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Oct 29, 2025 • 42 minutes

Episode 29: High-Stakes Local Races: Judges, Comptrollers, and Political Surprises

Dutchess County's key races: county judge (Segal vs. McLoughlin), comptroller (Aymar-Blair vs. Truitt), and Rhinebeck's surprising write-in campaign.

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Oct 22, 2025 • 27 minutes

Episode 28: New Metro North Line to Stop in Rhinecliff Plus Education Innovations Across Red Hook and Rhinebeck

Walter and Emily discuss Metro North's new NYC-Albany route that will stop in Rhinecliff and education updates with Claire Greenberger, covering dual enrollment, WIN time, and AI in schools.

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Oct 17, 2025 • 29 minutes

Episode 27: Behind the Scenes of Sweeney Todd at The Rhinebeck Center for Performing Arts with Director Peter Risafi

Emily Sachar interviews Peter Risafi, director of 'Sweeney Todd,' discussing the complexities of staging the dark musical, casting challenges, and balancing comedy with darkness.

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Oct 8, 2025 • 32 minutes

Episode 26: Fatal Horse-Motorcycle Crash and Land Stewardship Efforts

Fatal motorcyclist-horse accident on State Route 9G in Clinton, plus land conservation efforts with Winnakee Land Trust's Todd Waldron and Uri Perrin.

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Oct 1, 2025 • 24 minutes

Episode 25: Coal Tar Contamination Threatens Hudson River Communities

Coal tar contamination threatens Hudson River communities. Environmental reporter Claire Greenburger discusses the toxic legacy of industrial dumping and cleanup challenges.

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Sep 24, 2025 • 30 minutes

Episode 24: Algae Bloom Impacts: A Rhinebeck Report

Mayor Gary Bassett joins The Catch Up to discuss Hudson River algae bloom effects on water supply and collaborative cleanup efforts, plus an Amtrak towing tale