Podcasts
Podcasts
Friday, November 1, 202411/01/2024
The Hustler Files Ep 84
SENTENCED TO LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE, BUT SHE DIDN’T DO THE CRIME
Unfortunately the cycle of domestic abuse can be handed down, from generation to generation, and it is an inheritance that can prove deadly. Such was the case for Kelly Savage-Rodriguez. Kelly grew up in an abusive family, and her mother was constantly, in the criminal justice system. Kelly herself was in a domestic violence situation when sadly she lost her 4 year old son, at the hands of her then husband. While Kelly’s husband was sentenced to LWOP – Life Without Parole, Kelly herself was charged, at the time, with the California failure to protect law. Kelly served 23 years behind the wall and she also lost her baby daughter to her ex-husbands family. But Kelly wasn’t going to quit fighting for her release, and in November of 2018 had her LWOP sentence commuted by then California Governor Brown. Through all of Kelly’s pain, she used her time in prison to not only improve herself, but help others, including taking on a role with the California Coalition of Women Prisoners, as a Drop LWOP Coordinator. Kelly is still in that role today, but fortunately outside the wall.
Friday, November 1, 202411/01/2024
Questions & Ramifications
11/1/24: Ballot Q 1: Auditor Diana DiZoglio backs her ballot question. Q 2: MTA Pres Max Page & VP Deb McCarthy: YES to eliminate MCAS as.grad reqmt. Donnabelle Casis w/ prof Sarah Stefana Smiith: her amazing exhibit at Hampshire College. Community Action E.D. Clare Higgins: kids are on the ballot. Amherst prof Austin Sarat: the election & democracy.
Thursday, October 31, 202410/31/2024
SCARY STUFF
10/31/24: Political expert Josh Silver: everything you wanted to know about the upcoming election. Michael Harbron on his “Interview with the Devil.” Filmmaker Christopher Seward (“Music for Mushrooms”) & Jamie Morey, advocate for ballot question 4.
Wednesday, October 30, 202410/30/2024
Vote
10/30/24: Nate Clifford and Jamie Morey: vote “Yes” on Q4!” Larry Hott w/ Exec Producer Dan Lombardo & screenwriter/actor Brenda Mary Withers of “Dindin.” Brian Adams w/ MA Audubon ecologist Tom Lautzenheiser: scary Halloween creatures bats, spiders & snakes, oh my! UMass Prof Jasmine Kerissey & Jeannette Wicks-Lim
Tuesday, October 29, 202410/29/2024
Goals & Galaxies
10/29/24: Spgfld Republican Exec Ed Larry Parnass: crisis in the media. MHC Prof of Physics Kerstin Nordstrom w/ Amherst Prof of Astronomy Mia de Los Reyes: the loneliest galaxies. Ariel Brooks & Nan Parati: saving Ashfield’s Elmer’s & reviving community — good news! Happier Valley Comedy stars Scott Braidman & Pam Victor: the Dream Theater Campaign.
Monday, October 28, 202410/28/2024
Panorama — Episode 91 — Ballot Question 2 Debate — Vote Yes or No?
In Panorama
Originally aired on November 2, 2024. Dan Torres hosts a debate if the MCAS test should be repealed as a high-school graduation requirement (Ballot Question 2). Team No is Roni Gold, Springfield public school teacher and former Northampton school committee member; Team Yes is Deb McCarthy 25-year educator and MTA Vice-President; and Jack Schneider UMass professor and director of the Center for Education Policy at UMass Amherst (who will vote Yes to repeal MCAS as a graduation requirement).
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.
