Podcasts
Podcasts
Friday, February 24, 202302/24/2023
Pressing On
2/24/23: Max Page, Mass. Teachers Ass’n President, on today’s Boston Globe report that many Massachusetts educators don’t earn a living wage; Ed Tick on his dual book release this weekend in Amherst, including “Coming Home in Vietnam;” Larry Parnass, former Daily Hampshire Gazette editor, on his new job (he began this week) as Executive Editor of the Springfield Republican and the future of local journalism.
Thursday, February 23, 202302/23/2023
Western Mass Business Show 2.18.23 – Laura Fisher Executive Director of Just Roots
In The Western Mass. Business Show
Join the conversation with Laura Fisher Executive Director of Just Roots as she talks about her family background in farming in 01027, battling climate, injustice, and the politics of humanity. Her mantra (and Ram Dass’s) of Love, Serve, Remember helps this non-profit move through the ways that they can live in service through food but also arrive at new places in partnership with hospitals, businesses, and COOP’s. Join us as we dish it up with this bicounty leader in the 413.
Thursday, February 23, 202302/23/2023
Caroling in February
2/23/23: Carol Rose, Exec. Dir., ACLU of Massachusetts, on threats to, and fighting for, freedom of speech and reproductive rights across the country and in Massachusetts; Carole Bull, pastor of the United Church of Ware, on the meaning of Ash Wednesday and Lent; on this the 50th, anniversary of the Endangered Species Act, the species saved and those still endangered with Susi von Oettingen from Hadley Office of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Take Five with Glenn Siegel and alto-saxophonist maestro, coming to the Valley, Jorge Sylvester.
Wednesday, February 22, 202302/22/2023
Censorship Undone
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
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.
Monday, February 20, 202302/20/2023
Happy 50th Hip Hop!
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
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
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.
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.
