He's local, He's funny, progressive, irreverent and topical and he's on the radio airwaves again on Northampton's choice for news, entertainment and the arts, WHMP! He's local, He's funny, progressive, irreverent and topical and he's on the radio airwaves again on Northampton's choice for news, entertainment and the arts, WHMP! en-us No Nomar is retiring a Red Sox...and we have a couple of other classy guys retiring right here in town. We talk to public defender Thomas Estes, who is helping us understand all the legal jargon around the Anthony Baye indictments. Nomar is retiring a Red Sox...and we have a couple of other classy guys retiring right here in town. We talk to public defender Thomas Estes, who is helping us understand all the legal jargon around the Anthony Baye indictments. http://podcast.whmp.com/whmp/2264514.mp3 http://podcast.whmp.com/whmp/2264514.mp3 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:15:00 GMT 39:00 Today's podcast is short because Bill was out and half the show was a rerun of the interview with Kelly Carlin McCall, daughter of George Carlin (which originally aired 2/24, of you want to hear it). The other half of the show, which you can listen to h Today's podcast is short because Bill was out and half the show was a rerun of the interview with Kelly Carlin McCall, daughter of George Carlin (which originally aired 2/24, of you want to hear it). The other half of the show, which you can listen to h http://podcast.whmp.com/whmp/2262359.mp3 http://podcast.whmp.com/whmp/2262359.mp3 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:23:00 GMT 22:00 Northampton City Council President David Narkewicz talks trash - specifically, the resolution he and Ward 4 Councilor Pamela Scwartz introduced to terminate action on the landfill expansion, which passed at the most recent meeting. Also, Lisa DiPiano of Northampton City Council President David Narkewicz talks trash - specifically, the resolution he and Ward 4 Councilor Pamela Scwartz introduced to terminate action on the landfill expansion, which passed at the most recent meeting. Also, Lisa DiPiano of http://podcast.whmp.com/whmp/2260000.mp3 http://podcast.whmp.com/whmp/2260000.mp3 Tue, 9 Mar 2010 13:24:00 GMT 39:00 Ward 7 City Councilor Gene Tacy discusses the recent controversy kicked up at a meeting of the Subcommittee on Social Services and Veterans Affairs. Also, Pelham Library Director and Western Mass Regional Library System Regional Administrator John Ramsey Ward 7 City Councilor Gene Tacy discusses the recent controversy kicked up at a meeting of the Subcommittee on Social Services and Veterans Affairs. Also, Pelham Library Director and Western Mass Regional Library System Regional Administrator John Ramsey http://podcast.whmp.com/whmp/2258467.mp3 http://podcast.whmp.com/whmp/2258467.mp3 Mon, 8 Mar 2010 17:13:00 GMT 40:00 Danny Boyle and Richard Wheeler are from Hamp, and they don't like the name "Noho." They've started a Facebook page about it. Where do you stand on the issue? Danny Boyle and Richard Wheeler are from Hamp, and they don't like the name "Noho." They've started a Facebook page about it. Where do you stand on the issue? http://podcast.whmp.com/whmp/2254347.mp3 http://podcast.whmp.com/whmp/2254347.mp3 Fri, 5 Mar 2010 12:27:00 GMT 39:00 Jaime Michaels of Out! for Reel Films and Marie Waechter of WGBY talk about a particularly timely film about bullying and gender roles that they are co-presenting at the Academy of Music this weekend. Also, ACLU atttorney Bill Newman has some stuff to sa Jaime Michaels of Out! for Reel Films and Marie Waechter of WGBY talk about a particularly timely film about bullying and gender roles that they are co-presenting at the Academy of Music this weekend. Also, ACLU atttorney Bill Newman has some stuff to sa http://podcast.whmp.com/whmp/2252811.mp3 http://podcast.whmp.com/whmp/2252811.mp3 Thu, 4 Mar 2010 17:30:00 GMT 40:00 We talk to Heidi Nortonsmith and John DiBartolo of the Northampton Survival Center about their campaign to move into a new, improved facility. Also, Bill's mom, Maria Dwight stops by with her colleague Jude Rabig to talk about a new kind of housing for We talk to Heidi Nortonsmith and John DiBartolo of the Northampton Survival Center about their campaign to move into a new, improved facility. Also, Bill's mom, Maria Dwight stops by with her colleague Jude Rabig to talk about a new kind of housing for http://podcast.whmp.com/whmp/2250744.mp3 http://podcast.whmp.com/whmp/2250744.mp3 Wed, 3 Mar 2010 17:12:00 GMT 40:00 We read a letter from City Councilor Angela Plassman, responding to a constituent's concerns about the issues brought up in a recent meeting - which we talked about in yesterday's show. Also - did you know Springfield is more gay friendly than Northamp We read a letter from City Councilor Angela Plassman, responding to a constituent's concerns about the issues brought up in a