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WGXC Morning Show: Paul Tonko (Audio)

Aug 18, 2022

WOOC correspondent Corinne Carey caught up with Congressman Paul Tonko to talk to him about the challenge he faces from Rostislav Rar in the primary election that concludes August 23. Tonko addressed some of the most pressing questions facing Democrats in the upcoming election, as well as his thoughts on the relocation of Saratoga Sites residents who are living in the shadow of the Norlite incineration plant.

The "WGXC Morning Show" is a radio magazine show featuring local news, interviews with community leaders and personalities, reports on cultural issues, a rundown of public meetings and local and regional events, with weather updates, and more about and for the community, made mostly through volunteers in the community through WGXC. The Catskill Makers Syndicate produce the "Better Weather" for the show. Rob Gelles produces the Columbia County history segment "Rob Around The County" and "This Month in History" for the show. And Jack Sencabaugh contributes the "Backtracks in Time" segment about local history. Some reports come from our partner station, WOOC-LP in Troy, out of The Sanctuary for Independent Media. Tom Roe also cuts up local and national news with songs and sounds for the show. At 9 a.m. "The WGXC Daily," with local headlines, weather, and previews of community events, airs. Also tune in for national headlines from the Public News Service on WGXC. Sometimes national, state, or local press conferences, meetings, or events are also broadcast live here.