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Friday, March 21, 202503/21/2025
The Hustler Files Ep 104
AN UNINTENDED LIFE
To be in the wrong place at the wrong time cost William Allen 28 years behind bars for an unintended crime. William shares his tumultuous journey from his early days of family dysfunction, the guilt he carried from a childhood accident, and the pivotal moments that led him into a life of crime. He candidly recounts the fateful robbery that resulted in a tragic death and how he found himself facing life without parole. As he navigated the harsh realities of prison life, William discovered his passion for barbering and the importance of community support. After years of advocacy and a campaign for commutation, he emerged from incarceration with a renewed purpose. Now a leader in Second Chance Justice, William is dedicated to reforming the reentry system and helping others avoid the struggles he faced. Join us as we explore themes of redemption, responsibility, and the power of second chances in this heartfelt episode.
Friday, March 21, 202503/21/2025
Help!
3/21/25: MTA Pres Max Page: the damage from Dept of Ed’s demise. Amherst Prof Austin Sarat: Trump’s authoritarian attacks on free speech & universities. Rep. Lindsay Sabadosa: effect of Trump’s cuts on health care & education. Donnabelle Casis w/ SCMA’s Clara Ma: an amazing exhibit, solace for the soul.
Thursday, March 20, 202503/20/2025
Darkness & Light
3/20/25: Dr. Jonathan Bayuk: funding slashed for CDC, NIH, & Medicaid. DHG and Recorder Exec Editor Dan Crowley: covering local sports & the impact here of fed cuts, & also, editorial page civility – or not. Michael Klare on wars — Israel v Hamas, Russia v Ukraine. Ruth Griggs w/ percussionist & ethnomusicologist Julian Gerstin.
Wednesday, March 19, 202503/19/2025
Coming Home, Outer Space
3/19/25: Shelburne Falls’ astronaut Cady Coleman on “Sharing Space…” plus Suni & Butch’s return. Adam Chapdelaine, Mass Mun Ass’n CEO: Trump’s threats to local govt. GCC’s Brian Adams w/ UMass Microbiologist Steve Rich: TICKS! Larry Hott on ” Chaos: the Manson Murders” & “Is There Anybody Out There?”
Tuesday, March 18, 202503/18/2025
Demystifying
3/18/25: State Rep. Aaron Saunders: federal cuts to agriculture & food programs. Prison Policy Initiative Comms Dir Mike Wessler on the just-published “Mass Incarceration: The Whole Pie.” Comedy Quiz w/ Maddy Benjamin, Allison Reding & Scott Braidman: Harry Houdini & you. Smith Prof Carrie Baker: “Abortion Pills: US History & Politics.”
Monday, March 17, 202503/17/2025
$ Million Questions
3/17/25: W. Mass Food Bank Ex Dir. Andrew Morehouse: fed money cuts & food insecurity. Atty Joseph Schneiderman: Gfld’s appeal— a $million question. Ehmptn Mayor Nicole LaChapelle: balancing the school budget. Anthropology prof Cathy Stanton: “From Tapioca Pudding to Craft Beer.”
Saturday, March 15, 202503/15/2025
Panorama — Episode 103 — Antisemitism
In Panorama
Originally aired on March 15th, 2025. Former Easthampton City Councilor Owen Zaret and Daily Hampshire Gazette columnist and antisemitism activist J.M. Sorrell explain the growing crisis of antisemitism locally and across the country. What is antisemitism? How do we combat it? What led to Owen’s resignation from Easthampton City Council? And did the Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA) promote antisemitism in their teaching materials?
Friday, March 14, 202503/14/2025
The Hustler Files Ep 103
TWO TRASH BAGS, $647 & NOWHERE TO GO
In this powerful episode Miguel Vazquez engages in a heartfelt conversation about his journey from the streets of Brooklyn to an 18-year prison sentence. His story is nothing short of transformative. Miguel opens up about his challenging upbringing in a single-parent household, the loss of his mother, and the choices that led him down a path of crime and incarceration. His candid reflections reveal the harsh realities of life behind bars, the struggles with gang affiliation, and the profound impact of isolation on his mental health. After serving nearly two decades, Miguel faced the daunting task of reintegrating into a world that had moved on without him. With only $647 to his name, he shares the challenges of navigating life post-incarceration, but Miguel’s story is also one of hope, redemption, and the importance of building bridges for others who will follow in his footsteps.
Friday, March 14, 202503/14/2025
Western Mass Business Show on 3.8.25 — Miana Hoyt Dawson and Ruby Hutt, Pause Pivot Farm and Oliver’s Farm
In The Western Mass. Business Show
www.pausepivotfarm.com
www.oliversfarmstand.com
Join us as we listen to Miana Hoyt Dawson and Ruby Hutt speak about their businesses in Hampshire County. Miana in their 4th year and Ruby in their 9th they have partnered to create community and even a 501C3. How great is that? If you have not tried the micro greens from P&P or visited the many options at Oliver’s then you are missing out! The Season Celebration event is in its 4th year and will happen on September 20th from 11-4PM. Make sure to mark your calendars and make the drive to Goshen. The kid’s entrepreneur area is a must visit and will have the support of Greenfield Savings Bank this year. Check out www.seasoncelebrationma.com for more information. Celebrating farms and community together on the Western MA Business Show, thanks for listening.
