Podcasts about ex dir

5/28/26 Eric Jay Dolin, author of “ The Wreck of the Mentor: A True Story of Death, Despair and Deliverance in the Age of Sail.” An amazing story. Carol Rose, ACLU of Mass Ex Dir: the ACLU's fight in Mass federal court against Trump's Ex Order putting him and his Post Office in charge of voting. The hearing is Tuesday. Pastor Carole Bull: Having faith in a time of political turmoil. All that Jazz with John Anz and Liz Longley, coming to the Iron Horse.

5/28/26 Eric Jay Dolin, author of “ The Wreck of the Mentor: A True Story of Death, Despair and Deliverance in the Age of Sail.” An amazing story. Carol Rose, ACLU of Mass Ex Dir: the ACLU's fight in Mass federal court against Trump's Ex Order putting him and his Post Office in charge of voting. The hearing is Tuesday. Pastor Carole Bull: Having faith in a time of political turmoil. All that Jazz with John Anz and Liz Longley, coming to the Iron Horse.

5/20/26(Co-Host Brian Adams) We Fishwrap Picture Main Street and the news on Hampshire's closing. From Transitions Through Motion in Hatfield -- Leora Barry, Ex Dir, and Theresa Fischer: horses helping people. Kate Buckman, Aquatic Ecologist with the Greenfield-based Connecticut River Conservancy: happening here – fish on elevators, the great migration, nest building male fish, shad's return from their world tour, local sea lampreys – don't call them eels or snakes. Filmmakers Larry Hott and John Manulis on “Fortunate Sons” – highly recommended.

5/20/26(Co-Host Brian Adams) We Fishwrap Picture Main Street and the news on Hampshire's closing. From Transitions Through Motion in Hatfield -- Leora Barry, Ex Dir, and Theresa Fischer: horses helping people. Kate Buckman, Aquatic Ecologist with the Greenfield-based Connecticut River Conservancy: happening here – fish on elevators, the great migration, nest building male fish, shad's return from their world tour, local sea lampreys – don't call them eels or snakes. Filmmakers Larry Hott and John Manulis on “Fortunate Sons” – highly recommended.

5/20/26(Co-Host Brian Adams) We Fishwrap Picture Main Street and the news on Hampshire's closing. From Transitions Through Motion in Hatfield -- Leora Barry, Ex Dir, and Theresa Fischer: horses helping people. Kate Buckman, Aquatic Ecologist with the Greenfield-based Connecticut River Conservancy: happening here – fish on elevators, the great migration, nest building male fish, shad's return from their world tour, local sea lampreys – don't call them eels or snakes. Filmmakers Larry Hott and John Manulis on “Fortunate Sons” – highly recommended.

5/20/26(Co-Host Brian Adams) We Fishwrap Picture Main Street and the news on Hampshire's closing. From Transitions Through Motion in Hatfield -- Leora Barry, Ex Dir, and Theresa Fischer: horses helping people. Kate Buckman, Aquatic Ecologist with the Greenfield-based Connecticut River Conservancy: happening here – fish on elevators, the great migration, nest building male fish, shad's return from their world tour, local sea lampreys – don't call them eels or snakes. Filmmakers Larry Hott and John Manulis on “Fortunate Sons” – highly recommended.

5/19/26 (Co-Host - Carrie Baker) Paradise City Arts Festival at the Fair Grounds this weekend—we visit with the show Director, Mariah Swanson—200+ artists and craftspersons, musicians (new, larger stages) and perfect weather for the show. Sci- Tech Café with MHC Prof Kerstin Norstrom & Hampshire Coll Ecology & Global Change Prof Jennifer Van Wyk: bees (gender is a social construct!), No Mow May, and bugs v insects. Also, Hampshire College's commencement and its closing. Comedy Quiz –on bugs and bees—with Happier Valley Comedy's Maddy Benjamin, Scott Braidman, Sally Ekus & special contestant Carrie Baker. Feminist Futures with Smith Coll Prof Carrie Baker. Carrie interviews Marianne Winters, Ex Dir of Safe Passage about the two recent domestic violence homicides in our community—at UMass and in Belchertown.

