Podcasts

Podcasts

Podcasts

Monday, August 1, 201608/01/2016

Amherst’s Great Debate

In Bill Newman

8/1: Deerfield Academy Dean of Students Kevin Kelly, author of “Both Sides of the Line: My Coach the Boston Mob Enforcer; My Mentor, the Murderer….;” then, our special guest on Black in the Valley with Professor Carlie Tartakov and Rev. Dr. Jacquelyn Smith-Crooks is Amherst NAACP President Kathleen Anderson

Saturday, July 30, 201607/30/2016

Vaya Con Muñoz 7.30.16

In Vaya Con Muñoz

Dr. Eloisa Gordon Mora, vice president of Academic Affairs at Universidad del Sagrado Corazón in Puerto Rico, and founder of the online arts/culture/media/politics magazine RevistaCruce (www.revistacruce.com) and I talk about the fiscal control board and its effect on Puerto Rico — and Puerto Ricans both in in the U.S. and in Puerto Rico.
And even if we already played the original Santana version of “Samba pa’ ti,” listening to it again is a smoldering joy.
Also, filmmaker Larry Hott reviews two awesome documentaries, and raises questions about ethics about filmmaking the age of Internet.

“Presenting Princess Shaw” will make your day. Here is the link to the trailer:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMXGIch82ZU

“Internet’s Own Boy” will break your heart. What else is new?

www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvsxnOg0bJY

In the picture, a scene from “Presenting Princess Shaw.”

Friday, July 29, 201607/29/2016

Olver Now That It’s Over: DNC DAY IV

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7/29: Historic Hillary! We Fishwrap the convention, the platforms and the campaign with Congressman John Olver and the LGBTJP JM Sorrell; then we turn to herpes (programming just worked out that way) with Dr. Sheila Loanzon, author of “Yes, I Have Herpes: A Gynecologist’s Perspective In and Out of the Stirrups;” and then, “Inside/Out: what to Do Inside and Out in the Valley This Weekend” with Tinky Weisblat on “Love Walked In” in Charlemont, The Arts Report starring Easthampton City Arts Coordinator Julie Rosier; and in Northampton The Summer Concert Series –we preview the concert by the Ray Mason Band and the performance by the A2Z Yo-Yo Team.

Thursday, July 28, 201607/28/2016

DNC Day III

In Bill Newman

6/28: Live from the Democratic Convention: Holyoke Mayor and delegate Alex Morse; then, previewing Saturday’s electric car confab in Northampton: Leah Parks, author of All-Electric America: A Climate Solution and the Hopeful Future, Greg Garrison, President of Northeast Solar and Dan Sieger, Assistant Secretary at the Massachusetts Office for Energy and Environmental Affairs; then this weekend only– the Freedom Project –we speak with Ko Festival Artistic Director Sabrina Hamilton, Aaron Jungles, the Everett Company Artistic Director and performer, and Christopher Johnson, Spoken Word Artist; joining the troupe on the show—the Rev. Peter Ives.

Wednesday, July 27, 201607/27/2016

ON DNC DAY II

In Bill Newman

7/27: Live from the Democratic Convention—Bernie delegate, State Rep. (for much of Franklin County) Paul Mark; Emmy Award-wining filmmaker Larry Hott on war photographers; Jennifer Normanly and Martha Lyon on preserving and restoring the almost four centuries old Bridge Street Cemetery; Vaya con Munoz with Natalia Munoz—on Hillary and Bernie Bros

Tuesday, July 26, 201607/26/2016

McGovern Live From The Convention

In Bill Newman

7/26: Live from the Democratic National Convention—Congressman Jim McGovern; candidate for Ellen Story’s State- Rep seat Sarah LaCour; “Jar the Floor” with New Century Theatre’s Sam Rush and one of stars of the play — opening this week, Maggie Miller.

Tuesday, July 26, 201607/26/2016

On The Money (7/27/16)

Warren Buffet talks about what it REALLY takes to be a successful investor How does the US stack up compared…

Monday, July 25, 201607/25/2016

The OTHER email scandal.

In Bill Newman

7/25: Another day, another e-mail scandal: as the Democratic National Convention opens, we speak with Professor Ellen Fitzpatrick, author of “The Highest Glass Ceiling: Women’s Quest for the American Presidency” and Josh Silver, CEO of Represent. US –getting big money out of politics.
Also, Rachel Weber from Jewish Voice for Peace on today’s action for justice in Northampton; and Rodney Dietert, author of “The Human Super Organism: How the Microbiome is Revolutionizing the Pursuit of a Health Life.”

Saturday, July 23, 201607/23/2016

Vaya Con Muñoz 7.23.16

In Vaya Con Muñoz

THis week I have 3 things to share: a full page ad touting the “ The Pros” at MSNBC. No doubt that Andrea Mitchell, Rachel Maddow, Chris Mathews and Chuck Todd are pros. But Brian Williams? And why is the self-proclaimed progressive televsion news and commentary cable channel only have white people as pros in its ad? Hmmm. Also, in real numbers, what the emigration from Puerto Rico means to the island’s economy. And, of course, Zika and Naled, that lethal mist that the government wants to spray everywhere to kill mosquitos — and whatever else is alive, one way or another. Filmmaker Larry Hott looks at the world of fashion through documentaries that also spotlight the politics and economics of that world seemingly tailored but for a few, yet gazillions of us wear clothes nonetheless. Watch trailers here: “ First Monday in May” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRFCVG85X_s“ Bill Cunnigham New York” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Je_jxIPl5Y“ Cave of Forgotten Dreams” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kULwsoCEd3gAnd Caetano Veloso sings us out with a sweet rendition of the Rafael Hernández 1929 masterpiece, “ Lamento Boricano,” (Puerto Rico’s Lament) a song many Puerto Ricans are singing these days. In the picture, Don Rafael Hernández. Photo courtesy of SalsaSuperior.com

Saturday, July 23, 201607/23/2016

Western Mass Business Show 7.23.16

In The Western Mass. Business Show

7.23.16 Ira talks with Frank Nataloni & Colleen Loveless at Revitalize CDC

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