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Music to Our Ears 3/5/26: Lora Wondolowski, Gfld City Council Pres & state rep candidate: humility & effective public service. Live in the studio—N'mpton HS Chamber Choir, previewing the Local Vocal Chord Bowl—amazing! The recently greatly honored E'mpton artist, marquetry master Silas Kopf. Congressman Jim McGovern: the war, Epstein, Bondi & the budget. Ruth Griggs w/ Dee Boyle-Clapp & Casandra Holden: the creative economy here.

Music to Our Ears 3/5/26: Lora Wondolowski, Gfld City Council Pres & state rep candidate: humility & effective public service. Live in the studio—N'mpton HS Chamber Choir, previewing the Local Vocal Chord Bowl—amazing! The recently greatly honored E'mpton artist, marquetry master Silas Kopf. Congressman Jim McGovern: the war, Epstein, Bondi & the budget. Ruth Griggs w/ Dee Boyle-Clapp & Casandra Holden: the creative economy here.

Music to Our Ears 3/5/26: Lora Wondolowski, Gfld City Council Pres & state rep candidate: humility & effective public service. Live in the studio—N'mpton HS Chamber Choir, previewing the Local Vocal Chord Bowl—amazing! The recently greatly honored E'mpton artist, marquetry master Silas Kopf. Congressman Jim McGovern: the war, Epstein, Bondi & the budget. Ruth Griggs w/ Dee Boyle-Clapp & Casandra Holden: the creative economy here.

Music to Our Ears 3/5/26: Lora Wondolowski, Gfld City Council Pres & state rep candidate: humility & effective public service. Live in the studio—N'mpton HS Chamber Choir, previewing the Local Vocal Chord Bowl—amazing! The recently greatly honored E'mpton artist, marquetry master Silas Kopf. Congressman Jim McGovern: the war, Epstein, Bondi & the budget. Ruth Griggs w/ Dee Boyle-Clapp & Casandra Holden: the creative economy here.

Music to Our Ears 3/5/26: Lora Wondolowski, Gfld City Council Pres & state rep candidate: humility & effective public service. Live in the studio—N'mpton HS Chamber Choir, previewing the Local Vocal Chord Bowl—amazing! The recently greatly honored E'mpton artist, marquetry master Silas Kopf. Congressman Jim McGovern: the war, Epstein, Bondi & the budget. Ruth Griggs w/ Dee Boyle-Clapp & Casandra Holden: the creative economy here.

Taking Care & Taking Wing 3/4/26: DA David Sullivan: protecting ourselves from consumer rip-offs & ICE. Jeremy Dubs -- Nhmptn Ward 4 Councilor, disability rts advocate & star of “Tallywacker.” Magic Wings' new co-owner Vytautas Sukys: talkin' butterflies. Larry Hott w/ Yvonne Russo & Nicholas Pike: their Oscar-nominated song “Sweet Dreams of Joy” can be heard in the film “Viva Verdi,” available on Jolt.film.

Taking Care & Taking Wing 3/4/26: DA David Sullivan: protecting ourselves from consumer rip-offs & ICE. Jeremy Dubs -- Nhmptn Ward 4 Councilor, disability rts advocate & star of “Tallywacker.” Magic Wings' new co-owner Vytautas Sukys: talkin' butterflies. Larry Hott w/ Yvonne Russo & Nicholas Pike: their Oscar-nominated song “Sweet Dreams of Joy” can be heard in the film “Viva Verdi,” available on Jolt.film.

Taking Care & Taking Wing 3/4/26: DA David Sullivan: protecting ourselves from consumer rip-offs & ICE. Jeremy Dubs -- Nhmptn Ward 4 Councilor, disability rts advocate & star of “Tallywacker.” Magic Wings' new co-owner Vytautas Sukys: talkin' butterflies. Larry Hott w/ Yvonne Russo & Nicholas Pike: their Oscar-nominated song “Sweet Dreams of Joy” can be heard in the film “Viva Verdi,” available on Jolt.film.

Taking Care & Taking Wing 3/4/26: DA David Sullivan: protecting ourselves from consumer rip-offs & ICE. Jeremy Dubs -- Nhmptn Ward 4 Councilor, disability rts advocate & star of “Tallywacker.” Magic Wings' new co-owner Vytautas Sukys: talkin' butterflies. Larry Hott w/ Yvonne Russo & Nicholas Pike: their Oscar-nominated song “Sweet Dreams of Joy” can be heard in the film “Viva Verdi,” available on Jolt.film.

