Podcasts

Podcasts
Monday, June 22, 202006/22/2020
Billion Dollar Burger
In Bill Newman
6/22: Chase Purdy, author of “Billion Dollar Burger: Inside Big Tech’s Race for the Future of Food”—we’re talking about an allegedly delicious burger in a jar;
then Black in the Valley with Rev. Barbara Headley, Senior Pastor of the Zion Community Baptist Church, Rev. Jacquelyn Smith-Crooks and Professor Carlie Tartakov.
Saturday, June 20, 202006/20/2020
Western Mass Business Show 6.20.20
In The Western Mass. Business Show
Tune in Saturday, June 20th @ 11 am to hear Ira speak with Samalid Hogan of the Small Business Development Center, on how businesses seem to be doing now, and some practical things to know about the Paycheck Protection Program, and how else to increase the odds of surviving the pandemic; and how to manage opening up. Hear how, in general, the SBDC has trained and experienced counselors to advise you on marketing, sales, and clarifying and achieving your goals; how you can have ”more in than out” on your financials; and help you understand certain things that business owners often don’t get. Listen in, to discover more of the business environment in Western Mass.
Friday, June 19, 202006/19/2020
Senator Ed Markey Comes To Western Mass
In Bill Newman
6/19: Senator Edward Markey on his re-election fight with Joe Kennedy, the recent SCOTUS decisions, pending legislation in the Senate, and baseball cards; MTA Veep Max Page on school funding and school openings; ArtBeat with Donnabelle Casis, Katea Stitt, and Cassandra Holden.
Thursday, June 18, 202006/18/2020
A Banner Week For LGBTQ with SCOTUS
In Bill Newman
6/18: Lee Badgett, UMass. professor whose new book is “The Economic Case for LGBT Equality” on this week’s momentous Supreme Court decision on LGBY equality; Ward 3 Neighborhood Association leaders Deb Henson and Greg Kerstetter
on neighborhood activism; Rev. Per Ives and Rabbi Justin David on tomorrow’s candlelight service at the Sojourner Truth statue and the directives of scripture.
Wednesday, June 17, 202006/17/2020
Black In The Valley
In Bill Newman
6/17: A special edition of Black in the Valley with Rev. Barbara Headley, Senior Pastor of the Zion Community Baptist Church and segment hosts Professor Carlie Tartakov and Rev. Jacquelyn Smith-Crooks.
Tuesday, June 16, 202006/16/2020
Forever A House Divided?
In Bill Newman
6/16: Award-winning bestselling author and Pulitzer finalist, Colin Woodard, whose new book is “Union: the Struggle to Forge the Story of United States Nationhood;” them Tim Lovett, founder of the Northampton-based Comedy As a Weapon.
Tuesday, June 16, 202006/16/2020
Financial Fitness With the Money Doctor–Paying for College in a Pandemic
In Financial Fitness with the Money Doctor
The Money Doctor, Dr. Frances Rahaim of Hug Your Student Debt and her guest, Amy Proietti, Greenfield Community College Financial Aid Coordinator, discuss paying for college amid a pandemic
Monday, June 15, 202006/15/2020
A Mayor’s Look at The Numbers Behind “Defunding Police”
In Bill Newman
6/15: Easthampton Mayor Nicole LaChapelle on racial justice and racial injustices and recovering from Covid-19;
then Bloomsday (tomorrow—June 16! – we celebrate in the Valley) with the Literacy Project’s Judith Roberts and Rosemary Caine.
Saturday, June 13, 202006/13/2020
Western Mass Business Show 6.13.20
In The Western Mass. Business Show
Tune in Saturday, June 13th @ 11 am to hear Ira speak with Michael Vann of the Vann Group, on how the multi-faceted consulting group he runs with his father, Kevin does a range from helping companies build healthy governance, and equip the next generation to lead; and with esteemed partners revived the Student Prince, and now the White Hut. Learn how they help second stage companies develop clarity, confidence and focus; so they can grow, transition, or exit. Listen in, and learn a lot!