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).

The Bill Newman Show 7.22.14

Tony Lechner introduces ROCK VOICES; then archhguitarist & HVGO maestro Peter Blanchette also rocks the house!  

The Bill Newman Show 7.21.14

The fracking pipeline with MassPlan Director Kay Eiseman and Rose Wessel, founder of No Fracked Gas in Mass. Plus BITV–the…

The Bill Newman Show 7.18.14

Mount Holyoke College President Lynn Pasquerella— Free  Mu Sochua now; plus, author Burleigh Muten on Emily Dickinson (the unknown fun-loving…

The Bill Newman Show 7.17.14

Live from Serios, NCIS—Northampton criminal Investigative Service with Harry Miles. Also, Northampton Council President Bill Dwight.

The Bill Newman Show 7.16.14

Judy Frank on All I Love And Know; Deborah Harkness on The Book of Life; Judith Sloan on “YO MISS!…

The Bill Newman Show 7.15.14

Chris Bohjalian, Close Your Eyes, Hold Hands. Then, Political Gold with Josh Silver.

The Bill Newman Show 7.14.14

Yidstock!  A preview with saxophonist Ilene Stahl & YBC’s Lisa Newman; first, parking ticket victims unite—with Vincent Gillespie.

The Bill Newman Show 7.11.14

Bernadette Giblin, founder of Safe Ground, on pesticides on public land in Northampton; also, World Population Day—celebrate(?) with Stephanie Feldstein…

The Bill Newman Show 7.10.14

City Councilor Ryan O’Donnell, joined by Bob Reckman & Jim Nash— political skinny.  Ko Festival’s Sabrina Hamilton.

The Bill Newman Show 7.9.14

Lyme disease—the experts advise; then, the upcoming Seeger Festival with the next generation of Seegers, Belafontes, and Rosenberg/Meeropols.

Recent Headlines

22 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.

1 day 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.

1 day ago in National, Trending

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.

1 day 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.

1 day 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.