Monday, June 17, 202406/17/2024

Bump Up Against This

In Talk The Talk

6/17/24: Easthampton Mayor Nicole LaChapelle: schools & threats. The Climate Change Community Forum w/ Sheryl Stoodley, John Fedder, Debanmanyu Das & Susan Theberge. Bill & Buz: bump stocks, abortion rights & SCOTUS. Megan Zinn w/ Amherst author Catherine Newman: “Sandwich,” secrets, family & funny.

Friday, June 14, 202406/14/2024

The Hustler Files Ep 66

In The Hustler Files

WHEN YOUR MAIN PRODUCTION IN LIFE BECOMES CHANGING PEOPLES LIVES

In 2003, Scott Budnick was an EVP at Green Hat Films. One evening he was invited to attend a writing workshop at the juvenile hall through the InsideOUT Writers program.  Many of the young people in that program were facing adult prison sentences, and even worse, when released from the juvenile halls and prisons across California, many were returned to incarceration.  So, the man whose day job was writing and producing, decided to orchestrate another production in 2013, a production whose mission he aptly named The Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC), its main mission, end mass incarceration. But ARC’s ongoing success, in workforce and housing programs, higher employment and lower recidivism rates, takes a well-trained village of team members and volunteers.  Under the leadership of Executive Director, Sam Lewis, they continue to rewrite the ARC narrative by changing lives, changing laws, and changing the perception of justice involved individuals.

Friday, June 14, 202406/14/2024

Keeping On Keeping On

In Talk The Talk

6/14/24: Rep Natalie Blais: revenge porn, legal parentage, farming, diversity & local heroes. MTA Pres Max Page: the $2 Billion Fair Share question. Donnabelle Casis w/ Julian Lowenthal: “Money Game.” Carrie Baker w/ 2024 Hamp Reg grad Alice Jenkins: student activism. David Detmold: our violent, racist state flag & seal.

Thursday, June 13, 202406/13/2024

Moving Water, Music & People

In Talk The Talk

6/13/24: Serious Play’s Sheryl Stoodley, Stephanie Reyes & Marcus Neverson: “Moving Water.” Django in June’s Andrew Lawrence w/ musicians Tcha Limberger & Renaud Dardenne – LIVE! Lee Badgett: $20 million for women’s well-being. Ruth Griggs & John Anz: his father’s musical treasures performed here this weekend.

Wednesday, June 12, 202406/12/2024

War & Pieces

In Talk The Talk

6/12/24: John Berkowitz & John Feffer: tonight at Forbes – the Ukraine war. Larry Hott w/ Tom Goldscheider: Gfld Tap & Dye, the U.E. & the Red Scare. GCC science prof Brian Adams & Karen Foster, Exec. Dir., All Out Adventures: their adventures. Megan Zinn & Lisa Papademetriou: the Nhmptn Ed. Fndn Showcase.

Tuesday, June 11, 202406/11/2024

Endings

In Talk The Talk

6/11/24: Rep. Patricia Duffy: ending Holyoke’s school receivership, $6.5 Billion for housing & the Mass. Parentage Act. Duke Goldman: MLB, Aaron Judge, the Negro Leagues & the Hall of Fame. Todd Gazda: Collab for Educ. Dir: the purpose(s) of high school, community colleges & jobs. Eric Reeves: famine in Sudan and Darfur.

Monday, June 10, 202406/10/2024

Western Mass Business Show on 6.7.24 — Robert (BOB) Cahillane

In The Western Mass. Business Show

Robert (BOB) Cahillane is from what I like to call the Cahillane Dynasty. A legacy family from Northampton. Originally from Ireland his parents moved here to begin a family and a new life. Bob’s Father, James Cahillane Sr., was a well-known community member. Lovingly referred to a Big Jim he was a business owner, policeman, Mayor, and more. He started Cahillane Motors which is sons eventually took over and grew into a small auto empire. Bob met his sweetie Michaela Jane (Adams Kiley) and they started a family. At 15 on a trip to Ireland Bob fell in love with the sea and enlisted in the Navy where he served his country with honor. After returning and working at the dealership, Bob decided he would like to do something different. He took his passion for service to the City of Northampton where he served as the Director of Services for Veterans Affairs for 13 years. Bob’s commitment to family and community is tangible and can be felt through his stories about people and places. He has worked with the Naval Academy to get candidates enlisted, served on the WWII Club, Elks, Lions, Rotary, and set up scholarship funds in memory of lost loved ones. And if you look to find Veteran/War Memorials in our area, know that Bob has had a hand in it. Thank you, Bob, for all of the ways that you have shown up and continue to for so many of us. We are lucky to call you one of Northamptons finest citizens. Bless you.

Monday, June 10, 202406/10/2024

Western Mass Business Show on 5.18.24 — Dan McKenney from Firetype Chocolate

In The Western Mass. Business Show

Join us as we get real with Dan McKenney from Firetype Chocolate and Tunic Coffee. He details his journey from employee to owner of then Heavenly Chocolate and how with a little luck and perseverance you too can be a Good Food Award Winner like him. Shout out to his mom, and her sugar eggs in addition to his partner at Tunic Josh Wood Triplett who unfortunately was working the shop and unable to join us. However, we did get very delicious drinks from Josh before we went into the studio-yum, thanks Josh. Listen in as we hear how the Thorne turns and picks and why being in Thornes is such an important piece to this entrepreneur’s chocolate composition. Thanks for listening.

Monday, June 10, 202406/10/2024

Western Mass Business Show on 5.11.24 — Rich Cooper and Tom Bassett from Northampton Dollars for Scholars

In The Western Mass. Business Show

Join us as we speak with Rich Cooper and Tom Bassett from Northampton Dollars for Scholars. Dr. Fratkin started this organization in 1958 in Fall River, MA. 01060 began their program in 1974. The idea that community stands behind students has been a successful model and a way to support students through various scholarships that are designated by families, businesses, memorial, and trade specific programs. The Board is comprised of many local community members and applications can be made between 1/1 and 3/15 after that the committee meets to discuss and choose award recipients. Please go to www.northamptondollarsforscholars.org for more information.

Monday, June 10, 202406/10/2024

SITE SEEING!

In Talk The Talk

6/10/24: Holyoke Mayor Josh Garcia: Preparing to end school receivership. Amilcar Shabazz w/ author Kellie Carter Jackson – “We Refuse: A Forceful History of Black Resistance.” Site specific plays “Pulling at the Roots” at Historic Northampton: Co-Dir Laurie Sanders w/ playwrights Talya Kingston & Patrick Gabridge. Megan Zinn w/ author Emma Copley Eisenberg: “Housemates”