WAMC's "Buses To Somewhere" headed to rally in Washington D.C

ALBANY, NY (10/11/2010)(readMedia)-- (ALBANY, OCTOBER 2010) Just days into the WAMC Northeast Public Radio fund drive, bus tickets were the popular premium of the day. That's right, bus tickets on WAMC's "Buses To Somewhere" and a chance to make local history by joining WAMC to participate in the Rally to Restore Sanity and March to Keep Fear Alive in Washington DC on Saturday October 30th. Jon Stewart has been quoted as saying that the goal of the rally's is to bring voices of moderation to Capitol Hill and in Colbert's words, "be there and be scared." Both rallies are a joint effort from the faux journalists to make a fuss, and a difference, in the most politically influential city in America.

The pledge for a seat on one of the chartered busses was one of the hottest tickets during WAMC's pledge drive. " Pledge $150 and pack your lunch, meet the bus at midnight the night before and off you go." said Alan Chartock, President and CEO of WAMC. WAMC will, in essence, join Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert as they take on Capitol Hill with some humor and help make a difference in our country. The rally will take place at the National Mall from noon to 3pm. The buses will depart at midnight on October 29th and arrive in Washington DC around 8 a.m. and then depart at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Saturday October 30th. There are almost seven buses filled at this time with a few seats still available. If you wish to pledge for your seat on the "WAMC Buses To Somewhere" call 1(800)323-9262 x 171.

"Not only is being in D.C. a thrill but the added bonus of broadcasting from American University, where I received a Master's, marched on the mall during my youth and now this, is really exciting." said Alan Chartock.

Yes, the crew of WAMC's flagship morning show, The Roundtable with hosts, Alan Chartock and Joe Donahue will be broadcasting LIVE from American University the day before the rally, Friday October 29, from 9 a.m. to noon in Washington DC and then staying on to meet the busses and join the rally. Their lineup of guests will be announced shortly.

"Having been born in Washington D.C. it is a pleasure to return and be a part of this historic election season and the rallies with John and Stephen." said Joe Donahue, "…especially with our own personal Docent and political expert, Alan Chartock. What could get better than this?"

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