Thursday, July 30, 202607/30/2026

Governmental Overreach

In Talk The Talk

7/30/26 Host Buz Eisenberg

Dr Caitlyn Pierce & Donald Snyder political scientists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst: measuring judicial appeasement in the U.S. Supreme Court

Carol Rose Executive Director of the ACLU of Massachusetts: Police & Government Surveillance and challenging the military as immigration judges

Nate Clifford & Jade Jump Co-owners of Cornucopia Market on their move to Dwight St in Holyoke & their recent grand opening

All That Jazz w/ John Anz & Musician Jason Scwartz on his musical journey and monthly performance series at Theodore’s in Springfield

Wednesday, July 29, 202607/29/2026

I Can Hold On

In Talk The Talk

7/29/26 Host Brian Adams

Karen Foster – Executive Director All Out Adventures: Kayakathon Sept 13th & closing out disability pride month

Jay Sefton – therapist and playwright – “Unreconciled”: surviving abuse & seeking solace in theater

Karla Bonoff – Singer & Songwriter: Playing at The Iron Horse July 31st & her musical career

Bill Danielson – Gazette Columnist: Speaking of Nature & looking for hints that things are actually ok

Tuesday, July 28, 202607/28/2026

Raising Awareness

In Talk The Talk

7/28/26 Host Amilcar Shabazz

Manou Africa, Activist & Founder of Rebelle: African Liberation & Rastafari Movement

Lora Wondolowski, Greenfield City Council President: Greenfield legislative matters & her campaign vision for Franklin County towns

Fairplay w/ Duke Goldman: On Ray Elliot and the importance of Negro League baseball history to the quest for oneness of humanity

Tuesday, July 28, 202607/28/2026

Authors & More

In Talk The Talk

7/27/26 Host: Megan Zinn

Josh Weill, author of What Came West

Juliet Faithfull, author of Liar’s Dice

Deb Christakos, Pioneer Valley Food Tours

Paul Bockelman, Amherst Town Manager, Samantha Giffen, Communications Manager for Amherst & Summer interns: Liana and Emily

Friday, July 24, 202607/24/2026

The Hustler Files Ep 172

In The Hustler Files

SUNLIGHT IS THE GREATEST DISINFECTANT

The truth surfaced years before justice finally prevailed, but for Dusty Turner, freedom wasn’t the end of the story. After spending 31 years in prison for a crime he maintains he did not commit, Dusty has chosen a path unlike many wrongly convicted people. Rather than quietly rebuilding his life, he’s stepped into the public eye through documentaries, podcasts, interviews, and a massive, daily, social media campaign, run by his team of advocates and posted under the @freedustyturner handle. In Dusty’s own words, sunlight is the greatest disinfectant, and that mantra helps him fight for his own exoneration, every single day. In this candid conversation, Dusty reflects on surviving decades behind bars, the emotional toll of knowing he was innocent, now living each day under electronic monitoring, and why he believes sharing his story publicly is part of his life’s purpose. He also discusses his new mission to advocate for justice-involved veterans and help others who may have been wrongfully convicted. Dusty’s story isn’t just about freedom. It’s about perseverance, purpose, and the belief that the truth deserves to be heard, even when justice takes decades to catch up.

Friday, July 24, 202607/24/2026

The Return of Reality

In Talk The Talk

7/24: Hosts Josh Silver & Larry Hott

Max Page, Former President of the Massachusetts Teachers Association:   Billionaire tax and newly freed up millions for public education, but when will it get to the schools?

David Bollier, Author of the book “How to Think Like a Commoner”. The commons, a parallel social economy helping millions take charge and escape the predatory state order.

Abbe Spector & Jess Dawson of the Northampton Information Hub: Get real, honest, true, fact-checked information on everything to do with Northampton’s Government.

Evan Goodchild: Tells prospective podcasters all they need to know to record, produce, & reach millions of listeners with a compelling show.

Artbeat w/ Donnabelle Casis: Nikki Bassette & Dan Jones owners of Abracadabra Film Lab & Trevor Powers Artist and wrestling fan and the return of analog photography.

Thursday, July 23, 202607/23/2026

Sustaining Ourselves

In Talk The Talk

7/23/26 Host Buz Eisenberg

Dr David Gottsegen: local retired Pediatrician on RFK Jr & Trump’s war against children’s health

Director Ben Weil: Northampton Climate Action & Project Administration on local efforts to achieve net zero emissions

Have Faith w/ Local Progressive Interfaith Pastor Carole Bull – Living Humility

All That Jazz w/ Carol Abbe Smith: local jazz giant on upcoming Litchfield Jazz Festival & the local jazz scene

Wednesday, July 22, 202607/22/2026

Questions Answered

In Talk The Talk

7/22/26, Co-Host Brian Adams

Center for New Americans Ex Dir Laurie Millman & paralegal Ursula Wolanska-Fettes: taking the citizenship exam, what are the questions, surviving the citizenship interview, and can you correctly answer the questions?

Dr Cory Harris, CHD urologist: how is your prostate performing? What can you do about it?

“Professor Emerita of Anthropology Dr. Marge Bruchac on the “Native Strategies” project at Historic Northampton, examining which side(s) Native people fought for in the Revolutionary War and why, and the historical consequences.”

Cool Films: Larry Hott speaks with filmmaker Allen Moore: “The Shepherds of Berneray” (1981) & his return to this film, this story, this remote island, part of Scotland, 45 years later—a story and lesson for all of us.

Tuesday, July 21, 202607/21/2026

Voices that Guide Us

In Talk The Talk

7/21/26, Co-Host — Carrie Baker

Nathaniel Malloy, new Hadley Town Administrator: Rt 9 development, the Overrides, regional planning & what will happen with Hampshire College’s land, 260 acres in Hadley.

Hannah Williams, Chester Theatre Managing Director and the playwright Mark St Germain on “Amchitka,” the atomic bomb explosions, isolation, knowing the unknowable & the uniqueness of Chester Theatre.

Millicent Jackson, Ex Dir, Voices from Inside: living and writing inside and outside the razor wire.

Governor’s Councilor Tara Jacobs: what and why is the Governor’s Council, its advise & consent role in confirming judges, clerk-magistrates & parole bd members and consideration of commutations & pardons.

Monday, July 20, 202607/20/2026

What a Ride and an Override

In Talk The Talk

7/20/26, Co-Host Megan Zinn.

Lexi Walters Wright, owner of High Five Books & 2026 Commonwealth Heroine Award recipient, on supporting the LGBTQ youth, community & readers.

Local author Morgan Thomas on their acclaimed and innovative debut novel “Mad Eden”- about “late-diagnosed autism, gender-affirming care, queer family, & dragon.”

Easthampton Mayor Salem Derby on how to win an Override, the World Cup Watch Parties, and a fight with City Council.

Educator Doug Selwyn on Gov Healy’s proposal for MCAS 2.0 & what you can do.