3/3/26: The Future Is Now Sen Paul Mark: our creative Mass economy. Ken Comia, new Pres, Mass Chapter, American Planning Ass'n: the Pioneer Valley's future. Forbes Library Dir Lisa Downing w/ Bill Scher, Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library Standing Comm President: Coolidge's history & the future. Free Press Co-CEO Jessica Gonzalez & Ruth Livier, Campaign Mgr, Democracy & Civil Rts Team & author of “Complicit…”: rampaging authoritarianism & how to fight back.

3/3/26: The Future Is Now Sen Paul Mark: our creative Mass economy. Ken Comia, new Pres, Mass Chapter, American Planning Ass'n: the Pioneer Valley's future. Forbes Library Dir Lisa Downing w/ Bill Scher, Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library Standing Comm President: Coolidge's history & the future. Free Press Co-CEO Jessica Gonzalez & Ruth Livier, Campaign Mgr, Democracy & Civil Rts Team & author of “Complicit…”: rampaging authoritarianism & how to fight back.

3/3/26: The Future Is Now Sen Paul Mark: our creative Mass economy. Ken Comia, new Pres, Mass Chapter, American Planning Ass'n: the Pioneer Valley's future. Forbes Library Dir Lisa Downing w/ Bill Scher, Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library Standing Comm President: Coolidge's history & the future. Free Press Co-CEO Jessica Gonzalez & Ruth Livier, Campaign Mgr, Democracy & Civil Rts Team & author of “Complicit…”: rampaging authoritarianism & how to fight back.

3/3/26: The Future Is Now Sen Paul Mark: our creative Mass economy. Ken Comia, new Pres, Mass Chapter, American Planning Ass'n: the Pioneer Valley's future. Forbes Library Dir Lisa Downing w/ Bill Scher, Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library Standing Comm President: Coolidge's history & the future. Free Press Co-CEO Jessica Gonzalez & Ruth Livier, Campaign Mgr, Democracy & Civil Rts Team & author of “Complicit…”: rampaging authoritarianism & how to fight back.

War and Peace 3/2/26: “Enchanted April” in March - Ehmptn Theater Co's Gilana Chelimsky & Jane Barish. U.S. Rep. & Armed Services Comm member Seth Moulton: the War in Iran. Sen Jo Comerford: the Iran War, protecting immigrants here & College and University funding. Nhmptn Mayor GL Sciarra: students advocating for state aid for schools.

War and Peace 3/2/26: “Enchanted April” in March - Ehmptn Theater Co's Gilana Chelimsky & Jane Barish. U.S. Rep. & Armed Services Comm member Seth Moulton: the War in Iran. Sen Jo Comerford: the Iran War, protecting immigrants here & College and University funding. Nhmptn Mayor GL Sciarra: students advocating for state aid for schools.

War and Peace 3/2/26: “Enchanted April” in March - Ehmptn Theater Co's Gilana Chelimsky & Jane Barish. U.S. Rep. & Armed Services Comm member Seth Moulton: the War in Iran. Sen Jo Comerford: the Iran War, protecting immigrants here & College and University funding. Nhmptn Mayor GL Sciarra: students advocating for state aid for schools.

War and Peace 3/2/26: “Enchanted April” in March - Ehmptn Theater Co's Gilana Chelimsky & Jane Barish. U.S. Rep. & Armed Services Comm member Seth Moulton: the War in Iran. Sen Jo Comerford: the Iran War, protecting immigrants here & College and University funding. Nhmptn Mayor GL Sciarra: students advocating for state aid for schools.

2.27 As Public as Possible Your State U w/ Max Page & Prof & Author David Backer “As Public as Possible: Radical Finance for America's Schools” Buz - The Massachusetts Government's Response To ICE Buz & Andy On Trump & USA Hockey Umass Asst Prof & Research Astronomer Jorge Zavala – Missing Link In Galaxy Evolution Art Beat: Amanda Herman Of The Umass Contemporary Arts Museum – 50 Year Anniv – w/Sally Curcio & Alana Casey

2.27 As Public as Possible Your State U w/ Max Page & Prof & Author David Backer “As Public as Possible: Radical Finance for America's Schools” Buz - The Massachusetts Government's Response To ICE Buz & Andy On Trump & USA Hockey Umass Asst Prof & Research Astronomer Jorge Zavala – Missing Link In Galaxy Evolution Art Beat: Amanda Herman Of The Umass Contemporary Arts Museum – 50 Year Anniv – w/Sally Curcio & Alana Casey