5/19/26 (Co-Host - Carrie Baker) Paradise City Arts Festival at the Fair Grounds this weekend—we visit with the show Director, Mariah Swanson—200+ artists and craftspersons, musicians (new, larger stages) and perfect weather for the show. Sci- Tech Café with MHC Prof Kerstin Norstrom & Hampshire Coll Ecology & Global Change Prof Jennifer Van Wyk: bees (gender is a social construct!), No Mow May, and bugs v insects. Also, Hampshire College's commencement and its closing. Comedy Quiz –on bugs and bees—with Happier Valley Comedy's Maddy Benjamin, Scott Braidman, Sally Ekus & special contestant Carrie Baker. Feminist Futures with Smith Coll Prof Carrie Baker. Carrie interviews Marianne Winters, Ex Dir of Safe Passage about the two recent domestic violence homicides in our community—at UMass and in Belchertown.

5/19/26 (Co-Host - Carrie Baker) Paradise City Arts Festival at the Fair Grounds this weekend—we visit with the show Director, Mariah Swanson—200+ artists and craftspersons, musicians (new, larger stages) and perfect weather for the show. Sci- Tech Café with MHC Prof Kerstin Norstrom & Hampshire Coll Ecology & Global Change Prof Jennifer Van Wyk: bees (gender is a social construct!), No Mow May, and bugs v insects. Also, Hampshire College's commencement and its closing. Comedy Quiz –on bugs and bees—with Happier Valley Comedy's Maddy Benjamin, Scott Braidman, Sally Ekus & special contestant Carrie Baker. Feminist Futures with Smith Coll Prof Carrie Baker. Carrie interviews Marianne Winters, Ex Dir of Safe Passage about the two recent domestic violence homicides in our community—at UMass and in Belchertown.

5/19/26 (Co-Host - Carrie Baker) Paradise City Arts Festival at the Fair Grounds this weekend—we visit with the show Director, Mariah Swanson—200+ artists and craftspersons, musicians (new, larger stages) and perfect weather for the show. Sci- Tech Café with MHC Prof Kerstin Norstrom & Hampshire Coll Ecology & Global Change Prof Jennifer Van Wyk: bees (gender is a social construct!), No Mow May, and bugs v insects. Also, Hampshire College's commencement and its closing. Comedy Quiz –on bugs and bees—with Happier Valley Comedy's Maddy Benjamin, Scott Braidman, Sally Ekus & special contestant Carrie Baker. Feminist Futures with Smith Coll Prof Carrie Baker. Carrie interviews Marianne Winters, Ex Dir of Safe Passage about the two recent domestic violence homicides in our community—at UMass and in Belchertown.

Play Among the Stars 4/3/26: MTA Pres Max Page: school funding & tax cutting. Community Action Pioneer Valley's Lev Ben Ezra (Ex Dir) & Frances Hall (Dir, Community Services): WIC prospers. Astronomer Salman Hameed: going to the moon, Mars & war. Silver on Iran & November. Donnabelle Casis' ArtBeat w/ Northampton Playwright Lab's Harley Erdman & Talya Kingston.

No Foolin' Around 4/1/26: DA David Sullivan & Kara McElhone, Ex Dir, Children's Advocacy Center - Hamp Co: April is Child Abuse Awareness & Prevention Month. Historic Deerfield's Lauren Whitley & Phillippa Pitts: “Picturing and Dressing the Revolution.” Sal the Salamander, Woody the Wood Frog, Pete the Peeper & Brian Adams: crossing over. Pam Victor, Head of Happiness @ Happier Valley Comedy: Yes And.

No Foolin' Around 4/1/26: DA David Sullivan & Kara McElhone, Ex Dir, Children's Advocacy Center - Hamp Co: April is Child Abuse Awareness & Prevention Month. Historic Deerfield's Lauren Whitley & Phillippa Pitts: “Picturing and Dressing the Revolution.” Sal the Salamander, Woody the Wood Frog, Pete the Peeper & Brian Adams: crossing over. Pam Victor, Head of Happiness @ Happier Valley Comedy: Yes And.

