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).

Meet Roy Martin: Candidate for Mayor of Northampton

9/22: We have an extended conversation with Roy Martin, candidate for Mayor of Northampton. Then, News Director of Holyoke Media, Natalia Munoz, on yesterday’s Preliminary Election for mayor in that city. And then, Sex Matters with the show’s resident sexologist, Dr. Jane Fleishman on something you probably have never suspected.

Riding with George

9/21: Nathaniel Philbrick on “Travels with George: In Search of Washington and His Legacy;” our monthly Comedy Quiz with Maddy Benjamin, Pam Victor, Monte Belmonte and Quizmaster Deana Criess–come play along and relive the 1980s (or in the case of one contestant–
visit for the first time!)

Meet Marc Warner: Candidate for Mayor of Northampton

9/20: We have an extended conversation with Marc Warner, candidate for Mayor of Northampton. Also, Easthampton Mayor Nicole LaChapelle.

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9/17: Representative Lindsay Sabadosa; MTA Vice President Max Page; and ArtBeat with Donnabelle Casis, Jason Montgomery and Alex Woolner.

Meet Shanna Fishel: Candidate for Mayor of Northampton

9/15: We have an extended conversation with Shanna Fishel, candidate for Mayor of Northampton.

Hartmann on Health Care

9/14: Thom Hartmann on “The Hidden History of American Healthcare:
Why Sickness Bankrupts You and Makes Others Insanely Rich.” Then, Talkin’ Baseball with the Duke” — Duke Goldman.

Who Knew?

9/9: Rob Weir, whose newest book is “Who knew? Roadside Revelations in Western Massachusetts;” Rabbi Justin David on the high holidays and his new year’s message.

Going Whole Holyoke

9/8: Aaron Vega on the race for Mayor of Holyoke and aspirations for his city; Natalia Munoz, News Director of Holyoke Media, joins us.

Recent Headlines

10 hours ago in National

Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump in White House correspondents’ dinner shooting

The man who authorities say tried to storm the White House Correspondents' Association dinner with guns and knives was charged Monday with the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump as federal authorities suggested an attack that disrupted one of Washington's glitziest events had been planned for at least several weeks.

17 hours ago in National

Accused attacker at Washington media dinner is a tutor and computer engineer from California

The California man arrested in the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner is a highly educated tutor and amateur video game developer opposed to the policies of President Donald Trump.

17 hours ago in National

Tornadoes in northern Texas leave at least 2 dead and destroy multiple homes

A tornado-producing thunderstorm left at least two people dead in northern Texas and displaced at least 20 families, with many homes sustaining major damage, authorities said Sunday.

17 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Marathon milestone shattered: Sabastian Sawe breaks the fabled 2-hour barrier by 30 seconds

A pair of African distance runners took down what was once among the most unthinkable records in sports on Sunday, shattering the long-unapproachable two-hour barrier in the 26.2-mile (42.2-kilometer) marathon.

3 days ago in National

A violent tornado tears through Oklahoma town, damaging 40 homes but sparing lives

Raeann Hunt scrambled to her cellar as a tornado bore down on her Oklahoma community. "It is headed right for us," she recalled thinking, as she peeked outside, unable to contain her curiosity.