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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.

Thursday, February 10, 202202/10/2022

The Afternoon Buzz 2.8.22 – Journalist Danny Jin and Playbill with Jackie and Eggtooth Artistic Director Linda McInerney

In The Afternoon Buzz

Berkshire Eagle Reporter Danny Jin will discuss his article about the impact of climate crisis on Western Massachusetts. Playbill with Jackie Walsh and Linda McInerney, Founder Artistic Director of Eggtooth Productions in Greenfield

Thursday, February 10, 202202/10/2022

The Afternoon Buzz 2.7.22 – Potholes in Amherst and Cabin Fever Roundtable with Megan and Julie Waggoner

In The Afternoon Buzz

Dan Torres on Amherst government. Cabin Fever Roundtable with Megan Rubiner Zinn with Julie
Waggoner and we’re going to talk about walking and hiking adventures during the
pandemic.

Thursday, February 10, 202202/10/2022

Inching closer to the end of the American Experiment

In Bill Newman

2/9: Josh Silver, co-founder and Executive Chairman of Represent US, on this year’s elections and the prospects for democracy. Rev. Carole Bull, Rabbi Justin David and Counselor Paul Regan on domestic violence — how to make men stop.

Wednesday, February 9, 202202/09/2022

Paying for Probation?

In Bill Newman

2/8: Rhymes with Orange’s Hilary Price on love letters at the Academy of Music this weekend; Wanda Bertram, from the Prison Policy Initiative, on Gov. Baker’s proposal to repeal probation and parole fees; Stephen Zunes, author of “Western Sahara: War, Nationalism, and Conflict Irresolution,” on annexation, military occupation, and the rule of international law.

Tuesday, February 8, 202202/08/2022

The Current COVID Caseload at Cooley

In Bill Newman

2/8: Dr. Joanne Levin, infectious disease specialist, on the state of covid in western Massachusetts; Sabrina Hamilton, Artistic Director of KoFest, and Jonathan Mirin, from Piti Theatre Company and writer and performer of “Canary in a Gold Mine,” on this weekend’s production; “Talkin’ Baseball with the Duke,” with Duke Goldman on the prospects for labor peace and the recent decisions of the Hall of Fame to admit, or not, stars from the steroid era

Monday, February 7, 202202/07/2022

GL’s Inaugural Mayor’s Monday

In Bill Newman

2/7: State Senator Jo Comerford; Northampton Mayor G.L. Sciarra.

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