Episodes | The Catch Up

Feb 13, 2026 • 28 minutes

Episode 42: A Moment of Reckoning for Bard College as the Epstein Files Reveal How Fundraising Blurred the Lines for Botstein

Walter and Emily discuss the newly released Epstein files and the questions they raise about donor vetting at institutions like Bard College

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Feb 3, 2026 • 21 minutes

Episode 41: Navigating Memory Loss in Marriage: Part One

How does love survive when memory fails? Three couples navigating dementia show what remains - devotion, creativity, connection, even as the past slips away. (Part One)

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Jan 27, 2026 • 13 minutes

Episode 40: Rhinebeck Fire Funding Fight Exposes Deeper Political Tensions Between Town and Village

Town Supervisor questions village's $280K fire service budget transparency while Mayor defends competitive pricing. Reporter Eloise Goldsmith breaks down the dispute.

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Jan 22, 2026 • 20 minutes

Episode 39: Red Hook Approves Groundbreaking Education Programs for 2026-27

Red Hook High School approved innovative courses for 2026-27, including a Race Car Program, Welding Pathway, AP Cybersecurity, and IB Literature and Performance.

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Jan 13, 2026 • 35 minutes

Episode 38: Rhinebeck's Democratic Primary: Three Village Trustee Candidates Share Their Visions for the Community

Three Democratic candidates for Rhinebeck Village Board discuss their visions ahead of the January 27th primary. Incumbent Eleanor Pupko faces challengers Mimi Joh-Carnella and Jennifer Neufeld.

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Jan 8, 2026 • 17 minutes

Episode 37: Rhinebeck Divided: Chamber and Town Clash Over Occupancy Tax

Rhinebeck's town board wants a 3% hotel tax. The Chamber of Commerce says no way. Reporter Eloise Goldsmith breaks down the battle and the bad blood.

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Dec 24, 2025 • 32 minutes

Episode 36: The Catch Up Year-End Special Recap & Newsmaker of the Year Announcement

A year-end podcast recaps Red Hook and Rhinebeck’s top stories: the Boat Club eminent domain battle, political shakeups, and the announcement of Newsmakers of the Year.