James Ketterer
@jpketterer.bsky.social
Senior Fellow, Center for Civic Engagement, Bard College | Diplomacy & Foreign Policy | International Development | Continuing Education | International Education | Middle East & North Africa | Jazz | Drummer | Baseball | Koshary
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"
November 15, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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"
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.
November 7, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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.
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.
November 7, 2025 at 7:47 AM
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.
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.
October 27, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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.
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.
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10/13/25 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, Chief of Staff and V...
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October 14, 2025 at 1:50 AM
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.
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Arch Stanton Quartet coming to the Colonie Library this Saturday for a special performance inspired by the writing and music of Paul Bowles
October 6, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Arch Stanton Quartet coming to the Colonie Library this Saturday for a special performance inspired by the writing and music of Paul Bowles
Today, Terry Gordon and I were on The Roundtable on WAMC Northeast Public Radio discussing the new Arch Stanton Quartet project, "Exploring the Sheltering Sky," inspired by the words and music of Paul Bowles.
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Arch Stanton Quartet presents a free series of performances inspired by Paul Bowles' "The Sheltering Sky" at libraries throughout Albany County
The Arch Stanton Quartet (ASQ) will present a series of upcoming free performances of music, readings, and reflections inspired by Paul Bowles’ celebrated 1949 novel “The Sheltering Sky.” Performances...
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September 29, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Today, Terry Gordon and I were on The Roundtable on WAMC Northeast Public Radio discussing the new Arch Stanton Quartet project, "Exploring the Sheltering Sky," inspired by the words and music of Paul Bowles.
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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.
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‘Exploring the Sheltering Sky’: The Music and Words of Paul Bowles – Arch Stanton Jazz
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September 27, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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.
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Had a blast playing with the Arch Stanton Quartet this weekend at the Jazz at the Lake festival in Lake George, NY.
September 15, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Had a blast playing with the Arch Stanton Quartet this weekend at the Jazz at the Lake festival in Lake George, NY.
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.
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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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September 7, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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.
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"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."
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Opinion | What Americans Need to Know About the Bolton F.B.I. Search
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August 24, 2025 at 12:44 AM
"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."
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Nice preview of the Arch Stanton Quartet for our upcoming performance on the Jazz on Jay series in Schenectady, NY:
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Preview: The Arch Stanton Quartet Thursday at Jazz on Jay
For somebody who doesn’t exist, Arch Stanton gets around. Nobody in the Arch Stanton Quartet is named Arch Stanton. A phony name in Sergio Leone’s spaghetti western classic “The Good, the Bad and t…
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August 19, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Nice preview of the Arch Stanton Quartet for our upcoming performance on the Jazz on Jay series in Schenectady, NY:
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Check out this report on illiberal narratives that I worked on with @kevcomms.bsky.social and @carnegiecouncil.org
With geopolitical narratives in transition, Carnegie Council's @kevcomms.bsky.social & @bardcollege.bsky.social's @jpketterer.bsky.social explore how the language of liberal values is increasingly used as a moral Trojan Horse to advance illiberal goals. carnegiecouncil.co/illiberal-na...
Illiberal Narratives and Shifting Values: Examining Competing Visions of the U.S. and its Role in the World
Geopolitical narratives are in a moment of transition, driven in part by an illiberal shift unfolding within democracies. This report examines the rise of illiberal narratives emanating from within th...
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August 5, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Check out this report on illiberal narratives that I worked on with @kevcomms.bsky.social and @carnegiecouncil.org
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.
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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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July 22, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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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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.
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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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July 14, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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.
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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.
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July 8, 2025 at 2:40 AM
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.
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Jazz Caravan will be at the Lark Tavern in Albany, Tuesday, July 8, 7pm-9pm. Tony Berman, bass; Roger Noyes, guitar; James Ketterer, drums.
July 7, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Jazz Caravan will be at the Lark Tavern in Albany, Tuesday, July 8, 7pm-9pm. Tony Berman, bass; Roger Noyes, guitar; James Ketterer, drums.
On the Roundtable on @WAMCRadio today with Robert Brigham of @Vassar and political guru Libby Post, & host Joe Donahue keeping us on track. Lots on Iran, a little on Bill Clinton endorsing Andrew Cuomo for NYC mayor and anniversary of the Dobbs decision.
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6/23/25 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, and he is a specialist on the ...
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June 23, 2025 at 8:41 PM
On the Roundtable on @WAMCRadio today with Robert Brigham of @Vassar and political guru Libby Post, & host Joe Donahue keeping us on track. Lots on Iran, a little on Bill Clinton endorsing Andrew Cuomo for NYC mayor and anniversary of the Dobbs decision.
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I was back on The Rountable on @WAMCRadio today, with Bob Griffin, Jay Jochnowitz, Theresa Bourgeois and host Joe Donahue. We mostly discussed Iran, Israel, US, nuclear weapons - and a little NYC politics.
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6/18/25 Panel
The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are public policy and communications expert Theresa Bourgeois, Dean of the College of Emergency Prepar...
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June 19, 2025 at 3:36 AM
I was back on The Rountable on @WAMCRadio today, with Bob Griffin, Jay Jochnowitz, Theresa Bourgeois and host Joe Donahue. We mostly discussed Iran, Israel, US, nuclear weapons - and a little NYC politics.
www.wamc.org/podcast/the-...
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Apparently, the Medal of Honor, Purple Heart and the Croix de Guerre are not enough if you happen to be black. They renamed the fort after someone who carried out a rebellion against the United States. spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/capital-...
Fort named after Albany war hero Henry Johnson renamed
The Army made that announcement Tuesday along with a slew of other name changes to U.S. military installations.
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June 11, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Apparently, the Medal of Honor, Purple Heart and the Croix de Guerre are not enough if you happen to be black. They renamed the fort after someone who carried out a rebellion against the United States. spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/capital-...
Today my band, the Arch Stanton Quartet, was awarded a grant from the Albany County Arts and Culture program to create a new suite based on the writings and music of Paul Bowles, plus new compositions. The grant also supports several performances of the new suite.
June 7, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Today my band, the Arch Stanton Quartet, was awarded a grant from the Albany County Arts and Culture program to create a new suite based on the writings and music of Paul Bowles, plus new compositions. The grant also supports several performances of the new suite.
It was great to be part of this panel organized by NYCLU Capital Region and hosted by Albany Law. I was impressed by my fellow panelists, Charlie Hogle of the ACLU, Havidan Rodriguez of UAlbany and Rep. PaulTonko, plus Aaron Shellow-Lavine of WAMC Radio.
May 22, 2025 at 1:22 PM
It was great to be part of this panel organized by NYCLU Capital Region and hosted by Albany Law. I was impressed by my fellow panelists, Charlie Hogle of the ACLU, Havidan Rodriguez of UAlbany and Rep. PaulTonko, plus Aaron Shellow-Lavine of WAMC Radio.
Back on The Roundtable on WAMC Radio today with excellent fellow panelists Beau Breslin, Libby Post and Robert Pondiscio, along with host Joe Donahue.
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5/5/25 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, Senior Fellow at the...
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May 6, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Back on The Roundtable on WAMC Radio today with excellent fellow panelists Beau Breslin, Libby Post and Robert Pondiscio, along with host Joe Donahue.
www.wamc.org/podcast/the-...
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