James Ketterer

On the Roundtable on @WAMCRadio today with Robert Brigham of @Vassar and political guru Libby Post, & host Joe Donahue keeping us on track. Lots on Iran, a little on Bill Clinton endorsing Andrew Cuomo for NYC mayor and anniversary of the Dobbs decision. wamc.org/podcast/the-ro…

Spent the morning on The Roundtable on @WAMCRadio with smart fellow panelists Libby Post and Bob Brigham, and host Joe Donahue. We discussed Gaza, Texas, leadership at DOD, Epstein and more. wamc.org/podcast/the-ro…

I was back on The Roundtable on @WAMCRadio. I was joined by smart fellow panelists Libby Post and @rpondiscio, plus host Joe Donahue. We discussed the recent firings at the State Dept, tarrifs, FEMA and immigration/horse racing industry. wamc.org/podcast/the-ro…

In September and October I will be giving a 6-week course on US foreign policy for the Albany Lifelong Learning Institute. And there are several other interesting courses available this fall. See the attachment for more details and register at the link. share.google/6KCsGBgIF11qyQ…

Jazz Caravan will be at the Lark Tavern in Albany, Tuesday, July 8, 7pm-9pm. Tony Berman, bass; Roger Noyes, guitar; James Ketterer, drums.

I was back on The Rountable on @WAMCRadio today, with Bob Griffin, Jay Jochnowitz, Theresa Bourgeois and host Joe Donahue. We mostly discussed Iran, Israel, US, nuclear weapons - and a little NYC politics. wamc.org/podcast/the-ro…

Apparently, the Medal of Honor, Purple Heart and the Croix de Guerre are not enough if you happen to be black. They renamed the fort after someone who carried out a rebellion against the United States. spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/capital-re…

Today my band, the Arch Stanton Quartet, was awarded a grant from the Albany County Arts and Culture program to create a new suite based on the writings and music of Paul Bowles, plus new compositions. The grant also supports several performances of the new suite.

Join this session on May 31, organized by @bue_official events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a242beca…

It was great to be part of this panel organized by @NYCLUCapital and hosted by @AlbanyLaw. I was impressed by my fellow panelists, Charlie Hogle of the @ACLU, @HavidanUAlbany and Rep. @PaulTonko, plus Aaron Shellow-Lavine of @WAMCRadio.

RIP to an extraordinary practitioner of cultural diplomacy. washingtonpost.com/obituaries/202…

Back on The Roundtable on @WAMCRadio today with excellent fellow panelists Beau Breslin, Libby Post and @rpondiscio, along with host Joe Donahue. wamc.org/podcast/the-ro…

Save the date for this interesting panel: Tuesday, 5/20, 5:30PM at @AlbanyLaw, organized by @NYCLUCapital @PatriciaFahy46 @PaulTonko @charliehogle @HavidanUAlbany @WAMCRadio

Cultic and unclassifiable — “clearly some sort of monstrous hybrid” — Bley’s “Escalator Over the Hill,” a 1971 album, is being staged at the New School. @NewSchoolJazz nytimes.com/2025/05/01/art…

Congratulations to @WAMCRadio for the 25th anniversary of The Roundtable news analysis program. I enjoy being a panelist with so many other smart and interesting colleagues. wamc.org/podcast/the-ro…

Today I was back on The Roundtable on @WAMCRadio, with smart fellow panelists @KathyMSheehan, Libby Post, Mark Wittman and host Joe Donahue. We discussed Pope Francis, another signal chat episode w Pete Hegseth, deportations without due process, and more. wamc.org/podcast/the-ro…

Very engaging discussions this morning on The Roundtable on @WAMCRadio, with smart colleagues @FranBerman, @jenniferjtburns, @rpondiscio & host @JoeCDonahue. We discussed trade war w China, deportations, the arson attack against the PA governor and more. wamc.org/podcast/the-ro…

Played some literary jazz today with #archstantonquartet

Last week played with the Arch Stanton Quartet at the @ualbany Jazz Fest celebrating the 40th anniversary of Bill McCann's radio show on @wcdb. Two stages, 16 bands, great crowds. We were thrilled to be part of it.

On The Roundtable on @WAMCRadio today with great fellow panelists Mike Spain and Libby Post, and host Joe Donahue. We discussed this past weekend's rallies, tariffs and the stock market, public health concerns, and the removal of the NSA director. wamc.org/podcast/the-ro…