2.27 As Public as Possible Your State U w/ Max Page & Prof & Author David Backer “As Public as Possible: Radical Finance for America's Schools” Buz - The Massachusetts Government's Response To ICE Buz & Andy On Trump & USA Hockey Umass Asst Prof & Research Astronomer Jorge Zavala – Missing Link In Galaxy Evolution Art Beat: Amanda Herman Of The Umass Contemporary Arts Museum – 50 Year Anniv – w/Sally Curcio & Alana Casey

2.27 As Public as Possible Your State U w/ Max Page & Prof & Author David Backer “As Public as Possible: Radical Finance for America's Schools” Buz - The Massachusetts Government's Response To ICE Buz & Andy On Trump & USA Hockey Umass Asst Prof & Research Astronomer Jorge Zavala – Missing Link In Galaxy Evolution Art Beat: Amanda Herman Of The Umass Contemporary Arts Museum – 50 Year Anniv – w/Sally Curcio & Alana Casey

2.27 As Public as Possible Your State U w/ Max Page & Prof & Author David Backer “As Public as Possible: Radical Finance for America's Schools” Buz - The Massachusetts Government's Response To ICE Buz & Andy On Trump & USA Hockey Umass Asst Prof & Research Astronomer Jorge Zavala – Missing Link In Galaxy Evolution Art Beat: Amanda Herman Of The Umass Contemporary Arts Museum – 50 Year Anniv – w/Sally Curcio & Alana Casey

Northwestern Massachusetts District Attorney David Sullivan is always up for a powerful conversation that challenges conventional ideas of justice, and what it truly means to serve a community. From traditional prosecution to innovative restorative justice practices, Sulli-van shares how his office is working to balance accountability with opportunity, giving both victims and offenders, a voice in the process. Rooted in a model that dates back three thousand years, restorative justice shifts the focus from punishment to repairing harm, creating space for dialogue, responsibility, and transformation. Through real-life examples and candid insights, this conversation offers a rare look inside the evolving role of a modern District Attorney and the systems working to create lasting change. This episode is a remind-er that justice isn't always about punishment. Sometimes, it's about understanding, accountability, and the possibility of a different outcome.

2.26 No Kings Buz and Bill on GCC Senior Symposia—State Power ACLU of Mass.'s Carol Rose-Mass law. ICE, & No Kings Day Rabbah Riqi- Purim celebration All That Jazz: John Anz w Nick Hempton upcoming show at Tanglewood

2.26 No Kings Buz and Bill on GCC Senior Symposia—State Power ACLU of Mass.'s Carol Rose-Mass law. ICE, & No Kings Day Rabbah Riqi- Purim celebration All That Jazz: John Anz w Nick Hempton upcoming show at Tanglewood

2.26 No Kings Buz and Bill on GCC Senior Symposia—State Power ACLU of Mass.'s Carol Rose-Mass law. ICE, & No Kings Day Rabbah Riqi- Purim celebration All That Jazz: John Anz w Nick Hempton upcoming show at Tanglewood

2.26 No Kings Buz and Bill on GCC Senior Symposia—State Power ACLU of Mass.'s Carol Rose-Mass law. ICE, & No Kings Day Rabbah Riqi- Purim celebration All That Jazz: John Anz w Nick Hempton upcoming show at Tanglewood

2.25.26 The Heat is On Winter Hoopla (Shelbourne Falls) this weekend: Laura Iveson, Jane Wegscheider Elizabeth Sacktor—Shroudmakers, Undertakers, and hairworkers Mimi Kaplan & Eric Broadbent: Heat Pumps & Electrifying Massachusetts Larry Hott & Anthony Kaufman "Don't Panic" Doc Filmmaking

2.25.26 The Heat is On Winter Hoopla (Shelbourne Falls) this weekend: Laura Iveson, Jane Wegscheider Elizabeth Sacktor—Shroudmakers, Undertakers, and hairworkers Mimi Kaplan & Eric Broadbent: Heat Pumps & Electrifying Massachusetts Larry Hott & Anthony Kaufman "Don't Panic" Doc Filmmaking

