Podcasts

Podcasts

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Wednesday, December 20, 201712/20/2017

Is Biomass Good for Mass?

In Bill Newman

12/19: Dr. Mary Booth on the new biomess of biomass; our monthly Comedy Quiz with the Ha Has; Cool films with Larry Hott.

Monday, December 18, 201712/18/2017

Is The Opioid Crisis A New Crisis?

In Bill Newman

12/18: “Black in the Valley” with hosts Rev.-Dr. Jacquelyn Smith-Crooks and professor Carlie Tartakov joined by special guest Khadijah Tuitt; Chuck Collins on increased income inequality and the Trump tax bill; Brian Foote, Steve Sanderson and Penny Burke on the first First Night without Penny (in a long, long time).

Saturday, December 16, 201712/16/2017

Vaya Con Muñoz 12.16.17

In Vaya Con Muñoz

Black women in particular sent Democrat Doug Jones to the U.S. Senate this week, helping to save the country from hate. And more than 22,000 write in votes, most probably from Republicans who could not abide Roy Moore, also were also crucial to send a decent man to the Senate over an alleged pedophile accused by several women. Troubling though that Moore still recieved 650,000 votes, about 20,000 less than Jones. What does that say about Alabama?
Filmmkaer Larry Hott reviews “Faces, Places,” a (mega feel good) film by Agnès Varda and photographer and muralist JR journey as they travel through rural France. Trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmHG5HXYc9w
Carmen Montes tiene nueve personas en casa a consecuencia del Huracán María – y de la corrupción política que debilitó la infraestructura. Carmen now has nine people living at home, six who recently arrived from Puerto Rico as a consequence of the destruction caused by a catastrophic combination of mother nature (Hurricane María) and man (corruption by politicians).
We also hear a snippet from a conversation The Washongton Post held with Anita Hill, who in 1991 dragged a reluctant Sen. Joe Biden and the nation into talking about the sexual harassment she suffered through from now-US Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas.
Ariadna Goenaga reseña la segunda temporada de “Stranger Things”. Sí que se deja ver, pero no es tan magnífica como fue la primera temporada. Sin embargo, Wynona Ryder es fabulosa la segunda vez.
Chucho Avellanet sings us out with “Brisas de Navidad.”

Saturday, December 16, 201712/16/2017

Western Mass Business Show 12.16.17

In The Western Mass. Business Show

George O’Brien from Business West talks with the folks behind Fogkicker

Friday, December 15, 201712/15/2017

Is The Internet As We Know It Dead?

In Bill Newman

12.15.17 Josh Silver guests hosts and talks about the dangers of Montsanto’s Round-Up, cameras in Downtown Northampton, and the future of the web.

Thursday, December 14, 201712/14/2017

Back To The Moon?

In Bill Newman

12/14: Author and birder Heidi Stemple on counting owls; professor and astronomer Salman Hameed on revisiting the moon; Rev. Peter Ives and Rabbi Justin David on lighting candles for Hanukkah.

Wednesday, December 13, 201712/13/2017

The Manafort Indictment Explained

In Bill Newman

12/13: Former Director of the Western Massachusetts U.S. Attorney’s Office, now white collar defense lawyer, John Pucci, on the indictment against former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort; comedian, actor, and best-selling author John Hodgman –his new book—a great read — is “Vacationland.”

Tuesday, December 12, 201712/12/2017

Sister Of The Perpetual Handcuff

In Bill Newman

12/12: Sister Jane Morrissey from the Sisters of St. Joseph, on becoming a civil disobedient; Max Page on UMass salaries, football, protests administration stonewalling on raises for staff, the Parade of Roses honor for the marching band and the Republican tax plan’s knife out for students who do not come from wealth; Emily Brewster, resident wordster from Merriam-Webster, on the word of the year; Dream on with Northampton author Tzivia Gover-her new book (pub date is today!) is “The Mindful way to a Good Night’s Sleep” (with many hopeful dreams!).

Monday, December 11, 201712/11/2017

Don’t Let The Holidays Be A Drag

In Bill Newman

12/11: Political Gold with Represent US CEO Josh Silver; theatrical gold — the upcoming follies at the Shea Theater in Turnes falls with Lindel Hart and Joe Dulude; then gold-standard author Frances Moore Lappe, famous for “Diet for a Small Planet,” shares insights from her new book, “Daring Democracy: Igniting Power, Meaning, and Connection for the America We Want.”

Saturday, December 9, 201712/09/2017

Western Mass Business Show 12.9.17

In The Western Mass. Business Show

12.9.17 Kelly Tiedermann Miller, on how Common Capital supports WMass companies with locally funded business lending and support services.

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