Podcasts
Podcasts
Wednesday, February 13, 201902/13/2019
What Can Antioch College Teach Hampshire College?
In Bill Newman
2/13: Antioch College President, Tom Manley, and Dean of Admissions, Gariot Louima, on the challenges and opportunities for colleges that encourage a bold education and transformational change; “Overtures and Arias:” a preview of this weekend’s performance — with Alan Schneider, co-founder of Pan Opera, and Northampton Art Council Event Producer, Steve Sanderson; Vaya con Munoz with Natalia Munoz on forgiveness (or not) for white politicians in black face.
Tuesday, February 12, 201902/12/2019
Neighbors
In Bill Newman
2/12: Katie Allan Zobel, CEO of the Community Foundation of Western Mass., and Charles DeRose, former long-time publisher of the Daily Hampshire Gazette, on Northampton Neighbors—how the organization is working and how it is helping;
author Christopher Castellani, coming to the Odyssey Bookshop Wednesday—his new novel is “Leading Men;” and “Love Poems (for Married People)” with very funny person, John Kenney.
Monday, February 11, 201902/11/2019
The Long List of Presidential Hopefuls
In Bill Newman
2/11: Josh Silver, CEO of the Northampton-headquartered national organization Represent US, on mass killings and gun safety legislation and the race for the Democratic presidential nomination; then, UMass. Amherst professor Max Page, Vice-President of the Mass. Teachers Ass’n, and Jack Schneider, leader of the Beyond Test Scores Project, on standardized testing in our public schools.
Saturday, February 9, 201902/09/2019
Western Mass Business Show 2.9.19
In The Western Mass. Business Show
On Sat, Feb 9 at 11am, and Sun, Feb 10 at 8pm
hear Ira speak with JOHN VEIT of MEYERS BROTHERS KALICKA, the largest accounting firm in Western Mass. They talk about the overlap between marketing & recruiting (he’s in charge of both), creating a culture where young professionals can thrive, and how to recognize a stand out candidate when business schools encourage their grads to have monotoned résumés. Tune in!!
Saturday, February 9, 201902/09/2019
Vaya Con Muñoz 2.9.19
Virginia Gov. Northam apologized for wearing blackface in the 1980s. Ted Kennedy was responsible for the death of campaign aide Mary Jo Kopechne in 1969. Kate Albright-Hanna and Nathaniel Waring on apologies and redemption.
Part 2 of filmmaker Larry Hott’s reviews of the five documentaries up for an Oscar later this month.
Friday, February 8, 201902/08/2019
Feelin’ Groovy
In Bill Newman
2/8: From Smith College — Groove A Capella—this group is amazing—a preview of the a capella jam benefit concert; Easthampton naturalist Marty Klein on “Five Fascinating Fungi Fruiting in Our (really, our!!) Forests”—his upcoming talk; Art Beat with Donnabelle Casis and Mark Guglielmo on his exhibit at Deerfield Academy.
Thursday, February 7, 201902/07/2019
Hampshire College’s Current Situation is Somewhere Between Black & White
In Bill Newman
2/7: Hampshire College: the incoming President of the Board of Trustees (the Current Vice-Chair) Dr. Kim Saal, a member of the first Hampshire College class, on the future of the College. In Memoriam: On “The Reverend and the Rabbi”
Rabbi Justin David with remembrances of Professor Mickey Glazer; Rev. Peter Ives with remembrances of Tapestry Health’s Tim Purington.
Wednesday, February 6, 201902/06/2019
Yearning To Breathe Free
In Bill Newman
2/5: Lesléa Newman –the newest book by this nationally renowned Valley-based author is a beautifully woven tale, brilliantly illustrated, titled “Gittel’s Journey: An Ellis Island Story;” Chris Wilson, who had a life sentence for murder he committed as a 17 year-old, on “The Master Plan: My Journey form Life in Prison to a Life of Purpose;” David Guttenfelder, AP and National Geographic photo-journalist, on his years in North Korea and Cuba and his presentation this weekend at the Academy of Music. We ask him about Donald Trump’s assertions in last night’s State of the Union address.
Tuesday, February 5, 201902/05/2019
Will Hampshire Live Free or Die?
In Bill Newman
2/4: Hampshire College Professors Salman Hameed and Jennifer Hamilton (who also is President of the Hampshire College Chapter of the American Association of University Professors) discuss the future (or not)
of the college.
Monday, February 4, 201902/04/2019
Your Monday Morning Cuppa Jo
In Bill Newman
2/4: State Senator Jo Comerford, whose regular segment on our show is the first Monday of the month, talks to us about rules, bills, politics, and transparency. “Black in the Valley” with artist Candance Hunter on “So Be It. See To It,” her amazing work, inspired by Octavia Butler, now exhibited at the Hampshire College Art Gallery. And yes, a minute of Monte gloating about the Patriots.
