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.

NANPARATI

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.

Recent Headlines

20 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

UK government blocks rapper Ye from entering Britain to headline festival

The rapper formerly known as Kanye West has been barred from entering the U.K., where he was scheduled to perform at the Wireless Festival in July. It came after government officials condemned Ye's history of antisemitic remarks. The festival's organizers confirmed the ban and said the entire three-day festival was being canceled as a result.

21 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Michigan muscles its way to program’s 2nd national title, beating stubborn UConn 69-63

The five fabulous transfers who make up Michigan coach Dusty May's starting lineup got down and dirty with the rest of the Wolverines — coming out with the national title trophy Monday night after muscling their way to a 69-63 victory over stingy, stubborn UConn.

2 days ago in Trending, World

Artemis II kicks off trip around the moon after surpassing Apollo 13’s distance record

With the moon now filling their windows, the Artemis II astronauts kicked off their lunar flyby Monday, taking in magnificent views of the far side never before witnessed while setting a new distance record for humanity.

2 days ago in Trending, World

Artemis II astronauts race to set a new distance record from Earth and behold the moon’s far side

With the moon looming ever larger, the Artemis II astronauts raced to set a new distance record Monday from Earth on a lunar fly-around promising magnificent views of the far side never seen before by eye.

2 days ago in Sports, Trending

UCLA storms past South Carolina to claim its 1st NCAA women’s basketball title

It's mission accomplished for UCLA. Gabriela Jaquez, Lauren Betts and the rest of the UCLA seniors secured the first NCAA women's basketball national championship in school history — a goal that was set after losing in the first Final Four last season.