Tuesday, July 25, 202307/25/2023

Political Gold

In Talk The Talk

7/25/23: Josh Silver on Trump’s chances & the No Labels Party threat to Democrats; Michael Klare on Ukraine, cluster bombs, food, & drones; Duke Goldman on racism in MLB today; journalist Wesley Blixt remembers Al Giordano, psychedelics and Gonzo journalism.

Monday, July 24, 202307/24/2023

Mayors Monday, Black in the Valley, Saving Democracy, & “Somebody’s Fool”

In Talk The Talk

7/24/23:  Greenfield Mayor Roxanne Wedegartner on floods, foreclosures and housing for new immigrants; Professor Amilcar Shabazz on reparations in Amherst & Northampton; Miles Taylor on “Blowback: A Warning to Save Democracy from the Next Trump;” Megan Zinn with Richard Russo on “Somebody’s Fool.”

Friday, July 21, 202307/21/2023

The Hustler Files Ep 26

In The Hustler Files

THE KEY TO A SUCCESSFUL LIFE, KEEP MOVING FORWARD

Criminal Justice and Prison Reform may vary from State to State, but for those who understand that trauma is at the core of most incarcerated individuals, the key goal to their success, both behind the wall and upon returning to society, is to keep moving forward.  Sadly, not all jails and prisons consider the value of moving incarcerated individuals forward.  Thanks to researchers and change makers like Ed Hayes and Levin Schwartz, best practices and improved treatment of incarcerated individuals are being shared and implemented. 

Friday, July 21, 202307/21/2023

Western Mass Business Show 7.22.23 – Lindsay Pope and Jonathan Gregory

In The Western Mass. Business Show

Partners in life and partners in this business venture. They have traveled far and wide to get to this place in their life. Formerly Yoga Sanctuary, Sanctuary continues to provide a place of refuge and safety. The importance of equity and justice after the 2020 pandemic rose to the top of many’s agenda and Lindsay and Jonathan strive to bring about a new paradigm of what it means to welcome at their space in Thornes. Join us for a new look at the 3rd floor of Thornes Market.

Friday, July 21, 202307/21/2023

Panorama — Episode 69 — A Progressive Blueprint for Greenfield (MA)

In Panorama

This episode aired on July 29th, 2023. In this episode we talk with some of the authors of the “Progressive Blueprint for Greenfield” a political platform that for Greenfield residents ahead of this year’s municipal elections. Jon Magee from the Greenfield People’s Budget, and David Cohen and Doug Selwyn from Franklin County Continuing the Political Revolution talk to us about the platform, their frustrations with the city’s political establishment, and how they hope to address these issues by electing progressive city leaders in the November 7 election.

Friday, July 21, 202307/21/2023

Scary Journeys

In Talk The Talk

7/21/23: MTA Pres. Max Page on ed reform; Rep. Lindsay Sabadosa on the floods; ArtBeat with Donnabelle Casis and Britt Ruhe on Commonwealth Murals; Maya van Rossum on Green Amendments to state constitutions; Congressman Adam Smith on “Lost and Broken: My Journey Back from Chronic Pain and Crippling Anxiety.”

Thursday, July 20, 202307/20/2023

Food, Floods, Photos & the  Local Solar Array Fight

In Talk The Talk

7/20/23: CISA E.D. Phil Korman, and Gazette Photo-Editor Carol Lollis, on the floods; Edwards Church Minister Michael McSherry on the afterlife; Brian Adams with Smart Solar Shutesbury advocates on their opposition to clearcutting for solar; Glenn Seigel with Greenfield’s world-renown musician Anna Webber.

Wednesday, July 19, 202307/19/2023

Magic & Disappearing (?) Rights

In Talk The Talk

7/19/23: Chris Rohmann & John Feffer; on “Hope I Die Before I Get Old;” ACLU Mass. E.D. Carol Rose on LGBTQ rights; E.R.nurse & MNA spokesperson Suzanne Love on mental health care here;  Double Edge Theater’s Hannah Jarell, Mica Farias Gomez, & Carlos Uriona on this summer’s magic.

Tuesday, July 18, 202307/18/2023

Fed Up

In Talk The Talk

7/18/23: Andrew Morehouse, E.D., Food Bank of Western Mass. on the floods and our food; the Kingston Trio’s Mike Marvin; the Comedy Quiz with the Happier Valley Comedy folks–Maddy, Scott, Moe & Laura; Carrie Baker with Atty Jennifer Levi on GLAD’s trans rights lawsuits; UCLA prof David Myers on The Crisis of Democracy in Israel.

Monday, July 17, 202307/17/2023

Veto

In Talk The Talk

7/17/23:  Easthampton Mayor Nicole LaChapelle explains her veto of the reproductive health ordinance; Annie Laurie Gaylor, co-founder, Freedom from Religion Foundation; law prof Wendy Parmet on “Constitutional Contagion”– covid the Courts; Megan Zinn with Chloe Gong on “Immortal Longings.”