Podcasts: The Afternoon Buzz

The Afternoon Buzz

The Afternoon Buzz 3.28.22 – UMass Political Scientist Paul Collins & Cabin Fever Roundtable with Megan Rubiner Zinn with Shoshana Marchand

UMass Political Scientist Paul Collins discusses Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearings. Cabin Fever Roundtable with Megan Rubiner Zinn and Psychiatric Nurse Shoshana Marchand talk about mental health vis-a-vis the pandemic.

The Afternoon Buzz 3.25.22- The Good Work with Jeff Napolitano & Economist Richard Wolff

The Good Work with Jeff Napolitano who, with Tara Parrish of the Pioneer Valley Project, discusses surveillance by the Springfield Police. Richard Wolff shares his insights on Ukraine and the effectiveness or ineffectiveness of the sanctions.

The Afternoon Buzz 3.24.22

ArchGuitarist Peter Blanchette and vocalist Mané Larregla from Spain, performing at Florence’s BOMBYX Center, discuss and perform their beautiful music. Hollywood Film Editor Harry Keramidas talks Oscar.

The Afternoon Buzz 3.23.22 – Climate activist Sue Donaldson & The Interesting Thing with Nan Parati and her guest Ben Markus

Climate activist Sue Donaldson explains the protest and hunger strike against a natural gas power plant proposed for Peabody. The Interesting Thing with Nan Parati and her guest Ben Markus, who was born and grew up in the former East Germany.

The Afternoon Buzz 3.22.22 – Jonathan Stevens of Hungry Ghost bakery & Eddie Zitka, director and founding member of K and E Theater

Brian Adams talks breadmaking with Jonathan Stevens, owner/baker of Hungry Ghost bakery in Northampton. Jackie Walsh and Eddie Zitka, director and founding member of K and E Theater discuss “Altar Boyz,” being performed at the Northampton Center for the Arts, March 24-27

The Afternoon Buzz 3.21.22 – State Rep Adam Hinds & Cabin Fever with Megan Zinn and Lisa Papdemetriou

State Senator Adam Hinds. Cabin Fever Roundtable with Megan Rubiner Zinn and Lisa Papdemetriou talk about things opening up as the pandemic appeared in our rear view mirrors

The Afternoon Buzz 3.18.22 – Mireille Bejjani and Monte Pearson & Mohawk High School students Rylee Hager and Emery King discuss organizing a walkout for LGBTQIA+ rights

Mireille Bejjani and Monte Pearson discuss Fix the Grid Campaign’s Rally Against Energy Regulators For Blocking Wind and Solar until 2028. Mohawk High School students Rylee Hager and Emery King discuss organizing a walkout for LGBTQIA+ rights.

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The Afternoon Buzz 3.17.22 Brian Adams, Science and Sustainability Correspondent with Jake Marley & Take Five with Ruth Griggs and her guest John Anz

Brian Adams, Science and Sustainability Correspondent with Jake Marley of Hyperion Systems. Take Five with Ruth Griggs and her guest, John Anz who talks about supporting Jazz and giving back to the community. 

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The Afternoon Buzz 3.16.22

Local Roots Care with Food Bank Director Andrew Morehouse & Dr. Marty Wohl. The Interesting Thing with Nan Parati and her guest Lauren Haydel, single mom who built a multi-million dollar business on the gulf coast.

The Afternoon Buzz 3.15.22 – Mt. Holyoke Professor Andy Reiter & Nick Paleologos Executive Director of Berkshire Theatre Group

Mt. Holyoke Professor Andy Reiter talks about International Law and whether war crimes are being committed in Ukraine. Playbill with Jackie Walsh and Nick Paleologos Executive Director of Berkshire Theatre Group

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