Thursday, February 2, 202302/02/2023

Ellsberg, Pot Shops, Alzheimer’s and Culomba

In Talk The Talk

2/1/23: Chris Appy, UMass Professor of History and Director of the Ellsberg Initiative, on Daniel Ellsberg. war, the Espionage Act, and whistleblowing; Garrick Perry, Ward 4 Northampton City Councilor on the new pot shop ordinance; Meghan Lemay, from the Alzheimer Ass’n, on the signs of dementia and what to do; and LIVE IN THE STUDIO—six members of Culomba—they sing beautiful harmonies – it’s incredible music—a preview of their concert this weekend.

Tuesday, January 31, 202301/31/2023

Western Mass Business Show 1.28.23

In The Western Mass. Business Show

Tony Lechner and Julie Smith take us on a lyrical journey into the why behind the power of song. Healing your trauma in a group setting while belting out Queen is sure to provide long term benefits, right? Join us as we talk to them about how Rock Voices has already changed lives in the 413 and beyond.

Tuesday, January 31, 202301/31/2023

Western Mass Business Show 1.21.23

In The Western Mass. Business Show

What does being prepared for death look like? Jay Czlewneziak walks us through some of the harder topics of planning for your own demise. With over 110 years of service, they may know a thing or two about leaving this earth with piece of mind.

Tuesday, January 31, 202301/31/2023

Calls from Prison; Reparations in Amherst

In Talk The Talk

1/31/23: Peter Wagner, Exec. Director of the Prison Policy Initiative, on calls from prisons; Dave Wattles, from Mass. Wildlife, on the black bears in our backyards; UMass. Amherst professor Amilcar Shabazz and Amherst Town Councilor Michele Miller on reparations; Play Bill with Jackie Walsh and actors Peter Evangalista and Sara Linares on “Native Gardens,” now at the Majestic.

Monday, January 30, 202301/30/2023

Political Gold with Josh Silver on Talk the Talk

In Talk The Talk

1/30/23: Political Gold with Josh Silver, former CEO of Represent Us, on Trump and other Republican presidential contenders; War and Peace with Michael Klare, Nation magazine Defense Correspondent, on the state of the War in Ukraine; Professor Richard Wolff on the debt ceiling and “The Sickness Is the System;” and Writer’s Block with Megan Zinn and local Sci-fi author James Cambias on his new book, “The Scarab Mission.”

Friday, January 27, 202301/27/2023

The Last Radio Show?

In Bill Newman

1/27: Bill and Buz introduce Talk the Talk; State Representative Mindy Domb on her legislative priorities this session; MTA President Max Page on teachers’ union rights; ArtBeat with Kim Carlino, Jason Montgomery, and Michael Medeiros.

Friday, January 27, 202301/27/2023

The Final Afternoon Buzz – 1.27.23 Goodbye to the Afternoon Buzz and Ann Walsh and Tara Brewster talk about Big Love Little Performances

In The Afternoon Buzz

Buz and Dan say goodbye to the Afternoon Buzz (hello Talk the Talk on Monday, Jan 30th). Ann Walsh and Tara Brewster talk about Big Love Little Performances for the Big Brothers Big Sisters Team

Thursday, January 26, 202301/26/2023

The Afternoon Buzz 1.26.2023 – Karina Lutz: Eco-grief Support & Amherst Jazz Orchestra leader Dave Sporny

In The Afternoon Buzz

Brian Adams with Karina Lutz: Eco-grief Support. Take Five with Ruth Griggs and Amherst Jazz Orchestra leader Dave Sporny

Thursday, January 26, 202301/26/2023

The Community’s College

In Bill Newman

Former long-time President of Greenfield Community College, Bob Pura, on “The Community’s College: the Pursuit of Democracy, Economic Development and Success.”
Then, Pastor Carol Bull on the bible and reparations.

Wednesday, January 25, 202301/25/2023

The Afternoon Buzz 1.25.23 – Mayor Roxann Wedergartner & Laura Cottingham, a professional end-of-life Doula

In The Afternoon Buzz

Wedegartner Wednesday with Greenfield Mayor Roxann Wedergartner on the Greenfield police department. The Interesting Thing with Nan Parati Laura Cottingham, a professional end-of-life Doula, who helps people and their families at one’s end of life.