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James Ketterer @jpketterer.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Arch Stanton Trio at the Albany Institute of History & Art, August 7

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James Ketterer @jpketterer.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Yesterday was my last appearance on The Roundtable on WAMC Northeast Public Radio-at least for a while-as I get ready to move overseas. It was great to be with smart and engaged colleagues: Fran Berman, Libby Post, Beau Breslin and host Joe Donahue. share.google/U8p8uNIDPK5i...

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7/20/26 Panel

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Stuart Rice Honorary Chair at the University of Massachusetts Amherst’s College of Information and...

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James Ketterer @jpketterer.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

I interviewed Cornelius Queen on WAMC Northeast Public Radio about the new book, "A Daring Enterprise: A US-Egyptian Partnership and the Case for Soft Power" (AUC Press), about the Egyptian-American Enterprise Fund succefully navigating challenges in Cairo & Washington. share.google/nLgXr5SZgKGA...

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Jim Ketterer discusses new book 'A Daring Enterprise A US-Egyptian Partnership and the Case for Soft Power' with author Cornelius Queen

What happens when the United States launches an unconventional foreign aid program in the aftermath of a national uprising? Cornelius Queen of the Egyptian-American Enterprise Fund will discuss his ne...

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James Ketterer @jpketterer.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

It was good to be back on The Rountable on WAMC Northeast Public Radio today, with smart fellow panelists Libby Post, Mark Wittman and Jackie Berry - and host Joe Donahue. We discussed Lindsey Graham, Mitch McConnell and Iran. share.google/oGJmhCsbjwnN...

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7/13/26 Panel

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Lecturer of Cognitive Sciences at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and former Fulbright US Scholar...

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James Ketterer @jpketterer.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

"At the Harvards and Yales of the world, mostly wealthy students earn degrees that help them mostly stay wealthy. But with its quarter of a million students—many of whom come from households that earn less than $30,000 a year—CUNY is a one-of-a-kind mobility machine." www.nytimes.com/2026/07/08/n...

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Can America’s Best Engine of Social Mobility Weather a Bad Job Market?

New York City’s public universities propel young graduates into the middle class. But some worry that a bleaker early career job market has added hurdles.

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James Ketterer @jpketterer.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Arch Stanton Quartet had a successful finale performance of Exploring the Sheltering Sky, drawing on the music & writings of Paul Bowles. Many thanks to Albany Institute of History & Art for hosting & to the audiences who came to all 13 shows supported by Albany County Arts & Culture program.

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James Ketterer @jpketterer.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Press release: Arch Stanton Quartet to play finale performance of Exploring the Sheltering Sky, inspired by and drawing on the writings and compositions of Paul Bowles. June 19, 12:30 PM, Albany Institute of History & Art. share.google/Io2tXsTXESYB...

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James Ketterer @jpketterer.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Arch Stanton Quartet will be presenting a finale to the Exploring the Sheltering Sky series, June 19, 12:30 PM, Albany Institute of History and Art

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James Ketterer @jpketterer.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

I am pleased to be on the program committee for the Serbian Political Science Association International Annual Conference, “Reordering of the World.” University of Belgrade, October 23rd–24th, 2026 Call for Panels and Papers: www.fpn.bg.ac.rs/96963

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Serbian Political Science Association International Annual Conference: “Reordering of the World” – Call for Papers and Panels – Факултет политичких наука | Универзитет у Београду

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James Ketterer @jpketterer.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Today is Foreign Service Day, a day to thank the diplomatic corps for the hard work they do every day. Here is a series of short interviews I did with Amb. Robert Gosende on WAMC Northeast Public Radio. This gives a sense of his career and an idea of what diplomats do: www.wamc.org/tags/an-adve...

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an adventurous life in diplomacy

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James Ketterer @jpketterer.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

I was on The Roundtable on WAMC Northeast Public Radio with smart and insightful fellow panelists Beau Breslin from Skidmore College and Jennifer Burns from UAlbany, and host Joe Donahue keeping us on track. The conflict with Iran was the main topic, yet again. share.google/hnkC3GkiCeUR...

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4/20/26 Panel

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Joseph Palamountain Jr. Chair in Government at Skidmore College Beau Breslin, UAlbany Lecturer in ...

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James Ketterer @jpketterer.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Playing with the Arch Stanton Quartet on Saturday, March 21, 2pm at the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Community Library in Ravena, NY - the next installment of The Sheltering Sky performance. Supported by a grant from the Albany County Arts and Culture program.

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James Ketterer @jpketterer.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Malia DuMont and I were interviewed on WKZE Radio about the music and diplomacy event in Kingston, NY, on March 29, 3pm at the Old Dutch Church: wkze.com/wp-content/u...

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James Ketterer @jpketterer.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Today with Arch Stanton Jazz...

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James Ketterer @jpketterer.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Arch Stanton Quartet coming to the Menands Public Library on 1/20, 630PM. A performance inspired by the music and writings of Paul Bowles.

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James Ketterer @jpketterer.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

I was on The Roundtable on WAMC Northeast Public Radio, discussing the implications of the US intervention in Venezuela. It was a pleasure to be joined by smart fellow panelists, including Libby Post, Robert Brigham and Alexander Mihailovic, plus host Joe Donahue. share.google/EvHPSKri1JkS...

