Episodes

  • What happened to Robert Brooks?

    What happened to Robert Brooks?
    Jan 10 2025
    A Marcy Correctional Facility inmate was pronounced dead in early December at a Utica hospital. Just a few hours before, body camera footage shows corrections officers brutally beating him in a prison infirmary. On this episode of "The Eagle," we'll delve into what we know so far about the investigation into Robert Brooks' death. Warning: this episode contains descriptions of violence that may be disturbing to some listeners, so please listen with care. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • What's up with the drones?

    What's up with the drones?
    Dec 20 2024
    Numerous drone sightings throughout the northeast have sparked concern, and in some cases, conspiracy theories. On this episode, we’ll talk about the latest on the New York’s response to it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    14 mins
  • New Jazz

    New Jazz
    Dec 13 2024
    With a fresh and innovative sound, Grammy-winning artist Samara Joy is introducing new audiences to her chosen genre, jazz. She joins us on this week’s episode of “The Eagle” to talk about her craft, her impact and the joy of singing holiday music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    17 mins
  • What the Founders wanted

    What the Founders wanted
    Dec 9 2024
    Four years ago this week, the editorial board of the Times Union called on members of the Electoral College to vote for someone other than Donald J. Trump. The editorial — under the headline "Electors, reject Mr. Trump" — didn't call for that body to elect Democrat Hillary Clinton, but to consider a Republican alternative such as House Speaker Paul Ryan or Ohio Gov. John Kasich. On this episode of The Eagle, hear the story of how that editorial came to be, and how the opinion pages of the paper operate separately from the news report. Narrated by editor Casey Seiler, it features interviews with editorial board members including Rex Smith, Jay Jochnowitz and Harry Rosenfeld as well as Publisher and CEO George R. Hearst III, who explains how the paper weathered the backlash. The episode also delves into whether those who helped compose that piece have any regrets about it in the context of this year's election, in which some Trump supporters have called on elected officials to reject the will of the voters — albeit for very different reasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • Holiday Shopportunity

    Holiday Shopportunity
    Dec 6 2024
    ’Tis the season to look out for gift ideas and great deals. Shopportunist Shannon Fromma joins us with some tips and tricks. Also on this episode, columnist Paul Grondahl discusses the discovery of a local hiker who went missing 24 years ago in the Andes Mountains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • The Bones Speak

    The Bones Speak
    Nov 29 2024
    Last week Troy police announced they’d identified the human remains found near Burden Pond. Reporter Ken Crowe joins us to.discuss the resolution of an 11-year-old cold case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    15 mins
  • Phoenix Rising

    Phoenix Rising
    Nov 22 2024
    The Capital Region is getting a new pro basketball team, the New York Phoenix. Sports reporter Mike Kelly joins us on this episode to talk about the new franchise, and what else is going on in the local sports arena. Also, Steve Barnes goes over where you can get a great Thanksgiving dinner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • Searching for Bigfoot

    Searching for Bigfoot
    Nov 15 2024
    Bigfoot. Sasquatch. Wendigo. Yeti. Yowie. Whatever you call it, the forest-dwelling man-beast's existence has never been proven. But never really disproven either. And a growing group of people in New York’s Hudson Valley are dedicated to finding the truth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    15 mins