Podcasts

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Wednesday, August 22, 201808/22/2018

August 21, 2018: A Day That Will Live In Political Infamy?

In Bill Newman

8.22.18 Josh Silver guests hosts and talks about the Manafort verdict and the Cohen plea. Plus, how quickly is the Arctic melting? And is America committing itself to the “gig-economy”?

Tuesday, August 21, 201808/21/2018

Tragedy & Comedy

In Bill Newman

8.21.18 Josh Silver guest hosts and talks about how half of American households are below the ACTUAL poverty level. But we lighten the mood with the comedy quiz with guest quizmaster, dentist Dr. Sue Keller

Monday, August 20, 201808/20/2018

To Be Black (And Brazilian) In The Valley

In Bill Newman

Saturday, August 18, 201808/18/2018

Western Mass Business Show 8.18.18

In The Western Mass. Business Show

On Saturday, August 18th, at 11am, hear Ira speak with KARIN WEBB & KATIE TACCONE of OPEN PIXEL STUDIOS about how they started by “inheriting” the division of the company where they worked; how they sell, educate and entertain through Explainer Videos, Video Game Assets, and Live Action Compositing; the listening required in understanding what the customer wants to communicate; and how 3 partners stay open and approachable.

Saturday, August 11, 201808/11/2018

Western Mass Business Show8.11.18

In The Western Mass. Business Show

On Saturday, August 11th, at 11am, hear Ira speak with DR SUE KELLER of STRONG AND HEALTHY SMILESabout why she is passionate about empowering patients to take care
of their smiles and create dental wellness for a lifetime. She particularly enjoys providing care for adults with anxiety about receiving dental treatment. We also discuss that both she and Ira wanted to be dentists
when they were young, but she actually did it!

Saturday, August 11, 201808/11/2018

Vaya Con Muñoz 8.11.18

In Vaya Con Muñoz

Youth and adults in Holyoke have dedicated their summer to make health changes in the Holyoke community. After visiting over 75 stores, the campaign will present their summer progress to date at their event, Toxics Hour. The event will include humorous skits, speakers and videos. Presenters will also discuss their goals to expand the health campaign and collaborate with other organizations focused on receipt changes at a national level. What: “Toxics Hour”, an informational celebration and media event….Who: Speakers from Don’t Take That Receipt campaign and the community…. Where: Holyoke PublicLibrary….250 Chestnut St. For more info, visit www.bpa-free.mePicture used by permssion from BPA-Free.Matt Szafranski, founder and editor of Western Mass. Politics and Insight [www.wmasspi.com/] on Sen. Elizabeth Warren rise and rise.

Friday, August 10, 201808/10/2018

It’s Campaign Jingle Season

In Bill Newman

8.10.18 Buz Eisenberg guest hosts and talks about the 1st Franklin District and Kate Albright-Hannah’s jingle. And Buz talks with MTA Vice President Max Page about public education funding.

Thursday, August 9, 201808/09/2018

Meet The Candidates For Senate Part II: Jo Comerford & Steve Connor

In Bill Newman

8/9: Live in the studio — The Nields perform their new ditty for Jo Comerford; then Jo Comerford and Steve O’Conner, candidates for the state senate seat; and Pastor Stephanie Smith from Cathedral in the Night and Cherry Sullivan, from Hampshire Hope, on opioid abuse in the Valley.

Wednesday, August 8, 201808/08/2018

Meet The Candidates for Senate Part I: Ryan O’Donnell & Chelsea Kline

In Bill Newman

8/8: Candidates for State Senate Ryan O’Donnell and Chelsea Kline; then, Adam Tooze, author of “Crashed: How a Decade of Financial Crises Changed the World.”

Tuesday, August 7, 201808/07/2018

Election 2018: Josh Zakim and Mindy Domb vs Eric Nakajima

8/7: Candidates for State Representative Eric Nakajima and Mindy Domb.

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