recent meeting - which we talked about in yesterday's show. Also - did you know Springfield is more gay friendly than Northamp http://podcast.whmp.com/whmp/2248801.mp3 http://podcast.whmp.com/whmp/2248801.mp3 Tue, 2 Mar 2010 18:45:00 GMT 40:00 A video of a recent meeting of the City Council Committee on Social Services and Veterans Affairs features councilors Tacy, Plassman and LaBarge discussing increasing fines for marijuana use, having drug sniffing dogs in the schools, and gating the Meadow A video of a recent meeting of the City Council Committee on Social Services and Veterans Affairs features councilors Tacy, Plassman and LaBarge discussing increasing fines for marijuana use, having drug sniffing dogs in the schools, and gating the Meadow http://podcast.whmp.com/whmp/2246262.mp3 http://podcast.whmp.com/whmp/2246262.mp3 Mon, 1 Mar 2010 13:34:00 GMT 40:00 Live from the produce section of Serio's Market, it's the Bill Dwight Show! Featuring Gary and his death-defying ice-parking, Mark "Chickenfingers" Lattanzi talking about the fine art of sugaring off, and "Buttercup" Bill Scher talking health care Live from the produce section of Serio's Market, it's the Bill Dwight Show! Featuring Gary and his death-defying ice-parking, Mark "Chickenfingers" Lattanzi talking about the fine art of sugaring off, and "Buttercup" Bill Scher talking health care http://podcast.whmp.com/whmp/2242585.mp3 http://podcast.whmp.com/whmp/2242585.mp3 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 19:04:00 GMT 39:00 The Topp Twins are New Zealand's musical, comedy, lesbian sister act, and a documentary about them recently beat out Michael Moore's "Capitalism: A Love Story." We talk to Jools Topp, plus Jaime Michaels of Out for Reel Film Festival, who is bringing The Topp Twins are New Zealand's musical, comedy, lesbian sister act, and a documentary about them recently beat out Michael Moore's "Capitalism: A Love Story." We talk to Jools Topp, plus Jaime Michaels of Out for Reel Film Festival, who is bringing http://podcast.whmp.com/whmp/2240321.mp3 http://podcast.whmp.com/whmp/2240321.mp3 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:34:00 GMT 40:00 Heather Stone is a Smith student organizing a benefit for Haiti. Jean Arnaud is a UMass student from Haiti who lost family in the earthquake. We talk about what it's like to have your country suffer such devastation. Also, Kelly Carlin-McCall talks ab Heather Stone is a Smith student organizing a benefit for Haiti. Jean Arnaud is a UMass student from Haiti who lost family in the earthquake. We talk about what it's like to have your country suffer such devastation. Also, Kelly Carlin-McCall talks ab http://podcast.whmp.com/whmp/2237404.mp3 http://podcast.whmp.com/whmp/2237404.mp3 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:36:00 GMT 40:00 We talk to planning expert Joel Russell about Northampton's next steps now that the hotel project is dead. Also, Bob and Diane from the Arts Council tell us about the "Really Big Show," the final Sunday in February. We talk to planning expert Joel Russell about Northampton's next steps now that the hotel project is dead. Also, Bob and Diane from the Arts Council tell us about the "Really Big Show," the final Sunday in February. http://podcast.whmp.com/whmp/2234792.mp3 http://podcast.whmp.com/whmp/2234792.mp3 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:04:00 GMT 40:00 Rachel Maddow talks about hate mail from Glenn Beck fans, what Scott Brown's victory could mean, and dishes about what's happening on "Jersey Shore." Okay, maybe not that last one so much. Also, Pulitzer Prize winner author Tracy Kidder and artist F Rachel Maddow talks about hate mail from Glenn Beck fans, what Scott Brown's victory could mean, and dishes about what's happening on "Jersey Shore." Okay, maybe not that last one so much. Also, Pulitzer Prize winner author Tracy Kidder and artist F http://podcast.whmp.com/whmp/2233107.mp3 http://podcast.whmp.com/whmp/2233107.mp3 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:58:00 GMT 40:00 It's Phone-In Friday with Northampton Ward 7 Councilor Gene Tacy! It's Phone-In Friday with Northampton Ward 7 Councilor Gene Tacy! http://podcast.whmp.com/whmp/2229536.mp3 http://podcast.whmp.com/whmp/2229536.mp3 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:02:00 GMT 39:00 Rob Murphy and Connie Casagrande of Disturbed Theatre create a little mayhem in the studio to get ready for their upcoming shows at PACE Theater and The Cellar Bar. We also talk to Dr. Jill Stein, the Green/Rainbow Party candidate for governor of Massach Rob Murphy and Connie Casagrande of Disturbed Theatre create a little mayhem in the studio to get ready for their upcoming shows at PACE Theater and The Cellar Bar. We also talk to Dr. Jill Stein, the Green/Rainbow Party candidate for governor of Massach http://podcast.whmp.com/whmp/2226797.mp3 