Podcasts
Podcasts
Wednesday, December 3, 202512/03/2025
Safe Passage & Invasions
12/3/25: Safe Passage’s Marianne Winters, Natalie Ulrich & Amanda Lapierre. D.A. Dave Sullivan: prosecuting domestic violence. UMass Prof Bethany Bradley: invasions of invasive species here.
Cool Films w/ Larry Hott: the Academy Awards & “All God’s Children.”
Tuesday, December 2, 202512/02/2025
Moving.
12/2: Sen Paul Mark: legislators dress code! book bans & food insecurity. Sci-Tech Cafe w/ MHC Profs Kerstin Nordstrom & Ted Gilliland: birds. Harvard prof James Hankins, co-author of “The Golden Thread: A History of the Western Tradition.” Rich Michaelson w/ local poet Aiyana Masla: “The Underdream.”
Monday, December 1, 202512/01/2025
Swamped
12/1/25: Court Dorsey, Joe Laur, Izzy Miller & Steve Eldredge: “Swamped.” Megan Zinn w/ Linda Summersea : “The Girl with the Black and Blue Doll,” a memoir.
Rev Carole Bull & activist Crystal Zevan: daily updates from Gaza. N’ton Mayor GL Sciarra: the election & its aftermath.
Wednesday, November 26, 202511/26/2025
The Hustler Files Ep 138
STORIES OF (THANKS)GIVING
Nothing is more heartwarming as the Holiday’s approach than to re-feature a montage of stories of resilience, community, and the transformative power of giving. In this newly arranged episode, we delve into the inspiring initiatives from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office’s gardening program, the impactful work of the East Hampton Community Center, and the innovative food service programs at the Maine Department of Corrections. These stories highlight how individuals and organizations are making a difference in the lives of those in need, proving that compassion and community spirit can flourish even in challenging circumstances.
Wednesday, November 26, 202511/26/2025
Survival
11/26/25: N’ton Survival Ctr’s Heidi Nortonsmith & Alexander Leger-Small: food for 18 communities.
CDH Dir of Comm Health, Agathe Hoffer-Schaefer: our health needs — the assessment. Andre Strong Bearheart Gaines: National Day of Mourning & the Nipmuc Nation. Larry Hott: two brave anti-fascist films: “Norita” & “Mr. Nobody Against Putin.”
Wednesday, November 26, 202511/26/2025
Marching On
11/25/25 Valley Comm Dev Corp’s Jessica Allan & Alexis Breiteneicher: new affordable housing in N’ton, Hadley, & Amherst. Hampshire Coll Prof Michael Klare: wars in Ukraine, Venezuela, & Gaza. Monte Belmonte & DA David Sullivan: March for the Food Bank – live, on the road. Gfld City Council Pres Lora Wondoloski: the march, surveillance cameras, & housing. Duke Goldman: professional athletes, politics & free speech.
Monday, November 24, 202511/24/2025
Fire and Light
11/24/25: Dr. Xiomara Herman, Amherst School Super: the school counselor controversy, LGBTQ rts & the middle school. Megan Zinn w/ Amanda Jones, who is “That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America.” UMass Prof Amilcar Shabazz w/ Maurice “Soulfighter” Taylor: poetry, rap & comm healing. Amherst Town Mgr Paul Bockelman: the huge fire, Amherst College’s $ contributions to town, lighting the Merry Maple.
Friday, November 21, 202511/21/2025
The Hustler Files Ep 137
FROM SMALL TOWN TO HIGH SHERIFF, AGE IS JUST A NUMBER TO JILLIAN MYERS
Sheriff Jillian Myers of Grafton County, New Hampshire, isn’t just the first and youngest female High Sheriff ever elected in her hometown, but she’s also a wife and mama to her three little girls. While a career in law enforcement wasn’t on her radar till college, Sheriff Myers says she couldn’t see herself doing anything else. Her commitment to the communities and people within her rural county, the staff under her watch, and her collaborative efforts with other law enforcement agencies have made an undeniable impact since her taking office in January of 2025. As one of only two female Sheriffs in New Hampshire and one of 50 Nationwide, this episode is a testament to courage, leadership, and commitment to making a difference, because age is really just a number.
Friday, November 21, 202511/21/2025
Not Pulp Not Fiction
11/21/25: MTA Pres Max Page w/ SEIU MA Political Dir Harris Gruman: the looming ballot question. Rep Lindsay Sabadosa: schools & money. Amherst prof Austin Sarat on Epstein, Trump’s power & political executions. Josh Silver on “Age of Disclosure” — aliens? Donnabelle Casis w/ Pulp Gallery’s Dean Brown: the amazing spiritual work of Adam Gurvitch & Andrea Dezso.
Thursday, November 20, 202511/20/2025
Following Up Up & Away
11/20/25: Dr. Jonathan Bayuk: 2025 flu & covid vaccines — risks & rewards. DHG & Recorder Ex Ed Dan Crowley: follow-up stories on the Amherst fire, E’ton new Mayor’s first decisions, & food trucks in N’ton? Rabbi Riqi Kosovske: bringing Torahs to Ireland, addressing antisemitism. John Anz w/ brilliant vocalist Stella Cole: her upcoming holiday show at Tanglewood.
