Tuesday, November 22, 201611/22/2016

On The Money (11/23/16)

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Tuesday, November 22, 201611/22/2016

Monte Marches On

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11/21: On the road again with Monte’s March for the Food Bank of Western Mass. with Monte and Congressman Jim McGovern. Smith College is sticking it to its (mostly women) lowest-paid workers –we speak with three representatives of the housekeeping and food service staff. A special “Black in the Valley” with Rosemary Tracy Woods from Arts for the Soul Gallery and hosts Rev.-Dr. Jacquelyn Smith Crooks and Prof. Carlie Tartakov.

Saturday, November 19, 201611/19/2016

Vaya Con Muñoz 11.19.16

In Vaya Con Muñoz

Given the kind of hateful remarks made by the incoming president, I asked Northampton Police Chief Jody Kasper what we can expect her department. As the department announced on its FB page [@NorthamptonMAPD]: “Our country is going through a difficult and divisive time. Many residents and visitors to our community may feel uneasy about recent events in the valley and around the country. There have been incidents nationwide involving vandalism, harassment, and physical assaults spurred by discrimination and hate. I’m writing to you now to assure you that your police department stands with you and will not tolerate hateful acts in our community. We understand that a single event fueled by discrimination and hate impacts not only the direct victim but many others who feel threatened and who fear for their personal safety.”
The city’s Police Department is there for all of us.
As for police departments that have evolved to resemble military units in war zones — Ferguson, Missouri – comes to mind, filmmaker Larry Hott reviews “Do Not Resist,” a documentary that looks at the militarization of police departments. Trailer and more information here: http://www.donotresistfilm.com/ .
We are sung out by Fito Páez and Mercedes Sosa singing, “Yo Vengo a Ofrecer Mi Corazón,” a song that gently coaxes us to be part of the change we want to see.
Photo courtesy of Do Not Resist

Friday, November 18, 201611/18/2016

Western Mass Business Show 11.19.16

In The Western Mass. Business Show

Ira talks with Tracy Benison

Friday, November 18, 201611/18/2016

Standing at Standing Rock

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11/18: Standing tall at Standing Rock—a report from western Mass. political activist Paki Wieland; Prison Radio founder and producer Noelle Hanrahan on Trump and law and order — with a commentary by Mumia Abu Jamal; breaking news—the hate letter to the Mayor of Holyoke.

Thursday, November 17, 201611/17/2016

Cathedrals In The Nights

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11/17: Cathedrals in the Night and In the Light—a special edition of The Reverend and the Rabbi with Rev. Peter Ives, Rabbi Justin David and Rev. Stephanie Smith & Rev. Christopher Carlisle; JM Sorrell, the LGBT JP on Trump and hate; Lisa Leizman, founder of the dance company that carries her name.

Wednesday, November 16, 201611/16/2016

Things Are Getting Hott in America

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11/16: Emmy award-winning filmmaker Larry Hott; Willard Spiegelman, the WSJ Leisure and Arts page contributor, Southwest Review editor and author of “Senior Moments: Looking Back, Looking Ahead.”

Wednesday, November 16, 201611/16/2016

Bosom Buddies

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11/15: “Once Upon a Time” with best-selling and award-winning authors Jane Yolen, Heidi Stemple, and Patricia McLaughlin; the Comedy Quiz with Quizmaster Christine Mirabal and contestants (from the Ha Has) Pam Victor and Laura Patrick and also Monte Belmonte.

Tuesday, November 15, 201611/15/2016

On The Money (11/16/16)

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Monday, November 14, 201611/14/2016

Peanut Butter & Lavery

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11/14: Two fourth graders show us what’s best in our community; William W. Goldsmith, author of “Saving Our Cities: A Progressive Plan to Transform Urban America;” Vijay Prashad, Marc Daalder and Jeff Napolitano preview “Where Do We Go From Here: A Post-Election Analysis; Julia Mines previews the upcoming Tedx Talks.