2.25.26 The Heat is On Winter Hoopla (Shelbourne Falls) this weekend: Laura Iveson, Jane Wegscheider Elizabeth Sacktor—Shroudmakers, Undertakers, and hairworkers Mimi Kaplan & Eric Broadbent: Heat Pumps & Electrifying Massachusetts Larry Hott & Anthony Kaufman "Don't Panic" Doc Filmmaking

2.25.26 The Heat is On Winter Hoopla (Shelbourne Falls) this weekend: Laura Iveson, Jane Wegscheider Elizabeth Sacktor—Shroudmakers, Undertakers, and hairworkers Mimi Kaplan & Eric Broadbent: Heat Pumps & Electrifying Massachusetts Larry Hott & Anthony Kaufman "Don't Panic" Doc Filmmaking

2/24 Running to Win Professor Chris Appy & Chris Small—UMass lecture: From Amazon to Gaza: Organizing, Solidarity, and Civic Courage MHC Professor Kerstin Nordstrom & Smith College Prof. Sarah Mazda—Local volcanoes-- Mount Holyoke RANGE! Lora Wondolowski—City Council of Greenfield & Running for State Rep 1st Franklin County Fair Play—Duke on Winter Olympics & Women Athletes in sports

2/24 Running to Win Professor Chris Appy & Chris Small—UMass lecture: From Amazon to Gaza: Organizing, Solidarity, and Civic Courage MHC Professor Kerstin Nordstrom & Smith College Prof. Sarah Mazda—Local volcanoes-- Mount Holyoke RANGE! Lora Wondolowski—City Council of Greenfield & Running for State Rep 1st Franklin County Fair Play—Duke on Winter Olympics & Women Athletes in sports

2/24 Running to Win Professor Chris Appy & Chris Small—UMass lecture: From Amazon to Gaza: Organizing, Solidarity, and Civic Courage MHC Professor Kerstin Nordstrom & Smith College Prof. Sarah Mazda—Local volcanoes-- Mount Holyoke RANGE! Lora Wondolowski—City Council of Greenfield & Running for State Rep 1st Franklin County Fair Play—Duke on Winter Olympics & Women Athletes in sports

2/24 Running to Win Professor Chris Appy & Chris Small—UMass lecture: From Amazon to Gaza: Organizing, Solidarity, and Civic Courage MHC Professor Kerstin Nordstrom & Smith College Prof. Sarah Mazda—Local volcanoes-- Mount Holyoke RANGE! Lora Wondolowski—City Council of Greenfield & Running for State Rep 1st Franklin County Fair Play—Duke on Winter Olympics & Women Athletes in sports

Western Mass Business Show on 2.21.26 by WHMP Radio

2/20: Money & Life Max Page & Riley Hernandez, president of the Springfield Education Association: Healthcare and school funding Lindsay Sabadosa: Healthcare and Education Buz & Dan on schools and regionalization Amherst College Austin Sarat: Pam Bondi performance & November 2026 election nightmare Buz and Dan on AI: Pros & Cons Bombyx Director Cassandra Holden & Kristin Neville on MacArthur "Genius" grant winner Corey Harris Friday, February 27, 2026, at 7:00 PM

2/20: Money & Life Max Page & Riley Hernandez, president of the Springfield Education Association: Healthcare and school funding Lindsay Sabadosa: Healthcare and Education Buz & Dan on schools and regionalization Amherst College Austin Sarat: Pam Bondi performance & November 2026 election nightmare Buz and Dan on AI: Pros & Cons Bombyx Director Cassandra Holden & Kristin Neville on MacArthur "Genius" grant winner Corey Harris Friday, February 27, 2026, at 7:00 PM

2/20: Money & Life Max Page & Riley Hernandez, president of the Springfield Education Association: Healthcare and school funding Lindsay Sabadosa: Healthcare and Education Buz & Dan on schools and regionalization Amherst College Austin Sarat: Pam Bondi performance & November 2026 election nightmare Buz and Dan on AI: Pros & Cons Bombyx Director Cassandra Holden & Kristin Neville on MacArthur "Genius" grant winner Corey Harris Friday, February 27, 2026, at 7:00 PM

2/20: Money & Life Max Page & Riley Hernandez, president of the Springfield Education Association: Healthcare and school funding Lindsay Sabadosa: Healthcare and Education Buz & Dan on schools and regionalization Amherst College Austin Sarat: Pam Bondi performance & November 2026 election nightmare Buz and Dan on AI: Pros & Cons Bombyx Director Cassandra Holden & Kristin Neville on MacArthur "Genius" grant winner Corey Harris Friday, February 27, 2026, at 7:00 PM

