Podcasts
Podcasts
Monday, June 1, 202606/01/2026
Mayors Monday & Watermelon Wednesdays Bookend Sen Jo Comerford & Author Ruth Ozeki
6/1/26
Watermelon Wednesdays w/Paul Newlin & world-renown musician Corey Pesaturo: a preview of this week’s amazing concert.
Writers Block w/ Megan Zinn & Ruth Ozeki: “The Typing Lady and Other Fictions”— a preview of her upcoming event at the Odyssey Bookshop, in conversation with Kelly Link
Senator Jo Comerford: the Protect Act, ICE in Massachusetts & the legislative process—getting it right.
Mayor GL Sciarra of Northampton: the schools, the budget, the fiscal stability plan, & an override in our future?
Saturday, May 30, 202605/30/2026
Western Mass Business Show on 5.30.26 – Friends of Forbes Library
In The Western Mass. Business Show
Join us as we listen to some of the Friends of Forbes Library speak about their love of Forbes and the spaces that it creates for people. Jody Rosenbloom, is the Garden Tour Committee Chair, JoEllen Mackenzie, is the President of the FOF Library Board of Directors, and Alex Kessler, is the Garden Tour Committee Member and Coordinator of the Garden search process. What is the Garden Tour? Well, only the most successful fundraiser that the FOF runs every year, coming up on June 13th, 10AM-4PM. For 46 years the Friends have been supporting the needs of the library through memberships and donations at events like the Garden Tour. Your participation helps the library thrive. Go to www.friends.forbeslibrary.org to purchase tickets or find out more about the Friends of the upcoming Garden Tour. Thanks for listening.
Friday, May 29, 202605/29/2026
The Hustler Files Ep 164
ONE QUESTION, MANY ANSWERS
For more than three plus seasons, every episode of The Hustler Files has ended with the same question: “At this moment in your life, what do you believe is your life assignment?” The answers have been inspiring, surprising, deeply personal, and often transformative. In this special compilation episode, we revisit some memorable responses from guests across The Hustler Files universe, so many individuals whose journeys have been shaped by incarceration, redemption, second chances, public service, advocacy, leadership, faith, resilience, and personal growth. It is in these reflections that we are reminded that purpose is rarely a destination. Purpose evolves as we learn, heal, serve, and discover new ways to impact the lives of others. Whether you’re searching for direction, navigating change, or simply curious about the paths that shape us, every Hustler Files episode offers a glimpse into the wisdom, humanity, and hope that has become our shows’ hallmark. Because sometimes the most important question isn’t what you’ve done, it’s what you’re here to do next.
Friday, May 29, 202605/29/2026
Wounds
5/29/26, Co-Host Josh Silver
MTA Pres Max Page: Trump’s tax credits for private & religious schools, an attack on public education.
Chester Theatre’s Co-Artistic Directors Chris Baker & Michelle Ong-Hendrick on upcoming plays: “Buckminster Fuller—The History (and Mystery) of the Universe;” “Fanny—The Music and Life of Fanny Lou Hamer;” “Amchitka”—an island off Alaska, the site of nuclear testing;” “Dear Alien”— LOL advise from the columnist!” & a return engagement –“A Hundred Words for Snow.”
Jim Nash, former Nhmtn City Council Pres on overrides in Easthampton June 9 & Northampton next year.
Political Gold with Josh Silver: the mid-terms & what are the odds.
ArtBeat w/Donnabelle Casis & artist Mahwish Chisty and Ehmtn OOO gallery owners Emma Chubb & Matt Cummings on “Wounds” & how you can help repair the wounds of war.
Thursday, May 28, 202605/28/2026
Wrecks and Roses
5/28/26
Eric Jay Dolin, author of “ The Wreck of the Mentor: A True Story of Death, Despair and Deliverance in the Age of Sail.” An amazing story.
Carol Rose, ACLU of Mass Ex Dir: the ACLU’s fight in Mass federal court against Trump’s Ex Order putting him and his Post Office in charge of voting. The hearing is Tuesday.
