Podcasts: The Afternoon Buzz

The Afternoon Buzz

The Afternoon Buzz 9.15.22 – Shawn Robinson of Prospect Meadow Farm & Author Michael Mehta Webster

Brian Adams with Director Shawn Robinson of Prospect Meadow Farm in Hatfield. Author Michael Mehta Webster talks about his upcoming book, The Rescue Effect: The Key to Saving Life on Earth

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The Afternoon Buzz 9.14.22 – Howard Polonsky, Molly Reynolds, and Steven Spiegel & Guest Jenilee Taylor

Howard Polonsky, Molly Reynolds, and Steven Spiegel talk about the mission of Full Circle Adoptions. The Interesting Thing with Nan Parati and her guest Jenilee Taylor discussing what she calls “Emotional Glitter”– what brings people together.

The Afternoon Buzz 9.13.22 – New Americans Attorney Alex Kaezem & Artistic Director Allyn Burrows

Center for New Americans Attorney Alex Kaezem updates us on the regional effort to resettle Afghans. Jackie Walsh’s Playbill, with Artistic Director Allyn Burrows of Shakespeare & Co. discussing Measure for Measure

The Afternoon Buzz 9.12.22 – First Monday with Bruce Miller & Meghan Zinn with Gwen Agna

First Monday with Law Professor Emeritus Bruce Miller. Cabin Fever Roundtable with Megan Zinn chatting with Gwen Agna, former principal of Jackson Street Elementary School in Northampton, and now the vice chair of the Northampton School Committee

The Afternoon Buzz – First Franklin Representative Natalie Blais & social commentator Duke Goldman

First Franklin Representative Natalie Blais talks voting and schools. Fair Play with sportswriter & social commentator Duke Goldman reviews the history of women in professional sports.

The Afternoon Buzz – 9.8.22 – Congressman Jim McGovern & vocalist Ashley Pezzotti

Brian Adams with Congressman Jim McGovern. Take Five with Ruth Griggs and vocalist Ashley Pezzotti, performing at the Northampton Jazz Festival Oct. 1

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The Afternoon Buzz 9.7.22 – Buckland Select Board Barry Del Castilho & Nan talks to Joy from Jazz House Kids

Talking governing with Buckland Selectboard member and former Amherst Town Manager Barry Del Castilho and Nan talks to Joy from Jazz House Kids.

The Afternoon Buzz 9.6.22 – WayFinders CEO Keith Fairey

WayFinders CEO Keith Fairey on the crisis of affordable housing in the region, Massachusetts, and across the US.

The Afternoon Buzz 9.2.22 – Bera Dunau & Professor Gloria DiFulvio

The Good Thing with Jeff Napolitano and Bera Dunau, who is winding up his tenure with the Daily Hampshire Gazette. Professor Gloria DiFulvio discusses the Storytelling Project, a collaboration between UMass & Northampton Neighbors.

The Afternoon Buzz 9.1.22 – Brian Adams with Margaret Christie & Bruce Niemczyk and pianist, composer and arranger Jim Argiro

Science & sustainability correspondent Brian Adams with Margaret Christie. Take Five with Bruce Niemczyk and pianist, composer and arranger Jim Argiro

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