Podcasts

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Podcasts

J2 Guides

Monday, May 16, 202205/16/2022

The Afternoon Buzz 5.16.22 – Ruth Zakari & Jane and Jason Sarouhan on Van Life and J2 Gap Year Guides

In The Afternoon Buzz

Ruth Zakarin of the Massachusetts Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence. Cabin Fever Roundtable with Megan Zinn with Jane & Jason Sarouhan, discuss van life during COVID and their organization J2Guides dedicated to helping high school grads take a gap year before college.

Monday, May 16, 202205/16/2022

Trying to be made “whole” after the Soldiers’ Home Tragedy

In Bill Newman

5/16: We speak with Laurie Beaudette, whose dad. a veteran living at the Holyoke Soldiers Home died from covid, and Michael Aleo, one of her attorneys who reached the $56million on behalf of the veterans and their families who suffered so grievously. Then we preview Valley Gives Day with Alfonso Neal and Arya Samuelson from the Pioneer Valley Workers Center; Alisa Klein from Grow Food Northampton; Deb Habib from Seeds of Solidarity; Cathy Wirth from Just Roots; and Nili Simhai from Abundance Farm.

Saturday, May 14, 202205/14/2022

Scouts Honor

In The Western Mass. Business Show

5.14.22 Tara Brewster talks with Dana Carnegie and Sarah Crowley from the Girl Scouts of Central and Western Mass

Saturday, May 14, 202205/14/2022

Vaya Con Muñoz 5.14.22

In Vaya Con Muñoz

Saturday, May 14, 202205/14/2022

THE Cambridge Connection Ep 34

In The Cambridge Connection

Jeffrey Glaze

The Boy Scouts have been a household name for over 100 years, and while the name may be the same much has changed over the last few decades! Join Western Mass Council President, Jeffrey Glaze, as he speaks passionately about the role of the Boy Scouts, the educational and leadership programs they offer, their now co-ed community and the ‘never going out of style’ camping excursions. It’s a show not to be missed!

Carrie Baker

Friday, May 13, 202205/13/2022

The Afternoon Buzz 5.13.22 – Smith Professor Carrie Baker is joined by Amherst Town Councilor Ana Devlin Gauthier, Northampton Councilor Marissa Elkins, & Northampton Councilor Rachel Maiore

In The Afternoon Buzz

Smith Professor Carrie Baker is joined by Amherst Town Councilor Ana Devlin Gauthier, Northampton Councilor Marissa Elkins, & Northampton Councilor Rachel Maiore to discuss the assault on women’s reproductive rights.

Friday, May 13, 202205/13/2022

The settlement for the victims of the Solidiers’ Home

In Bill Newman

5/13: Lydia Wood, Western Mass. Regional Director of the Fair Share Amendment Campaign, and Max Page, MTA Vice-President, on the Fair Share Amendment campaign, the issues and the upcoming vote. Thomas Lesser, counsel for the families and residents of the Holyoke Soldiers Home, on the $56 million settlement.

Thursday, May 12, 202205/12/2022

The Afternoon Buzz 5.12.22 – Redfire Farm & Jazz vocalist and guitarist Ryan Hollander

In The Afternoon Buzz

Brian Adams chats about sustainable agriculture with Redfire Farms. Take Five with Ruth Griggs and guest jazz vocalist and guitarist Ryan Hollander, UMass Music grad student.

Thursday, May 12, 202205/12/2022

Could the end of “Roe” be an advantage for Democrats?

In Bill Newman

5/12: Josh Silver, Co-founder and Executive Chairman of Represent US ,on the midterms, Trump, and the Democrats v. Republicans enthusiasm gap. Rev. Averill Elizabeth Blackburn, from Florence Congregational Church, and Rabbi Justin David, of Congregation B’nai Israel, on two topics: sacred space and abortion.

Wednesday, May 11, 202205/11/2022

The Afternoon Buzz 5.11.22 – Amherst bylaw & The Interesting Thing w Nan and therapist Erica Lowman

In The Afternoon Buzz

Dan and Buz chat about a proposed Amherst bylaw to curb crisis pregnancy centers’ deceptive practices. The Interesting Thing with Nan Parati and therapist Erica Lowman who works with kids who are contributing to the dramatic spike in crime in New Orleans

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