Podcasts: The Afternoon Buzz

The Afternoon Buzz

The Afternoon Buzz 2.14.22 – Rep Paul Mark and Cabin Fever Roundtable with Megan Zinn and Kristine

Representative Paul Mark and Cabin Fever Roundtable with Megan Rubiner Zinn and Kristin McCue are addicted to the Olympics.

The Afternoon Buzz 2.11.22

Energy Expert Julie McNamara of the Union of Concerned Scientists discusses topics such as why power outages occur in winter storms. Berkshire Eagle Investigations Editor Larry Parnass on the state of print journalism.

The Afternoon Buzz 2.10.22 – Nathan Marr from Berkshire East and Take 5 with Ruth and Mark G. Meadows and Rochelle Rice

Brian Adams, Science and Sustainability Correspondent with Nathan Marr from Berkshire East discussing the Olympics, Berkshire East’s sustainability efforts, and the impact of climate change on skiing. Take 5 with Ruth Griggs and her guests pianist Mark Meadows and vocalist Rochelle Rice.

The Afternoon Buzz 2.9.22 – Physicians for Human Rights Deputy Director Kathryn Hampton and Sean G’Sta Self’s

Physicians for Human Rights Deputy Director Kathryn Hampton on the Biden Administration’s exit from negotiations over compensation to families separated at the border. The Interesting Thing with Nan Parati and rap producer Sean
Self live from New Orleans. End song is by Sean G’Sta Self’s Left Wing, Right Wing.

The Afternoon Buzz 2.8.22 – Journalist Danny Jin and Playbill with Jackie and Eggtooth Artistic Director Linda McInerney

Berkshire Eagle Reporter Danny Jin will discuss his article about the impact of climate crisis on Western Massachusetts. Playbill with Jackie Walsh and Linda McInerney, Founder Artistic Director of Eggtooth Productions in Greenfield

The Afternoon Buzz 2.7.22 – Potholes in Amherst and Cabin Fever Roundtable with Megan and Julie Waggoner

Dan Torres on Amherst government. Cabin Fever Roundtable with Megan Rubiner Zinn with Julie
Waggoner and we’re going to talk about walking and hiking adventures during the
pandemic.

The Afternoon Buzz 2.4.22 – Dr. Mark Engelman & Robert Trestan

Dr. Mark Engelman​ discussing tips for how to keep your serotonin levels boosted during the winter months, how one can prioritize gut health when you have the urge to overeat and much more. Robert Trestan, Anti- Defamation League New England’s Regional Director discusses Whoopi Goldberg, antisemitism, and the rise in hate in this country.

The Afternoon Buzz 2.3.22

Brian Adams, with Nick Luchetti, a psychotherapist discussing the use of psychedelics (particularly psilocybin) to treat mental health. Buzz, Brian, and Dan discuss Black History Month and the news from football.

The Afternoon Buzz 2.2.22

Karuna Center for Peacebuilding Executive Director Polly Byers discusses Karuna’s mission with Buz. And on an Interesting Thing with Nan Parati we chat with Jim, the guy living on a boat.

The Afternoon Buzz 2.1.22 – Plea Agreement & Playbill with Jackie Walsh and Jonathan Diamond.

Buz discusses the Plea Agreement offered by DOJ and Ahmaud Arberyu’s killers, but rejected by the federal court. Playbill with Jackie Walsh and Jonathan Diamond, who has done youth theater for 10 years in Franklin County.

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