Panorama — Episode 88 — Josh Silver, former CEO of Free Press and Represent US

Originally aired on September 14, 2024: The One. The Only. Josh Silver. Northampton-based political consultant Josh Silver talks politics with Dan Torres. After college, Josh is shot and nearly dies in the Amazon Rainforest. After that experience, he goes on to start Free Press and Represent US, two local non-profits. Josh is now a political consultant, so he shares his insights on the upcoming presidential election.

Panorama — Episode 87 — Joy Baglio and Melenie Freedom Flynn, Pioner Valley Writers’ Workshop

Originally aired on September 7, 2024. Host Dan interviews Joy Baglio, fiction writer & founder/director of Pioneer Valley Writers’ Workshop (PVWW), and Melenie Freedom Flynn, a local award-winning writer and regular PVWW instructor.
They discuss the creation of the Pioneer Valley Writers’ Workshop and how COVID-19 transformed the organization. Joy and Melanie share their stories as writers, read passages from their books, and tell us why we should all be writing.

You can learn about PVWW, Joy, and Melanie at

www.pioneervalleywriters.org/our-team
www.joybaglio.com/
www.meleniefreedomflynn.com/

Panorama — Episode 86 — Ukraine Debate w/ John Berkowitz and John Feffer

Originally aired on September 1st, 2024. John Berkowitz and John Feffer debate the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Who’s at fault for this war? What role did the US and Europe play? Why did this war begin? Is World War III possible? John Berkowtiz and John Feffer answer these questions on Panorama.

Panorama — Episode 85 — Sean Diamond, Independent candidate for the 9th Middlesex House District, affiliated with the Forward Party

Originally recorded on August 25, 2024. What’s the Forward Party? Why does Sean Diamond want to be the State Rep for the 9th Middlesex House District in Massachusetts? Can Massachusetts afford to cut the sales tax and balance the budget? Sean Diamond answers these questions and more on this special episode of Panorama.

Panorama — Episode 84 — 4 Local Conservatives Return

Originally aired on August 24, 2024. Dan Torres talks to four local conservatives Jay, Sue, Colette, and Joe about the 2024 presidential race, immigration, borders, and culture.

One of the claims made about voting is disputed by Fact Check.
www.factcheck.org/2024/04/viral-cl…in-three-states/

Panorama — Episode 83 — The Return of Bob “The Great” Flaherty

Originally aired on August 9, 2024. It was recorded on July 18. Bob Flaherty, long-time WHMP morning host and Daily Hampshire Gazette columnist, talks politics, voting for RFK Jr., vaccines, nearly dying from COVID, and how his tenure as morning show host ended.    

Panorama — Episode 82 — Professor Maurice Isserman, author of the book Reds: The Tragedy of American Communism

Originally aired August 3, 2024. Dan Torres interviews Hamilton College professor Maurice Isserman about his recent publication Reds: The Tragedy of American Communism. They also discuss Professor Isserman’s cofounding the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), the start of the Pioneer Valley DSA, and the recent changes to the national DSA board.

Panorama — Episode 81 — Former GOP Congressman Scott Klug and Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the Unite States Senate CEO Adam Hinds

Originally aired on July 13, 2024. Wisconsin Congressman Scott Klug (1991-1999) and the current CEO of the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate, Adam Hinds, join host Dan Torres to discuss democratic polarization, social media, and Donald Trump’s takeover of the Republican Party.

Panorama — Episode 80 — Allison McDonald, Managing Editor of the Amherst Current

Originally aired on May 4, 2024: Co-Host Dan Torres interviews Allison McDonald, the Managing Editor & Web Producer of The Amherst Current. They discuss the revival of the Amherst Current, the importance of local journalism to civic life, and the latest controversial stories from Amherst.

Panorama — Episode 79 — Jay Fleitman, a Northampton-based Republican, with two local residents

Originally aired on April 27, 2024. Host Dan Torres talks to two local residents, Sue and Colette, and a Northampton-based Republican official, Jay Fleitman. They discuss the state of the Massachusetts Republican party, free speech, and the prospect of Trump winning in November.