No Foolin' Around 4/1/26: DA David Sullivan & Kara McElhone, Ex Dir, Children's Advocacy Center - Hamp Co: April is Child Abuse Awareness & Prevention Month. Historic Deerfield's Lauren Whitley & Phillippa Pitts: “Picturing and Dressing the Revolution.” Sal the Salamander, Woody the Wood Frog, Pete the Peeper & Brian Adams: crossing over. Pam Victor, Head of Happiness @ Happier Valley Comedy: Yes And.

No Foolin' Around 4/1/26: DA David Sullivan & Kara McElhone, Ex Dir, Children's Advocacy Center - Hamp Co: April is Child Abuse Awareness & Prevention Month. Historic Deerfield's Lauren Whitley & Phillippa Pitts: “Picturing and Dressing the Revolution.” Sal the Salamander, Woody the Wood Frog, Pete the Peeper & Brian Adams: crossing over. Pam Victor, Head of Happiness @ Happier Valley Comedy: Yes And.

Insights 3/31/26: Dr. Xiomara Herman, Amherst School Super, on time-outs, restraints & the Blue Room. ACLU Mass Ex Dir Carol Rose on birthright citizenship, tomorrow at SCOTUS & the PROTECT Act in Mass. DM Gordon: “Loosestrife for Porcupines” & the poetry of resistance. Larry Hott: films on Mel Brooks, Ben Stiller & Anne Meara, & Jayne Mansfield.

IANR 2613 032826 Line Up 4-6pm INTERVIEWSHere's the guest line-up for Sat, Mar 28, 2026 from 4 to 6pm CST on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com), a production of Indo American News. We areon 98.7 FM and you can also listen on the masalaradio app.By Monday, hear the recorded show on Podcast uploaded on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public and Breaker or go to our website and click on the IANR link. Our Podcast has been rated #2 among 100 Podcasts in Houston by feedspot.com. We have 6 years of Podcasts and have had thousands of hits.TO SUPPORT THE SHOW, SELECT FOLLOW ON OUR FREE PODCAST CHANNEL AND YOU'LL BE NOTIFIED OF NEWUPDATES.4:20 pm Housing affordability is a big issue nationwide with many being priced out of the market. Recently through the efforts of key agencies like the Houston Land Bank and Houston Community Land Trust, more people have become aware of other avenues to owning their homes. Just 7 weeks ago, we had HCLT Executive Director Dr. Ashley Allen with us to explain how, since 2019, the groups program has led 200 limited-income Houston families to an affordable home. Justa week ago, we went on a tour of a few properties all across Houston that the HCLT has helped people to move into, from rental to purchase. We are joined by the Ashley again today to further explain how HCLT can help provide permanentlyaffordable home ownership.4:50 pm Anudip Foundation is a nonprofit organization preparing underserved youth - especially women - in India for the future of work. Anudip was a pioneer in digital skills training during the Internet revolution and is now focused on equipping students with AI-relevant and tech-enabled skills leading directly to jobs in the global economy. We are joined by Board Member Rafik Bawa who will explain how Anudip's visionary programs offer digital and AI skills training that can transform opportunities for young people from underserved communities. 5:20 pm If you are a longtime Houstonian, you will remember Sakowitz, the trendsetting luxury department store chain operating from 1902 to 1990, with its flagship at Post Oak andWestheimer. It was famous for high-end fashion, unique merchandising, and exceptional customer service way before Macy's, Saks or Bloomingdales barged into town. Founded by the Sakowitz family, the store grew to 18 locations before closing. We have with us today in the studio a scion of the family, Robert Sakowitz, to retell the days when the mere mention of “Sakowitz” was synonymous with luxury. Also stay tuned in for news roundup, views, sports and movie reviews.TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW, OR TO ADVERTISE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 713-789-NEWS or 6397 or at indoamericannews@yahoo.comPlease pick up the print edition of Indo American News which is available all across town at grocery stores. Also visit our website indoamerican-news.com which gets 90,000+ hits to track all current stories. And remember to visit our digital archives from over 18years. Plus, our entire 45 years of hard copy archives are available in the Fondren Library at Rice University.

