Podcasts

Podcasts

Podcasts

Wednesday, February 22, 202302/22/2023

Censorship Undone

In Talk The Talk

2/22/23: A Fishwrap with Bill and Buz; Sex Educator Jane Fleishman on lovin’ thyself; Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Larry Hott on the upcoming Oscars; Investigative reporter Dusty Christiansen with breaking news on the Holyoke Police Dep’t; Raúl Colón, the world-famous children’s book illustrator whose book on Roberto Clemente was banned in Florida by Governor DeSantis—and unbanned yesterday

Tuesday, February 21, 202302/21/2023

Much To Do

In Talk The Talk

2/21/23: Sci-Tech Café with MHC professor Kerstin Nordstrom and UMass biologist and researcher, Dr. Andrew Swafford, on fungi with eyes (seriously!); our monthly Comedy Quiz—come play along with the Happier Valley Comedy folks — Maddy Benjamin, Kate Jopson, Sally Ekus and Laura Patrick; Feminist Futures with Smith professor Carrie Baker and Jenifer McKenna on “Crisis Pregnancy Centers;” Playbill with Jackie Walsh and Ann Berman on Behind the Curtain at Shakespeare & Co.

Kwami Harrison

Monday, February 20, 202302/20/2023

Happy 50th Hip Hop!

In Talk The Talk

2/20/23: Easthampton Mayor Nicole LaChapelle on transforming downtown; Antiques Roadshow appraiser and rare book specialist, Ken Gloss, on what’s in your attic; Professor Kwame Harrison on hip- hop’s happy 50th birthday — thanks to Black student radio on predominantly white campuses; Ryan Road School reading specialist Mary Beth O’Connor (with Megan Zinn) on how kids learn to read.

Saturday, February 18, 202302/18/2023

The Hustler Files Ep 3

In The Hustler Files

THIS ISN’T THE WILD WEST ANYMORE

In days of old the local Sheriff would protect the town and lock up the ‘bad guys’ until the Circuit Judge showed up for a trial and a sentencing. There were no ‘reentry’ programs, support services or opportunities to redeem oneself. Modern times, in most cases has changed the thought process around reform and reentry and thankfully people like Sheriff Patrick J. Cahillane of the Hampshire County Sheriff’s Department believe that the offerings of resources, such as housing, for those he calls ‘de-incarcerated’ are not only needed but life-changing to prevent recidivism.

Friday, February 17, 202302/17/2023

Home Rule

In Talk The Talk

2/17/23: Representative Lindsay Sabadosa on her proposal to allow sixteen-year-olds to vote in municipal elections and other proposals for Hampshire County towns; Massachusetts Teachers Ass’n President Max Page on debt-free public higher ed. NOW; ArtBeat with host Kim Carlino, Northampton Director of Arts & Culture Brian Foote, and muralists Sharon Leshner and Ramiro Davaro- Comas on local public art; Dr. Deborah Offner on “Educators as First Responders;” and Jeff Napolitano with the nonprofit Roots and Dreams and Mustard Seeds.

Thursday, February 16, 202302/16/2023

Western Mass Business Show 2.11.23 – Georgie Brunton of Miss Florence Diner

In The Western Mass. Business Show

Listen in as Georgie refers to the Diner as her Girl and loving reflects on what it means to be all into a business. From running the diner, to waste management, to the Florence Civic and Business Association, Georgie has lived many lives. What’s your favorite dish at Miss Flo’s? Tune into find out.

Luc Abbot

Thursday, February 16, 202302/16/2023

Western Mass Business Show 2.4.23 – Luc Abbott at Bloom Media

In The Western Mass. Business Show

Join us in hearing from Luc Abbott about the ways you can engage with them and their multiple touch points in downtown Northampton. Whether you need marketing and social media services or perhaps making connections to the LGBTQ+ community or experiencing art in a new and safe space in their offices, Luc is holding space for you. Join us for this personal and mission driven conversation based in community, equality, and partnership.

Thursday, February 16, 202302/16/2023

Separating Families & Deporting Kids

In Talk The Talk

2/16/23: 2/16/23: Professor Silvia Rodriguez Vega on Drawing Deportation: Art & Resistance Among Immigrant Children; Edwards Church Rev. Michael McSherry on the bible and violence. Then, why we need more loons in western Massachusetts and how to get them — Brian Adams speaks with biodiversity researcher Lucas Savoy. Also, LIVE IN THR STUDIO—SHE IS AN AMZING VOCALIST! — Ethel Lee interviewed by Ruth Griggs– on her upcoming gig with the Amherst Big Band Orchestra.

Wednesday, February 15, 202302/15/2023

Look Up!

In Talk The Talk

2/15/2023: Hampshire College professor and astronomer Salman Hameed on the recent spate of UFO sightings; Cool films with Larry Hott on “The Fire of Love” and “Stranger at the Gate;” Greenfield City Councilor Marianne Bullock on police accountability in her city; independent investigative reporter Dusty Christiansen on the Holyoke Police response (and non-response) to civilian complaints.

Wednesday, February 15, 202302/15/2023

Reparations!

In Talk The Talk

2/14/23: Black in the Valley with Evanston, Ill reparations leader Robin Rue Simmons; Talkin’ Baseball with the Duke — Duke Goldman — on the new season (how about those Red Sox! new rules, and new HoF inductees; Educational Collaborative Executive Director Todd Gazda and Pioneer Regional Superintendent Patricia Kinsella on MCAS, covid, and rural schools; and Jackie Walsh’s Playbill with Shakespeare Stage Artistic Director Julian Findlay on Shakespeare, hip-hop, and the upcoming performance of Twelfth Night.

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