Podcasts
Podcasts
Thursday, September 5, 202409/05/2024
Politics, Protests, & Polling
9/5/24: Congressman Jim McGovern on the upcoming debate & Liz Cheney’s announcement she’ll be voting for Harris! UMass Pol Sci prof & pollster Ray La Raja: UMass Task Force rec’d on campus political protests, & the reliability of polling. Ruth Griggs w/ Jazz Fest headliner Anat Cohen.
Wednesday, September 4, 202409/04/2024
Western Mass Business Show on 9.1.24 — Michelle Wirth, co-owner of Mercedes Benz
In The Western Mass. Business Show
Join us as we speak with Michelle Wirth co-owner of Mercedes Benz (with her husband Peter). They moved here 7 years ago from New Jersey and have quickly made WMA their home with their 4 kids. As we know, Covid was a big disrupter to many businesses and seeing that MB was only in its 2nd year the need to hustle and pivot was essential. In addition to shoring up the dealership, Michelle also felt called to create a new business based around shopping local and Feel Good Shop Local was born in 2021/2022 at the Big E. Go to www.feelgoodshoplocal.com to learn more about the business and how over 70 businesses have joined the platform. How we think about supporting local, small businesses and the impact that we can have if we divert just a small amount of money away from Amazon and big box shopping, matters. Listen in as we hear an update from Michelle on her businesses and what events you should be on the lookout for in the fall of 2024.
Wednesday, September 4, 202409/04/2024
To Go, Please
9/4/24: DA David Sullivan: drugs, prosecution & National Recovery Month. Bombyx E.D. Cassandra Holden & chef extraordinaire O’Brian Tomalin: O’Brian in YOUR kitchen. Brian Adams, Environ Prof Susan Masino & Climate Action Now’s Susan Theberge: our forests, ourselves & the presidential debate. Investigative reporter Dusty Christensen: allegations re new Gfld police chief.
Tuesday, September 3, 202409/03/2024
Posing Questions, Finishing the Sentence
9/3/24: Atty John Pucci: Trump’s trials & his upcoming NY sentence. Happier Valley Comedy’s Pam Victor & Scott Braidman: building the Dream. Sen Paul Mark: today’s vote. Antisemitism w/ Prof. Michael Hoberman, Rev. Randy Calvo & organizer Kim Audette.
Friday, August 30, 202408/30/2024
There’s No Such Word as Can’t
8/30/24: David Knowles w/ Valley Players’ Matteo Pangallo: “Constellation.” MTA Pres Max Page: Tim Walz, workers rights & MCAS. Donnabelle Casis w/ the Mead’s Lisa Crossman: “Part of an Impossible Task: Michael Rakowitz.” Dr. Jonathan Bayuk: Covid, EEE, & West Nile. Amherst’s 97 y.o. Elsie Fetterman: her new autobiography.
Thursday, August 29, 202408/29/2024
Panorama — Episode 86 — Ukraine Debate w/ John Berkowitz and John Feffer
In Panorama
Originally aired on September 1st, 2024. John Berkowitz and John Feffer debate the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Who’s at fault for this war? What role did the US and Europe play? Why did this war begin? Is World War III possible? John Berkowtiz and John Feffer answer these questions on Panorama.
Thursday, August 29, 202408/29/2024
Troubled World But a Better World
8/29/24: Hampshire Prof Michael Klare: bigger wars in the Middle East & Ukraine? Harvard atheist chaplain Greg Epstein: moral questions of Zionism, the war, Israel, & antisemitism. Retiring CISA Director & Local Hero Phil Korman. THANK YOU, PHIL, FOR MAKING OUR WORLD BETTTER. Marty Jaffe and Jason Ennis of “Tone Forest” on All that Jazz.
Wednesday, August 28, 202408/28/2024
Panorama — Episode 85 — Sean Diamond, Independent candidate for the 9th Middlesex House District, affiliated with the Forward Party
In Panorama
Originally recorded on August 25, 2024. What’s the Forward Party? Why does Sean Diamond want to be the State Rep for the 9th Middlesex House District in Massachusetts? Can Massachusetts afford to cut the sales tax and balance the budget? Sean Diamond answers these questions and more on this special episode of Panorama.
Wednesday, August 28, 202408/28/2024
Doctor! Doctor!
8/28/24: Larry Hott: The Academy Awards season begins for Academy voters! Prof Brian Adams w/ youth climate leaders from MA Audubon Makaiya, Brian, Kaylie, Keila, & Ariane. CDH’s new Associate Chief Medical Officer Dr. Sunny Shukla on expansion of ER, viruses, and more.
Tuesday, August 27, 202408/27/2024
Western Mass Business Show on 8.24.24 — Taylor Haas, Executive Director of the 3 County Fair
In The Western Mass. Business Show
Join us as we meet Taylor Haas the new Executive Director of the 3 County Fair in Northampton. She is a native of PA and came to the area just before Covid in 2019 with her family. She grew up in a farming community around horses and livestock and has put that to good use in her role at the fair. Her background in marketing has also helped her find early success and strong community outreach regionally. The fair runs from August 30-September 2 and is $15 for adults and free for kids 11 and under. Also, free parking is a draw along with free concerts, performances, activities, competitions, and more. Taylor can’t do it alone, with over 100 volunteers to make the fair happen it’s no wonder why it’s the longest running fair in the county. In it’s 207th year, it’s quite impressive to be able to say that they began in 1818. Other events include the Paradise City Arts Festival, the Morgan Horse Show, and All Sport Indoor Soccer Arena. Join us as we meet Taylor Haas and learn why we too should be at the fair this end of summer. Thanks for listening.