Pastor Carole Bull: Having faith in a time of political turmoil.
All that Jazz with John Anz and Liz Longley, coming to the Iron Horse.
Wednesday, May 27, 202605/27/2026
Costs
5/27/26 (Co-Host Brian Adams)
Resilient Valley’s Julia Riseman & Lora Wondolowski: camels through the eye of a needle & other fundraising ideas.
Dr. Ethan Chapin, Cooley-Dickinson’s Dir of Emergency Medicine: It’s Stroke Prevention Month—save yr life & the life of a loved one—BE FAST.
Dave Small, Dir of Conservation @ Mount Grace Land Trust: saving the Ebony Bog Haunter (really!), dragon flies and 40,000 acres.
Easthampton Mayor Salem Derby: the override vote on June 9 –what happens if it passes; what happens if it doesn’t.
Tuesday, May 26, 202605/26/2026
Cookies
5/26/26 (Co-Host: Amilcar Shabazz)
Amherst Town Manager Paul Bockelman: Hampshire College’s closing—an update preserving services, school funding,layoffs?
The Leslẽa Newman on “Rainbow Cookies” and “Something Sweet: A Sitting Shiva Story;” also, censorship, love, & her upcoming reading for kids & parents at High Five Books.
Greenfield City Council President Lora Wondolowski: Greenfield is a happening place – Juneteenth & the Green River Festival; her job at the Peace Development Fund, public safety & balancing priorities.
Sports historians Duke Goldman & Keith O’Brien (coming to Broadside) on his new book “Heartland: A Forgotten Place, An Impossible Dream, and the Miracle of Larry Bird.”
Saturday, May 23, 202605/23/2026
Western Mass Business Show on 5.23.26 – John Bidwell Chief Development Officer at Way Finders
In The Western Mass. Business Show
Join us as we speak to John Bidwell about his many roles professionally and what experiences shaped him as a human. From owning a small business to being a regional leader in larger companies spanning for and non-profit roles John has seemingly done it all with grace and ease. What does it mean to reinvent yourself and why should leap of faiths be something that we embrace rather than run from? What does purpose and leadership look like for you and how can you forge your own path of joy and mission. As a Peace Corps volunteer and author John has been in partnership with his wife Kris for many years and encourages us to all find our edge and walk the line (which is not straight) to our own edges where we can live our best lives. Thank you for listening.
Friday, May 22, 202605/22/2026
The Hustler Files Ep 163
HE SERVED 22 YEARS FOR A CRIME HE DIDN’T COMMIT
What happens when the justice system gets it wrong? For Sean Ellis of Boston, he served 22 years for the murder of a Boston police detective, a crime he didn’t commit. After two hung juries and a third conviction, Sean faced the reality of dying behind bars while fighting to uncover evidence that had been withheld for decades. Sean shares the devastating impact of wrongful conviction, the challenges of rebuilding a life after exoneration, and the emotional toll of losing years to a system that failed him. He also discusses his work, now, as Director of the Exoneree Network at the New England Innocence Project, supporting individuals and families navigating the trauma of wrongful incarceration and reentry. This conversation explores justice, resilience, accountability, healing, and what it takes to ensure that the truth is never buried forever.
Friday, May 22, 202605/22/2026
You’re Being Paged
5/22/26 (Co-Host Josh Silver)
Max Page, Mass Teachers Ass’n Pres: $ for schools & higher ed this year, and college in three years, not four—the debate is joined.
Rep Mindy Domb. The reveal—she’s a night owl and Stephen Colbert’s last show made her laugh and cry—for many reasons that she shares. Also, the Blue Envelope Bill is close to becoming law. Congrats Rep Dom and Sen Comerford.
Alex Bowman from the new AAA — All Ages and Abilities: shared use trails, electric bikes, the expanding bike trail network, new state regs and laws?
Political Gold with Josh Silver: Trump’s plummeting poll numbers portend what?
ArtBeat With Donnabelle Casis and Will Baczek: his 30th anniversary show featuring Scott Prior and Nanny Vonnegut and other stars and celebrating art here.
