Ira Fusfeld discuss media coverage of the federal government shutdown, moderating reader comments, a federal appeals court rejects an appeal by the writer in a leak case, Shield laws, and other stories.
Rex Smith, Rosemary Armao, and Vice President for New England Newspapers Kevin Moran discuss the new generation of journalism, fact checking, and other stories.
Alan Chartock, Rex Smith, and Rosemary Armao discuss the Washington Post sale to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, new offices of Syracuse Media Group, nonprofit journalism sites, and other stories
Alan Chartock, Rex Smith, and Rosemary Armao discuss Popular Science magazine eliminating comments, stalling numbers of TV and newspaper subscribers, demographics of news audiences, and other stories.
Alan Chartock, Rex Smith, and Ira Fusfeld discuss use and monetization of mobile media, the media's mistakes in the Navy Yard shooting, accuracy of reporting, and ethics in journalism.
Alan Chartock, Rex Smith, and Rosemary Armao discuss computer security, data backup and encryption, anonymous reader comments on websites, newspaper editorials, and other stories.
Alan Chartock, Rex Smith, and Ira Fusfeld discuss coverage of baseball player Alexander Rodriguez, another National Public Radio (NPR) CEO resigns, and other stories.
Alan Chartock, Rex Smith, and Judy Patrick discuss current political campaigns, encrypted communication between journalists and sources, The San Francisco Chronicle drops its paywall, and other stories.
Alan Chartock, Rex Smith, and Ira Fusfeld discuss Amazon's Jeff Bezos takeover of The Washington Post and the Boston Globe, and a new round of Gannett layoffs.
Alan Chartock, Rex Smith, and Judy Patrick discuss the Anthony Weiner scandal, inappropriate interview questions, media and publication cutbacks, and crime reporting.
Alan Chartock, Rex Smith, and Ira Fusfeld discuss coverage of Anthony Weiner's mayoral race, distinguishing between editorial and advertisements in newspapers, newspapers cutting back days of publication, and other stories.
Alan Chartock, Rex Smith, and Judy Patrick discuss Rolling Stone Magazine's controversial cover photo, George Zimmerman's attorney plans to sue NBC, whether Jenny McCarthy's views should prevent her from co-hosting The View, and other stories.
Alan Chartock, Ira Fusfeld, and Albany Times Union Associate Editor Mike Spain discuss coverage of Eliot Spitzer and Anthony Weiner running for office, what makes a journalist, and other stories.
Alan Chartock, Rex Smith, and Paul Conti discuss coverage of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), a study finds Americans want to be informed about current events, assessing readership trends, Tribune Company to buy 19 television stations for $2.7 billion, and other stories.
Rex Smith, Ira Fusfeld, and Judy Patrick discuss figures from the Census including the number of loss jobs and other demographics in the newsroom. They also discuss news literacy, politicians' use of the press, and other stories.
College of St. Rose Professor, and former TV News Director, Paul Conti joins Alan Chartock and Rex Smith on the show. They discuss Americans confidence and trust in newspapers, the future of journalism and monetization of online content, popularity of public relations in communication studies, and other stories.
Alan Chartock, Ira Fusfeld, and Daily Gazette Editor Judy Patrick discuss Vice President Biden cancelling the annual summer party for journalists, the Chicago Sun Times lays off photographers, MSNBC slips on breaking news, and other stories.
Alan Chartock, Rex Smith, and Rosemary Armao discuss media issues at a live taping before a studio audience at Union College's Nott Memorial. They discuss reporting stories concerning national security, freedom of the press, how women are portrayed in media, and other stories.
Alan Chartock, Rex Smith, and Rosemary Armao discuss coverage of the Benghazi consulate attack, Steven Brill's feature on health care costs in Time magazine, media apologies of the week, and other stories.
Alan Chartock, Rex Smith, and Ira Fusfeld discuss the Koch brothers' prospective involvement with the newspaper industry, politics in newspapers, NBA player Jason Collins coming out, reporting the names of suicide victims, and when it is irresponsible to print police movements.
Alan Chartock, Rex Smith, and Ira Fusfeld hear from a listener, discuss language use in broadcast media, the Koch brothers bid for a newspaper company, and the AP hacking story.
Alan Chartock, Rex Smith, and Ira Fusfeld discuss accuracy of coverage with the Boston Marathon bombing, a comparison of the Daily News and the New York Post, and other stories.
