Friday, December 1, 202312/01/2023

The Hustler Files Ep 41

In The Hustler Files

JUSTIN BROOKS, HERO EXTRAORDINARE IN A BROKEN JUSTICE SYSTEM

Justin Brooks will tell you that as the Founder of the California Innocence Project, he was just following his passion as a criminal justice attorney to exonerate those who were falsely accused and spending decades in prison.  He may only have been in his twenties when he launched the California Innocence Project, but as of 2023, Justin has received exoneration for 40 such individuals and travels the world, helping launch Innocence Projects in other countries.  It was also Justin who took a chance with Brian Banks and was instrumental in having Brian exonerated!  If you think that heroes have gone the way of the dinosaur, you haven’t met Justin Brooks!

 

Friday, December 1, 202312/01/2023

An Outbreak of Peace

In Talk The Talk

12/1/23:  MTA President Max Page on no state budget & MCAS reform. The Hot Chocolate Run for Safe Passage with Marianne Winters & Natalie Ulrich.  “An Outbreak of Peace” with Sarah Pirtle. Dave Haughey (Bandeira Chocolates) on Northampton’s downtown development plan and deliciousness.

Thursday, November 30, 202311/30/2023

Move Over, Cinderella

In Talk The Talk

11/30/23: ACLUM’s Carol Rose on face surveillance, overdose prevention centers & prison calls. Prof Ilan Stavans on Restless Books & “The Mexican Dreidel.” Brian Adams & Dave Rothstein on paddling the Ct. in a pumpkin!! Ruth Griggs with cellist & Ana Bandeira Chocolates owner, Dave Haughey.

Wednesday, November 29, 202311/29/2023

Champions

In Talk The Talk

11/29/23: Trans woman activist Raquel Willis on “The Risk It Takes to Bloom.”  Larry Hott on “Stamped from the Beginning” and “The League.” Josh Silver on the Koch Bros’ support of Nikki Haley and Trump’s lead. Stacie Bourbeau — U.S. Women’s Amateur Pool Champion.

Tuesday, November 28, 202311/28/2023

Trials and Tribulations

In Talk The Talk

11/28/23: Priest sexual abuse victim, actor & counselor Jay Sefton on “Unreconciled.” Talya Kingston & Meryl Cohn on the local Playwrights Lab upcoming shows. Duke Goldman on inequality & loyalty in sports. W. Mass.  federal district court judge Michael Ponsor on the Bill of Rights & students.

Monday, November 27, 202311/27/2023

Souls of Grace

In Talk The Talk

11/27/23: Greenfield Mayor Roxann Wedegartner on her failed re-election. Martín Espada on “Gonzo.” Amilcar Shabazz with Councilor-elect Hala Lord on Amherst’s politics. Richie Davis on “Flights of Fancy, Souls of Grace.” Megan Zinn with antiquarian bookshop owners, Kevin & Dianne Germain.

Wednesday, November 22, 202311/22/2023

The Hustler Files Ep 40

In The Hustler Files

THE BRIAN BANKS STORY, TRIUMPH OVER TRAGEDY – PART 2

If you were hoping to hear how Brian Banks overcame the adversity and punishment that was thrown at him in Part 1 of our interview, then here it is!  You’ll hear how Brian stayed ‘sane’ despite his time behind the wall, his home life, that still felt like jail, while on parole, and the knowledge that he’d always live in a societal prison with a sex offender stamp on his record.  That was until criminal defense lawyer and the Founding Director of the California Innocence Project, Justin Brooks, agreed to take Brian’s case, even though he was already post parole, and you’ll NEVER believe the role his accuser played in Brian’s exoneration! 

Wednesday, November 22, 202311/22/2023

Advocates, Defenders & Nunchaku

In Talk The Talk

11/22/23:  Gabrielle Hamel from GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders. Sex Matters with Dr. Jane Fleishman on desire. Honoring Peter Ives, now Pastor Emeritus of First Churches. Atty Luke Ryan & River Valley Taekwondo’s Bill Tuman on knives, nunchuks & the SJC. Rev. Carole Bull on giving thanks and remembering JFK.

Tuesday, November 21, 202311/21/2023

Marching On & Mushing On   

In Talk The Talk

11/21/23:  888-323-HOPE with David Sullivan, Jim McGovern, Dan Carey, Jo Comerford, Mindy Domb. & Monte. Hilltown Sled Dogs with Marla BB –mushy stuff. Comedy Quiz—Talkin’ Turkey with Maddy Benjamin, Scott Braidman, Sally Eckis and WINNER JESS TYLER. Carrie Bake with Beth Lev from Indivisible Northampton, Swing Left Western Mass.  Brian Adams with Northampton Survival Center’s Heidi Nortonsmith and Alexander Le’ger-Small.

Monday, November 20, 202311/20/2023

March for The Food Bank

In Talk The Talk

11/20/23:  Monte!+ Rep. Jim McGovern, Food Bank’s Andrew Moorhouse & Chicopee Mayor John Vieau.  Rev. Michael McSherry on Transgender Day of Remembrance. Filmmaker Larry Hott, on “American Symphony” & “Pianoforte.”  Local author Robert Radin on “Noche Triste: A Memoir of Anorexia.”