Podcasts
Podcasts
Friday, December 12, 202512/12/2025
The Hustler Files Ep 140
JUSTICE IN THE FACE OF OVERWHELMING ODDS
This episode explores the transformative journey of Brett Thomas, who at 18 years old was sentenced to an excessive prison term for a crime he personally did not commit. Brett is joined by Beth Henderson, Pro Bono Director at Microsoft, and they share the powerful story of how the Seattle Clemency Project helped Brett connect with Beth and her team to navigate the complexities of the Washington State legal system to achieve his release. Tune in to discover how the impact of compassion, Brett’s resilience, and the fight for justice in the face of overwhelming odds became a winning combination.
Thursday, December 11, 202512/11/2025
Miracles
12/11/25: Michael Moriarity, educational specialist: ed reform—a possible Massachusetts Miracle? Professor & astronomer Salman Hameed: a new planet & –amazing– life on asteroids. Rep. Natalie Blais: on the road again, food insecurity & health care. Rabbi Riqi Kosovske: miracles and Hannukah.
Wednesday, December 10, 202512/10/2025
Endings & Beginnings, Ups & Downs
12/10/25: Amherst Council Pres Lynn Griesemer: the state of the town, schools, capital projects & $. Bob Schraeder, owner-operator, Chestnut Mountain Tree Farm: yr Christmas tree. Andre′ Boulay, co-owner, A2Z Toy Store: way too much fun! & yr gifts. Larry Hott highly recommends “Soul of a Nation” & “Thank You Very Much.”
Tuesday, December 9, 202512/09/2025
Behind the Curtains
12/9/25: Hadley School Super Anne McKenzie: AI in schools. Kim Wolcott from Racial Justice Rising: Kwanza in Greenfield. Nation Mag Defense Corr Michale Klare: the National Security Strategy & Ukraine. Duke Goldman w/ Robert Fitts: “In the Japanese Ballpark– Behind the Scenes…”
Monday, December 8, 202512/08/2025
Live in Studio
12/8/25: Mass banned Christmas — Historian Tim Blagg explains. Megan Zinn w/ Joanna Sokol: “ A Real Emergency: Stories from the Ambulance.” Laurie Millman, Dir. Ctr for New Americans, & Narissa Nields – performing LIVE in studio. Dr. Amilcar Shabazz w/ Amherst Area Gospel Choir’s Jacqueline Wallace & Holla Heather Lord, performing a cappella.
Sunday, December 7, 202512/07/2025
Panorama — Episode 135 — Lindsi Sekula on Running for Mayor of Easthampton
In Panorama
Originally aired on December 6, 2025. Lindsi Sekula is the Executive Assistant to the Mayor of Easthampton. Lindsi shares her journey to “Whoville,” how she became the Executive Assistant, why she ran for mayor of Easthampton (and what she learned on the campaign), and how the election result changed her career and life. Nevertheless, she ends this interview optimistic about her future and that of Easthampton (MA).
Friday, December 5, 202512/05/2025
Questions, Some Answers & A Wonderful Life
12/5/25:MTA Pres Max Page & Harry Feder, Ex Dir, Fair Test: high stakes testing in Mass—again?
Community Action’s Lev BenEzra & Jess Thompson: food and heat – for all? Matteo Pangallo (Pres, Valley Players), John Bidwell (Wayfinders) & Chris Rohmann (theatre maestro): “It’s a Wonderful Life.”
Josh Silver w/ Ben Scott, Ex Dir, Reset, the int’l org: digital disinformation and democracy. Donnabelle Casis w/ George Kohout, Pres. Friends of N’ton Trails: the mini museums here.
Friday, December 5, 202512/05/2025
The Hustler Files Ep 139
THE POWER OF TRUTH SHALL NOT BE SILENCED
Radha Natarajan is the Executive Director of the New England Innocence Project, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In this episode, Radha shares her journey into the world of wrongful convictions and the challenges faced by those, behind the wall, fighting for justice. Radha also shares her and her team’s hard-fought battle to free Edward Wright, a man who spent 41 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit. Listen in to learn how the New England Innocence Project takes on innocence cases, the remarkable work to exonerate innocent individuals, stay within the complexities of the criminal justice system, and always keep alive the importance of hope and resilience in the face of adversity.
Thursday, December 4, 202512/04/2025
Western Mass Business Show on 11.29 — Megan Allen & Dawn Creighton
In The Western Mass. Business Show
Join us as we converse with Megan Allen who is the Co-Founder of the Sphere in Florence (big props to Christina Webster the other Co-Founder) and Dawn Creighton who is the Community Outreach Officer with Liberty Bank. Their partnership runs deep and the synergy in programming for the regions small business owners is palpable. You may know Dawn as the selfie queen, or perhaps from her stint at AIM (Associated Industries of MA), or maybe through her volunteer efforts at Dress For Success. You may also know Megan through her other business Community Classroom in Florence helping kids reach their goals through teaching them 1-1 with educators. Listen in as these two powerhouse women discuss their 413 Entrepreneur Initiative, Academy of Small Businesses in MA and CT, surveys with gift cards, and more. You will want to book some of these dates in your calendar stat. Thanks for joining us.
www.spherenorthampton.com
www.liberty-bank.com
Thursday, December 4, 202512/04/2025
Lines Within and Without
12/4/25: “Borderland” w/ Ari Keigan (PVWC), Ellen Koteen (Interfaith Action), Maria Garcia (St. John’s). Congressman Seth Moulton: why run against Ed Markey? Congressman Jim McGovern: will his War Powers Resolution pass? Ruth Griggs w/ Kyle Homstead: new music venues: Hope Center & De la Luz — the experience.