IANR 2612 032126 Line Up4-6pm INTERVIEWSHere's the guest line-up for Sat, Mar 21, 2026 from 4 to 6pm CST on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com), a production of Indo American News. We are on 98.7 FM and you can also listen on the masalaradio app.By Monday, hear the recorded show on Podcast uploaded on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts,Radio Public and Breaker or go to our website and click on the IANR link. Our Podcast has been rated #2 among 100 Podcasts in Houston by feedspot.com. We have 6 years of Podcasts and have had thousands of hits.TO SUPPORT THE SHOW, SELECT FOLLOW ON OUR FREE PODCAST CHANNEL AND YOU'LL BE NOTIFIED OF NEW UPDATES.4:20 pm The US national debt has surpassed an ominous record, climbing to a record $39 trillion. This was five months after it reached $38T and $37T just two months before that. The war with Iran is costing about $1 billion a day and the Pentagon is asking for another $200 billion for the effort, above it's alreadysteep $1.5T budget. What is causing all this debt and what effect will such high debt have on our lives and the future of programs like Social Security and Medicare? We ask our frequent analyst Chetan Dave to comment on this.4:50 pm In this era of instant connectivity andpressures of never-stop work, one can often lose sight of the aspects of life than add joy and value, creating a relief valve. These “low touch” items, as the futurist Alvin Toffler referred to them, come from the creative and performing arts. And the Indo American Association has been bringing the best of the Indian arts scene to Houstonians for 33 years. We are joined by Executive Director Sheetal Bedi to tell us more and also about its 2026 calendar of events.5:20 pm Both and Eid al Adha fall on this weekend, and to mark the two occasions we asked representatives of each faith to explain the significance and how the community is celebratingthem. Mohammad Khan and Yasmin Udawala with the Indian Muslims Assoc. of Greater Houston will explain what the organization is planning, followed by Nazneen Khumbatta from the Zoroastrian community. Next week, Hindus will celebrate Ram Navami, and then, just around the corner, Jainscelebrate Mahavir Jayanti, Christians celebrate Easter, Sikhs & Hindus celebrate Vaisakhi and Jews celebrate Passover. Also stay tuned in for news roundup, views, sports and movie reviews.TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW, OR TO ADVERTISE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 713-789-NEWS or6397 or at indoamericannews@yahoo.comPlease pick up the print edition of Indo American News which is available all across town at grocery stores. Also visit our website indoamerican-news.com which gets 90,000+ hits to track all current stories.And remember to visit our digital archives from over 18 years. Plus, our entire 45 years of hard copy archives are available in the Fondren Library at Rice University.

Explosive Content 3/6/26: MTA Pres Max Page: AP scores --we're no.1!, rural school $, the Bright Act & the tax cut referendum. Community Action Pioneer Valley's Ex Dir Lev BenEzra & Bd Pres Charity Day: Help—an emergency need for fuel assistance funds & the lived experience. Hampshire Coll Prof & astronomer Salman Hameed: the Iran War & other Black Holes. Donnabelle Casis w/ Heart for the Soul Gallery Ex Dir Sierra Meyers: the Inhairitance Exhibit.

Explosive Content 3/6/26: MTA Pres Max Page: AP scores --we're no.1!, rural school $, the Bright Act & the tax cut referendum. Community Action Pioneer Valley's Ex Dir Lev BenEzra & Bd Pres Charity Day: Help—an emergency need for fuel assistance funds & the lived experience. Hampshire Coll Prof & astronomer Salman Hameed: the Iran War & other Black Holes. Donnabelle Casis w/ Heart for the Soul Gallery Ex Dir Sierra Meyers: the Inhairitance Exhibit.

1/28/26: Manna Comm Kitchen Ex Dir Niki Landowski & Dev Dir, Kaitlyn Ferrari: combatting hunger here. Cooley Dick Hosp Pres & COO, Kevin Whitney: paying for health care. Citizens Awareness Network Ex Dir Deb Katz: Gov Healey is wrong—No Nukes! “Cool Films” w/ Academy Award voter Larry Hott: his movie recommendations.

