Saturday, September 13, 202509/13/2025

Western Mass Business Show on 9.13.25 — Tapestry Health

In The Western Mass. Business Show

Mavis Nimoh
CEO
Lisa Andrews
Chief Development and Communications Officer

When we think about health equity how is this tied to social justice? How can the intersections of healthcare, government, philanthropy, and the nonprofit sector work together to create better outcomes for marginalized communities? Join us as we heard from Mavis and Lisa about the work of Tapestry and how they have been driving impact through leadership and innovation for 53 years. Serving all 4 counties of WMA, Tapestry focuses on sexual and reproductive health, harm reeducation, WIC, and mobile care. Listen in as we discuss their work and their upcoming event the Walk for Every Body on 9/28 in downtown Northampton. Go to www.tapestryhealth.org to learn more about them and the event. Hope to see you there on the 28th. Thanks for listening.

Friday, September 12, 202509/12/2025

Panorama — Episode 121 — Mike Stein on Northampton’s Schools

In Panorama

Originally aired on September 8th, 2025. Mike Stein is running for reelection of the Northampton school committee. What’s really going on with Northampton’s public schools? Why is the school funding formula falling short of what is actually needed to fund public education? What must the City of Northampton do to reinvigorate our public schools? Mike answers all of these questions and more on this episode of Panorama.

Friday, September 12, 202509/12/2025

Unruly Treasures

In Talk The Talk

9/12/25: MTA Pres Max Page w/ Jason Wozniak, organizer at Debt Collective. Garrick Perry, incumbent & Northampton city councilor at-large candidate. OTones’ Mary Witt & Forbes’ Library Dir Lisa Downing: launching the Hess Performance Stage. Author Jeanne Birdsall on “The Library of Unruly Treasures.” Donnabelle Casis w/ Cima Khademi & Leila Rahnamaabadi, exhibitors at APE’s “My Mind in Bloom.”

Friday, September 12, 202509/12/2025

Panorama — Episode 120 — Yakov Kronrod, Candidate City Councilor at Large

In Panorama

Originally aired on September 13, 2025. Yakov Kronrod’s family fled the Soviet Union for a better life in America. Yakov shares his family’s story, why he’s running for office, and how he plans to represent the residents of Northampton if he’s elected.

Yakov’s campaign website is
www.voteyakov.com/

Friday, September 12, 202509/12/2025

The Hustler Files Ep 127

In The Hustler Files

SHACKLED NO MORE; A FIGHT FOR PREGNANT WOMEN BEHIND BARS

Heather Canuel, a powerful activist, entrepreneur, mother, and grandmother, is also known for being the last woman to give birth while shackled to a prison bed in Illinois, more than 20 years ago. In this episode, Heather shares her harrowing journey through the criminal justice system, the trauma of her experience while being pregnant, and her fight for reform and justice for incarcerated mothers. Heather’s experience and current life mission provide an inspiring discussion about survival, resilience, and the importance of creating change, both inside the wall and beyond.

Thursday, September 11, 202509/11/2025

Voices

In Talk The Talk

9/11/25: Northampton At-large City Council candidate Yakov Kronrod. Author John Bollard on “Protesting with Rosa Parks.” Rep Natalie Blais: Disaster Relief & her appointment to MA PILOT Commission. Ruth Griggs w/ Darmon Meader & Peter Eldridge of NY VoicesNY Voices, Northampton Jazz Festival’s Grand Finale performance.

Wednesday, September 10, 202509/10/2025

The Bees Knees

In Talk The Talk

9/10/25: Town Council Pres Lynn Griesemer: 9/11 remembrance, civility, and the Civic Academy. Northampton At-large City Council candidate Deb Henson critiques the city leadership’s priorities & failure to listen. Brian Adams w/ Dan Conlon of Warm Colors Apiary: Bees. Larry Hott w/ Jackie Hayden & Steve Daiber who have an upcoming opening at New England Visionary Artists Museum

Tuesday, September 9, 202509/09/2025

It’s All About Community

In Talk The Talk

9/9/25: Rep Pat Duffy on storm clean-up. Fed cuts, & vaccine policy. Hadley School Superintendent Anne McKenzie: Welcome Back Kids! National Recovery Mth: Northmtn Recovery Ctr’s Trevor Dayton, Deb Boudreau, John Sullivan & Charlie Worbeck – ice cream social today! Duke Goldman talkin’ pennant, playoff stretch & Yanks/Sawx/Mets.

Monday, September 8, 202509/08/2025

Caught in a Storm

In Talk The Talk

9/8/25: Farmer’s Almanac editor Carol Connare on winter weather predictions. Megan Zinn w/ local sci-fi & fantasy author Elizabeth Bear…

Friday, September 5, 202509/05/2025

Panorama — Episode 119– Crisis in the Northampton Public Schools?

In Panorama

Originally recorded on August 15, 2025. Northampton public schools. What’s working and where is it failing? Ben Tobin, education advocate, Gaurav Jashnani, parent and professor, Andrea Bertini, parent and professor, and Diana Schwartz, parent and professor, express their frustrations with the Northampton public schools. They also share their thoughts on what the City of Northampton must do to remedy the looming problems.