Podcasts
Podcasts
Saturday, April 25, 202004/25/2020
Western Mass Business Show 4.25.20
In The Western Mass. Business Show
Tune in Saturday, April 25 @ 11 am & Sunday, April 26 @ 8 pm to hear Ira speak with ETHEL GRIFFIN & COLLEEN LOVELESS, of REVITALIZE CDC. For 28 years they have rebuilt homes and revitalized communities in Western Mass, leveraging the investments of donors, grantors and volunteers to provide resources to the elderly, veterans, families with children and people with special needs, ranging from roof repairs to mold remediation, to health and safety modifications and energy-efficiency improvements. Hear how they’ve helped neighborhoods build the community strong enough to drive out drug houses; helped children suffering from asthma, worsened by their own house; and even in the time of Covid-19, can do virtual assessments to identify hazards in your home and provide advice and supplies. And how contributions, using the Community Investment Tax Credit (CITC), gives back 50% of your donation, as a tax credit that even includes nonprofits ie: kind of like the government is providing a matching grant!
Friday, April 24, 202004/24/2020
Are The States Going To Go Bankrupt?
In Bill Newman
4/24: Representative Mindy Domb on the President, the Governor and the coronavirus; MTA Vice-President Max Page on the rest of the school year; ArtBeat segment host Donnabelle Casis and photographer and teacher Kelsey Lockhart on the Front Porch Project.
Friday, April 24, 202004/24/2020
Financial Fitness With the Money Doctor-Should Your Tap Your 401K?
In Financial Fitness with the Money Doctor
The Money Doctor, Dr. Frances Rahaim of “Hug Your Student Debt”, talks about whether you should tap your retirement plan to stay afloat during the pandemic
Thursday, April 23, 202004/23/2020
How To Campaign During COVID?
In Bill Newman
4/23: Representative Joe Kennedy III, candidate for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate, on the coronavirus and the Congress and his contest with Sen. Markey–we catch up with the Congressman in the car on his way to Washington to vote. Then, Margaret Klein Salaman, author of “Facing the Climate Emergency: How to Transform Yourself with Climate Truth.” Then, Pam Victor, Head of Happiness, on happiness and Rev. Peter Ives and Rabbi Justin David on Earth Day.
Wednesday, April 22, 202004/22/2020
Will The Federal Elections Learn Anything From The Wisconsin Primary?
In Bill Newman
4/22: Josh Silver, CEO of the Northampton-based national organization Represent.US, on the coronavirus and the elections, mail-in voting, and the potential to enhance democracy. Then, Natalia Munoz on Covid-19 in Puerto Rico.
Tuesday, April 21, 202004/21/2020
God Help Us. It’s The Comedy Quiz.
In Bill Newman
4/21: Pastor Sarah Buteux poses existential questions to Kelsey Flynn,
Monte Belmonte, and Pam Victor. Then, Kelsey Freeman, author of “No Option But North: The Migrant World and the Perilous Path Across the Border.”
Monday, April 20, 202004/20/2020
How Easthampton Is Weathering The Storm
In Bill Newman
4/20: Mayor’s Monday with Easthampton Mayor Nicole LaChapelle. Than, Black in the Valley with special guest Sister Anna Mohammed.
Monday, April 20, 202004/20/2020
Financial Fitness With the Money Doctor–Navigating the Coronavirus Stimulus Programs
In Financial Fitness with the Money Doctor
Dr. Frances Rahaim, the Money Doctor, talks about the pros and cons of the federal stimulus package to help people and companies affected financially by the coronavirus




