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'''Alan Seth Chartock''' (born July 25, 1941)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Vox Pop |
'''Alan Seth Chartock''' (born July 25, 1941)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Vox Pop: Happy Birthday!: 7/25/12 |date=25 July 2012 |url=https://www.wamc.org/vox-pop/2012-07-25/vox-pop-happy-birthday-7-25-12 |publisher=[[WAMC]] |access-date=23 May 2022}}</ref> was the president and chief executive officer of [[WAMC]]/Northeast Public Radio, a [[National Public Radio]] affiliate, from 1981 to 2023. He was professor of political science at [[SUNY New Paltz]] and is a professor emeritus of communications at the [[State University of New York]] (SUNY), and is executive publisher and project director for the ''[[Legislative Gazette]]'', a weekly newspaper staffed by college intern reporters covering [[New York State]] government. |
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Chartock |
Chartock served in a variety of on-air roles at WAMC, including but not limited to hosting the ''Capitol Connection'', ''Vox Pop'', and ''Conversations with'' programs, sitting on panels for ''The Roundtable'' and ''[[The Media Project]]'', serving as a political commentator, and filling a central role in the thrice-annual fund drives. He also writes a syndicated column on politics which appears in newspapers throughout New York state. |
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==Background== |
==Background== |
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Born in [[New York City]], Chartock worked in the state legislature for Senator [[Manfred Ohrenstein]]. He attended the [[New Lincoln School]], graduated from Rhodes High School. Chartock is a graduate of [[Hunter College]], received a master of arts from [[American University]], and a doctorate from [[New York University]]. He is married to Dr. Roselle K. Chartock, an author and professor of education at [[Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts]] in [[North Adams, Massachusetts|North Adams]]. They reside in [[Great Barrington, Massachusetts]] and have two grown children, [[Jonas S. Chartock]] and Dr. Sarah R. Chartock. |
Born in [[New York City]], Chartock worked in the state legislature for Senator [[Manfred Ohrenstein]]. He attended the [[New Lincoln School]], graduated from Rhodes High School. Chartock is a graduate of [[Hunter College]], received a master of arts from [[American University]], and a doctorate from [[New York University]]. He is married to Dr. Roselle K. Chartock, an author and professor of education at [[Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts]] in [[North Adams, Massachusetts|North Adams]]. They reside in [[Great Barrington, Massachusetts]] and have two grown children, Dr. [[Jonas S. Chartock]] and Dr. Sarah R. Chartock. |
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Chartock is of European Jewish descent.<ref>{{Cite web|title=I, Publius: Taking a swing at the headlines, from hunger to the midterms|url=http://www.manchesterjournal.com/stories/alan-chartock-i-publius-taking-a-swing-at-the-headlines-from-hunger-to-the-midterms,529873 |
Chartock is of European Jewish descent.<ref>{{Cite web|title=I, Publius: Taking a swing at the headlines, from hunger to the midterms|url=http://www.manchesterjournal.com/stories/alan-chartock-i-publius-taking-a-swing-at-the-headlines-from-hunger-to-the-midterms,529873|date=January 19, 2018|access-date=May 16, 2018|author=Chartock, Alan|work=Manchester Journal|archive-date=May 17, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180517005238/http://www.manchesterjournal.com/stories/alan-chartock-i-publius-taking-a-swing-at-the-headlines-from-hunger-to-the-midterms,529873|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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==Radio personality== |
==Radio personality== |
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Chartock |
Chartock participated in a broad swath of WAMC's radio programs, serving as host of the ''Capitol Connection'', ''[[Legislative Gazette]]'', and ''Congressional Corner''; appearing on ''[[the Media Project]]''; and being interviewed as the "political observer" at WAMC on a number of the on station, including as ''The Roundtable'', ''Midday Magazine'', and ''Northeast Report''. Chartock also hosted morning portions of on-air fund drives. |
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Chartock's presence on the air was increased after retiring from a full-time position teaching at SUNY Albany. |
Chartock's presence on the air was increased after retiring from a full-time position teaching at SUNY Albany. |
