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 7.11.13

Is the coal plant on Northampton’s border really closing? We speak to Sierra Club attorney Josh Berman to find out.

The Bill Newman Show 7.10.13

Get the inside scoop on Northampton’s hottest political race! We talk to Alissa Klein who is challenging Gene Tacy for city councilor.

The Bill Newman Show 7.9.13

Christopher Pyle provides us with an in-depth and up-to-date analysis of Edward Snowden’s most recent releases and the implications mass surveillance has for our society.

The Bill Newman Show 7.8.13

Ramadan begins tonight. We observe with the Western Massachusetts Imam Wissam Abdel Baki. Plus Black in the Valley with Terry Jenoure star of My Bronx.

The Bill Newman 7.2.13

Our universe expands with astronomer Salman Hameed; the Ko Festival’s Sabrina Hamilton and This American Life contributor Sean Lewis –in…

The Bill Newman Show 7.1.13

Canada Day with Smith govt. prof Howard Gold; Political Gold with Josh Silver.

The Bill Newman Show 6.27.13

Carol Rose, ACLU Mass. Exec. Dir. SCOTUS gay marriage decisions

The Bill Newman Show 6.26.13

Dean Cycon, founder of Deans Beans; Tim Carpenter, Exec Dir. Progressive Democrats of America

The Bill Newman Show 6.25.13

John Englander, HIgh Tide on Main Street; Martha Ackmann on 50 years of women in space travel.

Recent Headlines

12 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.

17 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.

17 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.

18 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.

18 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.