Podcasts: Bill Newman

Bill Newman

The Bill Newman Show. Weekdays at 9AM. Join Bill & Monte Belmonte as they talk with news-makers, elected officials, authors, artists, poets, and ‘fish wrap’ about the day’s headlines.

Recent guests include authors Senator Elizabeth Warren (Persist); Larry Tye (Demagogue: The Life and Long Shadow of Senator Joe McCarthy); Daniel James Brown (Facing the Mountain); Chuck Collins (The Wealth Hoarders and Born on Third Base).

Does Merrick Garland have what he needs for an indictment?

7/22: Bill Newman’s legal analysis on Trump’s legal jeopardy; MTA President Max Page on recent legislative wins for education in Massachusetts; ArtBeat with Donnabelle Casis and Panela Acosta.

The G.O.P’s Saint DeSantis?

7/21: Political Gold with Josh Silver on Trump and the impending announcement of his candidacy; a preview of the Dedicated Men of Zion.

The incumbent sheriff seeks another term

7/20: Hampshire County Sheriff, Pat Cahillane, candidate for re-election, on the significant reduction in numbers of people held at the Hampshire County Jail and House of Corrections and the change to community corrections; Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Larry Hott on depiction of truth in documentary films and Natalia Munoz on the media’s accuracy in reporting (or lack thereof).

A final bow

7/19: All about “Flushing:” Sabrina Hamilton, Artistic Director of Ko Festival of Performance, Linda Parris-Bailey, longtime leader of Carpetbag Theatre and Eric Bass from Sandglass Theater; our monthly Comedy Quiz with Quizmaster Kate Jopson and contestants Maddy Benjamin, Pam Victor and Monte Belmonte.

Giving Beacon Hill an earfull

7/18: State Senator Jo Comerford; Tara Jacobs, candidate for the Democratic nomination for Governor’s Council here in the 8th (Western Massachusetts) District.

The MA Legislature moves to enshrine the right to choose

7/15: State Representative Lindsay Sabadosa on the Massachusetts legislature’s response to SCOTUS abolishing the constitutional right to abortion; Mass Teachers Ass’n new President Max Page and Vice President Deb McCarthy; and then, ArtBeat—Donnabelle Casis has very special guests.

What a tangled Webb we weave…

7/14: State Rep. Dr. Tami Gouveia, candidate for the Democratic nomination for Lieutenant Governor; Hampshire College professor and astronomer Salman Hameed on those amazing images from the James Webb Space Telescope.

The Face of The Head of The Class

7/13: Tufts professor Natasha Warikoo, author of “Race at the Top” on education, race, achievement and education policy.

Meet Candidate for Sheriff Caitlin Sepeda

7/12: Caitlin Sepeda, candidate for the Democratic nomination for Sheriff of Hampshire County; Duke Goldman “Talkin’ Baseball” and MLB’s racism.

CRESS to impress in Amherst

7.11.22. Represent.Us Chairman Josh Silver guest hosts and talks with Lucy Caldwell about the problems inherit in current conservativism. Cassandra Holden tells us about a Northampton zoning meeting that may have major implications on live music in Florence. Join the meeting here. https://www.northamptonma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07112022-6557?html=true And a special Black in The Valley with the new head of Amherst’s new department which will act as an alternative to traditional policing. It’s called CRESS.

Recent Headlines

15 hours ago in National

Two National Guard members shot in Washington, D.C., and their condition isn’t known, AP sources say

A suspect is in custody in the shooting of National Guard members in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, police said.

20 hours ago in National

National Parks to raise fees for millions of international tourists to popular US parks

The National Park Service said Tuesday it is going to start charging the millions of international tourists who visit U.S. parks each year an extra $100 to enter some of the most popular sites, while leaving them out of fee-free days that will be reserved for American residents.

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Trump spares turkeys — but not his political opponents — at annual pardoning ceremony

President Donald Trump didn't bring much holiday cheer Tuesday when bestowing ceremonial pardons on two Thanksgiving turkeys, dispensing more insults than goodwill at the traditional White House ritual.

21 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending

What’s open on Thanksgiving? Not much, as many stores rest — or prepare — ahead of Black Friday

With Thanksgiving and the formal launch of the holiday shopping season this week, Americans will again gather for Turkey Day meals before knocking off items on their Christmas gift lists.

21 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Under a cloud, the Olympic flame begins its journey to the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

The Olympic flame began its journey Wednesday to the Milan Cortina Winter Games — missing a little of its usual magic. Bad weather lashing western Greece forced organizers to move the torch-lighting ceremony indoors, from Olympia's ancient stadium and temples to a nearby museum.