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Numerous drone sightings throughout the northeast have sparked concern, and in some cases, conspiracy theories. On this episode, we’ll talk about the latest on the New York’s response to it.
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With a fresh and innovative sound, Grammy-winning artist Samara Joy is introducing new audiences to her chosen genre, jazz. She joins us on this week’s episode of “The Eagle” to talk about her craft, her impact and the joy of singing holiday music.
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Four years ago this week, the editorial board of the Times Union called on members of the Electoral College to vote for someone other than Donald J. Trump.
The editorial — under the headline "Electors, reject Mr. Trump" — didn't call for that body to elect Democrat Hillary Clinton, but to consider a Republican alternative such as House Speaker Paul Ryan or Ohio Gov. John Kasich.
On this episode of The Eagle, hear the story of how that editorial came to be, and how the opinion pages of the paper operate separately from the news report. Narrated by editor Casey Seiler, it features interviews with editorial board members including Rex Smith, Jay Jochnowitz and Harry Rosenfeld as well as Publisher and CEO George R. Hearst III, who explains how the paper weathered the backlash.
The episode also delves into whether those who helped compose that piece have any regrets about it in the context of this year's election, in which some Trump supporters have called on elected officials to reject the will of the voters — albeit for very different reasons.
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’Tis the season to look out for gift ideas and great deals. Shopportunist Shannon Fromma joins us with some tips and tricks. Also on this episode, columnist Paul Grondahl discusses the discovery of a local hiker who went missing 24 years ago in the Andes Mountains.
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Last week Troy police announced they’d identified the human remains found near Burden Pond. Reporter Ken Crowe joins us to.discuss the resolution of an 11-year-old cold case.
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The Capital Region is getting a new pro basketball team, the New York Phoenix. Sports reporter Mike Kelly joins us on this episode to talk about the new franchise, and what else is going on in the local sports arena. Also, Steve Barnes goes over where you can get a great Thanksgiving dinner.
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Bigfoot. Sasquatch. Wendigo. Yeti. Yowie. Whatever you call it, the forest-dwelling man-beast's existence has never been proven. But never really disproven either. And a growing group of people in New York’s Hudson Valley are dedicated to finding the truth.
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We’ll recap the results in New York, where heavily contested House races flipped a handful of seats in favor of Democrats, a measure to codify civil rights got solid approval from voters, and some typically solid blue districts in the state started to show more support for Republicans.
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Capital Confidential’s Dan Clark joins us on this episode of “The Eagle” to preview the top races across New York state, which could be a key battleground for control of Congress. Also, we’ll catch up with some of the top news in the Capital Region, including the arrest made in the swatting incident at Bethlehem High School and controversial new traffic cameras in Albany.
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The discovery of human remains in South Troy fuels speculation about what may have happened to Jaliek Rainwalker, a 12-year-old who disappeared from Washington County in 2007.
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Fifteen years ago, Table Hopping columnist and Times Union theater critic Steve Barnes went to see comedian Dane Cook perform in Albany. Opening for Cook was Robert Kelly, an up-and-coming stand-up. Kelly’s set made Barnes laugh so hard, he cried. And then told 100,000 readers that Kelly was funnier than the main act. On this episode of “The Eagle,” Barnes and Kelly reunite for a few laughs.
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For six years, Times Union reporter Larry Rulison has been trying to find Prestige Limousine & Chauffeur Service owner Shahed Hussain. He's a former FBI informant who helped convict 7 people in terrorism sting operations in the early 2000s. He's also the father of Nauman Hussain, who is in prison for the deaths of the 20 Schoharie limo crash victims. The elder Hussain disappeared in 2018, and stayed silent throughout the trial and conviction of his son. Now, he says his son has been diagnosed with cancer, and he's speaking out.
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One of the Capital Region’s most notable civil rights advocates has died. In this episode of “The Eagle,” we replay a story Green told us about an encounter she had as a teen that inspired her career and lifelong dedication to social justice.
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We've been hard at work on a new limited series podcast here at the Times Union. On this episode of "The Eagle," we're bringing you a preview of "Catastrophic Failure: The Story of the Schoharie Limo Crash." In this new series, reporter Larry Rulison and Jessica Marshall delve into the story of the 2018 crash that killed 20 people. It's a story of tragedy and loss. Negligence and consequence. But more than that, it's a story of catastrophic failure.
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New York’s top executive sat down with Times Union Capitol Correspondent Dan Clark this week for an exclusive interview at Hearst Tower. They talked about the 2024 elections, her support for President Biden, climate change, congestion pricing, and more. This week on “The Eagle,” we’ll hear some of that conversation.
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The song that propelled Sammy Hagar to rock stardom - the 1984 anthem of rebellion and fast living - came to him after he was pulled over and ticketed for speeding on I-87, just outside of Albany. Hagar says he wrote “I Can’t Drive 55” in his head as he continued on to Lake Placid, where he had a home near his son's boarding school.
The former Van Halen lead singer and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer spoke to Patrick Tine about that song and his upcoming tour, where he’ll be joined by former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony, guitarist Joe Satriani and drummer Jason Bonham.
He’ll be taking another trip up the Northway soon, playing SPAC on July 22.
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When the remains of 25-year-old Karen Ramsey were unearthed at a construction site in March, investigators couldn’t find any record of a missing persons report. Times Union Hudson Valley Managing Editor Phillip Pantuso joins us on this episode of “The Eagle” to discuss what he’s discovered about who Karen Ramsey was, and what happened to her more than 40 years ago.
Also on this episode, we’ll get the latest on the investigation of a plane crash in Colonie this week, just a few blocks from our newsroom.
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For almost four decades, New York State Public Radio’s Karen DeWitt has brought the latest news from the Capitol in Albany to the airwaves. She’s been there for six governors, countless legislative power shifts (including two coups), and all the political maneuvers and scandals that unfolded along the way. She’s on the brink of retirement, and joins us on this episode of “The Eagle” to reflect on some of the most memorable moments of her tenure.
Also on this episode, we’ll go over the latest in a fake feud between late-night TV host John Oliver and a Kingston bakery.
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For more than three decades, Colin Mochrie has been out of his comfort zone, and he has loved every minute of it. The “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” star says that’s the key to being good at improv comedy. Mochrie and fellow “Whose Line” alum Brad Sherwood are traveling the continent with their unscripted stage show “Asking for Trouble,” and they’ll be in Peekskill on June 15. On this episode of “The Eagle,” Mochrie joins us to talk about the art of improv, and how it has shaped his life and career.
Also on this episode, we’ll take a look back at New York's infamous 2009 Senate coup.
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A time-traveling DeLorean takes center stage in "Back to the Future: The Musical," coming to Proctors in Schenectady in June. But screenwriter Bob Gale is the wind beneath its wings. His iconic franchise, co-written with filmmaker Robert Zemeckis, continues to delight audiences almost 40 years after the first movie premiered. Gale joins us on this episode of "The Eagle" to talk about the musical, the film, and the legacy of "Back to the Future."
Also on this episode, reporter Rob Gavin discusses his investigation into sex trafficking in the Capital Region, which investigators say is "significant."
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