WAMC's the Roundtable Broadcasts a Live St. Patrick's Day Special from the CIA

ALBANY, NY (03/15/2011)(readMedia)-- WAMC/Northeast Public Radio's flagship morning program, The Roundtable, will broadcast live from the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in Hyde Park, NY on St. Patrick's Day, Thursday, March 17th between 9 a.m. and noon.

Host Joe Donahue, Producer Sarah LaDuke, and WAMC President Alan Chartock will be speaking with scheduled guests: Stu Shinske, Editor of The Poughkeepsie Journal; CIA President Tim Ryan; Lee Ann Adams who will talk about breads; Bob Johnson who will speak about Liberal Arts and Management Education for chefs; Chef John Reilly will share some Irish Cuisine; Ezra Eichelberger will speak about Menu Design; Steven Kolpan will tell us all about "Green" Wine; Rich Coppedge will talk about Gluten Free Foods; and Bruce Ostwald will speak about Art in Food.

Joe Donahue, host of The Roundtable says, "I can think of no better way to celebrate my Irish heritage than broadcasting from the CIA on St. Patrick's Day. I look forward to our annual trek to the center of the Culinary Universe...and to eating soda bread."

The Roundtable blends news, arts, culture, and live music. Whether reporting the day's news, interviewing local and national authors, or chatting with fascinating people from around the corner and around the world, The Roundtable has something for everyone as it covers issues ranging from politics, arts, culture, history, the environment and everything in between.

If you missed The Roundtable interviews, they can be found at: www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news.newsmain?action=section&SECTION_ID=231. Pictures of Roundtable on the Road can be found at: www.flickr.com/photos/wamcroundtable/

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