Podcasts
Podcasts
Tuesday, May 6, 202505/06/2025
Resist!
5/5/25: UMass Poli Sci Prof Jesse Rhodes: a future for democracy? Megan Zinn w/ Helen Sheehy on “Just Willa” (a woman w/ indomitable spirit). Amherst Coll Prof & Restless Books publisher Ilan Stavans: NEA funding ripped away. N’mptn Mayor GL Sciarra: Pride, resistance, schools, $, & potholes.
Friday, May 2, 202505/02/2025
The Hustler Files Ep 110
WHEN LIBERTY IS YOUR LAST NAME
In this milestone episode, The Hustler Files welcomes, for the first time, a Department of Corrections (prison) Commissioner. Randall Liberty is the head of the Department of Corrections in Maine, overseeing eight prison/correctional facilities. With over 43 years of experience in law enforcement, Commissioner Liberty shares his transformative journey from visiting his father in prison at the age of six to leading the most progressive corrections model in the US. Discover how he is reshaping the prison system by focusing on rehabilitation, education, and community reintegration, all while reducing violence and promoting dignity within the correctional environment. His innovative approaches such as salad bars from the prison gardens, a Christmas tree farm that returns the trees to local Vets and their families, and remote work opportunities, with fair market pay for residents of his prisons, plus the importance of treating residents with respect, is a testament to the power of change in the criminal justice system. Because when Liberty is your last name, your life’s mission is clear.
Friday, May 2, 202505/02/2025
MAYDAY, MAYDAY!
5/2/25: MTA Pres Max Page: May Day rally yesterday, MTA Annual Mtg tomorrow. Clare Higgins: Head Start & other Health & Human Services cuts. CEO Erika Kuester & Holly Mott: Treehouse Foundation 5K Fundraiser for kids/families in Foster Care. Salman Hameed: signs of life on a faraway planet? Donnabelle Casis w/ Sunny Allis & Alix Gerber: A.P.E exhibition “River Valley Radical Futures.”
Thursday, May 1, 202505/01/2025
Nothing Certain but Uncertainty
5/1/25: Hannah Moushabeck of Interlink Publishing: anti-Zionist Sim Kern’s “Genocide Bad.” MA Municipal Assoc CEO Adam Chapdelaine: Tough budget season shrouded in uncertainty. Atty Maria Frees of National Comm to Preserve Social Security & Medicare on the threats and uncertainty about Soc Sec. John Anz w/ Anais Reno SUNY college senior and world-class jazz singer.
Wednesday, April 30, 202504/30/2025
Pride & No Prejudice
4/30/25: Dir Clay Pearson on Saturday’s Hampshire Pride w/ Co-Founder Mary Wang-Boucher of Northampton Resists. Anika Lopes: Ancestral Bridges new location opening on May 7. Brian Adams w/ Board Pres Gregory Mori & member Susie McCrey of New England Small Farm Institute. Youth Poetry Slam winner Julianys Centeno from Holyoke High School w/ Lyrical Faith.
Tuesday, April 29, 202504/29/2025
Legacies & Leadership
4/29/25: Political Consultant Josh Silver: trump underwater; local politics overwater? Sci-Tech Cafe w/ Kerstin Nordstrom & Dmitry Kireev on the Future of Bioelectronics. Prof Chris Appy & Dr Quế Mai: Ellsberg Conference on Legacies of the Vietnam War. Author Gwen Agna: “Community-Centered School Leadership.”
Monday, April 28, 202504/28/2025
Western Mass Business Show on 4.26.25 — Nicole & Rich Sherwood, Clean Queen Car Wash in Holyoke
In The Western Mass. Business Show
Nicole and Rich have car oil in their blood, I’m sure of it. They met in a dealership and decided to open a car wash and detail center together as life and business partners. Having been introduced by Ira Bryck former host of the show, through the EforAll connection we were already familiar with each other but had never met. It was a joy to hear how these two are making it work by focusing on community, customer service, and each other. Open 7 days a week they go above and beyond to provide unexpected service and human kindness. Knowing you and your vehicle are essential to them earning your business and trust. I know where I’m going for my next car wash and detail. Thank you both for coming on the show, Nicole you are going to have to let me know the next time you drag race. Thanks for listening everyone.
Monday, April 28, 202504/28/2025
Good Mischief
4/28/25: Jerry & Kara Noble on Fats Waller: “Keepin’ Out of Mischief.” Megan Zinn w/ owner Hillary Hoffman of Federal St Books in Greenfield. Prof Amilcar Shabazz w/ Amherst Councilor Ellisha Walker on the need to keep DEI front & Center in Amherst. Amherst Town Mgr. Paul Bockelman updates on the budget, library, elementary school, and festivals.
Saturday, April 26, 202504/26/2025
Panorama — Episode 105 — Canadian Political Drama
In Panorama
Originally aired on April 19th, 2025. Canadian professors Christopher Bourne of Dawson College and Dónal Gill of Concordia University breakdown Canadian’s politics. Who will the next prime minister of Canada be? What’s the legacy of Canada’s former prime minister Justin Trudeau? And how did President Donald Trump’s tweets alter the Canadian political landscape? We cover all that the looming tariffs, energy, and cultural wars.
You can listen to their podcast Gristle and Bone at:
open.spotify.com/show/1nKuV7uHuB9hsavnJyOnzp
Friday, April 25, 202504/25/2025
The Hustler Files Ep 109
TRUTH BE TOLD
Laurence Colletti is a seasoned podcast producer, writer, and attorney. For over a decade, he’s brought to light the stories and critical issues surrounding prison reform and wrongful convictions while hosting the Legal Talk Network Podcast and producing the For The Innocent Podcast. In this episode of The Hustler Files, Laurence shares his journey into podcasting, the emotional stories behind some of those who were wrongfully accused, and the impactful work that must continue to bring these narratives to light.
