WAMC Northeast Public Radio Wins Major Awards for Outstanding Programming

ALBANY, NY (06/28/2013)(readMedia)-- WAMC Northeast Public Radio received two major awards for excellence in broadcasting from The New York State Broadcasters Association.

"This wonderful news," said WAMC President Alan Chartock. "It justifies all the faith that our listeners have in our station as we continue our struggling effort to provide award-winning programming. We just say thank you for keeping the faith."

Dear Bully - A Look at Bullying in America won Best Individual Public Affairs Program or Series. Dear Bully illustrates the troubling issues our students, parents and teachers are facing in school today. The award for Best Feature Story was given to WAMC's Lucas Willard for his piece: Musicologist Dr. Neil Lerner Discusses the Sounds of Early Video Games. In this program Dr. Lerner explores the sounds and music used in early video games and looks at the growth of complexity and sophistication of today's video games.

Repeat broadcasts of these programs will be aired during WAMC's special 4th of July holiday programming. The day's roster will feature a panorama of informative, inspiring and otherwise entertaining programming that captures the independent thrust that continues to shape our nation today. The holiday schedule is as follows:

• 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.: Walking Across America – Advice for a Young Man:

Meet Andrew Forsthoefel, who set out at age 23 to walk across America, East to West, 4000 miles, with a sign on him that said, "Walking to Listen."

• 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.: Richie Havens Retrospective:

Don't miss this rare, intimate, in- studio interview with Richie that recreates his five decades in music, digging deep into his catalog of songs with great music and stories.

• 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Politics Takes a Holiday:

Since there's nothing wrong with having a few laughs at politicians' expense, WAMC is proud to bring you Capital Steps annual award show, Politics Takes a Holiday.

• 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.: Midday Magazine, featuring Dear Bully – A Look at Bullying in America:

• 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.: The Power of Words:

WAMC will air back-to-back episodes, starting with a classic show from the original series and followed by a special rendition of Barbara Jordan's 1976 keynote address to the Democratic National Convention, read by activist and Nobel Peace Prize nominee Barbara Smith.

• 3 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.: The Capitol Connection:

Get ready for another frank and substantive conversation with WAMC President and CEO Dr. Alan Chartock as he meets with today's most influential political movers and shakers.

• 3:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.: Northeast Report, featuring Musicologist Dr. Neil Lerner Discusses the Sounds of Early Video Games

• 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.: NPR's All Things Considered

• 8 p.m. – 10 p.m.: A Capitol Fourth 2013:

Finally, join us for NPR's live broadcast from Washington, DC of the spectacular holiday event, A Capitol Fourth 2013. Hosted by Emmy Award-winning TV personality Tom Bergeron and NPR's Korva Coleman, the event features performances from some of America's best known celebrities and musical artists.

Member-supported WAMC Northeast Public Radio broadcasts news, informational and cultural programming to listeners in portions of seven northeastern states. WAMC is an award winning producer of regionally based programming and an affiliate of National Public Radio, American Public Media, and Public Radio International. To become a member go to: http://www.wamc.org/support.html

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