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Podcasts

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Tuesday, November 5, 201911/05/2019

Yes He Did

In Bill Newman

11/5: Lawrence Jackson, former Official White House Photographer—his new book is “Yes We Did: Photos and Behind-the Scenes Stories Celebrating Our First African-American President;” then, UMass. Professor and Chair of the Communications Dept., Sut Jhally, on the upcoming presentation at UMass (and the controversy surrounding it), “Criminalizing Dissent: The Attack on BDS & American Democracy.”

Monday, November 4, 201911/04/2019

Budget Time AGAIN?

In Bill Newman

11/4: State Senator Jo Comerford on what the Massachusetts legislature just funded and didn’t and why; NYT best-selling author Stephen Harding—his new book is “Escape from Paris: A True Story of Love and Resistance in Wartime [WWII] France.”

Saturday, November 2, 201911/02/2019

Vaya Con Muñoz 11.2.19

In Vaya Con Muñoz

Panelists Kate Albright-Hanna and Nathaniel Waring on the too precious positions of some Democratic presidential candidates: murderers can vote, says Bernie; taxpayers pay for sex change operations of prisoners, says Warren. Also, Nathaniel on a bill that would allow candidates to use campaign money to pay for candidates child care

Saturday, November 2, 201911/02/2019

Western Mass Business Show 11.2.19

In The Western Mass. Business Show

Tune in Saturday, November 2nd @ 11 am, and Sunday, November 3rd @ 8 pm
to hear Ira speak with DYLAN PILON of CLOUD 9 MARKETING GROUP about the job of marketing to communicate the brand message, curating it for your target customers, using the right psychology, determining the mix of digital versus print, etc. Also, how to attract clients outside of Western Mass, competing with agencies in larger markets. Plus, growing a company bigger than himself.

Thursday, October 31, 201910/31/2019

The Spectre of Impeachment

In Bill Newman

10/31: State Representative Mindy Domb on the Trump impeachment, the Student Opportunity Act, and the Leverett Co-op; Al Sax on Cider Days—beginning today, throughout Franklin County; Rev. Peter Ives, Rabbi Justin David, Nat’l Priorities Project’s Lindsay Koshgarian; and Sunrise Movement Founder Varshini Prakash.

Wednesday, October 30, 201910/30/2019

Choice In The Matter

In Bill Newman

10/30: Ranked Choice Voting—on the ballot in Easthampton next week—we speak with a proponent, City Councilor Tom Peake; then ARISE –and dance– for social justice in Florence—our guest is Tanisha Arena, the Executive Director of Arise.

Monday, October 28, 201910/28/2019

Peanut Butter To Make The World Better

In Bill Newman

10/28: The Peanut Butter and Jelly Drive for the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts with the founder, 8th grader, Avery Greenfield; also, “Love Poems (for People with Children)”—we speak with the very funny author, New Yorker contributor and humorist, John Kenney; “NPR: Northampton Poetry Radio” with Poets Laureate, one erstwhile and one presiding, Rich Michelson and Karen Skolfield; then, Black in the Valley with Rev-Dr. Jacquelyn Smith-Crooks and Prof. Carlie Tartakov and Dr. Patricia Romney – on Amherst Neighbors.

Saturday, October 26, 201910/26/2019

Western Mass Business Show 10.26.19

In The Western Mass. Business Show

Tune in Saturday, October 26 @ 11 am, and Sunday, October 27 @ 8 pm
to hear Ira speak with ERIK MUTEN about how he catalyzes transformation in businesses and organizations, to help build emotional resilience and intimacy in our social connections, and help people see more clearly in everyday situations. He discusses how he has “radically simplified” his life, to achieve his priorities, and how he has used theater to highlight what needs repair in your workplace.

Saturday, October 26, 201910/26/2019

Vaya Con Muñoz 10.26.19

In Vaya Con Muñoz

Today Kate Albright-Hanna and Nathaniel Waring on that cray cray statement by Hilary Clinton about Tulsi Gabbard, which, it turns out, could be right.

Friday, October 25, 201910/25/2019

Teachers Strike In Dedham

In Bill Newman

10/25: STRIKE! The Dedham Teachers Strike with Labor Notes’ Barbara Madeloni and Dedham Educators Ass’n President Tim Dwyer; then, MTA Veep Max Page on the Student Opportunity Act, unanimously passed by the State House of Representatives; and then, Lindsay Koshgarian from the National Priorities Project; MHC professor of physics, Kerstin Nordstrom on the upcoming Sci-Tech Café; and ArtBeat with Donnabelle Casis and Tracy Eller.

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