1/28/26: Manna Comm Kitchen Ex Dir Niki Landowski & Dev Dir, Kaitlyn Ferrari: combatting hunger here. Cooley Dick Hosp Pres & COO, Kevin Whitney: paying for health care. Citizens Awareness Network Ex Dir Deb Katz: Gov Healey is wrong—No Nukes! “Cool Films” w/ Academy Award voter Larry Hott: his movie recommendations.

1/14/26: Amherst Councilor Lynn Greismer: schools & the 2026 financial cliff. Phil Ringwood, Ex Dir, Dial Self: homeless youth here. Hillary Caws-Elwitt: light eaters, romantic turtles, talking trees & books. Amherst Cinema's Alex Horbeck & George Myers: films you really want to see.

1/14/26: Amherst Councilor Lynn Greismer: schools & the 2026 financial cliff. Phil Ringwood, Ex Dir, Dial Self: homeless youth here. Hillary Caws-Elwitt: light eaters, romantic turtles, talking trees & books. Amherst Cinema's Alex Horbeck & George Myers: films you really want to see.

1/14/26: Amherst Councilor Lynn Greismer: schools & the 2026 financial cliff. Phil Ringwood, Ex Dir, Dial Self: homeless youth here. Hillary Caws-Elwitt: light eaters, romantic turtles, talking trees & books. Amherst Cinema's Alex Horbeck & George Myers: films you really want to see.

1/14/26: Amherst Councilor Lynn Greismer: schools & the 2026 financial cliff. Phil Ringwood, Ex Dir, Dial Self: homeless youth here. Hillary Caws-Elwitt: light eaters, romantic turtles, talking trees & books. Amherst Cinema's Alex Horbeck & George Myers: films you really want to see.

12/5/25:MTA Pres Max Page & Harry Feder, Ex Dir, Fair Test: high stakes testing in Mass—again? Community Action's Lev BenEzra & Jess Thompson: food and heat – for all? Matteo Pangallo (Pres, Valley Players), John Bidwell (Wayfinders) & Chris Rohmann (theatre maestro): “It's a Wonderful Life." Josh Silver w/ Ben Scott, Ex Dir, Reset, the int'l org: digital disinformation and democracy. Donnabelle Casis w/ George Kohout, Pres. Friends of N'ton Trails: the mini museums here.

12/5/25:MTA Pres Max Page & Harry Feder, Ex Dir, Fair Test: high stakes testing in Mass—again? Community Action's Lev BenEzra & Jess Thompson: food and heat – for all? Matteo Pangallo (Pres, Valley Players), John Bidwell (Wayfinders) & Chris Rohmann (theatre maestro): “It's a Wonderful Life." Josh Silver w/ Ben Scott, Ex Dir, Reset, the int'l org: digital disinformation and democracy. Donnabelle Casis w/ George Kohout, Pres. Friends of N'ton Trails: the mini museums here.

12/5/25:MTA Pres Max Page & Harry Feder, Ex Dir, Fair Test: high stakes testing in Mass—again? Community Action's Lev BenEzra & Jess Thompson: food and heat – for all? Matteo Pangallo (Pres, Valley Players), John Bidwell (Wayfinders) & Chris Rohmann (theatre maestro): “It's a Wonderful Life." Josh Silver w/ Ben Scott, Ex Dir, Reset, the int'l org: digital disinformation and democracy. Donnabelle Casis w/ George Kohout, Pres. Friends of N'ton Trails: the mini museums here.

12/5/25:MTA Pres Max Page & Harry Feder, Ex Dir, Fair Test: high stakes testing in Mass—again? Community Action's Lev BenEzra & Jess Thompson: food and heat – for all? Matteo Pangallo (Pres, Valley Players), John Bidwell (Wayfinders) & Chris Rohmann (theatre maestro): “It's a Wonderful Life." Josh Silver w/ Ben Scott, Ex Dir, Reset, the int'l org: digital disinformation and democracy. Donnabelle Casis w/ George Kohout, Pres. Friends of N'ton Trails: the mini museums here.

