Podcasts: The Afternoon Buzz

The Afternoon Buzz

The Afternoon Buzz 7.6.22 – Town Council President Lynn Griesemer and Councillor Andy Steinberg & John Elstrott former Whole Foods Market’s chairman of the board

Amherst Town Council President Lynn Griesemer and Councillor Andy Steinberg. The Interesting Thing with Nan Parati with John Elstrott, former Whole Foods Market’s chairman of the board, on restorative agriculture.

The Afternoon Buzz 7.5.22 – Scientist Laura Peterson & Will Boyajian from the Colonial

Laura Peterson, from the Union of Concerned Scientists, discusses a new SEC regulation involving climate change. Playbill with Jackie Walsh and Will Boyajian, who stars in “Once” at the Colonial in Pittsfield

The Afternoon Buzz 7.1.22 – Attorney Rachel Weber and Kate Glynn & Child Psychologist Kim Payne

Good Thing with Jeff Napolitano, Attorney Rachel Weber, and Kate Glynn of the Abortion Rights Fund of W. Mass. Child Psychologist Kim Payne discusses his latest book, Emotionally Resilient Tweens & Teens.

The Afternoon Buzz 6.30.22 – Northampton City Planner Wayne Feiden & Baritone Saxophonist Claire Daly

Brian Adams with Wayne Feiden, outgoing Northampton City Planner, on city conservation and sustainability efforts. Take Five with Bruce Niemczyk and Baritone Saxophonist Claire Daly

The Afternoon Buzz 6.29.22 – Dusty Christensen & Jay

Dusty Christensen from the Daily Hampshire Gazette discusses asset forfeiture of the Holyoke Police Department. The Interesting Thing with Nan Parati and Jay who transitioned to male in February through surgery and hormones.

The Afternoon Buzz 6.28.22 – Amherst Town Councilor Anika Lopes & Director Daniel Elihu Kramer of Chester Theatre

Amherst Town Councilor and advocate for racial equality Anika Lopes. Playbill with Jackie Walsh and Director Daniel Elihu Kramer of Chester Theatre’s Pride & Prejudice in Pittsfield

The Afternoon Buzz 6.27.22 – Activist Bill McKibben / Fourth grade teacher Kristin McCue

Bill McKibben discusses how Boomers broke America and his new book The Flag, the Cross, and the Station Wagon. Cabin Fever Roundtable with Megan Zinn & fourth grade teacher Kristin McCue discuss teaching elementary school during the pandemic

Carrie Baker

The Afternoon Buzz 6.24.22 – Smith College Professor Carrie Baker and Lawyer Andrea Pincus Discuss the End of Roe in America

Smith College Professor Carrie Baker, and Andrea Pincus, a lawyer and feminist, discuss the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

The Afternoon Buzz 6.23.22 – Peter Phippen / Sarah Clay

Brian Adams chats with Peter Phippen, a coastal marsh expert on rising sea levels and the importance of wetlands. Take Five with Ruth Griggs and her guest Sarah Clay.

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The Afternoon Buzz – 6.22.22 Rina Schneur & Monserat Archbald

Rina Schneur co-leader of Moms Demand Action for gun sense in America. The Interesting Thing with Nan Parati and Monserat Archbald talk recycling.

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