Show Champions and Star-Spangled Mornings

Join hosts Walter Mullen and Emily Sachar as they take you behind the scenes of the Dutchess County Fair in this episode of The Catch Up. Featured Stories: Rising Star in Livestock Competition Meet Emily Coon, a Red Hook High School student who claimed the prestigious Master Showman title. Discover her dedication to training across multiple animal species and hear insights from Becky Shell, who will soon join Emily's family as her stepmother. A Voice That Opens Each Day Experience the inspiring story of Ariana Ramirez, whose rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner kicks off each fair day, bringing the community together through song. Supporting Tomorrow's Farmers Get an exclusive look at the youth livestock auction, where young participants showcase their hard work while learning valuable lessons about agriculture and entrepreneurship. Plus: Continued coverage of Gerson Turcios’s immigration case and other developing local stories. Produced by Emily Sachar, Walter Mullin, Matty Rosenberg, and Jennifer Hammoud. Edited by Esther Martel at the Radio Free Rhinecilff.