Podcasts

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Lisa Wong, Tim Nelson, Paul Bockelman

Monday, July 28, 202507/28/2025

From the Front Lines

In Talk The Talk

7/28/25: CODEPINK founder Madea Benjamin: tonight’s event – Gaza today. Megan Zinn w/ Forbes Bd Chair Katy Wight “watcha’ readin’?” UMass Prof Amilcar Shabazz: the state of reparations in W. Mass. Amherst Town Mgr Paul Bockelman: opioid settlement funds & reparations money.

Friday, July 25, 202507/25/2025

Panorama — Episode 114 — Lauren Leigh Rollins, Founder of Western Massachusetts Policy Center

In Panorama

Originally aired on July 26, 2025. Lauren Rollins of the Western Mass Policy Center (WMPC) joins Panorama. Lauren, a Northampton resident, founded WMPC a No-Profit people-centered policy organization. It subverts the flailing political establishment that fails to address the basic needs of the people in order to create a new model that supports and centers those excluded from power.

Learn more about WMPC at https://wmpolicy.org/about/

Read more about Lauren Rollins

Friday, July 25, 202507/25/2025

The Hustler Files Ep 121

In The Hustler Files

DIRECTOR JENIFER MCSHANE & ‘THE QUILTERS’ – STITCHING LIVES TOGETHER

Jenifer McShane never planned on becoming an award-winning independent filmmaker, but life had other plans. From her early work on ‘A Leap of Faith’, narrated by Liam Neeson, to her latest Netflix documentary, ‘The Quilters’, Jenifer shares her journey of storytelling that humanizes those behind both literal, and figurative bars. But it is at the Missouri South Central Correctional Center, a Level 5 State Prison, where Jenifer explores the transformative power of art, the importance of empathy, and the stories that challenge our perceptions of justice and redemption, while bridging the gap between society and the incarcerated.

Friday, July 25, 202507/25/2025

Darkness and Light

In Talk The Talk

7/25/25: MTA Pres Max Page: religion determining K-12 curriculum? Rep Mindy Domb: the fight for food. Kennedy Inst CEO Adam Hinds: advice and consent. John Feffer: his play “The Wedding Jester.” Donnabelle Casis w/ Sierra Myers & Christine White from Art for the Soul Gallery: “Where Light Speaks.”

Jennifer Ewers

Thursday, July 24, 202507/24/2025

Western Mass Business Show on 7.19.25 — Jennifer Ewers with Edward Jones on Market Street in Northampton

In The Western Mass. Business Show

Jennifer Ewers Financial Advisor with Edward Jones on Market Street in Northampton

Jennifer is one of Northampton’s finest. A long time Florence resident she knows the area well because of her dedication to others. Many know her from her 17 years at Webber & Grinnell insurance on North King Street. Following that she had a good three years at Finck & Perras insurance. Finally, she decided to take the advice of Laura Townes and become a financial advisor with Edward Jones. Jennifer has always believed that helping Community will help to alleviate some of life’s greatest issues. Whether it is serving on board of directors or committees helping to raise awareness or fundraisers for nonprofits, Jennifer is no stranger to lending a hand. Listen in as we talk about all things 413 and hear why she might just be the type of financial advisor that you’re looking for.

www.edwardjones.com/jennifer-ewers

john feffer and john berkowitz

Thursday, July 24, 202507/24/2025

Versus & Verses

In Talk The Talk

7/24/25: The Ukraine/Russia War: John Berkowitz v John Feffer. Carol Rose, Ex Dir ACLU MA:  Trump v. birthright citizenship Harvard, Columbia, the1st Am, PBS & NPR.  Rev Carole Bull:  the essence of prayer, meditation & poetry. Jon Anz w/ French Gypsy Jazz singer songwriter star Tatiana Eva-Marie – coming to the Iron Horse.

Wednesday, July 23, 202507/23/2025

The Fire This Time

In Talk The Talk

7/23 /25: UMass Prof Charli Carpenter: Trump, the military and possible nuclear war. Ace Tayloe, candidate for Nhmptn City Council, Ward 3. GCC science prof Brian Adams w/ DHG & Recorder columnist Bill Danielson: ”Speaking of Nature.” Amherst Town Councilor Andrew Steinberg: his legacy & his decision to not run again.

Tuesday, July 22, 202507/22/2025

Seeing Ourselves

In Talk The Talk

7/22/25: Pol consultant Josh Silver: the 2026 midterms & Northampton politics. Local artists & musicians Inde & Hazel Basil: “Mirror Mirror” at APE Gallery. Andrea Monson, Ex Dir, Downtown Nhmtn Ass’n: this weekend’s Sidewalk Sale.

Matt-Abramovit

Monday, July 21, 202507/21/2025

Trump’s War on Big Bird

In Talk The Talk

7/21/25: NEPM Pres Matt Abramovitz on devastating cuts to public radio & television. Megan Zinn w/ UMass English Prof Jenny Adams: reading, writing & thinking. Ehmptn Interim Mayor Salem Derby: 4 days on the job. Immigration Atty Stacy Tolchin: ICE’s roving raids on immigrants.

Saturday, July 19, 202507/19/2025

Panorama — Episode 113 — Alex Leff on the French Revolution

In Panorama

Originally aired on July 19th, 2025. Alex Leff, local documentary filmmaker and podcaster discusses his Human Nature Odyssey podcast and the King is Dead, Now What? series. 236 years ago, the French people dethroned their absolute king, Louis XVI. What led up to that revolution? And, what happened the day after? Alex Leff also explains the importance of the French Revolution to our current political predicament.

Podcast Episode Premiere, Guided Discussion, and Potluck Gathering Potluck: bring a dish or $10

Hidden Temple
(221 Pine St Suite #20, Florence, MA 01062, Florence MA)

Episode premiere: sliding scale $15-30 (no one turned away for lack of funds)

6pm – Doors open and potluck begins
6:55pm – Doors close (please arrive before then)
7pm – Episode premiere
8pm – Group discussion
9pm – Gathering ends

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