Thursday, November 30, 202311/30/2023

Move Over, Cinderella

In Talk The Talk

11/30/23: ACLUM’s Carol Rose on face surveillance, overdose prevention centers & prison calls. Prof Ilan Stavans on Restless Books & “The Mexican Dreidel.” Brian Adams & Dave Rothstein on paddling the Ct. in a pumpkin!! Ruth Griggs with cellist & Ana Bandeira Chocolates owner, Dave Haughey.

Wednesday, November 29, 202311/29/2023

Champions

In Talk The Talk

11/29/23: Trans woman activist Raquel Willis on “The Risk It Takes to Bloom.”  Larry Hott on “Stamped from the Beginning” and “The League.” Josh Silver on the Koch Bros’ support of Nikki Haley and Trump’s lead. Stacie Bourbeau — U.S. Women’s Amateur Pool Champion.

Tuesday, November 28, 202311/28/2023

Trials and Tribulations

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11/28/23: Priest sexual abuse victim, actor & counselor Jay Sefton on “Unreconciled.” Talya Kingston & Meryl Cohn on the local Playwrights Lab upcoming shows. Duke Goldman on inequality & loyalty in sports. W. Mass.  federal district court judge Michael Ponsor on the Bill of Rights & students.

Monday, November 27, 202311/27/2023

Souls of Grace

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11/27/23: Greenfield Mayor Roxann Wedegartner on her failed re-election. Martín Espada on “Gonzo.” Amilcar Shabazz with Councilor-elect Hala Lord on Amherst’s politics. Richie Davis on “Flights of Fancy, Souls of Grace.” Megan Zinn with antiquarian bookshop owners, Kevin & Dianne Germain.

Wednesday, November 22, 202311/22/2023

The Hustler Files Ep 40

In The Hustler Files

THE BRIAN BANKS STORY, TRIUMPH OVER TRAGEDY – PART 2

If you were hoping to hear how Brian Banks overcame the adversity and punishment that was thrown at him in Part 1 of our interview, then here it is!  You’ll hear how Brian stayed ‘sane’ despite his time behind the wall, his home life, that still felt like jail, while on parole, and the knowledge that he’d always live in a societal prison with a sex offender stamp on his record.  That was until criminal defense lawyer and the Founding Director of the California Innocence Project, Justin Brooks, agreed to take Brian’s case, even though he was already post parole, and you’ll NEVER believe the role his accuser played in Brian’s exoneration! 

Wednesday, November 22, 202311/22/2023

Advocates, Defenders & Nunchaku

In Talk The Talk

11/22/23:  Gabrielle Hamel from GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders. Sex Matters with Dr. Jane Fleishman on desire. Honoring Peter Ives, now Pastor Emeritus of First Churches. Atty Luke Ryan & River Valley Taekwondo’s Bill Tuman on knives, nunchuks & the SJC. Rev. Carole Bull on giving thanks and remembering JFK.

Tuesday, November 21, 202311/21/2023

Marching On & Mushing On   

In Talk The Talk

11/21/23:  888-323-HOPE with David Sullivan, Jim McGovern, Dan Carey, Jo Comerford, Mindy Domb. & Monte. Hilltown Sled Dogs with Marla BB –mushy stuff. Comedy Quiz—Talkin’ Turkey with Maddy Benjamin, Scott Braidman, Sally Eckis and WINNER JESS TYLER. Carrie Bake with Beth Lev from Indivisible Northampton, Swing Left Western Mass.  Brian Adams with Northampton Survival Center’s Heidi Nortonsmith and Alexander Le’ger-Small.

Monday, November 20, 202311/20/2023

March for The Food Bank

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11/20/23:  Monte!+ Rep. Jim McGovern, Food Bank’s Andrew Moorhouse & Chicopee Mayor John Vieau.  Rev. Michael McSherry on Transgender Day of Remembrance. Filmmaker Larry Hott, on “American Symphony” & “Pianoforte.”  Local author Robert Radin on “Noche Triste: A Memoir of Anorexia.”

Friday, November 17, 202311/17/2023

The Hustler Files Ep 39

In The Hustler Files

THE BRIAN BANKS STORY, TRIUMPH OVER TRAGEDY – PART 1

Here, in part 1 of a 2-part episode, is the heartfelt and triumphant journey of Brian Banks. If you don’t know who Brian Banks is, he’s worth a google. Not only did Brian defy the odds, transitioning from wrongful conviction and 5 years imprisonment to NFL dreams and beyond, his story is one of relentless determination, resilience, and the pursuit of a vision.  In this first episode, Brian shares part of his story that has never been shared before, and while heart wrenching, Brian and his story are a source of grit and inspiration.

 

Friday, November 17, 202311/17/2023

Community Action 

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11/17/23: Monte Belmonte on the March. Rep Lindsay Sabadosa on the legislature’s failure to pass a budget. MTA Pres Max Page on the Andover educators’ strike & unfunded contracts. Community Action’s Clare Higgins on housing. Dr. Kate Atkinson & Adriana Piantedosi on concierge medicine.