Friday, November 17, 202311/17/2023

The Hustler Files Ep 39

In The Hustler Files

THE BRIAN BANKS STORY, TRIUMPH OVER TRAGEDY – PART 1

Here, in part 1 of a 2-part episode, is the heartfelt and triumphant journey of Brian Banks. If you don’t know who Brian Banks is, he’s worth a google. Not only did Brian defy the odds, transitioning from wrongful conviction and 5 years imprisonment to NFL dreams and beyond, his story is one of relentless determination, resilience, and the pursuit of a vision.  In this first episode, Brian shares part of his story that has never been shared before, and while heart wrenching, Brian and his story are a source of grit and inspiration.

 

Friday, November 17, 202311/17/2023

Community Action 

In Talk The Talk

11/17/23: Monte Belmonte on the March. Rep Lindsay Sabadosa on the legislature’s failure to pass a budget. MTA Pres Max Page on the Andover educators’ strike & unfunded contracts. Community Action’s Clare Higgins on housing. Dr. Kate Atkinson & Adriana Piantedosi on concierge medicine.  

Thursday, November 16, 202311/16/2023

The Front Page

In Talk The Talk

11/16/23: N’hmtn Main Street Redesign & “A History of Boston” with attorney Daniel Dain. DHG & Recorder Exec. Editor Dan Crowley on big stories & the Amherst reveal. Take action! with GCC prof. emeritus Brian Adams, Susan Theberge (Climate Action Now) & Naia Tenerowicz (Spfld Climate Justice Coalition). Glenn Seigel with guitarist Jim Matus.

Wednesday, November 15, 202311/15/2023

Young@Heart

In Talk The Talk

11/15/23: A Twist & Crawl preview with Bob Cilman, Medford Boston, Helen Boston, Alycia Duffy, Ro Duffy, Emily Reardon, & Jen Polins. What’s cooking at the Cancer Connection with Paul Sustick of Paul & Elizabeth’s and Exec. Dir. Chelsea Kline.  “While we Watched” with  Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Larry Hott.

Tuesday, November 14, 202311/14/2023

Panorama — Episode 74 — Kirsten Levitt and Ashley Kramer

In Panorama

Originally aired on November 11, 2023. In this episode Stone Soup Cafe co-directors Kirstin Levitt and Ashley Kramer talk about how they see the cafe as a part of the local food system by sourcing from local arms, reducing waste, cooking nutritious meals and building community through a wide network of volunteers. They also talk about the new Stone Soup Culinary Institute and a plethora of other community partnerships with our host Sarah Robertson.

Tuesday, November 14, 202311/14/2023

Western Mass Business Show on 11.11. 23 — Ashley Muspratt, President of Center of EcoTechnology and Emily Gaylord Director of Communications and Development

In The Western Mass. Business Show

Join us as we chat with Ashley Muspratt President of Center of EcoTechnology and Emily Gaylord Director of Communications and Development as we delve into the why of being more green makes $ense for you and for the planet. Save energy, reduce waste, and take the guess work out of the equation by partnering with CET. Tune in as we get into the nitty gritty of the climate crisis and why small change add$ up.
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Tuesday, November 14, 202311/14/2023

Western Mass Business Show on 11.4.23 — Jillian Duclos, interim executive director of Downtown Northampton Association

In The Western Mass. Business Show

Join us as we interview Jillian Duclos, interim executive Director of the downtown Northampton Association. Many of you will recognize Jillian from her role at Sylvester’s and Roberto‘s. She has also been a staple in the 413 having grown up in Holyoke and been involved in Holyoke politics there. She worked very hard on getting Alex Morse elected when he was mayor of that city. Listen as we figure out what Jillian is focused on at the DNA and where her heart lies for the future of Northampton. A not to be missed conversation.

Tuesday, November 14, 202311/14/2023

School Days

In Talk The Talk

11/14/23: Rep. Patricia Duffy on health care for all, guns, climate change & school receivership. SABR star Duke Goldman on the Red Sox & the World Series. Todd Gazda, Educ. Collab. E.D., on funding rural schools. Amherst School Comm. Member-Elect Sarah Marshall on Amherst schools facing a fiscal cliff.

Monday, November 13, 202311/13/2023

Increase, Decrease, End, Build

In Talk The Talk

11/13/23: Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia on voting, crime & schools. Amilcar Shabazz, Vira Douangmany Cage, & Ellisha Walker on the Dr. Demetria Shabazz Center for the Arts. Amherst prof Austin Sarat on young people losing faith in democracy. Stefan Ward-Wheaton & Ed Malachowski celebrate Valley Free Radio. Megan Zinn with James Jennings on “Wings of Red.”

Friday, November 10, 202311/10/2023

The Hustler Files Ep 38

In The Hustler Files

MAKING A DIFFERENCE WITH THOSE CONSIDERED THE WORST OF THE WORST

Joe LaFratta will tell you that he ‘fell into’ what became his specialty during his 30-year career as a United States Probation Officer. To hear his story, there is no doubt that he made a difference in many lives, while navigating a subject that for most, is difficult at best.  Although retired, Joe continues his work through his mentorship with the organization, Recovery Works, and consulting with those State and Federal courts and organizations who need his years of expertise. With 2.9 million people in the U.S. on overall probation, Joe’s career history and experience is highly regarded.