Alan Chartock, Rex Smith, and Poughkeepsie Journal Editor Stu Shinske discuss female political candidates, a broadcast journalist held in contempt for refusing to reveal a source, performance-based pay in media, and other stories.
Alan Chartock, Rex Smith, and Rosemary Armao discuss rape cases in the media, diversity within news sourcing and comments on women in the news, and other stories.
Rex Smith, Ira Fusfeld, and Rosemary Armao discuss a study on the impact of cuts on the news industry, how to cover rape suspects and victims, and other stories.
Alan Chartock, Rex Smith, and Rosemary Armao continue to discuss Bob Woodward's claims, Google Glass, sports news and advertising, and other news stories
Alan Chartock, Rex Smith, and Rosemary Armao discuss Bob Woodward's claims the White House threatened him, Albany Times Union's new printing press, a Pew study about Twitter, and bylines for women journalists.
Alan Chartock, Rex Smith, and Rosemary Armao discuss verification of facts and quotes in journalism, and, the behaviors of television viewers, and other news stories.
Alan Chartock, Rex Smith, Ira Fusfeld discuss the New York Times' sale of the Boston Globe and other properties, why people fake letters to the editor, and monetizing digital content.
Alan Chartock, Rex Smith, and Rosemary Armao discuss the State of the Union, the New York Times tightening its paywall, and how mobile phones and the Internet continue to impact print journalism.
Alan Chartock, Rex Smith, and Ira Fusfeld discuss the future of newspaper paywalls, the sandbag strategy, the effects of discontinuing Saturday deliveries on the industry, and other news stories.
Alan Chartock, Rex Smith, and Rosemary Armao discuss Rosemary developing an investigative journalism curriculum in Tunisia, the continuing controversy over publishing public records and names of victims, and the depth of reporting in the Manti Te'o story.
Alan Chartock, Rex Smith, and Daily Freeman Publisher Emeritus Ira Fusfeld discuss ESPN sportscaster Brent Musburger's reaction to a video of Miss Alabama, continue the discussion of publishing the names of gun owners, and look at Al Jazeera's takeover of Current TV.
Alan Chartock, Rex Smith, and Judy Patrick discuss the Journal News publishing the names and addresses of legal, handgun permit holders, and how the media covers healthcare stories.
In an end of the year show, Alan Chartock, Albany Times Union Associate Editor Mike Spain, and Judy Patrick talk about the biggest stories and biggest mistakes of 2012 and the controversy over a newspaper publishing a list of gun owners.
Alan Chartock, Rex Smith, and Daily Gazette Editor Judy Patrick discuss the coverage of the school shooting in Newtown, CT, and read listen's letters about publishing graphic photographs.
In the last installment of the Health Show, the producers, Bob Barrett and Dr. Nina Sax, review some standout segments. 1) From 2008: Dr. Nina Sax discusses breast cancer. 2) From 2009: Bob Barrett speaks with Dr. Donald A. Henderson about eradicating smallpox. 3) From 2006: Bob Barrett talks to a group of people with terminal cancer.
1) Joe Donahue speaks with Richard Besser about his book, "Tell Me the Truth Doctor." 2) Abbie Fentress Swanson reports about the health concerns of raw milk cheese. 3) Joanne Silberner compares her breast cancer experience with that of a woman in Uganda.
1) Maya Silver and father Marc Silver discuss their book, "My Parent has Cancer and it Really Sucks," about teenagers with parents who have cancer. 2) Rebecca Sheir reports on musicians who are hearing impaired.
Joe Donahue interviews David Sheff about addiction in America, and his book, "Clean: Overcoming Addiction and Ending America's Greatest Tragedy." They discuss Sheff's experience with his son's drug addiction.
1) Dr. Mary Rogers talks about Clostridium difficile (C. difficile). 2) A group of women speak about their diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome. 3) A commentary from storyteller Judah Leblang about juggling doctor appointments.
1) Sandra Raymond discusses Lupus, an autoimmune disease. 2) Artist Jon Joyce has Down syndrome and is the caretaker of his aging 94-year old mother, Colleen Udis produces the story. 3) Sandy Daigler discusses weight loss.
1) Curt Nickisch reports on Lyme disease vaccines. 2) Dave Lucas reports on new recommendations for New York drug laws that would shift drug policy from a criminalization-based to a public health-based approach. 3) Jamie MacKenzie discusses his book, "Saying Good-bye to Your Prostate," a humorous perspective on living with prostate cancer.
