Podcasts
Podcasts
Friday, March 20, 202603/20/2026
In Our Interest
In Our Interest
3/20/26: Labor leaders Max Page & Jon Weissman: protesting Bank of America.
Amherst Coll Prof Austin Sarat: Trump’s cognition & media’s giving him a pass.
Rep Lindsay Sabadosa: ICE in Massachusetts & the ballot questions.
Trustees of Reservations’ Wendy Ferris: Beaver Brook’s Rewilding & other Trustees’ lands here for us;
Political Gold w/ Josh Silver: resistance.
Friday, March 20, 202603/20/2026
The Hustler Files Ep 154
WHEN CLASS ACTION WINS OUT OVER RETALIATION
Access to justice stops at the prison gates unless you happen to be incarcerated in one of the few states in the U.S. that has prisoner legal services available. For 9 plaintiffs and another 150 incarcerated men at the Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center in Massachusetts, legal help from Prisoner Legal Services and Hogan Lovells Law Firm was able to offer legal support, and won a $7 million landmark case, against the correctional center. In this episode of The Hustler Files, Lawyers of the Year, in Massachusetts, David Milton and Kayla Ghantous discuss the critical role of organizations dedicated to advocating for prisoners facing legal challenges, while incarcerated. While civil legal services exist for housing, benefits, and family matters, far fewer resources are available to those behind bars, leaving many without the legal support they desperately need. This conversation shines a light on the growing demand for prisoner legal advocacy, the gaps in access to justice, and why these services are more essential than ever, because justice should never depend on where you are.
Thursday, March 19, 202603/19/2026
Speaking Up, Speaking Out
Speaking Up, Speaking Out
3/19/26: Dr. Jonathan Bayuk on Covid, flu, allergies, & vaccinations.
DHG & Gfld Recorder Ex Ed Dan Crowley: ICE grabs local men, Citizen of the Year Patricia Thayer, & school funding.
Nanny Vonnegut: censorship of her father Kurt Vonnegut’s books.
Ruth Griggs w/ the extraordinary Giacomo Gates, coming to the Drake.
Wednesday, March 18, 202603/18/2026
Celebrate the Children of Resistance
Celebrate the Children of Resistance
3/18/26: Robert Meeropol, Founder, Rosenberg Fund for Children, on Angela Davis coming to Northampton.
Mary Witt—singing LIVE in studio—“Singing Spring In” this Sunday.
Jenny Powers, Dir, Spld Science Museum: “Dinosaurs Still Live!”
Larry Hott: And the Oscar deservedly goes to…
Tuesday, March 17, 202603/17/2026
Past, Present and Future
Past, Present and Future
3/17/26: Bill & Carrie Baker FishWrap weapons of mass distraction.
Sue Kassirer: the Art for the Earth exhibit in Leverett
Josh Shanley: the Great Flood of March,1936 & are we safe now?
Our monthly Comedy Quiz — come play Hat Tricks.
Feminist Futures — Smith Prof Carrie Baker w/ WAM Theater Artistic Director Genee Coreno: women, art, activism & mobilizing.
Monday, March 16, 202603/16/2026
Neighborism
Neighborism
3/16/26: Olivia Aguilar, MHC Prof & Dir of Miller Worley Ctr for the Environment: “A Latine Outdoor Experience.”
Megan Zinn w/ Anne Fadiman on “Frog and Other Essays” coming to Broadside.
Oscars Recap & Reactions w/ Megan Zinn & Kerstin Nordstrom.
MA LUCE Immigrant Justice Hotline w/ Lena Entin & Michael Kane.
Saturday, March 14, 202603/14/2026
Western Mass Business Show on 3.14.26 – Kate Riley
In The Western Mass. Business Show
Kate Riley grew up in WMA going in and out of houses as a foster child, did she ever think she would end up in real estate, probably not. With a background in property/causality insurance and recruiting she had the listening skills and mindset to survive and thrive, and that’s exactly what she’s done. Her husband Nick, a broker and business owner himself, gave her the push in Covid that she needed to get her license and get into real estate. Making a difference and getting involved is very important to Kate and you can see it in her volunteer work. Join us as we learn more about Kate and why you need to call her to help you find your dream home, she will go the extra marathon for you and not even break a sweat. Check out here website to learn more, www.rileyhomerealty.com
Friday, March 13, 202603/13/2026
The Hustler Files Ep 153
WHEN YOUR SUPERPOWER STANDS AT THE INTERSECTION OF JUVENILES & JUSTICE
As attorney, youth advocate and Executive Director of the Coalition for Juvenile Justice, Melissa Milchman’s “superpower” is bringing people and organizations together to improve the lives of children and youth, and strengthen communities across the U.S. Even today her mother says she’s been wearing her superhero cape since she was a child. In this episode, Melissa shares how collaboration across various juvenile justice systems, through her organization, regardless of politics or changing landscapes, remains essential to protecting young people and creating safer communities. As someone deeply committed to youth advocacy and justice reform, Melissa believes progress happens when leaders stay focused on a shared mission: ensuring children and youth have the support, opportunity, and the community they deserve.
Friday, March 13, 202603/13/2026
We Remember
We Remember
3/13/26: We remember Paki Wieland.
The War in Iran w/ Smith Professors Naveed Mansoori & Brent Durbin.
Josh Silver: the politics of the War.
Edo Mor: the Valley’s music scene.
“Mean Girls” at NHS.
ArtBeat w/ Donnabelle Casis & Michael Tillyer of NE Visionary Artists Museum: “Headspace Two.
Thursday, March 12, 202603/12/2026
We the People
We the People
3/12/26: We The People—EHS teacher Kelly Brown & three students—on their way to the National Championship!
Rabbi Riqi Kosovske: reflections on today’s world.
The housing crisis here with John Bidwell (Way Finders) Laura Bandara (Pioneer Valley Planning Comm) & Kerry Spitzer (UMass Donahue Inst).
Remembering Natalie Graves.
