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Monday, May 19, 202505/19/2025

Panorama — Episode 108 — Arunah Hill Natural Science

In Panorama

Originally aired on May 17th, 2025. The Smart Telescope Revolution has ARRIVED (in Cummington)! Ed Fates of Arunah Hill Natural Science on the upcoming Smart Telescope Extravaganza weekend in Cummington, MA (218 Trouble St)! Ed shares how the Smart Telescope revolution allows you to see galaxies far…far away from a telescope in Cummington (MA). The Arunha Hill Natural Science Center has telescopes, hiking trails, geocaching treasure hunts, star parties, primitive camping…away from light pollution, on 86 pristine acres in the Berkshires.

Monday, May 19, 202505/19/2025

The Kids Are Amazing

In Talk The Talk

5/19/25: N’hmpt Art Council’s Steve Sanderson w/ student performer—live in studio: the Bow Bow Bash. Megan Zinn w/ New Yorker cartoonist & author Harry Bliss: “You Can Never Die.” Ehmptn Mayor Nicole LaChapelle: a secret sauce for a sustainable budget? Ron Fitzsimmons, Ex Dir of Alice’s Kids, and Jo Newman on Alice’s Kids. https://www.aliceskids.org

Friday, May 16, 202505/16/2025

The Hustler Files Ep 111 Part 2

In The Hustler Files

CRIME & CONSEQUENCES IN A MISSOURI SMALL TOWN, PART 2

In part 2 of this gripping story, former Sheriff Rick Walter dives deeper into the complex and haunting case of murder victim Mischelle Lawless. After years of investigation and a wrongful conviction, Rick shares his journey of reopening the case, the obstacles he faced, and the truth he uncovered. This episode also delves into the themes of justice, perseverance, and the impact of systemic failures in the criminal justice system. Tune in for an eye-opening conversation that challenges the narratives surrounding crime, redemption, and an unsolved case, 32 years later.

Max Page

Friday, May 16, 202505/16/2025

Steal from the Poor; Give to the Rich

In Talk The Talk

5/16/25: MTA Pres Max Page: federal cuts v our commonwealth. Rep Lindsay Sabadosa: education & health care. Amherst Prof Austin Sarat: SCOTUS, birthright citizenship & autocracy. Happy Valley Guitar Orchestra’s Joe Ricker, Bob Fishman, & Rich Buckman: the Bombyx show. DNA’s Kevin McAllister: tomorrow’s BIG clean-up

Thursday, May 15, 202505/15/2025

Rifts and Riffs

In Talk The Talk

5/15/25: Dr. Jonathan Bayuk: RFK Jr v vaccines. Gazette & Recorder Ex Ed Dan Crowley: the headlines today & tomorrow. Rabbi David Seidenberg: Gaza, genocide, Trump & antisemitism. Ruth Griggs w/ jazz great, trumpeter & vocalist, Benny Benack III: exquisite family harmony & his upcoming Drake gig.

Griesemer

Wednesday, May 14, 202505/14/2025

“Incandescent with Life”

In Talk The Talk

5/14/25: Amherst Council Pres Lynn Griesemer: schools at fiscal cliff? alternatives to policing. Author Larry Tye: “The Jazzmen: How Ellington, Armstrong & Basie Transformed America.” Brian Adams w/ author & naturalist Sy Montgomery: “The Soul of the Octopus.” Documentary filmmakers Larry Hott, Louis Alvarez & Paul Stekler.

Tuesday, May 13, 202505/13/2025

Women, Power, People Power

In Talk The Talk

5/13/25: Rep Pat Duffy: Medicaid cuts, affordable housing & unregulated cannabis. Educ Collab Ex Dir Todd Gazda, underfunded schools. Jeromie Whalen: his friend, Columbia U student Mahmoud Khalil imprisoned in LA. Prof Carrie Baker w/ author Rachel Simmons: girls & women in charge. Duke Goldman: Red Sox Nation.

Monday, May 12, 202505/12/2025

Wars & Roses

In Talk The Talk

5/12/25: Live from India — UMass Prof Shanthie D’Souza: the India-Pakistan conflict. Megan Zinn w/ author, prof Jon Wynn: “The Set Up.” Veterans Advocate, USAF Lt-Col (ret) John Paradis & Harvard history prof. Richard Tedlow: the White Rose Resistance. UMass Prof Amilcar Shabazz: the future of reparations.

Saturday, May 10, 202505/10/2025

Western Mass Business Show on 5.10.25 — Jen Nery, owner of Clinic Alternative Medicines

In The Western Mass. Business Show

www.clinic-northampton.com

Join us as we speak to Jen Nery, owner of Clinic Alternative Medicines at 53 Center Street in Northampton. Known as the Pink House, it has been many things but is now a dream location for Jen, the practitioners that practice there, and the clients that frequent the space. Jen is a licensed acupuncturist and offers so many modalities under the Clinic roof. Since arriving to attend Smith, Jen has fallen deeply in love with Western, MA, specifically Northampton. Deciding to open a business and raise a family here, Jen is all in. Listen to us talk about the struggles and joys of living here uber connected to community and the heartbeat of the Valley. Decide to treat yourself to your own next self-care treatment-we have just the place for you. Thanks for listening.

Friday, May 9, 202505/09/2025

Panorama — Episode 107 — Rami Baglio, local portrait and figure painting artist

In Panorama

Originally aired on May 10th, 2025. Rami Baglio is a New York City and Florence MA-based artist who holds a BA from Hampshire College and an MFA from the New York Academy of Art. She is classically trained in portrait and figure painting and drawing. Contact Rami at www.ramibaglio.com

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