''The Media Project'' is a weekly radio program that provides an inside look at media coverage of current events. Panelists on the discussion-based show include ''
Times Union'' Editor-at-Large Rex Smith,
WAMC
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News Director
Ian Pickus, ''
Daily Freeman
The Daily Freeman, published in Kingston, New York, serves as the primary morning newspaper for Ulster County, as well as Greene County, Columbia County and Dutchess County. Established in 1871 under the moniker "Rondout Daily Freeman," the ...
'' Publisher Emeritus Ira Fusfeld, Former Editor of “
The Saratogian
''The Saratogian'' is a broadsheet-style daily newspaper published in Saratoga Springs, New York, United States. The paper has been published daily since 1855, first as ''The Daily Saratogian'', and then as ''The Saratogian'' beginning in 1910.
...
” Barbara Lombardo, and Former Editor of “
The Daily Gazette
''The Daily Gazette,'' from 1902 to 1989 ''Schenectady Gazette,'' is an independent, family-owned daily newspaper published in Schenectady, New York. ''The Daily Gazette'' also owns and operates ''The Amsterdam Recorder'', ''The Gloversville L ...
” and Vice President for Editorial Development for the New York Press Association Judy Patrick. The half-hour program is recorded at WAMC's studios in
Albany,
New York
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* New York (state), a state in the northeastern United States
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and distributed by National Productions. During the show, the panelists engage in spirited debate on timely media issues. Print, television, radio, and internet media are covered. In addition, mail from listeners is sometimes read and discussed. The theme song of ''The Media Project'' is "Newspapermen Meet Such Interesting People", composed by
Vern Partlow
Vern Partlow (May 25, 1910 – March 1, 1987) was an American newspaper reporter and folk singer who was blacklisted during the McCarthy era. He composed the popular satirical song "Old Man Atom," which was famously banned during the period. It is ...
and sung by
Pete Seeger
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.
Produced and distributed by WAMC's
National Productions, ''The Media Project'' airs on WAMC on Sunday at 6:00 p.m. and on Monday at 3:00 p.m., and on several other stations throughout the United States.
Panelists
Three or four panelists appear on each show. Smith is on every week, and Fusfeld, Lombardo, Patrick, and Pickus can be heard on a rotational basis. Chartock served as host of the program in its early years, but that duty was eventually taken up by Smith.
Current
*
Ira Fusfeld: Publisher Emeritus of the ''
Daily Freeman
The Daily Freeman, published in Kingston, New York, serves as the primary morning newspaper for Ulster County, as well as Greene County, Columbia County and Dutchess County. Established in 1871 under the moniker "Rondout Daily Freeman," the ...
''.
* Rex Smith: Editor-at-Large of the ''
Times Union''.
* Barbara Lombardo: Former Editor of “
The Saratogian
''The Saratogian'' is a broadsheet-style daily newspaper published in Saratoga Springs, New York, United States. The paper has been published daily since 1855, first as ''The Daily Saratogian'', and then as ''The Saratogian'' beginning in 1910.
...
”
* Judy Patrick: Former Editor of “
The Daily Gazette
''The Daily Gazette,'' from 1902 to 1989 ''Schenectady Gazette,'' is an independent, family-owned daily newspaper published in Schenectady, New York. ''The Daily Gazette'' also owns and operates ''The Amsterdam Recorder'', ''The Gloversville L ...
” and Vice President for Editorial Development for the New York Press Association
* Ian Pickus: News Director, WAMC
Former
A number of panelists have appeared on the show over the years. They include:
*
Lydia Kulbida: Former anchor at
WNYT
WNYT (channel 13) is a television station licensed to Albany, New York, United States, serving the Capital District as an affiliate of NBC. It is owned by Hubbard Broadcasting alongside Pittsfield, Massachusetts–licensed MyNetworkTV affiliat ...
, now
WTEN
WTEN (channel 10) is a television station licensed to Albany, New York, United States, serving the Capital District, New York, Capital District as an affiliate of American Broadcasting Company, ABC. Owned by Nexstar Media Group, it is a sister s ...
anchor at 4 p.m.
*
Monte Trammer: Publisher of the ''
Star-Gazette
The ''Star-Gazette'' is the major newspaper for Elmira, New York. Based in Elmira, the publication is owned by Gannett.
History
The ''Star-Gazette'' was the first newspaper of the now massive Gannett conglomerate. It was founded as the weekly ' ...
''.
*
Elisa Streeter: Anchor at
WTEN
WTEN (channel 10) is a television station licensed to Albany, New York, United States, serving the Capital District, New York, Capital District as an affiliate of American Broadcasting Company, ABC. Owned by Nexstar Media Group, it is a sister s ...
.
See also
* ''
On the Media''
References
External links
Website at WAMC.org
American public radio programs
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