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 2.6.14

Mehlaqa Samdani, Founder, Critical Connections, on political Islam; Nerissa Nields remembers Pete Seeger with song (of course).

The Bill Newman Show 2.5.14

Ben Baumer & Andy Zimbalist on sabermetrics; Alan Edelstein on illusionists;John Sheirer on the world’s wisest dog.

The Bill Newman Show 2.4.14

Emma Halper, Eva Q. Johnson, Allie Vannasse, Eliza Moss-Horowitz–NHS’ Crimes of The Heart; then, Prof. Salman Hameed on visiting asteroids.

The Bill Newman Show 2.3.14

Former Cooley Dickinson Hospital CEO Craig Melin reflects on his 25-year career at the hospital and the future for Cooley…

The Bill Newman Show 1.31.14

Daniel Jones, author of LOVE ILLUMINATED; Patricia Klindienst, curator of  No One Remembers Alone.

The Bill Newman Show 1.30.14

Soloma Furlong, featured in  upcoming PBS’ The  American Experience &  author of acclaimed books on leaving the Amish; Tamar Fields,…

The Bill Newman Show 1.21.2014

Ben Grosscup on the People’s Music Network; Harry Miles, NCIS – Northampton Criminal Investigative Services

The Bill Newman Show 1.27.2014

Political Gold with Josh Silver, political activists Nicole LaChapelle and Alice Swift on the Governor’s Race, John Jarvis – author…

The Bill Newman Show 1.29.2014

Tim Carpenter, Exec. Director, Progressive Democrats of America; Alexandra Ludwig, founder of the Flux Ensemble, joins Peter Blanchette.

The Bill Newman Show 1.28.2014

Film maker Steve Alves with Valley Co-op leaders Tom Bradbury, Suzette Snow-Cobb, Katherine Bhaduri; Amherst College Physics Professor Kannan Jaqannathan…

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.