Podcasts

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Tuesday, February 15, 202202/15/2022

The Unmaking and Remaking of Hampshire College

In Bill Newman

Monday, February 14, 202202/14/2022

Panorama – Episode 44 – Amy Cahillane, Executive Director of Downton Northampton Association (DNA)

In Panorama

Originally aired on February 12, 2022. Jess Tyler and Dan Torres speak with Amy Cahillane, Executive Director of Downton Northampton Association (DNA), about the challenges and prospects for downtown Northampton.

Monday, February 14, 202202/14/2022

Mayor’s Monday with Joshua Garcia of Holyoke

In Bill Newman

2/14: Valentine’s Day is Mayors Monday. We speak with Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia about police accountability and salaries, schools, and structural racism. Then, Black in the Valley with Carlie Tartakov, Amilcar Shabazz, Kathleen Anderson, and Michelle Miller – it is Black History month and we discuss the reparation efforts nationwide and here in the Valley.

Saturday, February 12, 202202/12/2022

THE Cambridge Connection Ep 21

In The Cambridge Connection

It’s Never Too Young to Pursue Your Entrepreneurial Passion

Junior Achievement of Western Mass President, Jennifer Connolly, joins Gordy and Tinamarie once again, but this time to introduce, a superstar student of JA, Nathaniel Claudio. Nathaniel is a Senior at Putnam Vocational High School and in-between his co-op job at a local bank, he has been working towards a future career in the media industry. His passion for podcasting led Jennifer to gather her resources and completely outfit a new media room at Putnam with all the trappings for creating a podcast. Listen in and get inspired, because it’s never too early or too late to follow your dreams.

Saturday, February 12, 202202/12/2022

Through a child’s eyes

In The Western Mass. Business Show

2.12.22 Tara Brewster talks with Michael Abrams the pediatric ophthalmologist.

Saturday, February 12, 202202/12/2022

Vaya Con Muñoz 2.12.22

In Vaya Con Muñoz

This week on the show we are joined by Nathaniel Waring, Tanisha Arena, Kate Albright-Hanna, and Matt Szafranski to discuss a new state program that will help minorities get state contracts, and how Gov Baker added LGBT owned businesses to the program; former State Representative Ray Jordan of Springfield’s passing, and his legacy in western mass and beyond; Kate’s new interest in a supposed mythical creature in western mass, and it’s half man – half deer appearance; the ways in which different groups approach fear and monsters, and how that is related to privilege; Black History month, and how white supremacy will do anything to keep people from talking about the real threats; and then we are joined by Larry Hott to discuss the top 5 films up for best documentary, and why he’s very excited about the choices.

Friday, February 11, 202202/11/2022

The Afternoon Buzz 2.11.22

In The Afternoon Buzz

Energy Expert Julie McNamara of the Union of Concerned Scientists discusses topics such as why power outages occur in winter storms. Berkshire Eagle Investigations Editor Larry Parnass on the state of print journalism.

Friday, February 11, 202202/11/2022

The Afternoon Buzz 2.10.22 – Nathan Marr from Berkshire East and Take 5 with Ruth and Mark G. Meadows and Rochelle Rice

In The Afternoon Buzz

Brian Adams, Science and Sustainability Correspondent with Nathan Marr from Berkshire East discussing the Olympics, Berkshire East’s sustainability efforts, and the impact of climate change on skiing. Take 5 with Ruth Griggs and her guests pianist Mark Meadows and vocalist Rochelle Rice.

Friday, February 11, 202202/11/2022

Why dashcams are an important defense

In Bill Newman

2/11: MTA Vice-President Max Page on masks, the Family Mobility Act, and the Fair Share Amendment. Northampton City Councilor-at-large Marissa Elkins on the police dashcams controversy. ArtBeat with Donnabelle Casis, Beth Tiffany, and Maddie McDougall on Winter Fest—this weekend in Easthampton.

Thursday, February 10, 202202/10/2022

The Afternoon Buzz 2.9.22 – Physicians for Human Rights Deputy Director Kathryn Hampton and Sean G’Sta Self’s

In The Afternoon Buzz

Physicians for Human Rights Deputy Director Kathryn Hampton on the Biden Administration’s exit from negotiations over compensation to families separated at the border. The Interesting Thing with Nan Parati and rap producer Sean
Self live from New Orleans. End song is by Sean G’Sta Self’s Left Wing, Right Wing.

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