Friday, September 12, 202509/12/2025

The Hustler Files Ep 127

In The Hustler Files

SHACKLED NO MORE; A FIGHT FOR PREGNANT WOMEN BEHIND BARS

Heather Canuel, a powerful activist, entrepreneur, mother, and grandmother, is also known for being the last woman to give birth while shackled to a prison bed in Illinois, more than 20 years ago. In this episode, Heather shares her harrowing journey through the criminal justice system, the trauma of her experience while being pregnant, and her fight for reform and justice for incarcerated mothers. Heather’s experience and current life mission provide an inspiring discussion about survival, resilience, and the importance of creating change, both inside the wall and beyond.

Thursday, September 11, 202509/11/2025

Voices

In Talk The Talk

9/11/25: Northampton At-large City Council candidate Yakov Kronrod. Author John Bollard on “Protesting with Rosa Parks.” Rep Natalie Blais: Disaster Relief & her appointment to MA PILOT Commission. Ruth Griggs w/ Darmon Meader & Peter Eldridge of NY VoicesNY Voices, Northampton Jazz Festival’s Grand Finale performance.

Wednesday, September 10, 202509/10/2025

The Bees Knees

In Talk The Talk

9/10/25: Town Council Pres Lynn Griesemer: 9/11 remembrance, civility, and the Civic Academy. Northampton At-large City Council candidate Deb Henson critiques the city leadership’s priorities & failure to listen. Brian Adams w/ Dan Conlon of Warm Colors Apiary: Bees. Larry Hott w/ Jackie Hayden & Steve Daiber who have an upcoming opening at New England Visionary Artists Museum

Tuesday, September 9, 202509/09/2025

It’s All About Community

In Talk The Talk

9/9/25: Rep Pat Duffy on storm clean-up. Fed cuts, & vaccine policy. Hadley School Superintendent Anne McKenzie: Welcome Back Kids! National Recovery Mth: Northmtn Recovery Ctr’s Trevor Dayton, Deb Boudreau, John Sullivan & Charlie Worbeck – ice cream social today! Duke Goldman talkin’ pennant, playoff stretch & Yanks/Sawx/Mets.

Monday, September 8, 202509/08/2025

Caught in a Storm

In Talk The Talk

9/8/25: Farmer’s Almanac editor Carol Connare on winter weather predictions. Megan Zinn w/ local sci-fi & fantasy author Elizabeth Bear…

Friday, September 5, 202509/05/2025

Panorama — Episode 119– Crisis in the Northampton Public Schools?

In Panorama

Originally recorded on August 15, 2025. Northampton public schools. What’s working and where is it failing? Ben Tobin, education advocate, Gaurav Jashnani, parent and professor, Andrea Bertini, parent and professor, and Diana Schwartz, parent and professor, express their frustrations with the Northampton public schools. They also share their thoughts on what the City of Northampton must do to remedy the looming problems.

Friday, September 5, 202509/05/2025

The Art of Politics

In Talk The Talk

9/5/25: Max Page w/ AAUP Pres Todd Wolfson who won lawsuit when court ruled Trump illegally froze research grants from Harvard. 1st Congressional District candidate Jeromie Whalen. Northampton at-large City Council candidate Meg Robbins. Paul Gulla of Michelson Gallery: A Month of Music (Art.) Donnabelle Casis w/ Dir Rachel Rushing of HCC’s Taber Art Gallery.

Thursday, September 4, 202509/04/2025

On the Issues

In Talk The Talk

9/4/25: Nhmptn City Councilor-at-large candidate Benjamin Spencer. Human Rts Atty Laura Pitter: Mass municipalities & ICE. Representative Jim McGovern: gerrymandering, 2026 & losing democracy. Ruth Griggs w/ pianist & Jazzfest performer Miki Yamanaka.

Wednesday, September 3, 202509/03/2025

Hear Me

In Talk The Talk

9/3/25: D.A. Dave Sullivan: feds militarizing the police, ICE abuses & wearing masks. Mayor GL Sciarra: early voting, affordable housing, & Picture Main St. Mayoral candidate Jillian Duclos: Picture Main St, protecting businesses & school funding. Larry Hott on “Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore,” “CODA,” “Children of a Lesser God” & “Through Deaf Eyes.”

Tuesday, September 2, 202509/02/2025

Forgettaboutit

In Talk The Talk

9/2/25: Bill & Buz fishwrap the state seal, flag & motto. Amherst Coll profs & librettists Ron Bashford & Eric Sawyer: “The Onion,” their opera about an AI machine that brings memories to life. Labor activists Jeff Jones & Casey Moore on the Inside Organizer School. Sen Jo Comerford on vaccines, charter school funding & JFK Jr.