Podcasts

Podcasts

Podcasts

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.

Thursday, October 24, 201910/24/2019

Lessons From Lucio

In Bill Newman

10/24: Melanie Joy, author of “Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs and Wear Cows,” on her new book, “Powerarchy;” also, Talkin’ Baseball with the Duke (Duke Goldman); and Rev. Peter Ives, Rabbi Justin David and Rev. Margaret Sawyer on Lucio Perez’s two years in church sanctuary and the campaign for drivers’ licenses not being dependent on immigration status.

Wednesday, October 23, 201910/23/2019

What Saves Us

In Bill Newman

10/23: Erstwhile Poets Laureate Martin Espada and Rich Michelson on “ What Saves Us: Poems of Empathy and Outrage in the Age of Trump;” NHS student Noah Kassis on the upcoming candidates’ debate at the high school, sponsored by student organizations.

Recent Headlines

7 hours ago in National

US will suspend immigrant visa processing from 75 countries over public assistance concerns

The State Department said Wednesday it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Russia and Somalia, whose nationals the Trump administration has deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States.

14 hours ago in National

Luxury retailer Saks seeks bankruptcy protection overwhelmed by debt

The owner of Saks Fifth Avenue is seeking bankruptcy protection, buffeted by rising competition and the massive debt it took on to buy its rival in the luxury sector, Neiman Marcus, just over a year ago.

14 hours ago in National

Minnesota protesters, agents repeatedly square off while prosecutors quit after Renee Good’s death

Federal officers dropped tear gas and sprayed eye irritant at activists Tuesday during another day of confrontations in Minneapolis, while students miles away walked out of a suburban school to protest the Trump administration's bold immigration sweeps.

2 days ago in National

Bringing charges against the Fed: What we do (and don’t) know

President Donald Trump has dramatically escalated his confrontation with the Federal Reserve, his Justice Department investigating and threatening a criminal indictment of the independent central bank and serving it with subpoenas.

3 days ago in National

George Floyd and Renee Good: 5 years between Minneapolis videos, and confusion has increased

Five years ago, video images from a Minneapolis street showing a police officer kneeling on the neck of George Floyd as his life slipped away ignited a social movement. Now, videos from another Minneapolis street showing the last moments of Renee Good's life are central to another debate about law enforcement in America.