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Chartock's retirement was announced on May 25, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-05-25 |title=After four decades leading WAMC, President and CEO Dr. Alan Chartock retires |url=https://www.wamc.org/news/2023-05-25/after-four-decades-leading-wamc-president-and-ceo-dr-alan-chartock-retires |access-date=2023-05-25 |publisher=WAMC |language=en}}</ref> |
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==Awards== |
==Awards== |
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Chartock has won numerous awards at SUNY, including the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching and the SUNY Council of University Affairs and Development Award for Educational achievement. He was one of the first recipients of the SUNY Award for Excellence. In 2007, Chartock was chosen to receive the 2006 Alumni Association Award for Distinguished Teacher from the SUNY New Paltz Alumni Association. |
Chartock has won numerous awards at SUNY, including the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching and the SUNY Council of University Affairs and Development Award for Educational achievement. He was one of the first recipients of the SUNY Award for Excellence. In 2007, Chartock was chosen to receive the 2006 Alumni Association Award for Distinguished Teacher from the SUNY New Paltz Alumni Association. |
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He is the recipient of an honorary doctorate for public service from [[the Sage Colleges]]<ref>{{cite |
He is the recipient of an honorary doctorate for public service from [[the Sage Colleges]]<ref>{{cite book |chapter=Recipients of Honorary Degrees |url=https://catalog.sage.edu/content.php?catoid=4&navoid=130 |title=Sage Graduate Schools 2010-2011 Catalog [Archived Catalog] |publisher=The Sage Colleges |accessdate=20 November 2019 |archive-date=8 September 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150908094737/http://catalog.sage.edu/content.php?catoid=4&navoid=130 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from [[Western New England College]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Honorary Degree Recipients |url=https://www1.wne.edu/about/honorary-degree-recipients.cfm |publisher=Western New England University |accessdate=20 November 2019}}</ref> and Westfield State College. |
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==Views of WAMC news and political commentary== |
==Views of WAMC news and political commentary== |
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===Chartock's political views=== |
===Chartock's political views=== |
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Chartock says he is concerned about governmental restrictions on free speech.<ref>Alan Chartock, ''The Daily Freeman'', [http://www.dailyfreeman.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=14914843&BRD=1769&PAG=461&dept_id=81798&rfi=6 "The long view on 'security'{{-"}}] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070929131915/http://www.dailyfreeman.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=14914843&BRD=1769&PAG=461&dept_id=81798&rfi=6 |date=2007-09-29 }}, 08/01/2005. Retrieved February 16, 2007.</ref> He is dismayed by what he calls the proliferation of corporate-run radio stations, which he believes express extreme right-wing views without giving opposing viewpoints.<ref>Alan Chartock - Blog, [http://www.wamc.org/archives/2005_06_20_archive.html "Save public radio from government censors"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070211055130/http://www.wamc.org/archives/2005_06_20_archive.html |date=2007-02-11 }}, June 20, 2005. Retrieved February 16, 2007.</ref> He has called [[Pete Seeger]] "an American hero".<ref>Alan Chartock, "New York has a chance to honor an American hero", ''Legislative Gazette'', April 24, 2009, found at [http://www.legislativegazette.com/publishers_corner.php ''Legislative Gazette'' website]. Accessed April 29, 2009.</ref> |
Chartock says he is concerned about governmental restrictions on free speech.<ref>Alan Chartock, ''The Daily Freeman'', [http://www.dailyfreeman.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=14914843&BRD=1769&PAG=461&dept_id=81798&rfi=6 "The long view on 'security'{{-"}}] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070929131915/http://www.dailyfreeman.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=14914843&BRD=1769&PAG=461&dept_id=81798&rfi=6 |date=2007-09-29 }}, 08/01/2005. Retrieved February 16, 2007.</ref> He is dismayed by what he calls the proliferation of corporate-run radio stations, which he believes express extreme right-wing views without giving opposing viewpoints.<ref>Alan Chartock - Blog, [http://www.wamc.org/archives/2005_06_20_archive.html "Save public radio from government censors"] ({{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070211055130/http://www.wamc.org/archives/2005_06_20_archive.html |date=2007-02-11 }}), June 20, 2005. Retrieved February 16, 2007.</ref> He has called [[Pete Seeger]] "an American hero".<ref>Alan Chartock, "New York has a chance to honor an American hero", ''Legislative Gazette'', April 24, 2009, found at [http://www.legislativegazette.com/publishers_corner.php ''Legislative Gazette'' website]. Accessed April 29, 2009.</ref> |