1) Neil Sondheimer discusses the purpose and advances of newborn screening for diseases, including testing DNA and genome sequencing. 2) Joe Balintfy reports on cancer screening. 3) Teri Lazzara reads her essay about a family member with terminal cancer.
1) Sakeenah Francis and daughter Anika Francis discuss their book, "Love's All That Makes Sense," about Sakeenah's schizophrenia. 2) Anne Garrels reports on how pay inequity and lack of paid parental leave in the United States affects American families.
1) Dr. Jason Cohen, critical care physician and Iraq War medic, discusses the treatment for injured patients after the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings. 2) Sgt. Matthew Pennington, an Iraq War veteran, speaks about his experience in the war and post-traumatic stress. 3) Public health nurse Amy Gastelum talks about fear and working in an unsafe New York City neighborhood.
1) Kelley Scanlon, an epidemiologist at the CDC, discusses a study on infant feeding practices and the introduction of solid foods prematurely. 2) Joe Balintfy explains a study correlating getting an insufficient amount of food with muscle weakness, exhaustion, and low stamina. 3) Dr. Abdhish Bhavsar discusses age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and prevention.
Doctors Timothy Lynch and Matthew Adamo of Albany Medical Center join host Bob Barrett to discuss epilepsy, including detection, treatment, and attitudes about the condition.
1) Coauthor Henry Beard discusses his book, "Encyclopedia Paranoiaca." 2) Ray Lopex is helping people with asthma in low-income housing decontaminate their homes from mold. 3) Peter Ubel discusses how making critical health care decisions should be a collaborative effort in his book, "Critical Decisions."
1) Dr. Julie Silver discusses the growing field of cancer rehabilitation. 2) Jack Rodolico reports horses from the United States, slaughtered in Canada and Mexico, and sold as horsemeat in Europe, carry traces of a drug that is carcinogenic to humans. 3) Abbie Fentress Swanson reports reductions to the Farm Bill included subsidy, program, and research cuts for organic farms.
1) Joe Balintfy reports on microbes and the Human Microbiome Project. 2) Sharon Begley discusses the importance of bacteria and microbes, particularly in the stomach. 3) James Versalovic discusses the Human Microbiome Project and finding treatments for some bacteria-related health conditions.
1) Dr. Eckardt Johanning discusses the potential health hazards of mold. 2) Angela Rose discuss changes to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). 3) Tristan Ahtone reports that the Affordable Care Act may mean access to health insurance for many Americans Indians.
1) Joe Balintfy reports on advances in the early detection of cancer. 2) Clinical researchers talk about the feasibility of finding warning signs and biomarkers for cancer. 2) Dr. Christine Berg discusses the trial regarding two conflicting studies about a PSA blood test for prostate cancer.
1) Susan Cummings, a breast cancer survivor, talks about her book, "The Adventures of a One-Breasted Woman." 2) Leonor Caraballo, a new media artist, creates sculptures and wearable art in the shape of cancer tumors.
1) Dr. David Meyerson talks about hypertension. 2) The National Institute of Health (NIH) has a new method of screening for coronary artery disease using MRI technology. 3) A story of police and other first responders working with mentally ill adolescents.
1) Samuel K. Sia, developer of the mChip, talks about the low-cost diagnostic device and its use for medical testing in locations with limited resources. 2) Richard O'Connor talks about e-cigarettes and a new user survey. 3) Research suggests resveratrol, a chemical in wine, may have health benefits.
1) David Goldhill discusses the health care industry and his book, "Catastrophic Care: How American Health Care Killed My Father--and How We Can Fix It." 2) A progress report on Vermont's single-payer, universal health care system.
1) Leanne Reynolds talks about male family caregivers. 2) A report on the effects of leisure time physical activity on extended life-expectancy. 3) John Myers reports on digital detox retreats and technology and Internet addition disorder. 4) A commentary from storyteller Judah Leblang.
1) Dr. Summers talks about ocular health and eye diseases including glaucoma and vision loss. 2) Research finds the deaf brain processes touch differently. 3) Dr. Peter Abaci talks about concussions and head injuries.
1) Dr. Gregory Poland from the Mayo Clinic talks about this year's flu strain and how to stay healthy. 2) Dr. Dean Limeri, author of the book, "Medicine is a Team Sport," compares good medicine to a team sport.
