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

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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?

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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

Wednesday, May 11, 202205/11/2022

Writing-in votes

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5/12: The Movement Voter Project with Rich Michelson, Carrie Cuthbert and Michael Kane. Breaking news from outer space, North Dakota and UMass – it’s Salman Hameed’s (Ridiculously Large and Largely Ridiculous) Universe with the eponymous Hampshire College Professor and astronomer.

Tuesday, May 10, 202205/10/2022

The Afternoon Buzz 5.10.22 – Sen. Sonia Chang-Diaz & Playwright Talya Kingston

In The Afternoon Buzz

Sen. Sonia Chang-Diaz, candidate for Governor of Massachusetts. Playbill with Jackie Walsh and Talya Kingston, a playwright from WAM, an all-women’s theater company in the Berkshire

Tuesday, May 10, 202205/10/2022

An unvarnished look at JFK

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5/10: Mark Updegrove, presidential historian whose newest book is “Incomparable Grace: JFK in the Presidency;” Michael Klare, author, scholar, Professor Emeritus of Peace and World Security Studies and Nation Magazine Defense Correspondent, on Putin’s speech yesterday and the War in Ukraine; and then, “Talkin’ Baseball with the Duke” — Duke Goldman, SABR star, author, and baseball historian on the season so far—How about those Red Sox?

Monday, May 9, 202205/09/2022

The Afternoon Buzz 5.9.22 – Taylor Lynch & Chelsea Sunday Klein

In The Afternoon Buzz

Brian Adams talks to Taylor Lynch involved in the Cooler Communities Fair. Cabin Fever Roundtable with Megan Zinn & Chelsea Sunday Klein, discussing parenting young kids during the pandemic.

Monday, May 9, 202205/09/2022

Fighting Houselessness in Holyoke

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5/9: Mayors Monday with Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia on persons without housing, the State of the City, and the police and other audits. Rev. Dr. Jacquelyn Smith-Crooks on Mothers’ Day. Bill Newman on SCOTUS and Justice Alito’s draft opinion.