http://podcast.whmp.com/whmp/2226797.mp3 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:19:00 GMT 39:00 We talk to to our L.A. correspondent Tommy Saunders about his reaction, as a Hollywood writer, to Smith professor Andrea Hairston's contentions about the inherent racism in "Avatar." Also, we talk to Janet Aalfs, Julisa Deleon, and Tommy Thompson of Gi We talk to to our L.A. correspondent Tommy Saunders about his reaction, as a Hollywood writer, to Smith professor Andrea Hairston's contentions about the inherent racism in "Avatar." Also, we talk to Janet Aalfs, Julisa Deleon, and Tommy Thompson of Gi http://podcast.whmp.com/whmp/2224862.mp3 http://podcast.whmp.com/whmp/2224862.mp3 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:33:00 GMT 38:00 Bob Cilman and Diane Porcella from the Northampton Arts Council stop by to talk about Kids Best Fest, happening now, and bring in a special guest from Brooklyn to talk about the next Sunday in February: An Afternoon in Brooklyn. Then, Daily Hampshire Gaz Bob Cilman and Diane Porcella from the Northampton Arts Council stop by to talk about Kids Best Fest, happening now, and bring in a special guest from Brooklyn to talk about the next Sunday in February: An Afternoon in Brooklyn. Then, Daily Hampshire Gaz http://podcast.whmp.com/whmp/2223226.mp3 http://podcast.whmp.com/whmp/2223226.mp3 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:47:00 GMT 39:00 Our nature correspondent Steve Sauter sets Bill straight on identifying birds. Our nature correspondent Steve Sauter sets Bill straight on identifying birds. http://podcast.whmp.com/whmp/2223196.mp3 http://podcast.whmp.com/whmp/2223196.mp3 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:24:00 GMT 39:00 It's Phone-in Friday, featuring ACLU attorney Bill Newman taking your calls. It's Phone-in Friday, featuring ACLU attorney Bill Newman taking your calls. http://podcast.whmp.com/whmp/2218463.mp3 http://podcast.whmp.com/whmp/2218463.mp3 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:17:00 GMT 39:00 Smith College professor and award winning science fiction writer Andrea Hairston chats with Bill about Black History Month, and how "Avatar" perptuates racist steretypes. Smith College professor and award winning science fiction writer Andrea Hairston chats with Bill about Black History Month, and how "Avatar" perptuates racist steretypes. http://podcast.whmp.com/whmp/2216407.mp3 http://podcast.whmp.com/whmp/2216407.mp3 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:05:00 GMT 39:00 The snow may be MIA, but another special treat showed up! We talk to Northampton Parking Director Bill Letendre about the kerfuffle surrounding his request to buy a bucket loader to clear snow from city parking lots. Also, Reverend Hunter Roberts talks f The snow may be MIA, but another special treat showed up! We talk to Northampton Parking Director Bill Letendre about the kerfuffle surrounding his request to buy a bucket loader to clear snow from city parking lots. Also, Reverend Hunter Roberts talks f http://podcast.whmp.com/whmp/2214229.mp3 http://podcast.whmp.com/whmp/2214229.mp3 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:05:00 GMT 38:00 Bill finally gets to have a father/son chat with Eli, before Eli takes off for another adventure in another country. We also talk to Sam Rush of New Century Theater, who is joining forces with Bob Cilman and Diane Porcella of the Northampton Arts Council Bill finally gets to have a father/son chat with Eli, before Eli takes off for another adventure in another country. We also talk to Sam Rush of New Century Theater, who is joining forces with Bob Cilman and Diane Porcella of the Northampton Arts Council http://podcast.whmp.com/whmp/2212219.mp3 http://podcast.whmp.com/whmp/2212219.mp3 Tue, 9 Feb 2010 17:56:00 GMT 39:00 In the wake of the Superbowl, Bill has invented yet another term for losing, which he's hoping to license out to sportscasters. We talk to Meg Vickery about "green architecture" show she's curating at UMass. And our non-threatening human presence Ad In the wake of the Superbowl, Bill has invented yet another term for losing, which he's hoping to license out to sportscasters. We talk to Meg Vickery about "green architecture" show she's curating at UMass. And our non-threatening human presence Ad http://podcast.whmp.com/whmp/2210117.mp3 http://podcast.whmp.com/whmp/2210117.mp3 Mon, 8 Feb 2010 17:04:00 GMT 39:00 Northampton Mayor Clare Higgins takes listeners' calls about the landfill, trains coming to Northampton, the recent special ed report from the state, and how to get your baby to take a nap. Northampton Mayor Clare Higgins takes listeners' calls about the landfill, trains coming to Northampton, the recent special ed report from the state, and how to get your baby to take a nap. http://podcast.whmp.com/whmp/2205310.mp3 http://podcast.whmp.com/whmp/2205310.mp3 Fri, 5 Feb 2010 18:21:00 GMT 37:00