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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

Friday, July 22, 201607/22/2016

Singing for Malala

In Bill Newman

7/22: Save Otis State Forest from Kinder Morgan! Lift the gas moratorium In the Valley! Katy Eisman, CEO of MassPLAN (PipeLine Awareness Network) and PLAN for the Northeast, tells us about those ongoing legal and political fights; Amandla Chorus—songs of peace and freedom –a preview of their upcoming historic performance — we speak with, and hear some music sung by, Eveline MacDougall –the founder and director, Gillis MacDougall, Sujata Rege-Konowitz and Vaishali Rege-Konowtiz; then, author Kathleen O’Rourke of Shelburne Falls on “What I’ve Seen: Animal Nature & Ranger Tales – her book reading and signing tomorrow at the World Eye;” Kelsey Flynn and kids, Tom McCabe, and Linda Tardif preview “The Great Race” in a great interview; Inside/Out with the SAC (Substitute Art Correspondent) Silas Kopf, marquetry maestro.

Thursday, July 21, 201607/21/2016

We Have A Governor’s Councilor?

In Bill Newman

7/21: Jeff Morneau, candidate for Governor’s Counselor with civil rights and criminal defense attorney David Hoose; from the Ko Festival: Sabrina Hamilton
Artistic Director, Shoshana Bass, puppeteer extraordinaire, and Jerry Stropnecki, Director of “When I Put On Your Glove;” then, Reverends Peter Ives and William (Bill) Wright on evangelicals supporting Donald Trump and how local churches are responding; Steve Sanderson from the Northampton Arts Council on the Summer Concert Series — kickoff tomorrow evening in downtown Northampton.

Wednesday, July 20, 201607/20/2016

The Story On Equal Rights For Pregnant Women

In Bill Newman

7/20: Rep. Ellen Story( D. Amherst) and Northampton-based MotherWoman’s Program Director Liz Friedman on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act before the state legislature this week; then, how has being a tortoise changed you?—really, we ask the tortoise, who arrived just in time—not easy for a tortoise to get to the studio—a preview of “The Great Race of the Tortoise and the Hare” (coming to Easthampton and Turners Falls) with the tortoise (Linda Tardif) and Paint Box Theatre’s Artistic Director Tom McCabe; then, NCIS—Northampton Criminal Investigative Service—with attorney Harry Miles on faulty field drug tests sending many innocent people to jail; and Vaya con Munoz with Natalia Munoz on the Control Board and Zika in Puerto Rico and the controversy surrounding the Human Rights Commission in Northampton (Natalia is the Chair).

Tuesday, July 19, 201607/19/2016

On The Money (7/20/16)

The market is back up. Are we headed for “smooth sailing” ahead? What kind of exposure should I have to…

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