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Monday, January 5, 202601/05/2026
The Hustler Files Ep 143
THE REALITY IS IN THE NUMBERS
Welcome to Season 4! Wanda Bertram from the Prison Policy Initiative stops by to discuss the latest insights and highlights on current incarceration rates, parole, juvenile justice, and how women incarcerated in the U.S. compare to other states and countries . While the statistics are alarming when reading the ‘whole pie’ research that the Prison Policy Initiative is known for, the truth of the criminal justice system in America is hard to ignore. Today’s conversation on detention centers, youth confinement, and incarcerated women invokes the sad reality that systemic issues continue to contribute to mass incarceration in the U.S. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation that highlights the continued need for reform and increased compassion within the criminal justice system.
Monday, January 5, 202601/05/2026
The Urgency of Now
1/5/26: Bob Flaherty: Trump, the invasion, protests & rewilding. Megan Zinn w/ Margot Douaihy: “Divine Ruin,” third in the Sister Holiday mystery series. At-large Amherst Councilor Mandi Jo Hanneke: buy the numbers. Nation Magazine Defense Correspondent Michael Klare: Venezuela & beyond.
Saturday, January 3, 202601/03/2026
Western Mass Business Show on 1.3.26 — Dr. Khama Ennis
In The Western Mass. Business Show
Dr. Khama Ennis knew that she wanted to be a Dr. at a very young age-elementary school to be exact. After facing down racism, a standardized test, being categorized as “smart”, her 7-year old self concluded that smart people could only be lawyers or doctors. Having no exposure to either profession as a child, she also surmised that lawyers may accidentally harm people while doctors only ever try to help all people. And thus she began her journey into medicine. Tune into hear how she became an ER Dr. and how being deeply burned out led her to UMASS University Health Services. She also created a non-profit, Faces of Medicine, to showcase black women Dr.’s and tell their stores in a visual medium. Black female physicians only account for less than 3% of doctors in the US. This lack of diversity also perpetuates health inequity in other areas as well. Thank you, Dr. Ennis for coming on the show. We are blessed to have you in the 413.
Wednesday, December 31, 202512/31/2025
The Hustler Files Ep 142
GRIT, GRACE & NOT A GANGSTER
Leadership was always in the cards for Kristin Kline. Despite being incarcerated, it only took one coach in an Arizona women’s prison to encourage Kristin that she had leadership qualities and wasn’t a gangster. Finding faith in herself, she launched a workout program for the women in her prison section and took to the prison yard to improve the mental health and healing of her podmates. In this episode, Kristin discusses her transformative journey from incarcerated leadership to entrepreneurial empowerment. Kristin shares her experiences of resilience, the importance of addressing trauma, and her dedication to helping women rewrite their stories through fitness and community support, both behind and beyond the wall, with her fitness organization CONVICTED Comeback. Tune in to discover how one person’s comeback can inspire a movement for change and hope.
Wednesday, December 31, 202512/31/2025
Happy New Year? Happy New Year!
12/31/25: Beth Gillis, couples’ therapist: resolutions? Bill Danielson: “Speaking of Nature”— photo of the year. Ben Weil, Northampton Dir of Climate Action: good news! Cool Films with Larry Hott—three recommendations.
Monday, December 29, 202512/29/2025
Various Views
12/29/25: Gwen Agna: the view from the principal’s office and the school committee. Megan Zinn, Lee Thomson & Alice Hough: “Whatcha reading?”—fantasies to consider. Lucia Dostal—an amazing musician—in studio! Thomas Draudt: “Conversations on Strong”— Picture Main St.
Monday, December 29, 202512/29/2025
Western Mass Business Show on 12.27.25–Begley/Childs/DiStefano Interview
In The Western Mass. Business Show
Join us as we listen to 3 powerhouse-women talk about how to support and uplift each other. Rachel Begley, Owner of American Dreams Landscape Designs and UMASS Undergrad, Crystal Childs, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Domoore Marketing, and Dawn Forbes DiStefano, CEO of Square One give us their perspective on how working together is a much better way than the alternative. This is a story about serendipity and the power of local/female connections. What makes a community thrive? When business stays in the community and referrals are intentional, the ripple effect is endless. Listen in as we hear from the pros how to connect with meaningful relationships and make lasting impressions on key decision makers.
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Saturday, December 27, 202512/27/2025
Panorama — Episode 137 — Amherst Charter Review with Julian Hynes
In Panorama
Originally aired on December 27, 2025. Julian Hynes is the Chair of the Amherst, MA Charter Review Committee, a volunteer group tasked with reviewing and recommending changes to the town’s Home Rule Charter. Julian explains why the Charter Review Committee was formed, the forthcoming recommendations, and how Amherst residents can submit their proposals.
Wednesday, December 24, 202512/24/2025
Christmas & Cover-Ups
Prison Policy Initiative’s Mike Wessler: Christmas in prison. CDH Dr Sunny Shukla: Welcome to the ER. Wayne Feiden: open space, cityscapes, Picture Main St & his gig at UMass. Larry Hott highly recommends “Cover-up” & “The $ Six Billion Man.”
Tuesday, December 23, 202512/23/2025
A Change Is Gonna Come
12/23/25: Eric Reeves: genocide in Sudan. Manou Africa & Kalpana Devi: First Night with Rebelle. Paki Wieland & Nick Mottern: the L3Harris demo & their successful necessity defense. Gfld City Council Pres Lora Wondoloski: housing, housing housing! Fair Play w/ Duke Goldman: the San Quentin Giants.