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According to Gadi Dechter of CityPaper.com, Chartock "publishes a blog on WAMC's web site that has featured sharp attacks on the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican party]], the [[George W. Bush administration|Bush administration]], and '[[neoconservatism|neocons]]' in general."<ref name="multiple">{{cite web|url=http://www2.citypaper.com/news/story.asp?id=10286 |title=Locally Grown by Gadi Dechter, 7/13/2005. |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121108212928/http://www2.citypaper.com/news/story.asp?id=10286 |archivedate=2012-11-08 }}</ref> |
According to Gadi Dechter of CityPaper.com, Chartock "publishes a blog on WAMC's web site that has featured sharp attacks on the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican party]], the [[George W. Bush administration|Bush administration]], and '[[neoconservatism|neocons]]' in general."<ref name="multiple">{{cite web|url=http://www2.citypaper.com/news/story.asp?id=10286 |title=Locally Grown by Gadi Dechter, 7/13/2005. |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121108212928/http://www2.citypaper.com/news/story.asp?id=10286 |archivedate=2012-11-08 }}</ref> |
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"Public radio stations reflect the values and texture of the communities they serve," says Yasko, who has also worked in the NPR member services department. "If NPR or any national organization had too much control or input into every station's local personality, then you would lose the very thing that makes us what we are. So if Alan Chartock is what Albany and upstate New York created and what works for them, that's a beautiful thing, no matter what some outsiders might say."<ref name="multiple"/> |
"Public radio stations reflect the values and texture of the communities they serve," says Yasko, who has also worked in the NPR member services department. "If NPR or any national organization had too much control or input into every station's local personality, then you would lose the very thing that makes us what we are. So if Alan Chartock is what Albany and upstate New York created and what works for them, that's a beautiful thing, no matter what some outsiders might say."<ref name="multiple"/> |
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Under Chartock's leadership, WAMC |
Under Chartock's leadership, WAMC grew into a network of 14 stations (all broadcasting identical programming) and a web-based platform serving portions of seven New England and Middle Atlantic states, bringing news, information and cultural programming to what station leaders claim is an audience of nearly 400,000 monthly listeners. The station's thrice-yearly fund drives have a goal of $1 million each as of 2013. |
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== Departure from WAMC == |
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In May 2023, the station announced that Chartock was retiring effective immediately.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-05-25 |title=After four decades leading WAMC, President and CEO Dr. Alan Chartock retires |url=https://www.wamc.org/news/2023-05-25/after-four-decades-leading-wamc-president-and-ceo-dr-alan-chartock-retires |access-date=2023-07-16 |publisher=WAMC |language=en}}</ref> His departure was announced after the then-81-year-old had taken time off earlier in the week to consider ending his career and after his on-air time had been reduced, station officials told the Albany Times Union.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Goodwin |first=Mike |date=May 25, 2023 |title=Alan Chartock retires after four decades leading WAMC |url=https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/alan-chartock-retiring-four-decades-leading-wamc-18118604.php |access-date=July 16, 2023 |website=Albany Times Union}}</ref> Chartock's resignation came just months after convincing the station's board of trustees to boost his base salary by more than $100,000—a move that brought his base compensation to roughly $350,000 a year.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Hughes |first=Steve |date=November 3, 2022 |title=WAMC board preparing six-figure raise for Alan Chartock |url=https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/WAMC-board-preparing-six-figure-raise-for-Chartock-17552662.php |work=Albany Times Union |access-date=July 16, 2023}}</ref> |
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== Books == |
== Books == |
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* {{Cite book |last=Chartock |first=Alan S. |year=1995 |title=Me and Mario Cuomo: Conversations in Candor |location=New York |publisher=Barricade Books |isbn=1-56980-062-6 |oclc=32780547}} |
