Podcasts
Podcasts
Monday, October 28, 202410/28/2024
No Monkeying Around
10/28/24: Amherst Prof Ilan Stavans: Mexico’s Jewish woman president & “Sabor Judio: the Jewish-Mexican Cookbook.” UMass Prof Amilcar Shabazz: the Black experience & this election. Amherst Town Mgr Paul Bockelman: housing, schools, bids, the library & downtown. Megan Zinn w/ Bill Roorbach, author of “Beep”—a narrating monkey.
Friday, October 25, 202410/25/2024
Western Mass Business Show on 10.26.24 — Judith Fine
In The Western Mass. Business Show
Many of you know Judith Fine as the Former Owner of Gazebo on Center Street. Join us as we talk about what it means to care so deeply for a place like downtown Northampton. Judith as many know her is a true SHERO of downtown and a community crusader for many causes including the arts and small business. One of 01060’s finest ambassadors is going strong after selling her store to 2 former employees and finding that her days are busier than ever in her retirement/rewirement. One major topic during our chat is the upcoming memorial/benefit/fundraiser for Anchor House of Artists/NEVA Museum on Friday November 8th from 6-8PM. Through the passing of her love and friend, Charlie Miller, his art will be for sale during this time and the proceeds will be donated to NEVA per his wishes. Listen in as we get some gems from the Queen of Downtown on how to show up in community and use your voice for good. If you don’t stand for something you stand for nothing. Thanks for listening.
Friday, October 25, 202410/25/2024
The Hustler Files Ep 83
THE EXONERATED 5 TAKE ON DONALD TRUMP IN A DEFAMATION CIVIL SUIT
On September 10, 2024, in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Attorney Alex Van Dyke, of famed legal firm, Kline & Specter, along with 67 million viewers tuned in to watch the Presidential debate between Vice President, Kamala Harris, and Donald Trump. What transpired that evening, would once again put the former Central Park Five, now known as the Exonerated Five, back in the spotlight. That night at the podium, Donald Trump relayed false information, stating that the Exonerated Five plead guilty to the assault and rape of the jogger and that she in fact died of her injuries. Neither of these statements are true. In 1989, these five men, then teenagers, were arrested for the rape and assault of that woman. All five pled not guilty, yet were sentenced to years in prison. The victim of this infamous attack suffered horrific injuries, but she did survive. In 2002, with more conclusive DNA evidence, and a confession from the actual rapist, these five men were exonerated and their charges vacated. Fast forward 35 years, and the Exonerated Five have filed a defamation lawsuit against Donald Trump. Listen in as we open this episode with a preamble from Attorney Bill Newman and then Attorney Alex Van Dyke, from the Exonerated Fives’ legal team, joins us for a first look at this new civil lawsuit against Donald Trump.
Friday, October 25, 202410/25/2024
Living History, Amplifying Voices
10/25/24: Smith Prof, Doctor of Rock, Steve Waksman: amplifying voices & Living History. MTA Pres Max Page w/ Lynn School Supt Evonne Alverez: MCAS as grad req’t is discriminatory. SupraNatural Curator Donnabelle Casis & STCC Art Prof & Gallery Director Sondra Peron: Go see this show! Matthew Spurlock & Molly Merrett, leaders of the call for River Valley Co-op to boycott Israeli products.
Thursday, October 24, 202410/24/2024
The Election
10/24/24: ACLU MA Ex Dir Carol Rose: protecting democracy, fighting fascism. Rev Carole Bull: the politics of Christianity today. Live from London, journalist Stryker McGuire: right-wing politics & the UK view of Trump. “All that Jazz” w/ Ruth Griggs & VT Jazz Ctr’s Co-Directors Eugene Uman & Elsa Borrero: great performances.
Wednesday, October 23, 202410/23/2024
Questions
10/23/24: Bill & Buz on Q1. Larry Hott w/ filmmaker Evan Goodchild & Peggy Gillespie: “The Painted Life of Gregory Gillespie.” Brian Adams w/ Billy Spitzer, Exec Dir, the Hitchcock Ctr for the Environment: living buildings, living our lives. Bill & Buz: on ballot Qs 2,3,4 & 5.
Tuesday, October 22, 202410/22/2024
Making Decisions
10/22/24: Political Gold with Josh Silver: the White House, the Senate & the House. Steve Sanderson: the NEF Adult Spelling Bee. Duke Goldman—he’s front-page news: the World Series, the Negro Leagues & remembering Luis Tiant. Marissa Labozzetta: “The Men Who Walk in Dreams.”
Monday, October 21, 202410/21/2024
Western Mass Business Show on 10.12.24 — Robin Bialecki & Pat Brough
In The Western Mass. Business Show
Join us as we hear from Robin Bialecki ED of the Easthampton Community Center about her dedicated approach to helping the community meet it’s needs. Under her leadership (since 2008) the ECC has grown to helping all four counties reach the gaps that they have in their respective needs. From food insecurity, housing, job loss, relocation, and more, the ECC has risen to the level that the clients demand (open 7 days). Robin and her team have a hard time saying no and as a result have steadily increased their capacity to serve more and more clients for over 46 years. As one of the only gluten and allergy free pantries in WMA they get many requests for food specific and sensitive care products. Robin gets this done through her over 200 volunteer staff that help throughout the year, including Pat Brough, Sales and Marketing Director for Finck & Perras Insurance. 10 years ago, he helped co-create the much beloved event Give Em the Bird 5K which is a benefit for the ECC. In 2015, they raised 10,000 and they now hope to raise more than 35,000 this year. With over 55 sponsors, I think they have a shot at having their best year ever.
Monday, October 21, 202410/21/2024
Getting to the End
10/21/23: Easthampton Mayor Nicole LaChapelle: the five MA ballot questions. Drs. Lewis Cohen & Jeffrey Zesiger: “WINTER’S END: Dementia and Dying Well”— making end-of-life decisions. Rep Natalie Blais: voting deadlines & why your vote really matters. Megan Zinn w/ Joy Baglio, founder, Pioneer Valley Writers’ Workshop.
Saturday, October 19, 202410/19/2024
Panorama — Episode 90– Ballot Question 4 Psychedelic
In Panorama
Originally aired on October 19, 2024. Nate Clifford, co-owner of Cornucopia, and Jamie Morey, the Community Engagement Director for Massachusetts for Mental Health Options, founder of Parents for Plant Medicine, and co-founder of Veterans for Plant Medicine. Nate and Jamie mount a powerful case for voting YES on Question 4. They share their stories battling mental issues, trauma, and how psychedelics transformed their lives.