2/20: Money & Life Max Page & Riley Hernandez, president of the Springfield Education Association: Healthcare and school funding Lindsay Sabadosa: Healthcare and Education Buz & Dan on schools and regionalization Amherst College Austin Sarat: Pam Bondi performance & November 2026 election nightmare Buz and Dan on AI: Pros & Cons Bombyx Director Cassandra Holden & Kristin Neville on MacArthur "Genius" grant winner Corey Harris Friday, February 27, 2026, at 7:00 PM

2/20: Money & Life Max Page & Riley Hernandez, president of the Springfield Education Association: Healthcare and school funding Lindsay Sabadosa: Healthcare and Education Buz & Dan on schools and regionalization Amherst College Austin Sarat: Pam Bondi performance & November 2026 election nightmare Buz and Dan on AI: Pros & Cons Bombyx Director Cassandra Holden & Kristin Neville on MacArthur "Genius" grant winner Corey Harris Friday, February 27, 2026, at 7:00 PM

In Part 2 of the conversation with the Seattle Clemency Project, we are joined by Brooke Kaufman, Director of Communications and Author, at the SCP, and client Grady Mitchell. In a deeply personal look at what clemency truly means, not just in policy, but in people's lives, Grady shares his journey of transformation, purpose, and paying forward the hope he was given. It was his hope that helped him face unimaginable personal challenges with unwaver-ing strength, during his 37-year incarceration. This episode goes beyond the legal process, revealing the human impact of second chances in a system where parole does not exist. Through stories of resilience, advocacy, and belief in human potential, this conversation is just another reminder that redemption isn't just possible, it's lived, every day.

2.19 Local Problems, Local Solutions UMass Prof. & PERI co-director Michael Ash—100 WORST polluters list Exe. Dir. Dan Crowley--Local Sports & Local Journalism All That Jazz w/ Ruth Griggs & Jazz Guitarist Peter Bernstein comin' to Drake (in Amherst) March 7th Easthampton Mayor Salem Derby—Waste treatment, Housing, & WE THE PEOPLE need $$$

2.19 Local Problems, Local Solutions UMass Prof. & PERI co-director Michael Ash—100 WORST polluters list Exe. Dir. Dan Crowley--Local Sports & Local Journalism All That Jazz w/ Ruth Griggs & Jazz Guitarist Peter Bernstein comin' to Drake (in Amherst) March 7th Easthampton Mayor Salem Derby—Waste treatment, Housing, & WE THE PEOPLE need $$$

2.19 Local Problems, Local Solutions UMass Prof. & PERI co-director Michael Ash—100 WORST polluters list Exe. Dir. Dan Crowley--Local Sports & Local Journalism All That Jazz w/ Ruth Griggs & Jazz Guitarist Peter Bernstein comin' to Drake (in Amherst) March 7th Easthampton Mayor Salem Derby—Waste treatment, Housing, & WE THE PEOPLE need $$$

2.19 Local Problems, Local Solutions UMass Prof. & PERI co-director Michael Ash—100 WORST polluters list Exe. Dir. Dan Crowley--Local Sports & Local Journalism All That Jazz w/ Ruth Griggs & Jazz Guitarist Peter Bernstein comin' to Drake (in Amherst) March 7th Easthampton Mayor Salem Derby—Waste treatment, Housing, & WE THE PEOPLE need $$$

2/18/26: Flippin' the House Superintendent E. Xiomara Herman--School Budgets: The Good and Bad. Dr. David Gottsegen--Author of Mending the Body with the Mind Lundy Bancroft & Sarah Matthews Western Mass Rights of Nature Paul Spector—Friday Action Group; Flipping the House

2/18/26: Flippin' the House Superintendent E. Xiomara Herman--School Budgets: The Good and Bad. Dr. David Gottsegen--Author of Mending the Body with the Mind Lundy Bancroft & Sarah Matthews Western Mass Rights of Nature Paul Spector—Friday Action Group; Flipping the House

2/18/26: Flippin' the House Superintendent E. Xiomara Herman--School Budgets: The Good and Bad. Dr. David Gottsegen--Author of Mending the Body with the Mind Lundy Bancroft & Sarah Matthews Western Mass Rights of Nature Paul Spector—Friday Action Group; Flipping the House