Friday, March 6, 202603/06/2026

Explosive Content

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Explosive Content

3/6/26: Hampshire Coll Prof & astronomer Salman Hameed: the Iran War & other Black Holes.

MTA Pres Max Page: AP scores –we’re no.1!, rural school $, the Bright Act & the tax cut referendum.

Community Action Pioneer Valley’s Ex Dir Lev BenEzra & Bd Pres Charity Day: Help—an emergency need for fuel assistance funds & the lived experience.

Donnabelle Casis w/ Heart for the Soul Gallery Ex Dir Sierra Meyers: the Inhairitance Exhibit.

Thursday, March 5, 202603/05/2026

Music To Our Ears

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Music to Our Ears

3/5/26: Lora Wondolowski, Gfld City Council Pres & state rep candidate: humility & effective public service.

Live in the studio—N’mpton HS Chamber Choir, previewing the Local Vocal Chord Bowl—amazing!

 The recently greatly honored E’mpton artist, marquetry master Silas Kopf.

Congressman Jim McGovern: the war, Epstein, Bondi & the budget.

Ruth Griggs w/ Dee Boyle-Clapp & Casandra Holden: the creative economy here.

Wednesday, March 4, 202603/04/2026

Taking Care & Taking Wing

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Taking Care & Taking Wing
3/4/26: DA David Sullivan: protecting ourselves from consumer rip-offs & ICE.
Jeremy Dubs — Nhmptn Ward 4 Councilor, disability rts advocate & star of “Tallywacker.”
Magic Wings’ new co-owner Vytautas Sukys: talkin’ butterflies.
Larry Hott w/ Yvonne Russo & Nicholas Pike: their Oscar-nominated song “Sweet Dreams of Joy” can be heard in the film “Viva Verdi,” available on Jolt.film.

Tuesday, March 3, 202603/03/2026

The Future Is Now

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3/3/26: The Future Is Now

Sen Paul Mark: our creative Mass economy.
Ken Comia, new Pres, Mass Chapter, American Planning Ass’n: the Pioneer Valley’s future.
Forbes Library Dir Lisa Downing w/ Bill Scher, Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library Standing Comm President: Coolidge’s history & the future.
Free Press Co-CEO Jessica Gonzalez & Ruth Livier, Campaign Mgr, Democracy & Civil Rts Team & author of “Complicit…”: rampaging authoritarianism & how to fight back.

Monday, March 2, 202603/02/2026

War and Peace

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War and Peace

3/2/26: “Enchanted April” in March – Ehmptn Theater Co’s Gilana Chelimsky & Jane Barish.
U.S. Rep. & Armed Services Comm member Seth Moulton: the War in Iran.
Sen Jo Comerford: the Iran War, protecting immigrants here & College and University funding.
Nhmptn Mayor GL Sciarra: students advocating for state aid for schools.

Friday, February 27, 202602/27/2026

The Hustler Files Ep 151

In The Hustler Files

ONE SYSTEM, TWO PATHS; RESTORATION VS. PUNISHMENT

Northwestern Massachusetts District Attorney David Sullivan is always up for a powerful conversation that challenges conventional ideas of justice, and what it truly means to serve a community. From traditional prosecution to innovative restorative justice practices, Sullivan shares how his office is working to balance accountability with opportunity, giving both victims and offenders a voice in the process. Rooted in a model that dates back three thousand years, restorative justice shifts the focus from punishment to repairing harm, creating space for dialogue, responsibility, and transformation. Through real-life examples and candid insights, this conversation offers a rare look inside the evolving role of a modern District Attorney and the systems working to create lasting change. This episode is a reminder that justice isn’t always about punishment. Sometimes, it’s about understanding, accountability, and the possibility of a different outcome.

Friday, February 27, 202602/27/2026

As Public as Possible

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2.27 As Public as Possible

Your State U w/ Max Page & Prof & Author David Backer “As Public as Possible: Radical Finance for America’s Schools”

Buz – The Massachusetts Government’s Response To ICE

Buz & Andy On Trump & USA Hockey

Umass Asst Prof & Research Astronomer Jorge Zavala – Missing Link In Galaxy Evolution

Art Beat: Amanda Herman Of The Umass Contemporary Arts Museum – 50 Year Anniv – w/Sally Curcio & Alana Casey

Thursday, February 26, 202602/26/2026

No Kings

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2.26 No Kings
Buz and Bill on GCC Senior Symposia—State Power
ACLU of Mass.’s Carol Rose-Mass law. ICE, & No Kings Day
Rabbah Riqi- Purim celebration
All That Jazz: John Anz w Nick Hempton upcoming show at Tanglewood

Wednesday, February 25, 202602/25/2026

The Heat is On

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2.25.26 The Heat is On
Winter Hoopla (Shelbourne Falls) this weekend: Laura Iveson, Jane Wegscheider
Elizabeth Sacktor—Shroudmakers, Undertakers, and hairworkers
Mimi Kaplan & Eric Broadbent: Heat Pumps & Electrifying Massachusetts
Larry Hott & Anthony Kaufman “Don’t Panic” Doc Filmmaking

Tuesday, February 24, 202602/24/2026

Running to Win

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2/24 Running to Win

Professor Chris Appy & Chris Small—UMass lecture: From Amazon to Gaza: Organizing, Solidarity, and Civic Courage
MHC Professor Kerstin Nordstrom & Smith College Prof. Sarah Mazda—Local volcanoes– Mount Holyoke RANGE! 
Lora Wondolowski—City Council of Greenfield & Running for State Rep 1st Franklin County 
Fair Play—Duke on Winter Olympics & Women Athletes in sports