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).

Big Brother is Watching You

3/15: Thom Hartmann – his new book is “The Hidden History of Big Brother in America: How the Death of Privacy and the Rise of Surveillance Threaten Us and Our Democracy;” then, our monthly Comedy Quiz – on geography– with Quizmaster Patrick Tenero and contestants Monte Belmonte, Pam Victor and Maddy Benjamin (Newman keeps score).

Holyoke’s Biggest Event is Back

3/14: Mayors Monday with Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia; then, Black in the Valley with Rev.-Dr. Jacquelyn Smith-Crooks, Professor Carlie Tartakov and Dr. Sonji Johnson-Anderson.

Picture Book Philosophy

3/11: The Northamptones! Then, Tom Wartenberg, MHC Professor Emeritus, whose new book is “Thinking Through Stories: Children, Philosophy, and Picture Books;” and ArtBeat with Donnabelle Casis and Elizabeth MacDufie, founder and publisher of Meat for Tea.

An American Tragedy

3/10: Elizabeth Williamson, author of “Sandy Hook: An American Tragedy and the Battle for Truth;” Political Gold with Josh Silver–Represent US Executive Chairman Josh Silver; and live in the studio—The Northamptones—Mama Mia!!

What is Putin’s end game?

3/9: The War in the Ukraine with Michael Klare, Professor Emeritus of Peace and World Security Studies. Larry Hott and Dr. Michael Blumenfield, author of “Shrink Talk.”

Why is the death penalty back on the table for the Boston Bomber case?

3/8: Northampton-based capital defense lawyer David Hoose on the Supreme Court’s decision to reinstate the death penalty in the Boston Marathon bomber’s case. The Baseball season not starting—we’re “Talkin’ Baseball with the Duke”—Duke Goldman.

A moratorium on women’s prisons in MA

3/7: Code Pink’s Paki Weiland on State Senator Jo Comerford’s prison moratorium bill; Plus Mayor’s Monday with Northampton Mayor G.L. Sciarra.

Recent Headlines

18 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.

24 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.

24 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.