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

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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

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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?

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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”

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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!

Friday, June 12, 202006/12/2020

The Beat Goes On

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6/12: Max Page, Mass. Teachers Ass’n Vice-President, and Michael Ash, UMass. Amherst professor of economics, on the importance and payback of fully funding higher education in this time of budget cuts ( Professor Ash reports on his new study); Artbeat host Donnabelle Casis and Dean Brown, owner of Pulp in Holyoke, on a new exquisite exhibit and a new economic model for artists created in response to Covid-19; Bob Flaherty and Bill remember Mike Ahearn.

Thursday, June 11, 202006/11/2020

The Cult of Glory

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6/11: Doug Swanson, author of “Cult of Glory: The Bold and Brutal History of the Texas Rangers” on whether a law enforcement agency with a long history of racism can be reformed; then, Rev. Peter Ives and Rabbi Justin David on the upcoming Northampton City Council meeting and the demand that Northampton defund its police department.