Podcasts
Podcasts
Saturday, August 16, 202508/16/2025
Panorama — Episode 116 — Dan Breindel
In Panorama
Originally aired on August 16, 2025. Dan Breindel, a local artist, is running to be the next mayor of Northampton (MA). He says, “I’m very sensitive and aware of how dire things are in this city,” and lays out his positions on housing affordability, school funding, and government transparency.
Dan’s website:
https://danformayor.com/
Friday, August 15, 202508/15/2025
The Hustler Files Ep 124
THE POWER OF COACHING IN CORRECTIONS, PART 2
Whether you’re a sports fan or a parent in the stands, there is a distinct difference between the role of the Coach and the role of the Referees. Nowhere is it more apparent than watching the 2025 NFL pre-season games to get a true perspective on the differences. In this, part 2 of the conversation with Dr. Brian Lovins, President of Justice System Partners, Brian shares more about the transformative coaching model he and his other collaborators created back in 2018, how that initial model is now focused on four dimensions of coaching; the Approach, the Connection, the Playbook and the Success, and the importance of accountability, and the real life implications of this innovative model that is evolving and reshaping the experiences of those it was designed for.
Friday, August 15, 202508/15/2025
Looking Forward, Looking Back
8/15/25: UMass Profs Max Page & Sam Redman: Trump v. the Smithsonian – what dies? MTA Pres Max Page: Trump’s cuts & UMass — the legislature to the rescue? Amherst Prof Austin Sarat: gerrymandering, troops on the streets, & democracy’s future? Caterpillars at the Carle. Donnabelle Casis w/ the renowned Grace Lin: her retrospective at the Carle.
Thursday, August 14, 202508/14/2025
Talk the Talk on 8.14
8/14/25. Northampton Police Chief John D. Cartledge on community policing. Tom Peake, of the Donahue Institute, on the benefits of gambling. Professor emeritus of peace and world security studies Michael Klare on Trump vs Putin meeting. WRSI’s Steve Sanderson on 35th “Transformance.”
Wednesday, August 13, 202508/13/2025
Resilience
8/13/25: Amherst Town Council Pres Lynn Griesemer: follow the money. Hampshire County Sheriff Patrick Cahillane: drugs in our community. Prof Brian Adams w/ Karen Foster & Nicole Rochefort: All Out Adventures’ upcoming Kayakathon. Filmmakers Larry Hott & Roger Sorkin: political films & the American Resilience Project.
Tuesday, August 12, 202508/12/2025
Wars and Pieces
8/12/25: Newman on the headlines & fascism. Hadley School Super Anne McKenzie is super— parents’ religious objections to curriculum. Poet Doug Anderson & Brandeis Prof Janet McIntosh on “Kill Talk”—at A.P.E. Duke Goldman: the first woman umpire in MLB—finally!
Monday, August 11, 202508/11/2025
Resilience & Resistance
8/11/25: Dr. Xiomara Herman, Amherst School Superintendent on the school counselor who misgendered students. Eric Reeves: millions starving in Sudan. Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia: federal cuts, resilience, and resistance. Global Groove w/ UMass Prof Amilcar Shabazz, Taproot’s Matthew King & Bobby Torres & Rebelle’s Manou Africa.
Friday, August 8, 202508/08/2025
The Hustler Files Ep 123
THE POWER OF COACHING IN CORRECTIONS, PART 1
In sports, there are Coaches and there are Referees, but what about in the criminal justice system? That was the question that Dr. Brian Lovins, currently President of Justice System Partners, asked himself during his tenure at the Harris County Correctional System as Assistant Director. During that time, Dr. Lovins was tasked with developing and implementing agency-wide change plans to drive increased successful completion rates of justice-impacted individuals on probation. It was during this time that an ‘ah-ha moment seized Dr. Lovins, and he, along with some collaborators, created the Coach vs. Referee model to emphasize the importance of connection and support for individuals navigating the justice system. These many years later, through research and hands-on experience with the Idaho Department of Corrections, Dr. Lovins and his team have been front and center with the Coach vs. Referee model to help reduce recidivism and foster success by offering a more compassionate and effective approach to justice.
Friday, August 8, 202508/08/2025
Western Mass Business Show on 8.9.25 — Yonder Toys
In The Western Mass. Business Show
Join us as we speak to Danielle Curry owner of Yonder Toy Shop and Play Space in Easthampton. As a life long educator, creator, camp counselor, teacher, and parent-Danielle knows children-and loves them. With her families support (thank you Milo and Silas), Danielle is living the entrepreneurial dream. Checkout www.yondertoyshop.com for more info and details about how to become a member of this amazing play space and creation zone. There is a stage, a foam pit, art area, creation/imagination space, and more-fun for the kids and the adults. Did you know you can have birthday parties here? I’m pushing for an adult gimp bracelet making class!!! Who knows other names for gimp? Tune in to find out. Thanks for listening.
Friday, August 8, 202508/08/2025
Cuts
8.8.25. MTA Max Page with Jonathan Hecht on reforming stipends. Atty James Winston impact cuts to SSI & SSDI. Nina Kleinberg on Casablanca at Amherst Cinema. Northampton Mayoral Candidate David Dombrowski.
