Podcasts

Podcasts

Podcasts

Tuesday, May 24, 201605/24/2016

NED is Dead.

In Bill Newman

5/24: Katy Eisman, CEO of PLAN NE,The PipeLine Awareness Network for the Northeast, on the death of Kinder Morgan’s proposed pipeline. Then we preview “The Quick-Change Room” at Ashfield Town Hall with Chris Rohmann, Sue Davis, and Barbara Friend.

Tuesday, May 24, 201605/24/2016

2 Scars. 1000 Miles. No Shirt.

In Bill Newman

5/23: A topless 1,000 mile trek to fight breast cancer — Paulette Leaphart tells Jacquelyn Smith-Crooks why; Thad Carhart, author of “Finding Fontainebleau: An American Boy in France;” then, Political Gold with Josh Silver.

Saturday, May 21, 201605/21/2016

Vaya Con Muñoz 5.21.16

In Vaya Con Muñoz

Sanders in Puerto Rico: A Special Report from our far flung correspondent, my Aunt Melo, who loves him. We stay on the theme of politics with film critix Larry Hott, who reviews two documentaries about Democratic primaries, one on the national level and the other that took place in Newark. And we say farewell with “Volver,” an iconic song by the Argentinian Carlos Gardel.
In the picture, my fabulous aunts: Carmen, left, and Melo, right.
Here are links to film clips:

“Primary” by Robert Drew: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MK5e6bTCC54

“Street Fight” by Marshall Curry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation_id=annotation_1086493761&feature=iv&src_vid=R8jtAASYdLw&v=u6EkpsYtrsE

Friday, May 20, 201605/20/2016

A Sad Story For Pregnant Women in Massachusetts

In Bill Newman

5/20 Bill Newman Show: Rep. Ellen Story joins the Hadley non-profit MotherWoman as they push for the state legislature to pass protections for pregnant workers. Plus, NCIS, Northampton Criminal Investigative Service with attorney Harry Miles and what to do in the Valley this weekend.

Thursday, May 19, 201605/19/2016

Benedict Arnold: Hero?

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5/19: Nathaniel Philbrick, author of “Valiant Ambition: George Washington, Benedict Arnold and the Fate of the American Revolution.” Plus, a special edition of “The Reverend and the Rabbi.”

Wednesday, May 18, 201605/18/2016

Bike Week!

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5/18: Live from the Court House Lawn: the Bike Breakfast with celebs including Mayor David Narkewicz & Rhymes with Orange creator Hilary Price.

Tuesday, May 17, 201605/17/2016

On The Money (5/18/16)

How many baby boomers are currently working past 65? Challenges in planning for retirement when you and your spouse have…

Tuesday, May 17, 201605/17/2016

Boy With A Knife

In Bill Newman

5/17: Jean Trounstine, author of “Boy with a Knife: A story of Murder, Remorse and a Prisoner’s Fight for Justice.” Then, a very funny edition of the Comedy Club.

Monday, May 16, 201605/16/2016

At Large?

In Bill Newman

5/16: Ryan O’Donnell, Northampton City Councilor and candidate for councilor-at-large; “Seasons to Taste” with Jonathan Bardzik.

Saturday, May 14, 201605/14/2016

Western Mass Business Show 5.14.16

In The Western Mass. Business Show

Ira talks with Charles Sharples from Lindgren and Sharples

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