12/5/25:MTA Pres Max Page & Harry Feder, Ex Dir, Fair Test: high stakes testing in Mass—again? Community Action's Lev BenEzra & Jess Thompson: food and heat – for all? Matteo Pangallo (Pres, Valley Players), John Bidwell (Wayfinders) & Chris Rohmann (theatre maestro): “It's a Wonderful Life." Josh Silver w/ Ben Scott, Ex Dir, Reset, the int'l org: digital disinformation and democracy. Donnabelle Casis w/ George Kohout, Pres. Friends of N'ton Trails: the mini museums here.

12/5/25:MTA Pres Max Page & Harry Feder, Ex Dir, Fair Test: high stakes testing in Mass—again? Community Action's Lev BenEzra & Jess Thompson: food and heat – for all? Matteo Pangallo (Pres, Valley Players), John Bidwell (Wayfinders) & Chris Rohmann (theatre maestro): “It's a Wonderful Life." Josh Silver w/ Ben Scott, Ex Dir, Reset, the int'l org: digital disinformation and democracy. Donnabelle Casis w/ George Kohout, Pres. Friends of N'ton Trails: the mini museums here.

11/5/25: Children's Advoc Ctr Ex Dir Carol Conragan: child sexual abuse cases skyrocketing. Brian Adams w/ Smith's Dir of Sustainability Beth Hooker: the College's $210 million (!) geothermal project. Larry Hott w/ Mark Roessler, author of “Fairsted: …how (Frederick Law) Olmsted helped heal a fractured democracy” on” Olmsted Panoramic” – a multi-media & musical presentation -- coming to AoM.

11/5/25: Children's Advoc Ctr Ex Dir Carol Conragan: child sexual abuse cases skyrocketing. Brian Adams w/ Smith's Dir of Sustainability Beth Hooker: the College's $210 million (!) geothermal project. Larry Hott w/ Mark Roessler, author of “Fairsted: …how (Frederick Law) Olmsted helped heal a fractured democracy” on” Olmsted Panoramic” – a multi-media & musical presentation -- coming to AoM.

10/31/25: Max Page w/ Prof Sanjay Arwade on the need to pass the Drive Act. Candidate Garrick Perry for N'ton City Councilor. Candidate Tiffany Jewell for N'ton At-large School Comm. Ex Dir Geoff Naunheim of Franklin/Hampshire United Way: SNAP recipients need food NOW. Art Beat w/ Linda McInerney of Eggtooth Productions.

10/23/25: Easthampton Interim Mayor & candidate Salem Derby. ACLU of MA Ex Dir Carol Rose: No Kings & the future, voting & SCOTUS. Rev Carole Bull: peaceful assembly & loving others – an antidote to Trump? Ruth Griggs w/ star saxophonist Sarah Hanahan – soon at the Drake & the Nmptn schools.

10/7/25: Sen Paul Mark: MA Data Privacy Act & Trump's military v Americans. Keith Fairey, CEO of Wayfinders & Alexis Breiteneicher, Ex Dir, Valley CDC: the housing crisis here & the federal role. GCC prof Brian Adams w/ Gazette columnist, environmentalist Johanna Neumann: Trump v solar. Astronomer Salman Hameed: outer space treaties & Trump v NASA.

10/7/25: Sen Paul Mark: MA Data Privacy Act & Trump's military v Americans. Keith Fairey, CEO of Wayfinders & Alexis Breiteneicher, Ex Dir, Valley CDC: the housing crisis here & the federal role. GCC prof Brian Adams w/ Gazette columnist, environmentalist Johanna Neumann: Trump v solar. Astronomer Salman Hameed: outer space treaties & Trump v NASA.

10/7/25: Sen Paul Mark: MA Data Privacy Act & Trump's military v Americans. Keith Fairey, CEO of Wayfinders & Alexis Breiteneicher, Ex Dir, Valley CDC: the housing crisis here & the federal role. GCC prof Brian Adams w/ Gazette columnist, environmentalist Johanna Neumann: Trump v solar. Astronomer Salman Hameed: outer space treaties & Trump v NASA.

10/7/25: Sen Paul Mark: MA Data Privacy Act & Trump's military v Americans. Keith Fairey, CEO of Wayfinders & Alexis Breiteneicher, Ex Dir, Valley CDC: the housing crisis here & the federal role. GCC prof Brian Adams w/ Gazette columnist, environmentalist Johanna Neumann: Trump v solar. Astronomer Salman Hameed: outer space treaties & Trump v NASA.

