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).

When, if ever, should Hamp reinstitute a mask mandate in school?

10.25.22 Buz Eisenberg guest hosts and talks with Emmy-award winning filmmaker, Larry Hott. And with School Committee member and parent Mike Stein and parent professor Joe Pater about guidelines for masks in the Northampton schools.

Don’t get confused by the Comerfords on the ballot

10.24.22 Buz Eisenberg guest hosts and talks with Governor’s Council candidate Tara Jacobs (D) who is running against John Comerford (R) who is no relation to Senator Jo Comerford (D) either familially or politically. Plus Greenfield Mayor Roxanne Wedegartner’s take on the ballot questions

Rep. Sabadosa on the ballot questions

10/21: State Representative Lindsay Sabadosa on the ballot questions; MTA President on educators’ success in Haverhill and Ballot Question 1; ArtBeat with Joanne Holtje and Sondra Peron.

Blais on The Ballot

10.20.22 Buz Eisenberg guest hosts and is joined by Rep. Natalie Blais who breaks down the ballot questions. Plus Northampton Poetry Radio with Rich Michelson, Doug Anderson and Eileen Kennedy. And the Rev. Michael McSherry and Rabbi Justin David

Under October skies

10/19: Talking Ballot Question 2 with Dr. Marty Wohl; Talkin’ baseball with the Duke—Duke Goldman.

Unbeelievable

10/18: The NEF Spelling Bee –be there!—with Megan Rubiner Zinn and Lisa Papademetriou; Laurel Park’s 150 anniversary celebration with Liz Duffy Adams; the monthly Comedy Quiz with Pam Victor, Maddy Benjamin and Monte Belmonte.

From Sesame Street to Main Street, Northampton

10/17: Mayors together on this Mayors Monday with Easthampton Mayor, Nicole LaChapelle, and Holyoke Mayor, Joshua Garcia. Then, Sonia Monzano (Maria from Sesame Street), who is performing at the Academy of Music for a one show only this Saturday evening (“Selected Shorts”).

Recent Headlines

13 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.

19 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.

19 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.

19 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.

19 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.