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Friday, December 23, 202212/23/2022

FREEDOM!

In Bill Newman

12/23: The War in Ukraine –we speak with Michael Klare, Professor of Peace and World Security Studies about the possibility of peace. Then, Watch Night—a special edition of Black in the Valley with Rev. Johnny M. Wilson, Jr., a western Massachusetts pastor.

Thursday, December 22, 202212/22/2022

The Afternoon Buzz 12.22.22 – Robert Schrader & Jason Robinson

In The Afternoon Buzz

Brian Adams talks with Robert Schrader about his chestnut mountain xmas tree farm. Take Five with Glenn Seigel and composer/educator Jason Robinson.

Thursday, December 22, 202212/22/2022

TAKE THE PLUNGE

In Bill Newman

12/22: The Polar Plunge (ouch!!) in support of the Palestinian House of Friendship with Tom Weiner, Celia Miller and Sherrill Hogan. Then, Silent Night, Holy Night—we discuss Christmas and faith with Pastor Carol Bull.

Wednesday, December 21, 202212/21/2022

The Afternoon Buzz 12.21.22 – Susannah Lee & The Interesting Thing with Nan Parati and Santa Santa

In The Afternoon Buzz

Susannah Lee discusses her Arctic Circle expedition. The Interesting Thing with Nan Parati and Santa Santa.

Wednesday, December 21, 202212/21/2022

Four Winters This Winter

In Bill Newman

12/21: Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Larry Hott on two films that Larry highly recommends: “Civil” and local filmmaker Julia Mintz’s “Four Winters” Then, Natalia Munoz on the upcoming (or not) vote in Puerto Rico on independence, statehood or the status quo?

Tuesday, December 20, 202212/20/2022

The Afternoon Buzz 12.20.22 – Tiarra Fisher & Rachel Katz & Jackie Walsh

In The Afternoon Buzz

Buz chats with Tiarra Fisher Community Coordinator, HEALing Communities Study Opioid Task Force of Franklin County and Rachel Katz, Director of Addiction Services
HEALing Communities Faculty Advisor. Dan and Buz interview Playbill’s Jackie Walsh on the wonderful world of theater.

Tuesday, December 20, 202212/20/2022

We Remember

In Bill Newman

We remember and celebrate the life of 25-year western Massachusetts State Representative Stephen Kulik, who passed this past Sunday. Our guests: State Representative Natalie Blais, who succeeded Steve as the representative of the First Franklin District; former Mass. Senate President Stan Rosenberg; John Scibak, 15-year State Representative from the Second Hampshire District; Bob Pura, recently retired long-term President of Greenfield Community College; and Linda Dunlavy, Executive Director of the Franklin Regional Council of Governments.

Monday, December 19, 202212/19/2022

Panorama – Episode 63 – Iranian Revolution?

In Panorama

Originally aired on 12.17.22. Dan and Sarah discuss the social and political milieu fueling the Iranian protests with Amherst College Professor Monica Ringer.

Monday, December 19, 202212/19/2022

The Afternoon Buzz 12.19.22 – Bill Dwight & Writer’s Block with Megan Zinn with MB Caschetta, a local writer

In The Afternoon Buzz

Bill Dwight blesses us with his presence. Writer’s Block with Megan Zinn with MB Caschetta, a local writer with a new memoir called A Cheerleader’s Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment.

Monday, December 19, 202212/19/2022

THE Cambridge Connection Ep 63

In The Cambridge Connection

THE ONLY THING CERTAIN IS DEATH AND TAXES – SO LET’S TALK TAXES

It’s December and Holiday Cheer is all around! But before we know it January 2023 will be upon us and that means that tax season isn’t far behind! CPA Tom Foley II brings a plethora of tax knowledge along with his infamous Tax Tips to help ease us into tax season so we can start the New Year with a list of ‘to do’s’ that will make paying taxes more palpable.

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