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 2.21.14

Jo Comerford, Exec. Dir. of Nobel-prize-nominated National Priorities Project; Steve Grossman, candidate fro Democratic nomination for governor.

The Bill Newman Show 2.20.14

ACLU of Mass attorney Jesse Rossman on her win for cell- phone privacy; Steve Sanderson & Mike Flood on The Really Big…

The Bill Newman Show 2.19.14

Sarah Barr, President of The Amherst Survival Center; then artist extraordinare Barry Moser and Poet Laureate of Northampton, Rich Michelson.

The Bill Newman Show 2.18.14

Paki Wieland-home from jail; nationally acclaimed Hatfield author Jane Yolen; NCA Executive Director Penny Burke & HVGO founder and maestro Peter…

The Bill Newman Show 2.17.14

Candidate for Presdient of the MTA, Barbara Madeloni, with teachers Gus Morales and Angela Thatcher; Mike Farrel on maple syrup,…

The Bill Newman Show 2.14.14

Democratic candidate for governor Donald Berwick.Plus, happy Valentine’s Day!

The Bill Newman Show 2.13.14

Yael  Petretti on peace-making in Palestine & Israel; then,  love and Valentine’s Day with Reverends Peter Ives & Catherine Munz and Rabbi…

The Bill Newman Show 2.12.14

Dr. Mary Booth on biomass biomess; NCA’s Penny Burke on ice sculptures coming to town; NAC’s Steve Sanderson previews the Third…

The Bill Newman Show 2.10.14

Barry Werth, award winning author, on his new book, The Antidote: Inside The World of New Pharma. Plus Political Gold…

The Bill Newman Show 2.7.14

Medical ethicist and Mount Holyoke College President Lynn Pasquerella (smartest person we know); John Bonifaz and Ron Fein from Free…

Recent Headlines

17 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.

23 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.

23 hours 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.

23 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.

23 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.