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1/5/26 Panel

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Professor of History and International Relations at Vassar College and he is a specialist on the h...

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James Ketterer @jpketterer.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Check out this interview on jazz diplomacy I did with Cairo Review at the American University in Cairo. Many thanks to Judi Yassin for the great conversation and to Prof. Firas al Atraqchi for making it happen. www.thecairoreview.com/podcasts/u-s...

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U.S. Jazz Diplomacy—with James Ketterer: CR Amplified ep. 6

How did jazz evolve into an unlikely diplomatic force for the United States? Professor James Ketterer joins CR Amplified to revisit the history, tensions, and global impact of jazz diplomacy

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James Ketterer @jpketterer.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

Spent some time today in the jazz corner on WCDB Radio, with the great Bill McCann. We were there to discuss our new project, "Exploring the Sheltering Sky: The Music and Words of Paul Bowles"

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James Ketterer @jpketterer.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Great to be in Egypt, hosted by Ctr for American Stds & Research at American Univ in Cairo, spoke at AUC School of Continuing Ed & Cairo Rotary, English Language Resource Ctr at Al-Azhar Univ., an interview for Cairo Review's podcast, went to Cairo Jazz Fest and met w participants in Wasla Connect.

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James Ketterer @jpketterer.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

The Arch Stanton Quartet will be at Voorheesville Public Library on Wednesday, November 12, 6PM for the next installment of "Exploring the Sheltering Sky," inspired by the music and writings of Paul Bowles.

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James Ketterer @jpketterer.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Cairo friends, I am back in town and am giving some talks at the American University in Cairo this week and next. Jazz and exchanges at the heart of effective public diplomacy. See attached.

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James Ketterer @jpketterer.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

I was back on the Roundtable on WAMC Radio for the first time in a while, with brilliant fellow panelists Malia Du Mont and Beau Breslin, and host Joe Donahue keeping us all in line. We discussed Israel-Gaza, government shutdown and the insurrection act. www.wamc.org/podcast/the-...

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10/13/25 Panel

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James Ketterer @jpketterer.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Arch Stanton Quartet coming to the Colonie Library this Saturday for a special performance inspired by the writing and music of Paul Bowles

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James Ketterer @jpketterer.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

With the support of a grant from tue Albany County Arts and Culture program and Advance Albany County Alliance, the Arch Stanton Quartet will be presenting a new suite, Exploring the Sheltering Sky, inspired by the writing and music of Paul Bowles. archstantonjazz.com/exploring-th...

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‘Exploring the Sheltering Sky’: The Music and Words of Paul Bowles – Arch Stanton Jazz

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James Ketterer @jpketterer.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Had a blast playing with the Arch Stanton Quartet this weekend at the Jazz at the Lake festival in Lake George, NY.

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James Ketterer @jpketterer.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

RIP, Ken Dryden. What a life. All American at Cornell, 6 Stanley Cups with the Canadiens, law degree from McGill, MP, minister, president of the Maple Leafs. share.google/0OsiXlnJr8yo...

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Dryden remembered for off-ice exploits as much as 6 Cup wins with Canadiens | NHL.com

Late Hall of Fame goalie also left mark as author, laywer, Parliament member, Maple Leafs president

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James Ketterer @jpketterer.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

"Throughout our history, the F.B.I. has learned the hard way — a few times — that the American people need to believe in the legitimacy of federal law enforcement for it to be effective." @asharangappa.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/08/23/o...

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Opinion | What Americans Need to Know About the Bolton F.B.I. Search

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James Ketterer @jpketterer.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

Check out this report on illiberal narratives that I worked on with @kevcomms.bsky.social and @carnegiecouncil.org

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James Ketterer @jpketterer.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Spent the morning on The Roundtable on WAMC Northeast Public Radio with smart fellow panelists Libby Post and Bob Brigham, and host Joe Donahue. We discussed Gaza, Texas, leadership at DOD, Epstein and more. www.wamc.org/podcast/the-...

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7/21/25 Panel

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Professor of History and International Relations at Vassar College Robert Brigham, Senior Fellow, ...

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James Ketterer @jpketterer.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

I was back on The Roundtable on @WAMCRadio. I was joined by smart fellow panelists Libby Post and @rpondiscio, plus host Joe Donahue. We discussed the recent firings at the State Dept, tarrifs, FEMA and immigration/horse racing industry. www.wamc.org/podcast/the-...

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7/14/25 Panel

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Senior Fellow, Bard Center for Civic Engagement Jim Ketterer, Senior Fellow at the American Enterp...

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James Ketterer @jpketterer.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

In September and October I will be giving a 6-week course on US foreign policy for the Albany Lifelong Learning Institute. And there are several other interesting courses available this fall. See the attachment for more details and register at the link. share.google/6KCsGBgIF11q...

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James Ketterer @jpketterer.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Jazz Caravan will be at the Lark Tavern in Albany, Tuesday, July 8, 7pm-9pm. Tony Berman, bass; Roger Noyes, guitar; James Ketterer, drums.

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