The Roundtable

How do we remember the past, and what happens when the stories behind our monuments begin to fade? In his new book, 'Invisible Monuments,' acclaimed author Howard Mansfield explores the ways we commemorate history, honor those who came before us, and preserve memories that might otherwise disappear.Through forgotten landmarks, memorials, and overlooked places, Mansfield examines how history lives all around us, often in plain sight.A longtime New Hampshire resident, Mansfield has written more than a dozen books exploring American history, architecture, memory, and our relationship with the landscape. His latest asks us to reconsider what makes a monument meaningful.

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are:Jackie Berry - Lecturer of Cognitive Sciences at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and former Fulbright US Scholar to Egypt.Theresa Bourgeois - Public policy and communications expert.Judith Enck - a professor at Bennington College. She is the President of Beyond Plastics and former EPA Regional Administrator. Judith is co-author of the book The Problem with Plastic.Judy Patrick - Former Vice President for Editorial Development at the New York Press Association and former editor of 'The Daily Gazette.' She was with that paper for over 40-years before retiring in 2023.

Thirty years ago, Frank McCourt captivated readers with 'Angela’s Ashes,' his Pulitzer Prize-winning memoir of growing up in Ireland. But long before his literary fame, Frank and his equally colorful brother Malachy were writing essays filled with humor, heartbreak, and keen observations about life.Now, those writings have been gathered in 'Sez I to Myself: The Collected Essays of Frank and Malachy McCourt.' The collection explores everything from Irish identity and family to teaching, religion, and New York City.Award-winning journalist and publisher Tom Allon, a longtime friend and editor of the McCourts, assembled the collection and joins us this morning.

For more than three decades, Andy Rooney was America's favorite curmudgeon, delivering sharp, funny, and sometimes controversial observations on CBS '60 Minutes.'But the Albany native was far more than a television personality. He was a World War II correspondent, prolific author, and pioneering broadcast journalist.In his new biography, 'Andy Rooney: A Lucky Life,' award-winning journalist Paul Grondahl explores Rooney's remarkable career, complicated personal life, and enduring legacy.

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are:Fran Berman - Stuart Rice Honorary Chair at the University of Massachusetts Amherst’s College of Information and Computer Sciences (CICS) and Faculty Associate at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University. Fran’s new book, Better Tech: Putting People First in Cyberspace.Fatimah Gilliam - an author, lawyer, strategist, public speaker, and entrepreneur. She’s the Founder of the advocacy journalism digital platform America’s Briefing. Her most recent book is: Race Rules: What Your Black Friend Won't Tell You.”Catherine Tan - an Associate Professor in the department of sociology at Vassar College. Her research is on health, wellness, and medical knowledge.Warren Whitlock - a former federal senior executive having served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Diversity & Leadership, and Associate Administrator for Civil Rights at the Federal Highway Administration.

This week's Book Picks comes from Heather Boyne from Battenkill Books in Cambridge, NY and Anthony and Amanda Stromoski from Rough Draft Bar & Books in Kingston, NY.

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are:Robert Brigham - Professor of History and International Relations at Vassar College. He is a specialist on the history of US foreign policy.March Gallagher - The Ulster County Comptroller and the former president and CEO of the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley.Mark Wittman - Investment Banker on Wall St.

Larry David has made an entire career out of being uncomfortable, disagreeable, and, somehow, completely lovable. But how much of the Larry we know from 'Seinfeld' and 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' is the real guy?Bestselling author Blake Harris, known for 'Console Wars' and 'The History of the Future,' spent more than five years finding out. His new book, 'Emperor of Nothing: The Making of Larry David,' is the first authorized biography of the comedy legend.With unprecedented access to David, his family, and longtime collaborators, Harris explores his Brooklyn childhood, rocky stand-up career, and unlikely rise to television greatness.

'Night of 1,000 Artists' is a three-day exhibition and art salecelebrating the extraordinary creativity of the arts community. Each donated artwork will be exhibited and offered for sale for $150, with proceeds supporting the Chronogram Foundation’s work to champion artists, strengthen the creative community, and celebrate the arts throughout the Hudson Valley.We get a preview now from Brian Mahoney - Editorial Director at Chronogram Media.

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are:Reverend Peter Cook - Principal, Faith in the Public Square and Principal and Co-Founder, Faith Beyond Religious Nationalism. Bill Hammond is a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute whose work focuses primarily on health-care policy.Kathy Sheehan - Former Mayor of the City of Albany.