1) Dr. Deborah Wagner, author of the book, "The Fifth Decade," talks about the stages of perimenopause and menopause. 2) A Midwestern farming family solves financial and health problems by going organic. 3) Dr. Patrick Bossuyt discusses medical practice guidelines.
1) Two brothers discuss organ transplantations and their own heart transplants. 2) Actress Hogan Gorman turns a life altering accident into a one woman show and book, "Hot Cripple." 3) Sandy Daigler discusses weight loss.
1) On the topic of heart disease, Bob Barrett reruns a conversation from last February with Dr. Steven Nissen and Dr. Marc Gillinov, heart specialists from the Cleveland Clinic and authors of a complete guide to heart health. 2) Author Judan Leblang shares his personal heart history.
Alan Chartock speaks with Albany Times Union Associate Editor Mike Spain. They discuss Governor Cuomo's political ability, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, casino expansion, and other issues.
Alan Chartock interviews Blair Horner, returning Legislative Director for the New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG). They discuss Horner's return to NYPIRG, redistricting, a constitutional convention, public campaign finance, government transparency, and other issues.
Alan Chartock speaks with Albany County District Attorney David Soares. They discuss the effectiveness of the Moreland Act Commission, rooting out political corruption, guns, and the progressive political coalition rising in Albany.
Alan Chartock speaks with Casey Seiler, State Editor and Capital Bureau Chief for the Albany Times Union. They discuss the primary elections, candidates, endorsements, and other issues.
David Guistina speaks with New York State Assemblywoman Sandy Galef from New York's 95th Assembly District. They discuss concerns over a government shutdown, property tax cap, the upstate economy, public campaign finance, political corruption, and the Vito Lopez scandal.
Alan Chartock speaks with Former New York Assemblyman and Senior Fellow at Demos Richard Brodsky. They discuss investigations by the Moreland Act Commission, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, and other issues.
Alan Chartock speaks with New York Assembly Republican Minority Leader Brian Kolb. They discuss the Moreland Act Commission subpoenas, term limits in the state legislature, the federal government shutdown in October over funding of the Affordable Care Act, casino expansion, and other issues.
Alan Chartock speaks with New York Daily News Albany Bureau Chief Ken Lovett. They discuss the progress of the Moreland Act Commission, power struggles in the legislature, and William Rapfogel and Metropolitan Council scandal.
David Guistina speaks with Casey Seiler, State Bureau Chief for the Albany Times Union. They discuss election and state ballot results including voters approving the casino expansion referendum and newly elected female mayors across the state.
Alan Chartock speaks with New York Daily News Albany Bureau Chief Ken Lovett. They discuss the Moreland Act Commission investigations, ethics reform, state income tax, and other issues.
Alan Chartock speaks with New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman. They discuss the JPMorgan Chase suit and settlement, public corruption investigations, and other issues.
Alan Chartock speaks with New York Daily News Albany Bureau Chief Ken Lovett. They discuss newly elected New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, Governor Cuomo's agenda, and political issues in the upcoming year.
Alan Chartock speaks with Blair Horner, Legislative Director of NYPIRG, the New York Public Interest Research Group. They discuss ballot proposals in the upcoming election, campaign finance, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, the Moreland Act Commission investigations, and other issues.
Alan Chartock and New York State GOP Chair Ed Cox discuss Governor Cuomo's economic development policies, including casinos in upstate New York, capital gains tax, and coalition government.
Alan Chartock and New York State Senator Liz Krueger discuss the Senate coalition, anti-corruption efforts, elections, casinos, and Empire Zone tax credits.
Alan Chartock interviews Albany Times Union State Editor and New York Now Co-Host Casey Seiler. They discuss information disclosure for public officials, campaign finance, and public corruption.
Alan Chartock speaks with New York State Senator Terry Gipson about his first term in office and working with other legislators in the Senate. They discuss term limits, unfunded mandates, Senate coalitions, and public health policies.
Alan Chartock and Lee Miringoff, director of The Marist Institute for Public Opinion, discuss Governor Cuomo's approval rating, public opinion of minimum wage, tax cap, and hydrofracking.
Alan Chartock is joined by E.J. McMahon, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research and president of the Empire Center for New York State Policy. They analyze Governor Cuomo's session agenda including mandate relief.
