Podcasts

Podcasts

Podcasts

Friday, October 2, 201510/02/2015

Hot(t) films. Cool poems.

In Bill Newman

10/2: Emmy-award winning filmmakers: Northampton-based Larry Hott and Smith College graduate Cynthia Wade—her new film is “Freeheld;” then, “NPR: Northmapton Poetry Radio” with Rich Michelson—previewing the reading of Emily Dickinson’s poems and the Poetry Festival in Amherst this weekend with nationally acclaimed poets Dara Wier and Dina Elenbogan; then MHC professor Tom Wartenberg on Mel Bochner’s show now at the college’s art gallery and their upcomng public conversation.

Thursday, October 1, 201510/01/2015

Joe Kennedy In The House

In Bill Newman

10/1: Congressman Joe Kennedy; Peter Blood and Annie Patterson on “Rise Up Singing;” Then, Rev. Peter Ives, Rabbi Justin David and Annie Turner on Pope Francis’ visit.

Wednesday, September 30, 201509/30/2015

Multicultural Melange

In Bill Newman

9/30: Hampshire College Professor Salman Hameed on “Science in the Muslim World.” Then, on our “Vaya Con Munoz” segment Gia Bernini joins Natalia Munoz and shares from her new book, “Coriander.”

Tuesday, September 29, 201509/29/2015

On The Money (9/30/15)

How can I avoid taking another financial hit like I did in 2008?  How will Social Security reform effect my…

Tuesday, September 29, 201509/29/2015

Medical Marijuana Arrives In Northampton

In Bill Newman

9/29: Attorney Michael Cutler on medical marijuana clinics opening in Massachusetts; best-selling author Jane McGonigal on the games you play (or should play). Her new book is “Super Better: A Revolutionary Approach to Getting Stronger, Happier, Braver and More Resilient.”

Monday, September 28, 201509/28/2015

MGM’s Bait & Switch and Capitalism Working for The Common Good?

In Bill Newman

9/28: Professor Robert Goodman, author of “The Luck Business,” on MGM backtracking on its Springfield casino commitment; Terry Mollner on “Common Good Capitalism –It’s Next.” And best-selling author Holly Goldberg Sloan, coming to the Odyssey”—her new book—this is just too much fun—is “Appleblossom The Possum.”

Saturday, September 26, 201509/26/2015

Western Mass Business Show 9.26.15

In The Western Mass. Business Show

Ira talks with Terra Missildine from Beloved Earth Cleaning.

Friday, September 25, 201509/25/2015

Is An Asteroid Coming To End Us?

In Bill Newman

9/25: Filmmaker Jeff Preiss on his new film “Low Down.” Then Mount Holyoke College Professor Kathy Aidala on the Sci-tech café, Pluto, and asteroids heading towards earth.

Thursday, September 24, 201509/24/2015

Songs for Syria

In Bill Newman

9/24: Michael Kane and Deb Shriver from the Valley Syrian Relief Committee, along with Rev. Peter Ives and Rabbi Justin David, help us preview upcoming “Songs for Syria.”

Wednesday, September 23, 201509/23/2015

Women Rule The Airwaves!

In Bill Newman

9.23.15 Pam Victor guests hosts (and Monte is outnumbered 7-1) with guests comedians Kim DeShields, Jess Miller, Laura Patrick & UMass Professor Kirsten Lang from the Department of Women Gender Sexuality Studies. Plus Vay Con Munoz and award winning filmmaker, Mary Paterno.

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