Podcasts
Podcasts
Friday, March 6, 202603/06/2026
The Hustler Files Ep 152
SHERIFF CALLS ICE ARREST ‘BUSH LEAGUE’
When a routine evening in Portland, Maine turned into a highly publicized arrest involving Federal Immigration Authorities; it sparked questions far beyond one incident and triggered a Sheriff showdown. In this episode, Cumberland County Sheriff Kevin Joyce unpacks the events surrounding the arrest of a correctional officer trainee by ICE during a federal operation known as Operation Catch of the Day. What followed triggered national headlines, protests, and a ripple effect inside the Cumberland County justice system including the removal of all ICE detainees from the county jail, and new scrutiny of hiring practices and cooperation between local and federal law enforcement. Sheriff Joyce shares his firsthand account of the arrest, the complicated legal and jurisdictional issues involved, and why he chose to publicly challenge what he called ‘bush league’ tactics used in the operation. This conversation explores what happens when the Office of Sheriff, federal law enforcement, and immigration policy collide and test both principle and partnership.
Friday, March 6, 202603/06/2026
Explosive Content
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