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* {{Cite book |last=Chartock |first=Alan S. |year=1974 |title=The Midtown Project |location=New York |publisher=(Publisher unknown) |id=(ISBN unknown) |oclc=}} |
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title=Me and Mario Cuomo: conversations in candor| |
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title=Strengthening the Wisconsin Legislature (An Eagleton study and report)| |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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* {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150802085921/http://www.alanchartock.com/ |date=August 2, 2015 |title=Official site}} |
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* [http://www.wamc.org/ WAMC Northeast Public Radio Network]—A tax-exempt, educational broadcaster for which Alan S. Chartock is currently chief executive |
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Alan S. Chartock | |
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Born | July 25, 1941 |
Occupation(s) | CEO, WAMC |
Spouse | Roselle Chartock |
Alan Seth Chartock (born July 25, 1941)[1] was the president and chief executive officer of WAMC/Northeast Public Radio, a National Public Radio affiliate, from 1981 to 2023. He was professor of political science at SUNY New Paltz and is a professor emeritus of communications at the State University of New York (SUNY), and is executive publisher and project director for the Legislative Gazette, a weekly newspaper staffed by college intern reporters covering New York State government.
Chartock served in a variety of on-air roles at WAMC, including but not limited to hosting the Capitol Connection, Vox Pop, and Conversations with programs, sitting on panels for The Roundtable and The Media Project, serving as a political commentator, and filling a central role in the thrice-annual fund drives. He also writes a syndicated column on politics which appears in newspapers throughout New York state.
Background
Born in New York City, Chartock worked in the state legislature for Senator Manfred Ohrenstein. He attended the New Lincoln School, graduated from Rhodes High School. Chartock is a graduate of Hunter College, received a master of arts from American University, and a doctorate from New York University. He is married to Dr. Roselle K. Chartock, an author and professor of education at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in North Adams. They reside in Great Barrington, Massachusetts and have two grown children, Dr. Jonas S. Chartock and Dr. Sarah R. Chartock.
Chartock is of European Jewish descent.[2]
Radio personality
Chartock participated in a broad swath of WAMC's radio programs, serving as host of the Capitol Connection, Legislative Gazette, and Congressional Corner; appearing on the Media Project; and being interviewed as the "political observer" at WAMC on a number of the on station, including as The Roundtable, Midday Magazine, and Northeast Report. Chartock also hosted morning portions of on-air fund drives.
Chartock's presence on the air was increased after retiring from a full-time position teaching at SUNY Albany.
Chartock's retirement was announced on May 25, 2023.[3]
Awards
Chartock has won numerous awards at SUNY, including the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching and the SUNY Council of University Affairs and Development Award for Educational achievement. He was one of the first recipients of the SUNY Award for Excellence. In 2007, Chartock was chosen to receive the 2006 Alumni Association Award for Distinguished Teacher from the SUNY New Paltz Alumni Association.
He is the recipient of an honorary doctorate for public service from the Sage Colleges[4] and an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Western New England College[5] and Westfield State College.
Views of WAMC news and political commentary
Chartock's political views
Chartock says he is concerned about governmental restrictions on free speech.[6] He is dismayed by what he calls the proliferation of corporate-run radio stations, which he believes express extreme right-wing views without giving opposing viewpoints.[7] He has called Pete Seeger "an American hero".[8]
According to Gadi Dechter of CityPaper.com, Chartock "publishes a blog on WAMC's web site that has featured sharp attacks on the Republican party, the Bush administration, and 'neocons' in general."[9]
Support for Chartock's programming
Stephen Yasko, manager of WTMD (89.7 FM), an NPR member station in Towson, Maryland which plays mostly adult-alternative music, contends that any quality-control challenges which might be created by NPR's decentralized nature are outweighed by the advantage of unique local programming.
