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Politics and Passion

9/24/26, Co-Host Andy Bukowski

Rep Lindsay Sabadosa: her positions on the ballot questions.

ACLU -MA Ex Dir Carol Rose: a voting rights victory at the U.S. Supreme Court, Q4—election day voter registration in MA, & nationwide election protection. Also, the ACLU/AFL-CIO report on the economic impact of Trump’s deportation policies.

Rev Carole Bull, Northampton-based UCC progressive interfaith pastor, on humility.

“A Passion for the Planet.” The performance is at Bombyx, Saturday 9/26, at 7:00. The performers include an instrumental ensemble, the soloists, three choruses and choirs, (24 members each) — the children’s choir from the Community Music School in Springfield, and Concora, adult choral artists. Our guests are the composer Geoffrey Hudson and the solo soprano Alisa Pearson, who preview this story, told in music, of recognition, resistance and inspiration. bombyx.live

The Hot Club of New England ensemble. John Anz speaks with performers Matt and Atla DeChamplain, and we hear some of their music—Gypsy Jazz, Jazz Manouche, friendship, love inspiration, and tears of joy. 5:00 Saturday, part of the Northampton Jazz Festival. northamptonjazzfest.org

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