WAMC Northeast Public Radio

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WAMC/Northeast Public Radio is a regional public radio network serving parts of seven northeastern United States. These include New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont, New Jersey, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania. Stations and translators are in ten locations thoughout the region.

Series

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28 Pieces

The winner of a Regional Edward R. Murrow Award and a New York State Broadcasters Association Award, A New York Minute In History tells the unique tales of New Yorkers throughout American history. With the state’s hundreds of historical markers as a guide, join Devin Lander and Lauren Roberts as they explore the people, places, and experiences that made New York. How is the Erie Canal used today? Where did baseball get its start? And who inspired the story of the headless horseman?

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A radio series about the opportunities for, and achievements of, women with disabilities in STEM fields.

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Celebrate and remember legendary folk singer and activist Pete Seeger with this 2-hour special. Seeger has spent his remarkable life, both on and off the stage, supporting civil and labor rights, racial equality, environmental consciousness and peace with his voice and music.

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A two-part radio series, supported by the National Science Foundation, highlighting the role of women, past and present, in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.


Latest Pieces

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For our season finale, Devin and Lauren tell the story of the Fox sisters, who rose to fame as early practitioners of modern spiritualism in the 19...

  • Added: Sep 11, 2023
  • Length: 30:00
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On this episode, Devin and Lauren learn about an enclave of restaurants, bars and resorts that catered to predominately Latin American clientele ne...

  • Added: Sep 01, 2023
  • Length: 29:30
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On this episode, Devin and Lauren tell the story of the Florence Farming and Lumber Association, a settlement of free African Americans in Oneida C...

  • Added: Aug 01, 2023
  • Length: 30:30
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On this episode, Devin and Lauren tell the recently declassified story of a covert radio station built by the FBI on Long Island to deceive the Naz...

  • Added: Jun 06, 2023
  • Length: 30:30
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On this episode, Devin and Lauren delve into the history of the Dutch patroon system in New York state, and tell the story of the anti-rent movemen...

  • Added: May 02, 2023
  • Length: 30:00
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For Women’s History Month, Devin and Lauren tell the story of Dr. Mary Walker: physician, heroine of the Civil War, and the only woman in history e...

  • Added: Mar 30, 2023
  • Length: 30:00
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What does an illegal 19th century boxing match have to do with state borders? On the latest episode of A New York Minute in History, Devin and Laur...

  • Added: Mar 30, 2023
  • Length: 29:30
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Aaron Mossell and the Struggle to Integrate Lockport’s Schools On this episode, Devin and Lauren discuss a William G. Pomeroy marker recognizing t...

  • Added: Mar 08, 2023
  • Length: 30:00
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Believe it or not, the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution is right around the corner. On this episode, Devin and Lauren discuss how some ...

  • Added: Dec 28, 2022
  • Length: 29:30
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On this episode, Devin and Lauren tell the story of Verdelle Louis Payne from Ithaca in Tompkins County, who joined the Army Air Forces during WWII...

  • Added: Dec 28, 2022
  • Length: 29:30