8/24/26. Co-Host Megan Zinn

Mass Head Start Ex Dir Michelle Haimowitz: Trump’s threats to Head Start and what you can do to help—which is a lot.

Writers Block: Megan Zinn interviews Juliet Faithfull, author of “Liar’s Dice” — family secrets, class struggle, and overcoming enormous odds — illiteracy and disability –her debut novel with a major publishing house.

Ehmptn Mayor Salem Derby: a bike path for all –where is this going? Also, new housing and the budget after the override.

Amherst Town Mgr Paul Bockelman and Comms Dir Samantha Giffen: openings – the new Amethyst Brook Elementary School (and public art in that school) –and yes, move-in day at UMass & Amherst College; also, the town’s Block Party and the All About Amherst Civil Academy.