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THE EAGLE: A Times Union Podcast
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Hear from reporters and editors at the Times Union, the oldest and largest newspaper in New York's Capital Region, about the week's top stories.
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March 25, 2026: What we're following today
Mar 2500:02:38Tap to summarizeOur Capitol Bureau is reporting that major disagreements remain between Governor Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers as New York’s April 1 budget deadline approaches. We published a list of safety tips for solo hikers this week. SPAC is going to play host to a star-studded lineup this summer, with big names like Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow, Kesha, En Vogue, Salt-N-Pepa and TLC. Get the latest here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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March 24, 2026: What we're following today
Mar 2400:02:30Tap to summarizeSiena mens basketball coach Gerry McNamara has been hired as the new head coach at Syracuse University. The Underground Railroad Education Center in Albany is suing the Trump administration after the abrupt cancellation of a $250,000 federal grant. New York is launching a pilot program to help Hudson Valley residents tackle “forever chemicals” in their drinking water. Get the latest here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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March 23, 2026: What we're following today
Mar 2300:02:42Tap to summarizeA deadly runway crash at LaGuardia Airport in Queens late Sunday is causing some flight disruptions in Albany Monday. A Times Union investigation found hundreds of New York nonprofits have illegally donated to political campaigns, despite laws that ban that activity. Troy police have temporarily disabled a national search feature on Flock license plate cameras after growing public concern over privacy and surveillance. Get the latest news here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Playing Albany
Jun 23, 2023Tap to summarizeThe first time Cracker frontman David Lowery played Albany, it was the winter of 1986 and temperatures were below freezing. Since then, he has rocked New York's capital city during warmer weather, and will be returning once more July 12 to play the Empire State Plaza. On this episode of "The Eagle," Lowery joins us to talk about life, music and playing Albany.Also on this episode, we unpack what happened to the Albany Empire arena football team, and why their season was cut short with 7 games to go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Rapid Response
Jan 20, 2023Tap to summarizeTwo years ago, the Times Union set up a team of reporters to tackle trending topics, like why it was hard to find a Christmas tree this year, or why mechanics dread ice storms. Our readers devoured these quick-hit stories, and they swiftly became some of our most popular content. The reporter behind much of this team's success was Pete DeMola. On this episode, we'll say farewell to DeMola, and take a look back at some of the rapid response team's most impactful stories. Also on this episode, we'll hear a segment from the Times Union's newest podcast series "Rainwalker: The Lost Boy," which explores one of the Capital Region's most famous unsolved mysteries: the disappearance of Jaliek Rainwalker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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