"Public radio stations reflect the values and texture of the communities they serve," says Yasko, who has also worked in the NPR member services department. "If NPR or any national organization had too much control or input into every station's local personality, then you would lose the very thing that makes us what we are. So if Alan Chartock is what Albany and upstate New York created and what works for them, that's a beautiful thing, no matter what some outsiders might say."[9]
Under Chartock's leadership, WAMC grew into a network of 14 stations (all broadcasting identical programming) and a web-based platform serving portions of seven New England and Middle Atlantic states, bringing news, information and cultural programming to what station leaders claim is an audience of nearly 400,000 monthly listeners. The station's thrice-yearly fund drives have a goal of $1 million each as of 2013.
Departure from WAMC
In May 2023, the station announced that Chartock was retiring effective immediately.[10] His departure was announced after the then-81-year-old had taken time off earlier in the week to consider ending his career and after his on-air time had been reduced, station officials told the Albany Times Union.[11] Chartock's resignation came just months after convincing the station's board of trustees to boost his base salary by more than $100,000—a move that brought his base compensation to roughly $350,000 a year.[12]
Books
- Chartock, Alan S. (1995). Me and Mario Cuomo: Conversations in Candor. New York: Barricade Books. ISBN 1-56980-062-6. OCLC 32780547.
- Chartock, Alan S. (1974). The Midtown Project. New York: (Publisher unknown). (ISBN unknown).
- Chartock, Alan S. (1970). Strengthening the Wisconsin Legislature. An Eagleton Study and Report. New Brunswick, N.J.: Published for the Eagleton Institute of Politics by Rutgers University Press. ISBN 0-8135-0612-3. OCLC 105308.
References
- ^ "Vox Pop: Happy Birthday!: 7/25/12". WAMC. 25 July 2012. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
- ^ Chartock, Alan (January 19, 2018). "I, Publius: Taking a swing at the headlines, from hunger to the midterms". Manchester Journal. Archived from the original on May 17, 2018. Retrieved May 16, 2018.
- ^ "After four decades leading WAMC, President and CEO Dr. Alan Chartock retires". WAMC. 2023-05-25. Retrieved 2023-05-25.
- ^ "Recipients of Honorary Degrees". Sage Graduate Schools 2010-2011 Catalog [Archived Catalog]. The Sage Colleges. Archived from the original on 8 September 2015. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
- ^ "Honorary Degree Recipients". Western New England University. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
- ^ Alan Chartock, The Daily Freeman, "The long view on 'security'" Archived 2007-09-29 at the Wayback Machine, 08/01/2005. Retrieved February 16, 2007.
- ^ Alan Chartock - Blog, "Save public radio from government censors" (Archived 2007-02-11 at the Wayback Machine), June 20, 2005. Retrieved February 16, 2007.
- ^ Alan Chartock, "New York has a chance to honor an American hero", Legislative Gazette, April 24, 2009, found at Legislative Gazette website. Accessed April 29, 2009.
- ^ a b "Locally Grown by Gadi Dechter, 7/13/2005". Archived from the original on 2012-11-08.
- ^ "After four decades leading WAMC, President and CEO Dr. Alan Chartock retires". WAMC. 2023-05-25. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
- ^ Goodwin, Mike (May 25, 2023). "Alan Chartock retires after four decades leading WAMC". Albany Times Union. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
- ^ Hughes, Steve (November 3, 2022). "WAMC board preparing six-figure raise for Alan Chartock". Albany Times Union. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
External links
- Official site at the Wayback Machine (archived August 2, 2015)
- Appearances on C-SPAN