10/3/25: MTA Pres Max Page: tax the multinationals & free speech for educators. Clare Higgins: her careers as Mayor & Ex Dir, Community Action Pioneer Valley. Jennifer Jacobson & Morgan Sheehan: Straw Dog Writer's Guild WriteAngles Conference. UMass Athletic Dir Ryan Bamford: the football program & $. Donnabelle Casis w/ Mischa Roy Bennett: the Great N'ton Haunt.

10/3/25: MTA Pres Max Page: tax the multinationals & free speech for educators. Clare Higgins: her careers as Mayor & Ex Dir, Community Action Pioneer Valley. Jennifer Jacobson & Morgan Sheehan: Straw Dog Writer's Guild WriteAngles Conference. UMass Athletic Dir Ryan Bamford: the football program & $. Donnabelle Casis w/ Mischa Roy Bennett: the Great N'ton Haunt.

10/3/25: MTA Pres Max Page: tax the multinationals & free speech for educators. Clare Higgins: her careers as Mayor & Ex Dir, Community Action Pioneer Valley. Jennifer Jacobson & Morgan Sheehan: Straw Dog Writer's Guild WriteAngles Conference. UMass Athletic Dir Ryan Bamford: the football program & $. Donnabelle Casis w/ Mischa Roy Bennett: the Great N'ton Haunt.

10/3/25: MTA Pres Max Page: tax the multinationals & free speech for educators. Clare Higgins: her careers as Mayor & Ex Dir, Community Action Pioneer Valley. Jennifer Jacobson & Morgan Sheehan: Straw Dog Writer's Guild WriteAngles Conference. UMass Athletic Dir Ryan Bamford: the football program & $. Donnabelle Casis w/ Mischa Roy Bennett: the Great N'ton Haunt.

10/3/25: MTA Pres Max Page: tax the multinationals & free speech for educators. Clare Higgins: her careers as Mayor & Ex Dir, Community Action Pioneer Valley. Jennifer Jacobson & Morgan Sheehan: Straw Dog Writer's Guild WriteAngles Conference. UMass Athletic Dir Ryan Bamford: the football program & $. Donnabelle Casis w/ Mischa Roy Bennett: the Great N'ton Haunt.

10/2/25: ACLU of Mass Ex Dir Carol Rose: a glorious win for freedom of speech in Mass fed court. Atty Laura Pitter w/ civil rts atty Oren Sellstrom: sanctuary cities threatened with withholding of federal funds. Rep Jim McGovern: the shutdown, Trump unhinged, & the resistance. Nhmptn Jazz Festival Pres Ruth Griggs w/ piano giant Bill Charlap.

8/28/25: Bill & Buz Fishwrap. ACLU of MA Ex Dir Carol Rose on militarization of DC law enforcement and SCOTUS- approved cuts. Fran Volkmann & Carol Edelstein, authors of "Herself to the End." Jon Anz w/ Ruth Griggs, President of Northampton Jazz Festival.

8/19/25: Rep Aaron Saunders: Our PILOTS, roads & bridges. Three County Fair Ex Dir Taylor Haas – opening Friday! Comedy Quiz w/ Maddy Benjamin, Holly Ruderman & Pam Victor: let there be light houses. Smith's Carrie Baker w/ Feminist Gen Co-Dirs., Amherst H.S. students, Inanna Balkin & Olive Paradis.

7/22/25: Pol consultant Josh Silver: the 2026 midterms & Northampton politics. Local artists & musicians Inde & Hazel Basil: "Mirror Mirror" at APE Gallery. Andrea Monson, Ex Dir, Downtown Nhmtn Ass'n: this weekend's Sidewalk Sale.

7/22/25: Pol consultant Josh Silver: the 2026 midterms & Northampton politics. Local artists & musicians Inde & Hazel Basil: "Mirror Mirror" at APE Gallery. Andrea Monson, Ex Dir, Downtown Nhmtn Ass'n: this weekend's Sidewalk Sale.