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Tuesday, July 23, 202407/23/2024

Human Rights and Wrongs

In Talk The Talk

7/23/24: Political expert Josh Silver: topsy-turvy races & the Democratic Veep. “When the Mind’s Free” at the Shea: Director Toby Bercovici, choreographer Annalise Nielson & actor Myka Plunkett. Duke Goldman: the Olympics, race & protest. UMass prof & Human Security Lab Dir Charli Carpenter: Afghan fathers & daughters.

Monday, July 22, 202407/22/2024

Western Mass Business Show on 7.20.24 — Kisha Zullo, Sonia Alvelo, Jennifer Bouquot

In The Western Mass. Business Show

Kisha Zullo is a Yes person. In fact, she’s a YES, YES person. Working in event planning and seeing a need for a women’s conference is just one of the many ways that Kisha shows up with the yes when a need is seen. She is inclusive by creating space for others to join her, like for this interview: Sonia Alvelo, CEO, Latin Financial and Jennifer Bouquot, VP, Talent Development and Organizational Effectiveness, Liberty Bank. Join us as we discuss why it matters to support women and each other and why you need to join the Breaking Barriers conference in Springfield on September 13th for the Women in Business Summit’s 19th Conference. I’ll leave you with this:
Who’s Fly?
I’m Fly.
Are You Fired Up?
I’m Fired Up.
Are You Powered Up?
I’m Powered Up.

Monday, July 22, 202407/22/2024

The Hustler Files Ep 70

In The Hustler Files

FROM CAREER TRACK TO PRISON TRACK AND BACK

Amanda Hall had it all. A flourishing restaurant career as a Regional Training Manager and even her own home. But for Amanda all of that was a facade. Inside she says, ‘I was a mess’.  The wrong choice in men, and late nights with friends at the restaurants she trained at, along with rheumatoid arthritis led her from alcohol to cannabis to hard core drugs.  As her life story played out, she eventually lost her job, her house and moved back in with her mother while finding financial support on the streets of Ohio, selling drugs.  It was a saving grace moment when Amanda sold drugs to an undercover cop, but it would take a couple more arrests, despite the legal support of her parents to finally land her a 2 1/2 year prison sentence at the Ohio Reformatory for Women. Listen in as Amanda shares her past and her miraculous journey, behind the wall, that led her to find a second chance at The JBM Packaging Company.

Monday, July 22, 202407/22/2024

You Can’t Trump This

In Talk The Talk

7/22/24: Amherst College Poli-Sci Prof Austin Sarat, UMass Afro-Am Prof Amilcar Shabazz, & Smith College Prof of Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies Carrie Baker: the race for President— Game on!​And then, recommended summer reads with Megan Zinn and Booklink Mgr Peg Duffy.

Rep Lindsay Sabadosa

Friday, July 19, 202407/19/2024

What’s Now & What’s Next

In Talk The Talk

7/19/24: Rep Lindsay Sabadosa: the presidential race, education funding & guns.  MTA Pres Max Page: Victory!  Former U.S. Rep Scott Klug (R–WI), Guiliani’s Co-Chair: the Republican convention, Trump’s speech & his path to victory. Governor’s Councilor Tara Jacobs: confirming a diverse judiciary in Massachusetts. 

Thursday, July 18, 202407/18/2024

High Stakes, Moon Landings, Black Holes & Rising Stars

In Talk The Talk

7/18/24: Congressman Jim McGovern: Trump & Biden. Edwards Church Rev Michael McSherry: Christian nationalism & Christian faith. Astronomer Salman Hameed: lunar landings, black holes & Lego bricks.* Ruth Griggs w/ local rising stars, saxist Ben Malynoski & drummer Jacob Smith: their gig tomorrow here.
*check this out: www.youtube.com/@kainaatastronomyinenglish
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Wednesday, July 17, 202407/17/2024

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In Talk The Talk

7/17/24: Holyoke Schools Union Pres Nicholas Cream: receivership & MCAS. Larry Hott: “Art Talent Show” & “My Kid Could Paint That.” Brian Adams & Nolan Adams: pumped hydropower. Masslive & Republican investigative reporter Greta Jochim: the Leeds nursing home Highview’s scandalous conditions.

Smith College Professor Carrie Baker

Tuesday, July 16, 202407/16/2024

This is a Test

In Talk The Talk

7/16/24: Mayor GL Sciarra: national politics, schools & the override. Comedy Quiz w/ Maddy Benjamin, Scott Braidman & Sally Ekus: fun with fireflies. Smith prof & Ms. Magazine editor Carrie Baker: Project 2025 & the abolition of our rights. Local activists Elizabeth Silver & Christina Maxwell: this election needs you NOW.

Monday, July 15, 202407/15/2024

Western Mass Business Show on 7.13.24 — Laurie Millman and Steven Haguma

In The Western Mass. Business Show

Laurie Millman and Steven Haguma join us to talk about why the C4NA is such an important nonprofit in our region. With offices in Northampton, Greenfield, Amherst, and Springfield they try to reach as many immigrants as possible coming to the 413. Laurie has been the Executive Director for 15+ years and has a desire to effect positive change and help others and she’s doing it according to Steven who came to our area from the the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2020 with his family. They had been trying to flee Africa for over 20 years, can you imagine? With over 30 employees, C4NA helps immigrants navigate a new land, language, systems, and world. Through events like 30 Poems in November, Citizenship/Naturalization Ceremony on 7/4, and Immigrant Voices at the Shea Theatre funds are raised to help the Center function and grow. Tune into see how you can help new immigrants feel more welcomed in a new land. Many come to WMA because of the way that we choose to show up in the world-together we can continue to make that belief a reality. Thank you to Laurie and Steven for joining the show. 

Monday, July 15, 202407/15/2024

Bad News, Good News

In Talk The Talk

7/15/24: Easthampton Mayor Nicole LaChapelle: the presidential campaign and housing- building for success. Marty Wohl, Co-President, the Northampton Education Foundation: money for enriching students’ lives & education. Megan Zinn with Tammy Greenwood: “The Still Point”.

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