In this episode of The Catch Up, Emily talks with reporter Maggie Baribault to examine the quiet transformation that occurs when memory loss enters a marriage. Through conversations with three couples navigating different stages of dementia and Alzheimer's, we witness how love adapts when the architecture of shared history begins to crumble. These intimate portraits reveal both the weight of caregiving and the surprising moments of connection that persist, small acts of creativity, flashes of recognition, the muscle memory of devotion. What emerges is not a clinical study but a deeply human exploration of what remains when remembering becomes impossible, and how couples forge new ways of being together even as the past slips away.

Produced by Emily Sachar, Walter Mullin, Matty Rosenberg, and Jennifer Hammoud at the Radio Free Rhinecilff studio

Walter Mullen, publisher of The Daily Catch, delves into the growing tension between the town and village of Rhinebeck over the cost and transparency of firefighting and EMS services. Town Supervisor Elizabeth Spinzia raises concerns about the village's budget transparency and the town's annual contribution, totaling nearly $280,000. Village Mayor Gary Bassett argues that the town is getting excellent service at a competitive price. Beat reporter Eloise Goldsmith breaks down the situation, including the 2024 contract specifics and broader political tensions between local leaders.

Produced by Emily Sachar, Walter Mullin, Matty Rosenberg, and Jennifer Hammoud at the Radio Free Rhinecilff studio

Schools and education reporter Claire Greenberger joins editor Emily Sachar to talk about some major changes coming to Red Hook High School. The district just approved a slate of new courses for the 2026-27 school year that's getting people excited, including a three-course Race Car Program, an In-House Welding Pathway, AP Cybersecurity, and a new IB Literature and Performance option. These programs move beyond traditional classroom learning, giving students hands-on experience and real-world skills. Claire and Emily discuss what these courses mean for students and the broader community, including the costs, safety measures, and community backing needed to make them happen.

Produced by Emily Sachar, Walter Mullin, Matty Rosenberg, and Jennifer Hammoud at the Radio Free Rhinecilff studio